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Tonga's world-class rugby fans
Tongan fans celebrate the upset victory over France, and show support for their side during the Rugby World Cup.
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Rugby World Cup: Canadians beat Tonga in thriller
Canada will face a tough battle with France after dispatching Tonga 25-10 in a bruising Whangarei encounter.
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The Stats Don't Lie: Kahui, McCaw lead the way against Tonga
Stats guru Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers from the All Blacks' opening Rugby World Cup encounter against Tonga.
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Player ratings: All Blacks v Tonga
How did the All Blacks rate in their opening Rugby World Cup clash against Tonga on Saturday night?
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All Blacks' second-half stage fright
The curtain went up on the World Cup and the All Blacks delivered a main play response with a few acts missing.
![Chris Rattue: Sonny Bill's tricks on show at World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Chris Rattue: Sonny Bill's tricks on show at World Cup
The Tongans were impossible to miss in the streets of Auckland but they didn't turn up for the opening World Cup match at Eden Park.
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All Blacks win scrappy Cup opener
For the players, it was relief the World Cup was finally under way after months talking about it.
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Tongan World Cup fan, 81, keen for repeat
A Tongan great-grandmother is hoping to get a second chance to get up close and personal with the team.