History of rugby union matches between Tonga and Wales
Tonga and Wales have played each other 7 times as of 22 November 2013. Their first encounter came in 1986, when Wales won 15-7 at the Teufaiva Sport Stadium in Tonga's capital Nukuʻalofa.[1] They have played each other twice during a Rugby World Cup; once in the 1987 tournament, and once in the 2003 tournament.
Tonga is yet to record a victory over Wales.
Summary
Note: Summary below reflects test results by both teams.
Overall
Details | Played | Won by Tonga |
Won by Wales |
Drawn | Tonga points | Wales points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In Tonga | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 33 |
In Wales | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 114 |
Neutral venue | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 56 |
Overall | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 78 | 203 |
Records
Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
Record | Tonga | Wales |
---|---|---|
Longest winning streak | NA | 7 (12 Jun 1986–Present) |
Largest points for | ||
Home | 9 (22 June 1994) | 51 (17 November 2001) |
Away | 20 (19 October 2003) | 29 (29 May 1987) |
Largest winning margin | ||
Home | NA | 44 (17 November 2001) |
Away | NA | 13 (29 May 1987) |
Results
No. | Date | Venue | Score | Winner | Competition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 22 November 2013 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 17 – 7 | Wales | 2013 Autumn internationals |
6 | 19 October 2003 | Canberra Stadium, Canberra, Australia | 27 – 20 | Wales | 2003 Rugby World Cup |
5 | 17 November 2001 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 51 – 7 | Wales | 2001 Autumn internationals |
4 | 16 November 1997 | St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea | 46 – 12 | Wales | |
3 | 22 June 1994 | Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa | 9 – 18 | Wales | |
2 | 29 May 1987 | Showgrounds Oval, Palmerston North, New Zealand | 16 – 29 | Wales | 1987 Rugby World Cup |
1 | 12 June 1986 | Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa | 7 – 15 | Wales | |
XV Results
Below is a list of matches that Tonga has awarded matches test match status by virtue of awarding caps, but Wales did not award caps.
Date | Venue | Score | Winner | Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
9 September 1989 | Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff | 26 – 7 | Wales | Not classed as a full international by Wales who fielded a Wales XV |
References
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