WA Tonga Rugby League

05/06/2026

👏🏾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! 🦢💙💛

05/06/2026

👏🏾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 🦢💙💛

02/06/2026

🏉 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 🇹🇴

28/05/2026

🔥 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.

25/05/2026

🏉🔥 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 🤍❤️

24/05/2026

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!

21/05/2026

🏉 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

19/05/2026

Rise Development program for 13-15 year olds.

Click on the original post for link and details NRL WA

REMINDER -2026 RISE Development Program Kicks Off!
Available for 13 to 15 Year Olds!

https://nrlwa.com.au/2026-rise-development-kicks-off/

19/05/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week to our incredible husband and wife duo, Atu & Charntel Vaka ❤️🏉

From coaching, managing, mentoring and always showing up for our young athletes, on top of your own family commitments, your dedication to our WATRL U17s does not go unnoticed. The time, energy and heart you both pour into these kids helps build more than just rugby league (or union) — you help build confidence, culture and family 🤝🔥

Thank you for leading with passion and representing our community with pride. We appreciate everything you do for our players on and off the field 🙌

Mālō ‘aupito Atu & Charntel! 🇹🇴❤️

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18/05/2026

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering.

It recognises the contribution of millions of volunteers across the country and invites everyone to discover how giving their time and talents can create connection, purpose, and stronger communities.

Meet Soane Tiseli - WATRL Operations & Compliance. He’s also the lead for the Parabellum International Development Program for our youth and here you see him running water as League Safe for Alkimos U15s.

Thank you Soane, for your continued commitment to our club’s future 🙌🏾