TRU presented progress report to women’s rugby patron
Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) staff and members were honoured to meet with the Patron of Women’s Rugby, Her Excellency Hon. Fanetupouvava’u Tu’ivakano, to present the progress of women’s rugby in […]
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Staff participated at safeguarding policy review workshop
Over the past two days, our staff participated in a Safeguarding Policy Review Workshop, engaging in honest discussions about the risks of harm, abuse, and discrimination within our rugby communities. […]
Staff complete financial governance training
TRU successfully conducted a 3-day Financial Training for all staff as part of our ongoing staff capacity building initiatives under the DFAT-funded Rise Rugby Project, which aims to strengthen governance […]
Taumoepeau and Edwards appointed as new board members
Tonga Rugby Union is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. ‘Aisiena Latuniua Taumoepeau and Mr David Lavulo Edwards to the Tonga Rugby Union Board. ‘Aisiena brings a wealth of […]
Ban lifted for Tonga High School girls rugby
Tonga Rugby Union pleased to share a significant and positive development for the growth of girls’ rugby in Tonga. Following recent discussions, the Hon. Minister of Education and Training, Dr. […]
Historic ‘Battle of the Pacific’ to showcase women’s rugby in Tonga
A landmark women’s rugby clash will take place in Nuku’alofa on Friday, as Penina Pasifika Tonga faces Penina Pasifika Samoa in the first-ever “Battle of the Pacific” at Teufaiva Stadium. […]
Tonga Rugby Union and Chongqing Rugby Association Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
On January 13, 2026, the online signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Cooperation between China’s Chongqing Rugby Association and the Tonga Rugby Union was successfully held via WeChat video conference. […]
Queensland Reds Game Builds On Links With Tonga
The Queensland Reds will play against Tonga’s national side in Nuku’alofa on Friday, August 15 to build on Australia’s growing rugby bonds in the Pacific. Today’s announcement is a strong […]
Tonga Rugby explores China partnership
In a strategic tour, Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) CEO Aisea Aholelei visited Guangdong, Fujian, Beijing and Hong Kong to explore partnerships across player pathways, coaching, school programs and commercial ventures. […]
Tonga Rugby Union breaks ground on first training facility
The Tonga Rugby Union (TRU) has begun construction on its first-ever training facility, with a groundbreaking ceremony held in its Fasi premises on Monday. TRU CEO ‘Aisea ‘Aholelei called it […]