Tonga's Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku'aho and Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua, who also serves as the Tonga Rugby League president, were in the stands to witness Tongan rugby league star Jason Taumalolo's historic 300th NRL appearance. The milestone match took place on June 28, 2026, with Taumalolo playing for the North Queensland Cowboys against the Sydney Roosters.
Taumalolo, a Tongan international and former Dally M Medal winner, became the first player born in Tonga to reach 300 NRL games. His achievement was celebrated by the Tongan community and officials, highlighting his impact on the sport and his role as a cultural ambassador.
Princess Angelika, representing the Tongan royal family, and Prime Minister Fakafanua, who is also the head of the Tonga Rugby League, showed their support for Taumalolo's milestone. The event underscored the strong ties between Tonga and its diaspora in Australian rugby league.
