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 | 
 Won by | 
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 |   | 
2013 Autumn internationals | 
| 6 | 19 October 2003 | Canberra Stadium, Canberra, Australia | 27 – 20 |   | 
2003 Rugby World Cup | 
| 5 | 17 November 2001 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 51 – 7 |   | 
2001 Autumn internationals | 
| 4 | 16 November 1997 | St. Helen's Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea | 46 – 12 |   | 
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| 3 | 22 June 1994 | Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa | 9 – 18 |   | 
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| 2 | 29 May 1987 | Showgrounds Oval, Palmerston North, New Zealand | 16 – 29 |   | 
1987 Rugby World Cup | 
| 1 | 12 June 1986 | Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nukuʻalofa | 7 – 15 |   | 
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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 |   | 
Not classed as a full international by Wales who fielded a Wales XV | 
References
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