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Nesian Footy
Bringing you the Pacific Islander stories on and off the Rugby League and Rugby Union field.
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Nesian FootyNemani Nadolo-Kuridrani trekked through bush to sign Fiji Drua’s latest star
Nemani Nadolo-Kuridrani joins us live from Tonga to tell the story of his mission to find Fijian Drua player Kavekini Boselawa, travelling down windy gravel…
Nesian FootyContent creation changed Lima Sopoaga’s life in the best way possible
Media is becoming its own beast in sport, with plenty of people wanting to get involved. But we’re now starting to see players feed back into sports media…
Nesian FootyJosh Papali'i and Tui Kamikamica call their time in NRL
The NRL loses two greats of the game this week, with Raiders 300-gamer Josh Papali'i announcing his retirement, while after 10 years with the Storm, Tui…
Nesian FootyWhat happens when your dream burns you out? Tiaan Tauakipulu opens up
Usually, we hear from rugby players who fall in love with the sport and want to play professionally for as long as they can. Former Samoan Tongan rugby player…
Nesian FootyBig signings, big culture, and big wins
Bringing you the Pacific Islander stories on and off the PNG Chiefs have settled into their number six, adding Brian To’o to their roster, also known as 006…
Nesian FootyBlack Fern Shakira Baker-Fidow takes on a new challenge in NRLW
From Olympic silver and Commonwealth gold to the NRLW, Shakira Baker-Fidow has experienced the evolution of women’s rugby firsthand. The former Black Fern…
Nesian Footy2026 NRL Indigenous Round: remembering the greats of the game
Indigenous Round takes centre stage in Round 23 of the NRL, with Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona reflecting on the Indigenous players who inspired them growing up…
Nesian FootyHow Tongan rugby league international Etu Uaisele built community through food
For many Pacific Islanders living overseas, home is often found in the simplest of things. For former 2000s Tongan rugby league and Super League player Etu…
Nesian FootyReality checks: Cowboys learn a hard lesson, Samoa rugby faces its own
Round 22 of the NRL is underway, and it's one Cowboys fans will want to forget after the Roosters piled on more than 80 points for the first time since 1935…
Nesian FootyTony Puletua made professional rugby league feel possible for Pasifika players
Former NRL and Super League forward Tony Puletua was one of only a handful of Pasifika players competing professionally during his era. As one of just three…
Nesian FootyFiji is hosting its first-ever Super Rugby Women's grand final
History will be made this weekend as Fiji hosts the Super Rugby Women's grand final for the first time, with the Fijian Drua taking on the NSW Waratahs, and…
Nesian FootyHow Joey Grima is helping build rugby league in Papua New Guinea
Joey Grima is the special man behind the PNG Hunters, PNG Kumuls, and now the PNG Chiefs pathways program, and he has a vision that long extends past his time…
Nesian FootyJarome Luai finds "peace", while Flying Fijians search for form
Jarome Luai's signing with the Parramatta Eels has dominated rugby league headlines this week, leaving many wondering what conversations took place behind…
Nesian FootyNRLW and Fetu Samoa star Lindsay Tui doesn't shy away from competition
Lindsay Tui made a rapid rise to the NRLW, with hard work and a competitive mindset driving her success. Sam and Tinirau saw it up close and personal in 2024…
Nesian FootyTigers' crunch time as post-Origin normality resumes in NRL
The Blues have wrapped up the Origin series, meaning primary attention can now return to the NRL, as some teams face crunch games in Round 19. The Wests…
Nesian FootyBen Volavola still has plenty of rugby in front of him
Playmaker Ben Volavola joins the Fijian Drua next season after a year with the Reds. The well-travelled Fijian has played 38 Tests and tested a broad range of…
Nesian FootyHuge global launch of Nation's Championship this weekend
The hotly anticipated Nations Championship kicks off this weekend, headlined by Fiji's huge contest against Wales in Cardiff. Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani helps…
Nesian FootyJosh Aloiai is exactly where he wants to be
Despite being medically retired at just 30, former Toa Samoa Test representative Josh Aloiai isn't slowing down. The ex-NRL forward leads by example, chasing…
Nesian FootyWill Warriors end Phins' huge win streak?
