Except for a 15-minute flurry in the second half where Tonga scored 17 unanswered points, 'Ikale Tahi were never likely winners.
The rebranded Japan Rugby League One kicks off this weekend, so here's a XV of the league's top stars playing in this year's competition.
The Champions Cup is in turmoil as organisers scramble to find a window in the already crowded schedule to stage the seven matches that have been postponed this weekend.
The little-known players toiling in the shadows of giants.
The depth of the Munster squad will be severely tested when they take on Wasps in the opening round of the Champions Cup this Sunday.
Leicester Tigers continue to blaze a trail in the Premiership, while Munster and Cardiff scramble to prepare for Europe after South Africa fallout
Analysis: The All Blacks' newest hooker is making waves both around the park and in the engine room.
An astonishing weekend of rugby featured comebacks, trophies and breathtaking drama
Former Wallaby Assistant Coach Nathan Grey has today been confirmed as the Junior Wallabies and National Academies Head Coach for 2021, and has named his opening camp squad in the process.
All Blacks veteran Aaron Smith and Black Ferns star Stacey Fluhler loom as the big contenders for this week's New Zealand Rugby Awards after being nominated for three awards apiece.
