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'He can box!' Tongan coach Kristian Woolf keeps stars in line with sparring skills

November 15, 2017

It all makes sense as players learn of coach’s former life as a circus fighter. (Source: Other)

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Jarome Luai of Toa Samoa during the rugby league Pacific Cup Men’s match between Samoa and Tonga at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Rugby league: Jarome Luai finds his why – inspiring Polynesian halves

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Stephen Crichton of Samoa celebrates after kicking a dropped goal, leading to Samoa winning the game.

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Eliesa Katoa of Tonga is attended to by a trainer

Shouldn't have happened: Katoa still on players' minds

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Eliesa Katoa of Tonga is attended to by a trainer

Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star's head knocks

Katoa was on Monday recovering in an Auckland hospital following surgery, after requiring an oxygen mask on the sideline during Tonga's 40-14 defeat to New Zealand on Sunday.

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Keano Kini dives over for a try for the Kiwis against Tonga at Eden Park.

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Otesa Pule of the Kiwi Ferns charges forward during the Women's Pacific Championships match between Kiwi Ferns and Australian Jillaroos at Eden Park.

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