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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