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Tui Lolohea shines as seven-try Tonga shut out Lebanon 36-0 to set up Samoa clash

Tonga will take an undefeated record into next week’s heavyweight World Cup showdown with Samoa after cruising to a dominant 36-0 victory over a brave Lebanon side at CommBank Stadium on Friday night. The seven-try shutout provides Kristian Woolf’s men…

By Molly Fairhurst · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:15 AM

Key Things to Know

Tonga defeated Lebanon 36-0 at CommBank Stadium to maintain an undefeated World Cup campaign.
Playmaker Tui Lolohea stepped up in place of injured halfback Isaiya Katoa to guide Tonga's attack.
Tolu Koula turned the match with a 90-meter intercept try just before halftime.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Tonga secured a dominant 36-0 victory over Lebanon at CommBank Stadium on Friday night, maintaining their undefeated World Cup record. Stepping in for the injured Isaiya Katoa, Huddersfield Giants playmaker Tui Lolohea guided Kristian Woolf's side to a seven-try shutout in front of 25,065 spectators.

Sione Katoa and Paul Alamoti scored early tries before Tolu Koula produced a 90-meter intercept try right before halftime. Second-half tries from Jojo Fifita, Leka Halasima, and Katoa sealed the win, setting up a decisive World Cup showdown against Samoa next Sunday.

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Tui Lolohea shines as seven-try Tonga shut out Lebanon 36-0 to set up Samoa clash

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