The Dolphins host the Warriors in one of the most hyped regular season matches of 2026 so far. The Phins last tasted defeat in their Round 8 clash with the…
Nesian FootyThe Tour inspiring Tonga's next gen NRL stars
Tonga's most promising under-16s rugby league talent is currently touring down under, gaining valuable exposure to travel, elite pathways and what it takes to…
Nesian FootyCanes and Chiefs chase history in Super Rugby decider
Two star-studded Kiwi sides will contest the Super Rugby Pacific Final in Wellington this Saturday, with plenty of history and legacy on the line for both…
Nesian FootyJames Segeyaro is focusing on love and gratitude
James Segeyaro played 155 NRL games, between 2011 and 2022, along with six Tests for the Kumuls. At stages during his career, the dummy half was an unstoppable…
Nesian FootyMaking sense of Blues' stunning Origin snub
New South Wales have left out Rugby League's hottest edge forward in one of the most Origin shocking selection calls of recent memory. The omission of Haumole…
Nesian FootyHype builds for the NRL's rivalry round
There are some huge derbies and mouth-watering contests in the NRL this weekend, headlined by a grudge match involving the Tigers and Panthers, where a number…
Nesian FootyMoana Pasifika's fitting Super Rugby send-off
With the short-term future of Moana Pasifika firmly up in the air, the side produced an heroic final act against the Playoffs-bound Brumbies in Canberra. The…
Nesian FootyBlues claim Origin wins on back-to-back nights
It's been a big week for NSW Rugby League fans, enjoying the biggest comeback in Origin history on Wednesday night in the Men's opener, before watching the…
Nesian FootyThe special Genia touch lifting PNG's rugby scene
Former Wallaby Will Genia's sister, Lorraine, represents an on-going push to secure the future of rugby union in the League-mad Papua New Guinea. The former…
Nesian FootyIsaiya Katoa's all-class effort in Phins win
Tonga star Isaiyah Katoa continues his rapid maturity, orchestrating the Dolphins to an impressive win in Canberra to kick off Round 12 in the NRL. His…
Nesian FootyOrigin teams, Magic Round, Greg Marzhew's journey
What a week in rugby league! It was Magic Round rolled right into the release of the Origin I teams being released. And to top it all off, our special guest…
Nesian FootyBlues retain, Magic Round preview, the Drua's moment
What an epic Women's Origin game two was! The Blues have retained the Women's crown and we re-live all the action with Sala Togatuki.With T up in Brisbane for…
Nesian FootyMarzhew's fab five, here come the Crusaders, Nate Peteru's impact
Samoan star Greg Marzhew's five-try haul headlined Round 10's NRL action in what was a big win for Newcastle.Plus, here come the Crusaders! They enjoyed an…
Nesian FootyPhins surge, NRL R10 tips, RA's pathways issue
Round 10 in the NRL kicked off with Redcliffe pummelling the broken Bulldogs and there's plenty more intriguing footy to follow, headlined by some eye-catching…
Nesian FootyThe group trying to buy Moana Pasifika state their case
Today's show is headlined by the Kanaloa Group, who are pitching to salvage Moana Pasifika's status in the Super Rugby Pacific.The boys also break down what…
Nesian FootyBlues take Origin Opener, PNG's Luai coup, Super R12
The Blues have prevailed in a hard-fought Women's Origin Opener, beating the Maroons 11-6 in Newcastle. Sala Togatuki jumps on to help break down the…
Nesian FootyLuai in PNG, struggling Storm, Super Round, Donny Singe returns
Tigers, Blues and Samoan Test star Jarome Luai was in PNG over the weekend, checking out the Chiefs' facilities, ahead of an upcoming decision around his…
Nesian FootySuper Round, Anzac clashes, Women's Origin
It's a huge weekend of footy ahead, with the NRL's mammoth Anzac Day slate of games, plus Super Round in Christchurch.Sala Togatuki jumps on to unpack the…
Nesian FootyWill Genia's best advice, Flanno gone, Drua does it
Big show! Will Genia is our special guest and he offers all kinds of spot on advice to aspiring athletes across the Pacific, as we take a trip down memory lane…
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Moana Pasifika solutions, NRL R7, Fozball
It's been a huge week of news in rugby and you won't find a better breakdown of the lay of the land in Super Rugby after the latest on Moana Pasifika's…
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NRL upsets, Drua's win, Penina Pasifika's Ana Ngahe
Tongan young gun Ana Ngahe chronicles her journey to top-line women's rugby, as a brand new fixture took centre stage in the Pacific over the weekend, in what…
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Bulldogs boilover, NRL R6, Fijian rugby assessment
We preview the rest of Round 6 in the NRL after the Bulldogs staged an incredible boilover against the previously unbeaten Panthers in what doubled as Nathan…
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NRL upsets, Drua's tactics, meet Fanua Rimoni
