Folau, Piutau, Fekitoa drop out of Tonga's matchday squad to face Samoa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga have made mass changes to their matchday 23 after a crushing 36-0 defeat to Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup opener. Facing Samoa this weekend (kick-off 1am BST), there are seven changes...
Former Wallabies star Folau injured on Test rugby return with Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving switched his international allegiance, Israel Folau's Tonga debut was a day to forget after he was forced off injured early on. Ex-Australia back Israel Folau saw his return to Test rugby...
Piutau, Fekitoa and Folau start for Tonga on their return to test rugby
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallaby outside back Israel Folau will make his test return when he plays for Tonga against Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday. The 33-year-old, a fundamentalist Christian,...
The Fijians and Samoans who could follow the likes of Piutau in trading test teams
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOn Friday, Tonga's head coach named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Included in his squad were the likes of Israel Folau, Charles...
Israel Folau and Charles Piutau will return to test rugby in July with Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga head coach Toutai Kefu has named his squad for the Pacific Nations Cup & World Cup Qualifier 2022 this July. Kefu has included former Wallaby outside back Israel Folau and...
Israel Folau return imminent and could face the Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby50 years after Tonga beat Australia at Ballymore they could face again in Brisbane. Tonga coach and Wallaby legend, Toutai Kefu, is hoping the two sides will meet next year on the 50th anniversary of that...
MUST-SEE: Julian Savea has still got it
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the age of 31, Julian Savea has still got it! The powerful former All Black is still producing standout moments for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific with his trademark carries. Watch...
Israel Folau hungry to turn out for Tonga
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallaby fullback Israel Folau has indicated a strong interest in turning out for Tonga in next year’s World Cup in France. Folau, who currently plays for the Shining Arcs in...
Michael Hooper named John Eales Medallist for record fourth time
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallabies captain Michael Hooper has been named the 2021 John Eales Medallist, creating history to become the first person to win the award four times.The John Eales Medal is the highest individual honour...
A World XV of players who COULD transfer to another test team this year
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a groundbreaking move, the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s national team representation laws late last year. This amendment will now permit an international player...
