Tongan Invitational XIII topple Great Britain Rugby League Lions in boil-over in Hamilton
The Great Britain Rugby League Lions returned to International Rugby League for the first time in 12 years, but it was the Tongan Invitational XIII who won 14-6 in front of a passionate crowd in Hamilton.
Kava Ceremony Welcomes Tonga Invitational XIII to Hamilton
Clad in their red, waving their flags, and singing popular national songs, more than 500 members of Hamilton’s Tongan community welcomed their rugby league heroes to the city last night (Monday 21 October).
Powerhouse Tonga Invitational XIII Squad Confirmed for GB Lions Tour and Oceania Cup
Jason Taumalolo, Andrew Fifita, David Fusitua, William Hopoate and Daniel Tupou headline a full-strength Tonga Invitational XIII squad that will contest the forthcoming Oceania Cup and take on the touring Great Britain Rugby League Lions in Hamilton on October 26.
With a Little League Luck
Ask 34-year-old James Graham how he’s endured 16 years of high-impact collisions in professional rugby league, and his answer is surprisingly short. “It’s a bit of luck really, mate,” says the Englishman, on the line from his home in Sydney.
Gallagher Chiefs 2020 draw confirmed along with earlier kick off times
Fan-friendly early kick-off times in New Zealand are the feature of the 2020 Investec Super Rugby draw announced by Sanzaar today.
Tickets on sale as HSBC NZ Sevens prepares for 21st birthday party in Hamilton
• Exciting new tournament format with no Cup quarterfinals
• Historic women’s tournament to feature 12 teams
• Two-day tickets from $20 for kids, $107 for adults
New Zealand Rugby is inviting sevens fans to celebrate a 21st Birthday party like no other with tickets to the 2020 HSBC New Zealand…
Match Day Arrangements For All Blacks v Tonga
Free public transport, parking for e-scooters, a festival curtain raiser and an afternoon kick-off are key features of the All Blacks vs Tonga match in Hamilton this Saturday (7 September).
Latu stepping out on to familiar turf
When he got the call inviting him to be part of the festival match curtain raiser at FMG Stadium Waikato this weekend, former Tongan rugby captain Nili Latu didn’t hesitate.
Hamilton to host star-studded curtain raiser
• Pacific Legends to play NZ Barbarian Legends before All Blacks-Tonga Test
• Match to raise awareness of diabetes and obesity epidemic
• Sir Michael Jones and Tana Umaga to coach teams
• Midday match to be televised live on SKY Sport
Carlos Spencer and DJ Forbes will be among a…
Hamilton the destination for the classic kiwi "rugby roadie"
Round up the family, pile into the car and head to Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato on a classic Kiwi “rugby roadie”. The city’s world-class stadium hosts the All Blacks final home game of the season, on 7 September, when they take on Tonga.
WORK TO START ON NEW CORPORATE SUITES AT FMG STADIUM WAIKATO
Work to install a group of new goal-line corporate suites at Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato will begin on 1 July.
FMG Stadium Waikato Named New Zealand's 'BEST VENUE'
Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato was crowned ‘Best Venue’ at the 2018 New Zealand Events Association (NZEA) Awards last night.
