Rugby league

2024 - 11 - 3

Tonga's Epic Upset, England's Clean Sweep: A Rugby League Rollercoaster!

England - Herbie Farnworth - New Zealand Kiwis - Pacific Championships - Promotion-Relegation - Rugby League - Rugby League World Cup - Samoa - Test Matches - Tonga

Tonga stuns New Zealand in a thrilling Pacific Championship showdown, while England sweeps Samoa like a pro! Dive into the rugby league action!

In an exhilarating display of rugby league prowess, Mate Maโ€™a Tonga carved their name in history by snatching a heart-pounding 25-24 victory over the Kiwis, sealing their spot in the Pacific Championships final. The match was a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats as Tonga delivered a stunning upset, silencing the enthusiastic crowd and leaving New Zealand reeling at the result. This monumental victory marks Tonga's first-ever appearance in a tier-one final, adding a victorious chapter to their rugby saga that had begun in the 2017 World Cup.

Meanwhile, England showcased their dominance as they powered past Samoa, clinching a resounding 34-16 victory at Headingley. Herbie Farnworth was the star of the night, scoring two tries and assisting another as England flexed their rugby muscles, completing a clean sweep of the series with a commanding 2-0 victory. The English team went into this match looking for a seventh consecutive win, proving once again that they are a force to be reckoned with in international rugby league.

As Tonga celebrated their historic win, the Kiwis must now regroup and face a tough promotion-relegation fixture to maintain their tier-one status. The shock of being edged out by an emerging powerhouse like Tonga ignites conversations about the evolution of rugby league in the Pacific region, where teams like Tonga and Samoa are increasingly showcasing their talent and ability to compete on the world stage. These matches have not only been thrilling to watch but have also elevated the profile of Pacific nations in the rugby league arena.

In summary, the Pacific Championships are heating up with exciting match-ups, and teams are showing that they can defy the odds. Fans can expect more fireworks as these nations battle for supremacy. Fun fact: Tonga's epic game against the Kiwis marks only their second win over New Zealand in their history, further spotlighting the changing dynamics in international rugby league. And speaking of England, did you know they've completed a series sweep for the second consecutive time? Savor the excitement as rugby league continues to thrill fans worldwide!

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Rugby league: Tonga triumph over Kiwis to make Pacific ... (RNZ)

Mate Ma'a Tonga have made the Pacific Championships final with a nerve-wracking, pulsating 25-24 win over the Kiwis.

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England power past Samoa to clinch second successive series sweep (The Guardian)

England scored six tries in beating Samoa 34-16 at Headingley to complete a 2-0 series victory.

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Rugby League LIVE: England v Samoa - watch & live text (BBC Sport)

Watch live coverage and follow live text updates as England take on Samoa in the second men's autumn Test at Headingley in Leeds.

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Tonga hold on to beat New Zealand 25-24 in 'unforgettable' Pacific ... (The Guardian)

Tonga reigned supreme in an epic rugby league Test, holding on to beat New Zealand 25-24 and qualify for their first ever tier-one final.

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'That is just a no-no': Kiwis 'rocked' as Tonga stunner silences NZ ... (Fox Sports)

'That is just a no-no': Kiwis 'rocked' as Tonga stunner silences NZ crowd โ€” LIVE.

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England v Samoa Live: Follow all the action from Headingley in ... (Love Rugby League)

England are bidding to make it a clean sweep against Samoa with victory at AMT Headingley on Saturday. Follow all the action with us, live.

England beats Samoa in rugby league to sweep series 2-0 (The Associated Press)

Center Herbie Farnworth scored two tries and set up another for Jack Welsby as the home side followed up last week's 34-18 win at Wigan with another six-try ...

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Kiwis v Tonga result: New Zealand edged for spot in Pacific ... (New Zealand Herald)

Tonga 25 Kiwis 24 The red revolution has a new chapter. Tonga have scored another famous win โ€“ following their 2017 World Cup awakening and their victory...

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Tonga snatch thrilling victory over Kiwis to reach Pacific ... (1 News)

Defending champions New Zealand have been dumped out of the Pacific Championship final and must now face a promotion-relegation fixture to retain their spot ...

England complete rugby league series win over Samoa (Yahoo New Zealand News)

Herbie Farnworth has scored two tries as England fought back to beat Samoa 34-16 and clinch a series victory in the second rugby league Test in Leeds.

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England v Samoa: 5 mouthwatering head-to-heads that could define ... (Love Rugby League)

England host Samoa in the second - and final - Test of the series in Leeds on Saturday: and there's a helluva lot riding on it.

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England complete rugby league series win over Samoa (The Canberra Times)

Herbie Farnworth has scored two tries as England fought back to beat Samoa 34-16 and clinch a series...

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England v Samoa live score updates as Headingley hosts second Test (Leeds Live)

After winning the first Test in Wigan last week, England now go in search of a seventh straight victory since the Rugby League World Cup. They beat Tonga three ...

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'He was the difference': England clean sweep Samoa thanks to ... (Fox Sports)

England have swept the series against Samoa with a 34-16 win at Headingley in the second of two Test matches. The home side ran in six tries to three in the ...

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Tonga beats New Zealand in thrilling rugby league Test in Auckland ... (ABC News)

Tonga will play in the Pacific Cup final after edging past a fast-finishing New Zealand in one of the all-time great rugby league Test matches.

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Moving pre-game scenes make Aussie Test legend 'wish I was part ... (Fox Sports)

Moving pre-game scenes make Aussie Test legend 'wish I was part of it' as players left in tears.

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