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{{Infobox national rugby union |
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| unionname = Tonga Rugby Union |
| unionname = Tonga Rugby Union |
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| logo = Logo Tonga Rugby.svg |
| logo = Logo Tonga Rugby.svg |
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| founded = 1923 |
| founded = {{start date and age|1923}} |
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| IRB = 1987 |
| IRB = 1987 |
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| region = [[ |
| region = [[Oceania Rugby]] |
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| president = [[Epi Taione]] |
| president = [[Epi Taione]] |
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| coach = [[ |
| coach = [[Toutai Kefu]] |
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| url = [https://www.tonga-rugby.com/ www.tonga-rugby.com] |
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| countryflag = Tonga |
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| url = http://www.tongarugbyunion.net |
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The '''Tonga Rugby Union''' |
The '''Tonga Rugby Union''' is the governing body of the sport of [[rugby union in Tonga]]. They are members of [[Oceania Rugby]]. There is a rugby union playing population of fewer than 800 out of a total population of 100,000. |
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They were formed in 1923 and joined the [[ |
They were formed in 1923, and joined the [[World Rugby]] in 1987 when they were invited to play in the inaugural Rugby World Cup. |
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==National teams== |
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The [[Tonga national rugby union team]] is nicknamed ''{{okina}}Ikale Tahi (Sea Eagles)''. Like their Polynesian neighbours, the [[Tonga]]ns start their matches with a war dance – the Sipi Tau. They are members of [[Oceania Rugby]]. Tonga achieved a historic 19–14 victory over France in pool play in the [[2011 Rugby World Cup]], but with a 2-2 record in pool play, were unable to achieve what would have been their first ever presence at the quarterfinals. |
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The [[Tonga national rugby sevens team]] participates occasionally in the [[World Rugby Sevens Series]], although they are not one of the core teams. Tonga has participated in five [[Rugby World Cup Sevens]], but has not qualified for the Summer Olympics. |
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==Domestic competition== |
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The [[Datec Cup Provincial Championship]] is the highest level of [[rugby union]] competition within [[Tonga]]n rugby and is a stepping stone for local players into international rugby union. Tongan Premier Cup teams include: Army (Ngaahi Koula), and Ma’ufanga Marist.<ref name = tdn-2014>{{cite web |
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|date= 20 October 2014 |
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|first= Ilieas |last= Tora |
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|title= Marist win best way to end rugby season: Father Selwyn |
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|work= Tonga Daily News |
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|access-date= 27 January 2015 |
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|url= http://www.tongadailynews.to/?p=8919 |
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|url-status= live |
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|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141022082624/http://www.tongadailynews.to/?p=8919 |
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|archive-date= 22 October 2014}} |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Tonga national rugby union team]] |
* [[Tonga national rugby union team]] |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [https://www.tonga-rugby.com Official site] |
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* [http://www.pacificislanders.co.nz Pacific Islanders Rugby Team Supporters site] |
* [http://www.pacificislanders.co.nz Pacific Islanders Rugby Team Supporters site] |
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* [http://weloverugby.blogspot.com Tonga Rugby – World Cup 2007] |
* [http://weloverugby.blogspot.com Tonga Rugby – World Cup 2007] |
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{{Tonga national rugby union team}} |
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{{Rugby union in Tonga}} |
{{Rugby union in Tonga}} |
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{{World Rugby}} |
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{{IRB Unions}} |
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[[Category:Rugby union in Tonga]] |
[[Category:Rugby union in Tonga]] |
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[[Category:Rugby union governing bodies in Oceania]] |
[[Category:Rugby union governing bodies in Oceania]] |
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[[Category:National members of World Rugby]] |
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[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1923]] |
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[[Category:1923 establishments in Tonga]] |
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[[fr:Fédération tongienne de rugby à XV]] |
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[[it:Federazione di rugby a 15 di Tonga]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:53, 14 November 2024
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| Sport | Rugby union |
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| Founded | 1923 |
| World Rugby affiliation | 1987 |
| President | Epi Taione |
| Men's coach | Toutai Kefu |
| Website | www.tonga-rugby.com |
The Tonga Rugby Union is the governing body of the sport of rugby union in Tonga. They are members of Oceania Rugby. There is a rugby union playing population of fewer than 800 out of a total population of 100,000.
They were formed in 1923, and joined the World Rugby in 1987 when they were invited to play in the inaugural Rugby World Cup.
National teams
[edit]The Tonga national rugby union team is nicknamed ʻIkale Tahi (Sea Eagles). Like their Polynesian neighbours, the Tongans start their matches with a war dance – the Sipi Tau. They are members of Oceania Rugby. Tonga achieved a historic 19–14 victory over France in pool play in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, but with a 2-2 record in pool play, were unable to achieve what would have been their first ever presence at the quarterfinals.
The Tonga national rugby sevens team participates occasionally in the World Rugby Sevens Series, although they are not one of the core teams. Tonga has participated in five Rugby World Cup Sevens, but has not qualified for the Summer Olympics.
Domestic competition
[edit]The Datec Cup Provincial Championship is the highest level of rugby union competition within Tongan rugby and is a stepping stone for local players into international rugby union. Tongan Premier Cup teams include: Army (Ngaahi Koula), and Ma’ufanga Marist.[1]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Tora, Ilieas (20 October 2014). "Marist win best way to end rugby season: Father Selwyn". Tonga Daily News. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2015.