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2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C
Pool C of the 2015 Rugby World Cup began on 19 September and was completed on 11 October 2015. The pool was composed of New Zealand national rugby union team, New Zealand (the 2011 Rugby World Cup, title holders), Argentina national rugby union team, Argentina and Tonga national rugby union team, Tongawho all qualified automatically for the tournament due to finishing in the top three positions in their pools in 2011along with the top 2015 Rugby World Cup – Europe qualification#Qualified nations, European qualifier, Georgia national rugby union team, Georgia, and the top 2015 Rugby World Cup – Africa qualification#Qualified nations, African qualifier, Namibia national rugby union team, Namibia. After winning the first three of their matches, New Zealand became the first team to qualify for the 2015 Rugby World Cup knockout stage, 2015 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. After Tonga loss to New Zealand in their last Pool Match, Argentina became the second team from Pool C to qualify ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand National Rugby Union Team
The New Zealand national rugby union team, commonly known as the All Blacks ( mi, Ōpango), represents New Zealand in men's international rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. The team won the Rugby World Cup in 1987, 2011 and 2015. They were the first country to win the Rugby World Cup 3 times. New Zealand has a 76 per-cent winning record in test-match rugby, and has secured more wins than losses against every test opponent. Since their international debut in 1903, New Zealand teams have played test matches against 19 nations, of which 12 have never won a game against the All Blacks. The team has also played against three multinational all-star teams, losing only eight of 45 matches. Since the introduction of the World Rugby Rankings in 2003, New Zealand has held the number-one ranking longer than all other teams combined. They jointly hold the record for the most consecutive test match wins for a tier-one ranked nation, along with England. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloucester
Gloucester ( ) is a cathedral city and the county town of Gloucestershire in the South West of England. Gloucester lies on the River Severn, between the Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the west, east of Monmouth and east of the border with Wales. Including suburban areas, Gloucester has a population of around 132,000. It is a port, linked via the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to the Severn Estuary. Gloucester was founded by the Romans and became an important city and '' colony'' in AD 97 under Emperor Nerva as '' Colonia Glevum Nervensis''. It was granted its first charter in 1155 by Henry II. In 1216, Henry III, aged only nine years, was crowned with a gilded iron ring in the Chapter House of Gloucester Cathedral. Gloucester's significance in the Middle Ages is underlined by the fact that it had a number of monastic establishments, including: St Peter's Abbey founded in 679 (later Gloucester Cathedral), the nearby St Oswald's Priory, Glo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tukulua Lokotui
Tukulua Lokotui (born 31 December 1979) is a rugby union footballer who played at lock for Béziers. Lokotui played for Tonga at the 2011 and the 2015 Rugby World Cup squads. In 2013 Lokotui was cited for a dangerous tackle on Dave Attwood when Bath defeated Gloucester Gloucester ( ) is a cathedral city and the county town of Gloucestershire in the South West of England. Gloucester lies on the River Severn, between the Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the west, east of Monmouth and east .... He was also named in Tonga's squad for their end of the year tour of Asia and Europe. References External links *2011 Rugby World Cup Profile 1979 births Living people Tongan rugby union players Tonga international rugby union players Tongan expatriate rugby union players in England Tongan expatriate rugby union players in France Tongan expatriate rugby union players in Japan Hawke's Bay rugby union players Wellington rugby union players Gloucest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Mafi
Sitiveni O. Mafi (born 9 December 1989) is a Tongan rugby union player. He plays in the lock and occasionally flanker position for the English Premiership Rugby side, London Irish. Mafi also represents Tonga at international level. Mafi previously played for the Leicester Tigers and New South Wales Waratahs. Mafi played as a replacement during the 2013 Premiership final as Leicester defeated Northampton Saints. In the final of the 2017–18 Top 14 season he scored a try after coming on as a replacement as Castres defeated Montpellier. He is the grandson of former Tonga captain Sione Mafi Pahulu. He attended Westfields Sports High School and played his Junior rugby at Parramatta Two Blues in Sydneys west. In 2007 he played for the Australian Schoolboys. Super Rugby statistics Honours Club Leicester Tigers *Premiership Rugby: 2012–13 Castres *Top 14 The Top 14 () is a professional rugby union club competition that is played in France. Created in 1892, the Top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sione Kalamafoni
Sione Kalamafoni (born 18 May 1988) is a rugby union footballer who plays at number 8 for Scarlets. Kalamafoni played for Tonga at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, 2015 Rugby World Cup and the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Career Kalamafoni first signed to Nottingham in the RFU Championship from the 2010/11 season. On 15 March 2012, Kalamafoni would leave Nottingham to sign for Gloucester Rugby in the Aviva Premiership on a two-year contract from 2012/13 season. On 14 November 2013, Kalamafoni signed a two-year contract extension with Gloucester until the end of 2015/16 season. On 1 June 2017 Leicester Tigers announced that Kalamafoni would be joining them for the 2017-18 season. On 26 March 2020, it was confirmed that Kalamafoni would sign for Welsh region Scarlets in the Pro14 ahead of the 2020-21 season. Personal life Kalamafoni is a Mormon and undertook a two-year mission in Chicago (''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (sports)
