George Tupou V Tupou V on 11 September 2006, which also made him, from a traditional viewpoint, the 23rd Tuʻi Kanokupolu (the overlords of Tongatapu). The ceremonial aspects of Tupou V's accession took place in July and August 2008. These were initially to be held in 2007 after the six-month official mourning period for his father (as required of close relatives) and his own birthday. They were also deferred after the 2006 Tonga riots as he decided to focus instead on reconstruction of the damaged capital. During the week of celebrations, two key ceremonies took place to mark Tupou V's coronation. On 30
Bill Tupou Wakefield's 42-30 win away at Wigan Warriors. Bill Tupou Bill Tupou (born 2 July 1990) is a Tongan international rugby league footballer who plays as a or on the for Wakefield Trinity in the European Super League. (Heritage № 1363). Topou was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Tupou attended Kelston Boys High School and played for the Bay Roskill Vikings and Marist Saints in the Auckland Rugby League competition. Tupou represented the New Zealand Under-16 side and also represented Auckland Under-16 teams. With the creation of the Toyota Cup in 2008 Tupou joined the New Zealand Warriors under-20 side and