Tonga

England coach Eddie Jones has named a full-strength side for the Rugby World Cup opener against Tonga that kicks-off in Sapporo on Sunday.

New Zealand ran a 14 try riot as they trounced Tonga 92-7 in their clash at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has recalled centre Ryan Crotty for the upcoming Test against Tonga in Hamilton to be played on Saturday.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that Highlanders fly-half Josh Ioane has joined the squad ahead of the Test against Tonga in Hamilton on 7th October.

Tonga have named back-row Nasi Manu in the 31-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup that will kick-off later this month.

Wales flanker Ellis Jenkins is set to undergo a surgery following the knee injury that he sustained during the 20-11 win over South Africa in the final week of the autumn internationals.

Wales came up with a dominating second half performance as they trounced Tonga 74-24 in their autumn international campaign at Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named Ellis Jenkins as captain for the November Test clash against Tonga at Principality Stadium on Saturday.

After a stint in Major League Rugby, Kurt Morath says next year's World Cup is now in his thoughts as the Doncaster Knight aims to impress for Tonga in their upcoming internationals .

Former All Blacks wing Charles Piutau said he is desperately hoping to represent Tonga in the upcoming 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Grenoble have confirmed that Tonga international Sona Taumalolo has retired with immediate effect on medical grounds.

Ampthill and District's new recruit Soane Tonga'uiha chats exclusively to TRU about his move back to Bedfordshire and his career in the game.

Fullback Charles Piutau expressed confidence in returning back to international rugby after he was approached by Tonga with the 2019 World Cup in mind.

Barbarians fought back brilliantly from being 0-14 down to go on to win the encounter against Tonga with a 27-24 margin at Thomond Park on Friday.

Tonga international Valentino Mapapalangi is all set to feature for Aviva Premiership club Leicester Tigers in the upcoming season.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed the signing of Tonga international Siosiua Halanukonuka for the next two seasons.

Tonga have qualified to the Rugby World Cup 2019 after managing to finish second in the Pacific Nations Cup behind top placed Fiji.

Wales registered their maiden victory at Eden Park after they completed a hard fought 6-22 win over Tonga in their opening game of the summer tour on Friday.

Wales have announced their team to play Tonga on Friday early this morning as coach Robin McBryde handed out debut opportunities to Scarlets wing Steff Evans, Cardiff Blues lock Seb Davies and Wasps flanker Thomas Young with a total of nine uncapped players in the team.

Wales have suffered further injury setback as prop Samson Lee and uncapped fullback Phil Dollman have been ruled out of the upcoming summer tour of Tonga and Samoa due to knee injuries.