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Nesian Footy

Radio Australia

Bringing you the Pacific Islander stories on and off the Rugby League and Rugby Union field.

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0:54:25

Martha Mataele was close to retirement until the NRLW...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/11/24

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 serious concussions that left her contemplating medical retirement. But as one door closed, another opened. She found her way to the NRLW, signing with the Eels and proudly representing Tonga at the Pacific Championships. With her confidence restored and a new code to master, Martha Mataele is ready to take on the next

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0:54:22

Teaghan Hartigan is helping pave Fiji's Rugby League...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/11/17

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 leading her club and country. She reflects on the evolution of the women’s game, the rise of Fiji Bulikula, and what Fiji’s first-ever Rugby League World Cup qualification means for the next generation of players.With no more league games left to preview, things may be quieter on the NRL front, but there’s still plenty to

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0:54:25

Reubenn Rennie is ready to take on the Rugby League...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/11/10

From France to the Cook Islands, Reubenn Rennie’s rugby league journey has taken a path less travelled, one fuelled by passion and opportunity. Now, after helping the Cook Islands Aitu secure their spot at next year’s Rugby League World Cup, Rennie reflects on his career so far, the pride of representing his heritage, and what’s next for the Kukis.In Tinirau’s favour, the Cook Islands celebrations continue after a massive weekend for the Aitu, who secured their Rugby League World

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0:54:22

Inside the Tongan camp: Will Hopoate reflects on the...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/11/07

It’s the final Nesian Footy Friday of the year! Will Hopoate steps in for Tinirau to preview the last Pacific Championships games and reflect on the action inside Tonga’s camp. Sam shares the highs and lows of being a Wallabies fan after their loss to England, and Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani joins straight from training to chat about settling into his new role as Fiji Drua’s Development Coach.

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Canberra Raiders' new recruit Roman Tuaimau eyes his...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/11/03

The future of rugby league looks bright with rising star Roman Tuaimau, who’s just signed his first major deal with the Canberra Raiders straight out of high school. Tuaimau reflects on the rugby league greats, past and present, who’ve inspired him, and shares how his journey is steadily leading him to the big stage.It’s been another huge week in the Pacific Championships, with Tinirau sharing his favourite moments as we farewell some Pacific nations and lock in the Grand Final

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0:54:24

Nemani Nadolo-Kuridrani finds a new purpose with Fiji...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/10/31

Tinirau is back from PNG with some hearty stories from his travels. It’s week three of the Pacific Championships, and Sam’s had enough of hearing “Versace on the Floor” after Tonga’s loss last weekend - he’s hungry for redemption. Plus, Nemani Nadolo-Kuridrani jumps on for the first time as Fiji Drua’s new development coach.

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0:54:24

John Wilshere on Papua New Guinea's rising rugby future

Nesian Footy ·

2025/10/27

PNG Kumuls veteran John Wilshere has witnessed the evolution of the national side, from a decade-long playing career to his current role as team manager. With the Pacific Championships underway and plans for a PNG NRL franchise gaining momentum, Wilshere is optimistic about the future, seeing new opportunities for the next generation of Kumuls and the nation as a whole.Meanwhile, Sammy’s feeling as blue as the Samoan flag after his Tongan side fell to their Pacific rivals over the

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0:54:21

Pac Champs ramps up and player agent Milan Volavola...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/10/24

Milan Volavola is a Fijian player agent to Mark Nawaqanitawase, Siua Wong and plenty more stars and joins us today to chat about bringing Pacific culture and values to the agency space. We also hear how R360 could be a positive for players in the Islands and what the new Japanese rugby rules mean for young Pasifika players.As well, it's a bumper weekend of Rugby League in the Pacific Championships and former Fetu Samoa player Shontelle Stowers joins Sam Wykes to go through all the

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0:54:21

Taytana Pati Ah-Cheung surprised herself by making...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/10/20

Just weeks after giving up Rugby Union to focus on Rugby League, Samoan Taytana Pati Ah-Cheung hopped on a flight to NZ to trial for Manusina. It wasn't long after that she was flying to the UK for the Rugby World Cup and we hear about this incredible story, what it was like at the huge event and just how proud her family was.Tinirau and Sam get stuck into the first four games of the Pacific Championships alongside Shellie Long plus there's a lot of love for the Tongan boys heading

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0:54:25

Nesian Footy hits 200 episodes!

Nesian Footy ·

2025/10/17

200 episodes in and the boys are still loving what they do. Tinirau’s rubbing his hands together with some of the best match-ups in rugby league history as the Pacific Championships kick off this week. Sammy shares his thoughts on the latest R360 news, and the boys give Sala a bit of stick about her pre-season training after a few weeks off, but send her off with love as she gears up with the Jillaroos.

