The “Kau To’a” Tongan team has kicked off their campaign at the Rugby League World Cup 9s in Sydney. Approved by the Rugby League International Federation, the team and players are at the centre of an ugly dispute between the RLIF and the body that runs the game in the islands, the Tonga National Rugby League (TNRL). We look back at the issues and discuss with the Co-Founder of Mate Ma’a Tonga, Will ‘Ilolahia. #talanoa #tongakautoa #teketonga #rlwc9s | Tagata Pasifika

The Fierce Sip Tau! Tonga Rugby Union open their Rugby World Cup with passionate Sipi Tau #RWC2019 #ENGvTGA Find out where you can watch live at rugbyworldcup.com/broadcasters | Rugby World Cup

A display of pure passion from Tonga Rugby Union and Manu Samoa 🔥 🇹🇴 Sipi Tau 🆚 Siva Tau 🇼🇸 #RWC2007 | Rugby World Cup

🇹🇴 Quality Tonga Rugby Union RWC tries 🔟 Here are our top 10 – have you got a favourite? 👇 | Rugby World Cup