League
1News

Watch: Mate Ma'a Tonga stars Tui Lolohea, David Fusitu'a greeted by hundreds of excited fans at Airport in Tonga

November 29, 2017

The Tongan league players were given a huge welcome as they arrived at Fua'amotu International Airport in Tonga.

Mate Ma'a Tonga players were given a huge welcome yesterday afternoon by hundreds of their passionate fans as they arrived at the Fua'amotu International Airport in Tonga.

Current NRL Warriors winger David Fusitu'a and former Warriors players Tuimoala Lolohea and Siliva Havili were among the Tongan players that arrived yesterday afternoon in Nuku'alofa.

Hundreds of fans turned out dressed in red to welcome home their RLWC team.

Today the rugby league team will be presented with special awards by King Tupou VI for their contribution to sports.

The King will invest the players with an award of the Royal Orders in a ceremony at the Royal Palace.

It's also a national holiday.

The Tongan league team were knocked out of the Rugby League World Cup tournament after their 20-18 semi-final loss to England at Mount Smart Stadium last Saturday.

The Tongan centre said he's proud of what the team achieved on and off the field.

Other Tonga league content: 

SHARE ME