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The first match played between the two sides was a 25–24 win by New Zealand in 1995. The rivalry gained traction in 2017, when a number of high-profile New Zealand representatives, let by Jason Taumalolo , defected and decided to play for Tonga, their nation of heritage, instead.
New Zealand have been playing international matches since 1907. Below is a list of test matches played by the New Zealand national rugby league team up until 12 November 2024. [ 1 ]
In the 1972 World Cup New Zealand failed to win a game. In the season-long 1975 World Series, New Zealand won 2 out of their 8 games, finishing second last. The 1977 World Cup brought the Kiwis the familiar result of a sole win against France. A World Cup rated Test took place on Sunday 7 July 1985 at Carlaw Park. Australia's 18–0 defeat was ...
Tonga: 26–10 Tokelau: Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa: Unknown 28 October 1990 Māori: 32–8 Tonga: Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa: Unknown 18 October 1992 Tonga: 24–8 Niue: 1992 Pacific Cup: Carlaw Park, Auckland: Unknown 20 October 1992 Western Samoa: 20–12 Tonga: Carlaw Park, Auckland: Unknown 22 October 1992 Tonga: 26–6 ...
This was New Zealand's first loss on home soil since 2012, when they lose to Australia in Auckland at Eden Park. This was the first time a tier two nation had defeated Australia, England or New Zealand in a World Cup match. [14]
The Baskerville Shield is usually competed for during Lions and Kiwi tours to New Zealand and Great Britain respectively. Rugby league tours are a series of matches in the sport of rugby league against multiple opponents from one geographic area.
The Bears added depth at defensive tackle with the selection of Khyiris Tonga. Here's how we graded the pick.
New Zealand finally showed some good form with a 22–6 win over a game Papua New Guinea at Knowsley Road. The Kiwis lost first choice hooker Syd Eru before the game after he failed a drug test. The New Zealand team doctor confirmed the banned substance was part of an over the counter cough medicine Eru had taken for a cold, but the ban stood ...