In team sport, captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field. In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains. Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules. In many team sports, the captains represent their respective teams when the match official does the coin toss at the beginning of the game. The team captain, in some sports, is selected by the team coach, who may consider factors ranging from playing ability to leadership to serving as a good moral example to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nili Latu
Nili Latu, playing name of Otenili Langilangi (born 19 February 1982) is a Tongan rugby union footballer. In 2018, Latu left Newcastle Falcons after helping Falcons achieve 4th in the Aviva Premiership, the highest finish in 20 years. He moved to Japan to continue playing rugby. Latu started his rugby at Bay of Plenty in the Air New Zealand Cup. He made his debut for the Chiefs in 2005 in a match against the Sharks. He made his debut for Tonga on June 4, 2006 against Japan. He then played against Fiji, and in his third Test, skippered Tonga against the Junior All Blacks, and then against the Cook Islands. He was used as a replacement in the match against Samoa, and then captained the side against the second Test against the Cook Islands. In late 2006 Latu was drafted into the Hurricanes squad as cover for All Black absentees Jerry Collins and Rodney So'oialo for the 2007 season. He played in the 2007 Rugby World Cup for Tonga where he was instrumental for their National Team. He al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonatane Takulua
Sonatane Takulua (born 11 January 1991) is a Tongan rugby union player. He plays in the Scrum-Half position for the French based Top 14 side, Toulon. Takulua also represents Tonga at international level. Early life Takalua was born in Lapaha, Tonga and moved to New Zealand with his family when he was 11. Career In 2012, Takulua was signed by after a year on a development contract. In 2014, he was signed by the on a development contract. Although he was named in the matchday squad in two consecutive matches, he failed to make an appearance in the matches against the and the . On 26 February 2015. Takulua left Northland to sign for English side Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership Rugby with immediate effect. His impressive performances led him to sign a four-year contract extension to stay with the club until 2022. On 24 February 2020, Takulua was granted his early release from Newcastle to sign for French giants Toulon in the Top 14 The Top 14 () is a professional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siale Piutau
Siale Piutau (born 13 October 1985) is a New Zealand-born Tongan rugby union player who plays at centre. Although born and educated in New Zealand, he represented Tonga internationally from 2011 to 2019. He is the elder brother of New Zealand player Charles Piutau. Piutau was selected as Tonga's captain for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and announced his retirement from international rugby, after a win against the USA. Playing career Provincial Rugby Piutau joined Counties Manukau during the 2006 Air New Zealand Cup. Lining up next to former All Black Tana Umaga in midfield, Piutau was in the 2010 ITM Cup for the Steelers. He started every game for Counties, and was one of the club's top performers over the course of the season. As a reward for his efforts, he was named the 2010 Counties Manukau Player of the Year. Super Rugby Piutau was included in the Chiefs Wider Training Group for the 2010 Super 14 season, and made his Super Rugby debut as a substitute late in the seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Helu
William Helu (born 19 April 1986) is a Tongan rugby union player. His usual position is on the wing or at centre. He is part of the Tonga national rugby union team and was part of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Helu was part of the Tongan squad that defeated France in the pool games at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. He signed with Bristol on a two-year deal but chose to leave the club for personal reasons after the 2011–2012 season. He was part of the squad that beat Scotland 21–15 at Pittodrie in 2012. In 2013 he signed with London Wasps together with Taione Vea. where he quickly made a name for himself in the aviva premiership and European Challenge cup. He had some impressive performances for the club which was recognised by his peers and was voted the award for London Wasps players player award for the 2013–2014 season. He played in the 2013 Pacific Nations Cup. In 2015 he was part of the World Cup hosted in the United Kingdom where he played in 3 games, his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telusa Veainu
Koloti Telusa Pelaki Veainu (born 26 December 1990) is a rugby union player. He plays at fullback or on the wing for Stade Français. He was born and raised in New Zealand, but he represents internationally. He is known for his speed, elusiveness and strength from fullback, earning him a place in Will Greenwood's Daily Telegraph team of the year for 2016/17. Club career Provincial Rugby Born in Kawakawa, New Zealand, Veainu went to St Andrew's College in Christchurch where in his final year of school he was made captain of the 1st XV. He was a regular in Canterbury age group sides over the years, making the under 16's, 18's and 19's whilst still at school. Veainu was a star on the wing for the NZ U-20s at the World Cup in Argentina where he scored five tries (including three in the final). Selected to the Canterbury squad for the 2010 ITM Cup, Veainu made his debut off the bench against Hawke's Bay and subsequently started in every match, scoring eight tries as Canterbury ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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