Hadley Tonga

Hadley Tonga is considered one of the most exciting teenagers in Australian Rugby.

Of Tongan and Italian descent, he played in the Australia U18 side in 2022, and is set to light up the Sevens circuit with his explosive speed.

Injuries cruelled Tonga of a debut sooner but the Western Sydney product finally got on the field after 71 weeks (his playing number) to debut in Perth in 2025.

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FAST SEVEN WITH HADLEY TONGA

What's your nickname?

Ray

Your favourite Rugby moment?

2014 Tahs Super Rugby Championship

Who is your hero or idol and why?

South African player Cheslin Kolbe

Favourite sport or sports team outside of Rugby?

Penrith Panthers and Queensland Maroons

Your go-to pump up song on Game Day?

Armed and Dangerous by Oppidan and Cutty Ranks

Favourite place to play on the Sevens circuit?

Perth

Fun fact about you?

I'm one of two sets of twins in the family

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BY THE NUMBERS

• Tournaments: 1
• Matches: 2
• Tries: 1
• Points: 5