The best photographs of the electric clash between Tonga and England last night, from Herald photographer Jason Oxenham

Star Tongan forward Jason Taumalolo is undecided about whether he’ll stick with the Pacific island team.

Police arrest 21 people for disorder after Tonga's Rugby League World Cup loss to England.

There is a massive appetite for Tonga to continue their resurgence.

Tonga are expecting a sea of red to greet them at Mt Smart Stadium for their semifinal.

Chaos after Tonga's historic league win caused by a small minority, says fan.

South Auckland was in party mode last night after Tonga beat NZ in the RLWC.

Tongan rugby league fan, 21, charged with assault with a blunt instrument.

The Ikale Tahi's are set on creating history in Friday's Pasifika Challenge against Wales.

Despite a frustrating first half, the All Blacks managed a win against Tonga with a decent margin - but fans on Twitter were kept on the edges of their seats at first.

If the All Blacks needed a challenge to get going in this World Cup they got it in the first half of this big victory over Tonga.

It wasn't quite the emphatic statement they were hoping for, but the All Blacks did at least run into more convincing form in Newcastle.

Join us here for a live chat with Herald expert Wynne Gray following the World Cup match between the All Blacks and Tonga in Newcastle.

New Zealand's Tongan community has raised thousands to support their rugby team in England.

The All Blacks have had to play without their skipper before and every time they did, they won, writes Gregor Paul.

The All Blacks and Tonga clash in their final Pool C game at Newcastle on Saturday morning. We scan Tonga's history at the World Cup.

Tonga will feel satisfied they played about as much rugby as could be expected in their 35-21 win over Namibia this morning.

Tongan chairman Epi Taione has launched a withering attack on rugby's international bosses, describing them as "bloody traditionalists" clinging to power.

This time four years ago - well, four years and one week ago to be precise - New Zealand was celebrating the first weekend of what proved to be a month-long party.

Rugby's shameful treatment of the Pacific Islands may never end - a sad fact that becomes ever harder to refute given events of recent weeks.

Magnificent, brave, marvellous Tonga. Take a bow for delivering one of the biggest shocks of World Cup history, and for being the life and soul of this tournament.

Tongan fans celebrate the upset victory over France