Tonga

Full Match – Canada vs Tonga 1987

Canada’s first ever RWC match was against Tonga. It was a day three match of RWC 1987 and it took place at McLean Park in Napier. The North Americans put on a memorable performance as they were comprehensive winners in the historic encounter. Prior to RWC 1987 there had been …

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Ten Desired Test Rugby Tours: South America

International competition is healthy within the Americas. The Americas Rugby Championship and Americas Rugby Challenge have enhanced test rugby within the region. The upcoming introduction of promotion and relegation will only advance rugby in the region further. A vital part of the international calendar are the incoming and outgoing tours, …

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Full Match – Canada vs Tonga 2003

Canada and Tonga met in a fierce match in RWC 2003. Played in Wollongong, Australia the North Americans saw-off the Pacific Islanders to end their campaign on a high. Canada were led by Al Charron. The then 37-year-old was appearing in his final test match. His match did not end …

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SLAR 2020 – Selknam Preview

Chile’s first professional rugby team is Selknam. The team name sees a unique identity; one that is absent from existing Chilean sport. Selknam were  a native people of South America, specifically from the Patagonian regions of Chile and Argentina. They were among the final native groups to be encountered by …

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SLAR Preview: Peñarol vs Selknam

History will be made on Wednesday. Peñarol vs Selknam will kick-off the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR), South America’s professional rugby competition. The inaugural fixture will be an Uruguayan vs Chilean fixture and will take place on Wednesday at the home of Los Teros, the Estadio Charrúa. ¡Este es …

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