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First Covid-19 case in Tonga confirmed as it enters first lockdown since pandemic began

More than 19 months since the pandemic began, Tonga has recorded its first Covid-19 case and is preparing to enter a national lockdown for the very first time. Tonga is a Polynesian country located 2,382km from New Zealand with a population of 105,...

01 Nov 2021 at 17:46

Sport

Blair Kinghorn relishing status as Scotland’s main full-back at World Cup

Blair Kinghorn is relishing his elevated status as Scotland’s first-choice World Cup full-back after spending most of his international career to date trying to emerge from the shadows of greats Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg. The 26-year-old ...

21 Sept 2023 at 15:33

Sport

Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed

Gregor Townsend admitted Scotland will have to “do it the hard way” if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals but the head coach is hoping the renewed clarity of their situation in Pool B can help his team in their quest to ...

25 Sept 2023 at 10:06

Ireland record holder Johnny Sexton expects challengers to his new crown

Sport

Johnny Sexton jokes his young son will target his Ireland points record

Johnny Sexton joked his young son will chase down his record after he became Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer in a crushing Rugby World Cup win over Tonga. Captain Sexton stylishly surpassed former fly-half rival Ronan ...

17 Sept 2023 at 07:21

Sport

Wounded Scotland urged to get ‘heads straight’ for Tonga clash

John Dalziel has no doubt about Scotland’s ability to bounce back from their opening-weekend setback against South Africa and set up a potential qualification decider with Ireland in Paris. The Scots suffered a demoralising ...

13 Sept 2023 at 16:14

Sport

Rory Sutherland hopes strong show against Tonga helps him find a fresh challenge

Rory Sutherland is hoping his surprise recall to the Scotland starting XV for Sunday’s must-win World Cup showdown with Tonga can help him in his “stressful” search for a new club. The 31-year-old prop is in the unusual ...

22 Sept 2023 at 13:05

Sport

Elliott Whitehead ends international career with try as England whitewash Tonga

England scored two tries in each half to complete a series whitewash over Tonga with a convincing 26-4 win at the AMT Headingley Stadium. The hosts started the game in the same dominant fashion as they had finished in ...

04 Nov 2023 at 16:46

Sport

Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel

John Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It was announced on ...

25 Sept 2023 at 15:42

Sport

England were ‘desperate to win’ after Tonga provocation – Shaun Wane

England head coach Shaun Wane was “absolutely desperate” for victory as he saw his side wrap up a series win over Tonga with a 14-4 triumph at the John Smith’s Stadium. England were keen to continue the good ...

28 Oct 2023 at 17:57

Sport

Rory Sutherland and Chris Harris start for Scotland in crucial Tonga clash

British and Irish Lions pair Rory Sutherland and Chris Harris have been restored to the Scotland XV for Sunday’s World Cup pool B match against Tonga. Head coach Gregor Townsend has made four changes in ...

22 Sept 2023 at 07:39

Sport

Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team

Ben White is adamant Scotland have learned plenty of lessons from their defeat by South Africa and as a result will become a better team for the remainder of the World Cup. The scrum-half was ...

12 Sept 2023 at 11:00

Sport

Barbarians to play Tonga at Thomond Park in November

THE Barbarians will return to Limerick this November when the invitation side complete their world tour by taking on Tonga at Thomond Park on Friday, November 10 (7.30pm). The Baa-Baas ...

09 Aug 2017 at 10:05

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