Tonga

Family is never far away in the Pacific and that theory also holds true at the Rugby World Cup. Audio

Tonga's National Rugby League has been suspended by the international governing body as a tumultuous month for the sport in the country continues.

Israel Folau's hopes of returning to rugby league have been skittled after the Tongan National Rugby League's international membership was suspended.

Tonga have lost two of their most experienced players to injury in first five Kurt Morath and utility back Nafi Tuitavake.

Tonga's parliament will meet on Friday to elect a new prime minister following the death of 'Akilisi Pohiva.

Tonga's acting prime minister has asked the Rugby League International Federation to recognise a new national governing body, potentially paving the way for the return of sacked coach Kristian Woolf.

Today is the final day for nominations in Tonga's Parliament of candidates for the election of a new Prime Minister to replace the late 'Akilisi Pohiva.

Tonga has lost its coach for the upcoming rugby league World Nines after Garth Brennan quit, weeks out from the tournament.

People who attended the Auckland memorial service for the late Tongan Prime Minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, have been told to be alert for measles.

Nominations for MPs wanting to become Tonga's new prime minister have been opened following the death of Tonga's prime minister 'Akilisi Pohiva.

Nasi Manu has thanked his family, friends and club for their support after coming back for the first time after beating testicular cancer to play England at the Rugby World Cup.

Tonga's attorney general says rumours that the police minister is under house arrest are not true.

Sacked Wallabies fullback Israel Folau is set to make a surprise return to rugby league with the Tonga national team.

Controversial former Wallaby Israel Folau is set to turn out for the Tongan rugby league team in their upcoming internationals against Great Britain and Australia.

Tonga showed major improvements in their Rugby World Cup opener against England but creating and finishing opportunities with the ball in hand remains an Achilles heel.