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Chris Rattue: Amazing crowd, but Tonga were set up to fail
Chris Rattue: Amazing crowd but that Tongan league game was a deliberate dud.
Taumalolo sees his Tongan dream turn into reality
Taumalolo started the Tongan revolution last year, with his late switch from the Kiwis
Player ratings: Kangaroos v Tonga
Young Kangaroos quickly find their feet in second match of new era.
20 arrests, 2 people in hospital after large brawl following Tonga-Australia test
Mate Ma'a Tonga lost 34-16 to the world champions, Australia's Kangaroos.
Tonga coach: 'We didn't give ourselves a chance'
Tongan coach laments poor first half; wants for more matches against top teams.
I see red! Finally, a NZ sporting event with atmosphere
For those 26,214 people at Mt Smart Stadium, this was something special to be a part of.
Kangaroos part Tongan red sea at sold-out Mt Smart
Australia won the battle, but Tonga may yet win the war.
Tongan fans jovial for league match
A sea of chanting Tongan fans dressed in red have descended upon Mt Smart Stadium.
Live updates: Tonga v Kangaroos
Follow live as Tonga take on Australia in an historic clash at Mt Smart Stadium.
Tonga v Australia - All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of the historic clash between Tonga and Australia at Mt Smart.
Blockbuster Tonga-Kiwis clash confirmed
New Zealand league fans, get ready for the clash of the titans.
Miracle kingdom: Tonga's journey to the top of league
A small pacific island kingdom has become pivotal to the future of international league.
Chaahoo! Tonga fan goes all out ahead of big game
In Otara, a woman has been captured riding on mobility scooter covered with Tongan flags.
NZ-born league star with Tongan heart drawn to green and gold
Half green, half red: Kaufisi expects a few boos as he faces the sellout Tongan crowd.
Trains out of action for Saturday's league international
Closures on Auckland's rail network may cause some mayhem with Tonga vs Australia match.
Rivalry strong for stadium management duo
The duo will be facing off as the teams clash on Saturday night
Tonga's popularity is manna from heaven for league
Comment: The days of Tonga being the poor cousins of international league might be over.
Inside the Tongan league revolution
"We didn't think it would have this much effect on our people."
Thousands of Tongan league fans attend open training session
A sea of red has enveloped Mount Smart Stadium.
Tonga-Australia test a sell-out
The first ever test match between the Kangaroos and Mate Ma'a Tonga is a sell-out.
Fifita: 'Tonga v Kangaroos would sell out Eden Park'
The highly anticipated clash between Mate Ma'a Tonga and the Kangaroos is a sellout
Kiwis to dine in desert enroute to England
The Kiwis will have a 72 hour stop in the Middle East on the way to England.
Aussie league teams force closure of Waiheke ferry bar
Other patrons on the ferry were visibly annoyed the bar had to be closed.
Kiwis star reveals 'dark days' after exile from team
"A lot of young kids unfortunately at some stage make a mistake."
Shaun Johnson's plan to bring the fans back
Johnson's merits were again questioned in the build up but he was impressive
Pride of Tokoroa steps up for Kiwis
Call Joseph Manu what you want, but the Kiwis clearly have a new cult hero.
JT opens up on 'rape scandal'
JT has opened up on dark chapter that "threatened to end my career before it even started"
Empty victory - why fans have abandoned the Kiwis
League mystery - Kiwi delight, but where have all the fans gone?
Kiwis debutant: Proudest moment of my life, and my dad's
It may be an understatement to say Kiwis hooker Brandon Smith had a night to remember.
Rattue: Forget the score - the Kiwis humiliated the Kangaroos
Chris Rattue: Shaun Johnson man of the match? You must be joking.
Aussie media react: Stunning loss for 'vulnerable' Roos
The Aussie media react to last night's Kiwis win.
Tonga the key to NZRL's fortunes
It's a scenario no one could have imagined, but it's about to become reality.
Player ratings: Perfect 10 on debut for new Kiwis star
See who dazzled and who disappointed in the Kiwis 26-24 win over the Kangaroos.