Tonga defeat Kiwis to advance to Pacific Championships final

Saturday 2 November 2024 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 3 Nov 2024, 12:55am

In this story Shaun Johnson, Jamayne Isaako, Addin Fonua-Blake, Isaiya Katoa, Phoenix Crossland

Tonga secured a 25-24 victory over New Zealand at Auckland's Go Media Stadium to reach the Pacific Championships final. After trailing early, the Kiwis fought back to tie the match before a late field goal by Isaiya Katoa decided the result. New Zealand must now face a promotion-relegation fixture to remain in the competition.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffSat 2 Nov 2024, 10:03pm

   Recap: Tonga beat Kiwis to advance to Pacific Championships final (opens in new tab)

   • Tonga edge Kiwis in thriller as chaotic finish leaves Shaun Johnson fuming (opens in new tab) Sun 3 Nov 2024, 12:55am
2. 1NewsSat 2 Nov 2024, 10:15pm

   Tonga snatch thrilling victory over Kiwis to reach Pacific Championship final (opens in new tab)

3. The PostSat 2 Nov 2024, 10:21pm

   Tonga knock out Kiwis after sensational finish (opens in new tab)