Bringing you the Pacific Islander stories on and off the Rugby League and Rugby Union field.
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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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Papua New Guinea mischief, Samoa camp and Rugby League World Cup dreams
It’s the eve of Week Two of the Rugby League World Cup, and the big question is; who’s taking home the dub? With some teams proving they’re not to be written off just yet, it’s any…
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Rugby League World Cup opening round delivers some big blowouts
While Sam might be hurting physically, Tinirau is hurting emotionally after Cook Islands defeat against a tough Fiji Bati side. In spite of his homeland heartbreak, Tinirau can exc…
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Australia and New Zealand set the tone for Rugby League World Cup
If last night’s game between Australia and New Zealand was anything to go by, we’d better strap in for the next few weeks of the Rugby League World Cup! Tinirau unpacks what he cal…
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Feleti Mateo isn't missing this Rugby League World Cup for anything
There was only so much time Sam had with his rugby union news before rugby league started up again, this time it's Rugby League World Cup and the fans have already gotten the party…
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Daniel Tupou leaves behind an incredible legacy
If you thought the NRL season was over, think again — there’s still plenty happening in the world of footy!Tinirau Arona gives his flowers to Daniel Tupou, who, after reaching his…
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The Roosters take all the Premiership glory
The final weeks of footy have had it all, highs, lows, shocks, surprises, heartbreak, and even a new-found love for the game. And that’s exactly why we keep coming back to it every…
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Droughts and dynasties: NRL and NRLW Grand Finals are here
Knights or Roosters?There’s plenty on the line for both sides, with each team bringing their own motivation into the Grand Final. Will the Roosters add another win to their history…
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"If not me, who else?" Tiana Penitani-Gray on Pasifika representation in media
Tiana Penitani-Gray is one of the trailblazers and most recognisable faces of the NRLW. But her impact extends well beyond the footy field, with Tiana carving out a name for hersel…
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NRL & NRLW: two Prelims, four teams, two Grand Final spots
We’re heading into the second-last week of the 2026 NRL season, and the waters are looking murky with no clear winner in sight. Tinirau Arona unpacks a massive weekend of finals fo…
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Frank-Paul Nu'uausala reflects on how footy and brotherhood saved him
Born and raised in South Auckland, Frank-Paul Nu'uausala came into life with a tough mentality. Mostly keeping to himself, trusting only a select few, and determined to improve his…
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NRL, NRLW & Pacific Nations Cup: Finals, Finals, Finals
NRL Finals Week 2 is here, and the anticipation isn’t wearing off for Tinirau or Sam. With two more teams set to either say goodbye to their season or book their spot in the Prelim…
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Vea Mafile’o helped bring Jonah Lomu’s story to life
The release of the Jonah Lomu documentary has given long-time rugby fans a chance to remember one of the greats of rugby union, while introducing a new generation of fans and aspir…
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NRL Finals Week 1 begins
The boys are buzzing after seeing the advanced screening of the Jonah Lomu documentary last night and it’s pretty much all they can talk about.That is, until Tinirau remembers what…
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Joseph Paulo looks back on the Sharks’ 2016 Premiership
Brotherhood means something different when it costs you something; especially when it costs you a spot in a Grand Final.Two players, both injured, supported each other through reha…
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The importance of having a cultural mentor in rugby
Discussion within the Broncos camp has reignited conversations around the need for cultural mentors to support Pacific players, something Sam and Tinirau say has been a long-runnin…
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Mina Funa is the mother behind two rugby dreams
Mina Funa raised two future rugby stars on her own, Jezaiah Funa, who recently made his NRL debut for the Parramatta Eels, and Leviticus Funa, who now plays rugby union in France.…
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Nemani 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 roads through the Fijia…
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Content 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 after hanging up the rugb…
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Josh 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 Kamikamica has announced hi…