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May 15, 2024 · A dejected Ben Tameifuna of Tonga looks on during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Ireland and Tonga at Stade de la Beaujoire on September 16, 2023 in Nantes, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
May 16, 2024 · Speaking on Le French Rugby Podcast recently, the Tonga captain said that this will lead to more “flowing, running” rugby. While that sounds like a positive, it may have some ramifications for a 145kg prop. With fewer scrums in a match, Tameifuna believes, and perhaps fears, that there could be a lot more running in training as a ...
May 16, 2024 · Tongan rugby union star Ben Tameifuna has a deep appreciation for the scrummaging abilities of South African props, having faced them throughout his illustrious career. The 145kg prop singled out the Sharks’ front row of Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira, Bismarck du Plessis, and Jannie du Plessis as particularly imposing, acknowledging the ...
May 10, 2024 · Union Bordeaux-Bègles (UBB) : Ben Tameifuna, le poids de la sagesse. Publié le 10/05/2024 à 18h00. Mis à jour le 11/05/2024 à 6h59. À 32 ans, le colosse tongien met toutes les chances de son ...
6 days ago · Ben Tameifuna va fêter sa 100ème avec Bordeaux-Bègles ! Ce dimanche soir, le Stade-Français Paris accueillera l’Union Bordeaux-Bègles au Stade Jean-Bouin dans le cadre de la 24ème journée du Top 14. A noter qu’il s’agira du 100ème match de Ben Tameifuna sous les couleurs de l’UBB, Top 14 et Coupe d’Europe confondus.
3 days ago · The Tonga national rugby union team ( Tongan: timi feohi ʻakapulu fakafonua ʻa Tonga) represents the Tonga Rugby Union in men's international rugby union. The team is nicknamed ʻIkale Tahi (Sea Eagles). Like their Polynesian neighbours, the Tongans start their matches with a traditional challenge – the Sipi Tau.
Apr 27, 2024 · Ironically Brad Shields, a New Zealand squad member, later played for England. Ben Tameifuna (Tonga) and Gareth Anscombe (Wales) were also internationals. New Zealand’s biggest win of the tournament was 92-0 against Wales and they beat Australia 37-7 in the semis. The margin of victory eclipsed the 62-17 victory over Australia in the 2010 final.
