WA Tonga Rugby League

Sharing for our kainga Tonga in Western Australia - if you prefer netball, contact Sophie Mafi at KTNWA 2026 🇹🇴

EOI for Team Tonga are now OPEN 😤🇹🇴

We’re looking for players, coaches, managers & any volunteers! 🔥

If you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is it 🗣️
scan the QR code or hit the link in our bio and send through your EOI. ✨

Tag your cousin to stop lurking and register NOW 🙂‍↕️🐎

📸 OUT & ABOUT – WATRL JUNIORS ❤️🤍

It’s always great to see our WATRL kainga out and about, representing with pride and enjoying their rugby league journey! 🙌🏽🏉

Today we managed to catch up with some of our awesome juniors:

⭐ Noah, Eli & Josh from South Perth Lions
⭐️ Dwhyte from Willagee
⭐ Cornelius - Ellenbrook & Mason - Willagee

Whether they’re playing, supporting their mates, or simply enjoying a day around the game, these young athletes continue to make our community proud.

Keep working hard, having fun, and showing what it means to be part of the WATRL family. ❤️🇹🇴

📸 If you spot any WATRL players out and about, be sure to say hello and tag us in your photos!

👏🏾Congratulations to the following WATRL boys who have been selected for RugbyWA U16s Boys Regional Squad:

Fonua Vaioleti
Harper Masila
Anthony Punaivaha
Tevita Uasilaa
William Manukeu

All the best boys, to you and your fellow team members!

Ofa atu,
WATRL
🇹🇴

🏉 U16s Boys Regional Squad ANNOUNCED 📢

The RugbyWA Regional Program brings together promising young rugby players from across Western Australia and provides the first step into representative rugby. 🎉

The program focuses on developing players’ skills, game understanding, confidence, and enthusiasm for the game while exposing them to new coaching, new teammates, and opportunities within the RugbyWA pathway. The goal is to create a supportive learning environment where every player can progress, learn, and benefit from the game and the experience. 💪

Please join us in congratulating the selected U16 pathway athletes on their inclusion in the squad! 🦢💙💛

👏🏾Congratulations to the following WATRL boys who have been selected for RugbyWA U15s Boys Regional Squad:

Cruz Nicho
Steven Leota
Timoteo Lokeni
Aisea Fatanitavake
Esei Fatanitavake

All the best boys, to you and your fellow team members!

Ofa atu,
WATRL
🇹🇴

🏉 U15s Boys Regional Squad ANNOUNCED 📢

The RugbyWA Regional Program brings together talented young players from across Western Australia and provides the first step into representative rugby.🌟

The program focuses on developing players’ skills, game understanding, confidence, and love of the game while exposing them to new coaching, new teammates, and opportunities within the RugbyWA pathway. The goal is to create a positive learning environment where every player can grow and enjoy the experience.💪

Please Join us in congratulating the selected pathways athletes 🦢💙💛

🏉 WESTERN AUSTRALIA TONGA RUGBY LEAGUE – HARMONY 9s EOI NOW OPEN 🇹🇴

WATRL is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from players wishing to participate in the upcoming Harmony 9s Tournament 9th-11th Oct, aswell as volunteers, trainers, league safe - we want you! 🫵🏾

Teams Available:

🔴 Open Men's – Papeliane
🔴 Open Women's – Lupe 'o Tonga
🔴 Social Men's – Tama Lotolahi
🔴 Men's Masters – Kau To'a
🔴 Women's Masters- Fefine Malohi

To register your interest, please provide the following information:

✅ Full Name
✅ Age
✅ Contact Number
✅ Email Address
✅ Preferred Team
✅ Preferred Playing Position
✅ Village in Tonga

🛑 EOI cut off date 2nd August

📌 Team management and contact details for each team will be released at a later date.

This is your opportunity to proudly represent our Tongan community, connect with fellow players, and showcase your talent on the field.

Register your EOI today and be part of the journey!

🇹🇴 Faka'apa'apa • Loto Tō • Tauhi Vā 🇹🇴

🔥 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 🔥

Today we’re celebrating Jayde Proctor — a proud player for WATRL and a dedicated referee in both rugby league, rugby union and touch rugby👏🏽🏉

Jayde continues to lead by example both on and off the field, showing commitment, confidence and passion for the game at every level. From competing as a player to stepping up with the whistle, she is making a real impact within our sporting community 🙌🏽

Most importantly, Jayde is a positive influence for our youth — showing our young players that leadership, respect, discipline and giving back to the game matters ❤️

Thank you for all that you do for the game, for our community, and for inspiring the next generation.

🏉🔥 BIG CONGRATULATIONS! 🔥🏉

A huge shoutout to Alex & Jaxon Tiseli and Caelan Lasike on being selected in the WA Māori teams travelling to New Zealand to represent! 🇦🇺✈️🇳🇿

Even though it’s not in our colours, WATRL is proud to see our young players continuing to grow, compete and create opportunities through rugby league.

A special congratulations also to your fellow team mates selected alongside you.

Go over there, play with pride, back yourselves and enjoy every moment of the experience 💪🏽🏉

Good luck! From your WATRL kainga 🤍❤️

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

❤️🤍 SAM ALATINI 🤍❤️

Some people show up… and then there’s Sam Alatini 🔥

If there’s a job to be done, chances are Sam’s already onto it 💪 From behind the scenes to game day, helping where needed, stepping in without being asked, and always putting the kids and community first — he truly does it all.

WATRL runs stronger because of people like you 🙌🏽🏉

Thank you for everything you do and for being the definition of an ultimate volunteer ❤️

👏🏽 Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show Sam some appreciation!

🏉 THROWBACK THURSDAY ❤️🤍

Today we shine the spotlight on Quade Tiatia 🇹🇴 — a proud representative of his Tongan heritage and someone who wears the WATRL jersey with passion, pride and heart.

From the field to the culture, Quade continues to represent what WATRL is all about — unity, family and pride in where we come from 🙌🏾

📸Angelene Leota Photography