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0:54:25

Rugby Union didn't want Jethro Rinakama, now he's in...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/10/13

Jethro Rinkama has had a whirlwind 12 months going from a youngster learning off the Fiji Bati to an NRL debut and playing finals for the Bulldogs and now about to represent Fiji in the Pacific Championships. We hear how he didn't get love in rugby union, what it's like playing and learning off his heroes like Viliame Kikau and Stephen Crichton and the pride his family has for him playing for the Fiji Bati.Sam & Tinirau chat through the festival of Rugby League in Papua New

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0:54:20

Nemani Kuridrani talks R360 and pros and cons for...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/10/10

R360 is a new rebel Rugby Union competition creating big headlines and with its launch still up in the air and details a bit thin, we chat to Fijian legend Nemani Kuridrani about the venture. Kuridrani tells us about agents looking for players in Fiji, whether he would play or not in his heyday and why Pasifika players have heard the exclusion threat for national teams for decades.It's a huge weekend in PNG too so Sam & Tinirau go through the PM's XIII games and look at the

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0:54:21

Brisbane Broncos bring home double the glory

Nesian Footy ·

2025/10/06

And just like that, the NRL and NRLW seasons wrap up with the Broncos taking home both premierships. Tinirau breaks down the highlights from the Storm vs Broncos grand final, while Shellie Long shares her favourite moments from the Broncos vs Roosters NRLW decider.But the footy action isn’t over yet as the Kangaroos and Jillaroos have announced their squads for the upcoming Ashes Test in England. Riding the lows of another Wallabies loss, Sam’s got big ideas (and big bucks) to lure

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0:54:24

Can the Broncos do the double in NRL and NRLW Grand...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/10/03

The biggest weekend of the Rugby League year is this weekend and Brisbane can win two premierships to go with the QLD State of Origin victory - but will they? Tinirau and Sam run through the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals and if the Storm or Roosters can spoil Brisbane's party as well as celebrating the Nesian stars who dominated Dally M night.Nemani Kuridrani drops by to chat Samoa's woes, how Fiji would fare in The Rugby Championship and what his worth would be if R360 was around in

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0:54:25

Mark Nawaqanitawase compares league to union and...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/09/29

Cross code Pasifika superstar Mark Nawaqanitawase has plenty of big calls to make and we hear just how much family plays a role in his decision making process. With home World Cups in both Rugby Union and League and cultural ties to Fiji, Australia and Italy, Nawaqanitawase chats to Sam & Tinirau about the best bits of both codes, why his little brother thinks he might qualify for Tonga and how long it took him to spell his own last name as a kid.The boys also dive into the NRL

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0:54:00

Who will win the NRL and NRLW prelims and why

Nesian Footy ·

2025/09/26

It's the penultimate weekend of the year in the NRL and NRLW and Tinirau and Sam dissect where each game might be won and which Nesian players hold the key.Nemani Kuridrani is by to cheers to the Fijian success in the PNC as well as toast the Ikale Tahi plus break down how Samoa can beat Chile in Chile to make the World Cup.

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0:54:21

Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala tried to give away the...

Nesian Footy ·

2025/09/22

Representing Fetu Samoa was the highlight of Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala's footy career even though she wanted to hand back the captaincy every day for the first two weeks. Raised alongside 12 siblings, Nu'uausala chats about feeling like a whole other person in the Fetu Samoa jersey, playing while her Dad was sick before his passing and she gives some advice for young female footy players.Sam & T also go through the Fijian win in the Pacific Nations Cup plus Tonga's great

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0:54:25

Finals frenzy: NRL, NRLW, and Pacific Nations Cup

Nesian Footy ·

2025/09/19

Tinirau breaks down the two NRL elimination finals this weekend as we prepare to say goodbye to two clubs for the 2025 season. Sam has his fingers crossed for Samoa as they face Chile in a do-or-die clash for a spot at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.Nemani Kuridrani shares his first impressions of the Drua’s latest signing, lock Jeniro Whakeham. And Sala Togatuki reflects on her season with the Tigers before sharing she’s ready to return for the Pacific Championships.

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0:54:23

Dudley Dotoi dreams of scoring tries for the PNG Kumuls

Nesian Footy ·

2025/09/15

A rising star in Papua New Guinea rugby league, Dudley Dotoi is hoping to continue his try scoring abilities for the Kumuls soon. After representing PNG in the PM’s XIII game and being the leading try scorer in the Qld Cup this year, Dotoi chats about his first visits back to the motherland, playing against the Hunters in Port Moresby and feeling like the enemy and why he nearly missed his chance at playing for PNG due to a broken phone.Sam & Tinirau also run through the

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0:54:20

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Nesian Footy ·

2025/09/12

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