Tonga vs Australia

2024 - 10 - 18

Kangaroo Hop, Skip, and a Jump to Victory: 18-0 Over Tonga!

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Australia's Kangaroos emerge victorious against Tonga in a thrilling Pacific Championship opener while the Jillaroos score a whopping 84-0!

The kangaroos have kicked off their Pacific Championships campaign with a nail-biting 18-0 victory over Tonga XIII at Suncorp Stadium. The team faced some nail-biting moments but managed to grind out a win, avoiding the agony of back-to-back losses and showing Australia is still a formidable force in rugby league. Fans at Brisbane were treated to a showcase of resilience, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow lighting up the field and securing his place as a key player as the Kangaroos aim for glory in this tournament.

Meanwhile, the day was not short on drama, with the Jillaroos stealing the show in another thrilling match, absolutely demolishing Papua New Guinea with an astounding 84-0 scoreline! Winger Julia Robinson went into overdrive, scoring a recordbreaking six tries, which adds her name to the annals of Jillaroos history. It was a performance that had the crowd buzzing and left PNG wondering what hit them. Talk about a domination no one saw coming!

As both teams navigate their Pacific Championship journeys, the Kangaroos showed they can muscle through tough matches, even under pressure. With the crowd roaring their support, every tackle and pass was electrified by the spirit of competition. Meanwhile, the Jillaroos' remarkable victory sets up what promises to be a fierce contest moving forward. Could this merge of talent lead to another successful chapter in Aussie rugby? Only time will tell.

The Pacific Championships are not just a showcase for these national teams but also serve as a platform for emerging talents. While the Kangaroos and Jillaroos have set the bar high, all eyes will be on the upcoming matches to see how they maintain their momentum. In the rugby league world, every game can turn the tide.

Fun fact: The Kangaroos are the most successful rugby league team in the world, with a rich history dating back to 1908! And did you know that Julia Robinson's six tries in one match have earned her a spot among the all-time greats in the Jillaroos' illustrious history? These connectors of athletics and spirit never fail to surprise us!

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Kangaroos grind out 18-0 win over Tonga to avoid back-to-back losses (The Guardian)

Australia win Pacific Championship opener in Brisbane while Julia Robinson scores six tries as Jillaroos thrash PNG 84-0.

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Kangaroos survive scare, Jillaroos create history in 17-try ... (Daily Telegraph)

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow set Suncorp Stadium alight as the scrappy Kangaroos escaped with a 18-0 win against Tonga to open the Pacific Championships.

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Kangaroos beat Tonga in Pacific Championships after Jillaroos' 84 ... (ABC News)

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Kangaroos launch new era with tough win over Tonga (NRL.COM)

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