Tokelau-NZ young gun Fanua Rimoni has just signed a two-year deal with the Titans as she nears a breakthrough NRLW debut this season. The rising star details…
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Big NRL derbies, Nems' Drua thoughts, R7 Super preview
It's already Round 7 in Super Rugby Pacific and along with previewing the upcoming slate of games, we catch up with Nemani Nadolo-Kuridrani to see how it's all…
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NRL R3 review, Super Rugby update, Fotu Auelua's collision insights
Former Brumbies backrower Fotu Auelua now dedicates his time and energy teaching the next generation the art of winning the collision for aspiring League and…
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NRL's GF rematch, Super R6 preview with Sala & Nemz
We preview Friday's huge slate with the Roosters hosting the Panthers and the Storm taking on the Broncos in a rematch of last year's decider. The boys also…
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AJ stands alone, Drua win, Eddie Jones' insights
High profile rugby coach Eddie Jones, who is currently in charge of the Japanese Test side, joins to offer stories and insight from across his coaching career…
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NRL R2, Fiji hosts Valetini ton, Sala backs Alex Johnston
After a quick review of Parra's impressive win in Brisbane, we preview the rest of Round 2 in the NRL. The guys also look at this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific…
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Mose Masoe's mind-blowing outlook on life
Mose Masoe was involved in one of the most frightening incidents ever witnessed on the professional Rugby League stage; not just life-altering, but potentially…
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Storm too strong, Rennie joins ABs, Sala's return
The Melbourne Storm in Round 1 is a different beast. That's 24 straight opening round wins for Craig Bellamy's side, unbelievable. The boys break down the…
Nesian FootyVegas Wrap, Drua's win, the power of rugby
Dan Millis leads rugby diplomacy and partnership efforts throughout the Pacific region. He joins the show to unpack what Rugby Australia's doing to help…
Nesian FootyNRL Vegas preview & Drua deep dive with Nems
The NRL season officially kicks off this Sunday, in Las Vegas. The boys preview the two games, plus offer up some players to watch for season 2026. We also…
Nesian FootyDavvy Moale's Melbourne sabbatical and the Drua's concerns
Cook Islands Test forward Davvy Moale finds himself in the early stages of a one-year sabbatical at the Melbourne Storm, having ended his time at Souths and…
Nesian FootyTeti Tela on Fiji's historic Rugby World Cup win over the Wallabies
Teti Tela was there for the early days of the Fijian Drua, helping shape the Super Rugby Pacific team's growth. He was also the starting flyhalf when Fiji…
Nesian FootyRodney Iona on the rollercoaster Rugby World Cup qualification for Manu Samoa
It wasn't the smoothest qualification path for Manu Samoa from the Islands to America then to Dubai, but the juice was worth the squeeze and they will play at…
Nesian Footy"I kept my promise": Ryvrr-Lee Alo balances footy, family and culture
With Cook Island, Samoan and Niuean blood, Ryvrr-Lee Alo's rise in the rugby league world has meant some big decisions already for the 19-year-old. Having…
Nesian FootyMiracle Faiilagi's story from "jungle footy" to Moana Pasifika captain
Miracle Faiilagi takes the mantle as the Moana Pasifika leader for season 2026 which caps off his incredible rise from Samoan club rugby to the biggest stage…
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Aidan Toua's rugby union career has led him back home to PNG
Aidan Toua grew up in Port Moresby and after retiring he felt a calling to go back to Papua New Guinea to help young PNG kids change their narrative. For the…
Nesian FootyTongan ex-NRL player Will Mataka just won TV reality show 'My Kitchen Rules'
From the pressure cooker environment of the NRL to winning a reality TV cooking show, Tongan Will Mataka has had a crazy journey. Sam & Tinirau hear about his…
Nesian FootyEx-Wallaby Sitaleki Timani just debuted for Tonga age 39
Sitaleki Timani had all but retired, but the desire to play for the Ikale Tahi took him back to France and led him to achieve this dream last weekend. We hear…
Nesian FootyMartha Mataele was close to retirement until the NRLW came knocking
Martha Mataele is a dual-code athlete whose journey has been full of ups and downs. Her career in rugby union with the Black Ferns was cut short by a series of…
Nesian FootyTeaghan Hartigan is helping pave Fiji's Rugby League World Cup path
Burleigh Bears captain and Fiji Bulikula representative Teaghan Hartigan hops on Nesian Footy to share her journey, from growing up in a footy-strong family to…