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Nesian Footy
Bringing you the Pacific Islander stories on and off the Rugby League and Rugby Union field.
Episodes
Nesian FootyNRL star Alex Johnston may be your new favourite author
One of the most prolific try scorers in NRL, Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston is now set to take over the publishing world with his brand new children's book, "A…
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Yasmin Clydsdale is going for three NRLW premierships in a row
Forget the Penrith threepeat, Yasmin Clydsdale is going for three of her own NRLW flags on the trot, not bad for someone who didn't play contact sport until…
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Sienna Lofipo: From hip hop dancing to the Titans NRLW finals
Sienna Lofipo is still a teenager but the Samoan Australian has already ticked off some big goals in 2023 including debuting for the Titans in the NRLW…
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Marty Hulme has trained Pacific Island rugby talent for over 30 years
Since the early 1990's Marty Hulme has helped Pasifika talent thrive in the rugby league and rugby union worlds and he shares his stories, lessons and tactics…
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Suaia Matagi went from jail footy to representing NZ and Samoa
When Suaia Matagi was jailed as a teenager and in with the wrong crowd, his life was at crossroads. Having never played footy before, his world was shifted…
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Dan Leo's mission is to get Pacific Island rugby nations what they deserve
Former Manu Samoa representative Dan Leo has spent years making sure Pacific Island rugby union players are given fair treatment in their own country and…
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Campese Ma'afu and his brothers played for Fiji, Tonga & the Wallabies
Named after a Wallaby, Campese Ma'afu could have played Rugby at the highest level for three countries, but ended up packing down in the front row for the…
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NRLW trailblazer Simaima Taufa knows about sacrifice
Dally M winner and NRLW superstar Simaima Taufa saw her parents make huge sacrifices for their kids and is now committed to leading the way for the next…
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NRL star and one-time NFL player Valentine Holmes just keeps winning
Valentine Holmes has won multiple World Cups and Origin series, an NRL premiership and keeps breaking Cowboy records and we hear about all that success as well…
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Folau Fainga'a sang both anthems when he played against Tonga
It was the weirdest but also proudest day for Folau Fainga'a and a few other Tongans when they played for Australia A against the 'Ikale Tahi recently. He…
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Wallaby Rob Leota had to grow up fast after his Mum's cancer diagnosis
On the day of his greatest schoolboy footy achievement, Rob Leota also received the worst news of his family's life. It took years to learn the lessons and get…
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Prankster Royce Hunt on Samoan pride and changing perspectives
Royce Hunt has a different NRL journey to most, starting in the red dirt mining town of Kalgoorlie. We hear about his latest pranks, how he changes…
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Ana-Lise Sio balances professional rugby with her police office career
Ana-Lise Sio comes from a successful Samoan rugby family so representing the Manusina recently was a life highlight. Sio also balances her professional rugby…
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'Plastic' isn't a term Moana Leilua wants to hear again
Moana Leilua works in player welfare and wellbeing at the Melbourne Rebels and shares her stories and extensive experience around connecting, celebrating and…
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Pek Cowan arrived in Australia as a gun golfer and ended up a Wallaby
Cook Islander and Māori man Pek Cowan talks golf scholarships, how his father's long term plans helped generations and why weight and food was the biggest…
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Mike Filimona felt the ups and downs of being raised by his Niuean grandparents
From being sent to live with his grandparents at a young age to captaining the Niue Rugby League national team, Mike Filimona has a compelling and powerful…
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John Ulugia chats French rugby, wine and coffee
Rugby Union took John Ulugia to France for 8 years and he came back a lover of red wine and the French people and he even improved their coffee culture! John…
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Robert Derby fought back from a Melbourne Storm axing to the NRL
Robert Derby joined the Storm at age 17 only to make some silly mistakes and get axed from the squad, told he was a good footy player but not a good fit for…
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Introducing - Nesian Footy
Nesian Footy brings you Pacific Islander stories in the Rugby League and Rugby Union worlds. Hosted by Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona