Tongan Tala

Tongan PM hails Tongan Tala

Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni said the Government is throwing its full support behind the team.

It's the first time Tonga has qualified for the World Cup after beating Fiji, Samoa, Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands in the Oceania qualifiers.

Coach Jaqua Pori-Makea-Simpson said it was a big step forward for women's sport in the Kingdom.

Tonga outclass Fiji Pearls to win 59-29

The Pearls were beaten 59-29.

Fijivillage reports Tonga was ruthless from the start, winning the first quarter by 15-3 and then edged Fiji 33-8 in the second quarter.

Fiji made some changes in the third quarter but it was not enough as Tonga put on more points to lead 48-18.

The Pearls managed to push back in the final quarter but the margin was too wide.

The Tongan supporters turned up in numbers to support their side and it was a festive atmosphere at the venue.

 

Photo Fijivillage  Caption: Tongan Tala players