Police in Australia are bracing themselves for possible trouble when Pacific rivals Tonga and Samoa go head-to-head.
Ireland narrowly failed to cause a huge World Cup upset on Monday, going down 22-20 to Tonga in a thrilling encounter in Parramatta.
Martin Offiah says we saw the best and worst of Tonga during their narrow win over Ireland.
Ireland boast 10 Super League players in their team to take on Tonga on Monday.
New Zealand warmed up for the World Cup with a 56-8 hammering of Tonga at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Former Castleford captain Awen Guttenbeil will return to his roots when he represents Tonga again at the World Cup.
Warrington are adamant that forward Louis Anderson, who is recovering from surgery, will not play for Tonga at the World Cup.
Tonga will challenge the ruling which has deemed NRL duo Fuifui Moimoi and Taniela Tuiaki ineligible to play in the World Cup.
Louis Anderson has won the right to switch his allegiance from New Zealand to Tonga in time to play in the World Cup.
Sydney Roosters forward Anthony Tupou has been called up to Australia's World Cup squad to replace the injured Michael Crcoker.
Twelve Super League players from the Pacific Islands have been called up for their respective World Cup squads.
©2026 Chan Celaria US
