Nesian Footy
By ABC Radio Australia
Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Image by ABC Radio Australia
Category: Sports
Open in Apple Podcasts
Open RSS feed
Open Website
Rate for this podcast
Subscribers: 0
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 233
Description
Bringing you the Pacific Islander stories on and off the Rugby League and Rugby Union field.
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
|
The special Genia touch lifting PNG's rugby scene
|
May 25, 2026 |
|
Isaiya Katoa's all-class effort in Phins win
|
May 22, 2026 |
|
Origin teams, Magic Round, Greg Marzhew's journey
|
May 18, 2026 |
|
Blues retain, Magic Round preview, the Drua's moment
|
May 15, 2026 |
|
Marzhew's fab five, here come the Crusaders, Nate Peteru's impact
|
May 11, 2026 |
|
Phins surge, NRL R10 tips, RA's pathways issue
|
May 08, 2026 |
|
The group trying to buy Moana Pasifika state their case
|
May 04, 2026 |
|
Blues take Origin Opener, PNG's Luai coup, Super R12
|
May 01, 2026 |
|
Luai in PNG, struggling Storm, Super Round, Donny Singe returns
|
Apr 27, 2026 |
|
Super Round, Anzac clashes, Women's Origin
|
Apr 24, 2026 |
|
Will Genia's best advice, Flanno gone, Drua does it
|
Apr 20, 2026 |
|
Moana Pasifika solutions, NRL R7, Fozball
|
Apr 17, 2026 |
|
NRL upsets, Drua's win, Penina Pasifika's Ana Ngahe
|
Apr 13, 2026 |
|
Bulldogs boilover, NRL R6, Fijian rugby assessment
|
Apr 10, 2026 |
|
NRL upsets, Drua's tactics, meet Fanua Rimoni
|
Mar 30, 2026 |
|
Big NRL derbies, Nems' Drua thoughts, R7 Super preview
|
Mar 27, 2026 |
|
NRL R3 review, Super Rugby update, Fotu Auelua's collision insights
|
Mar 23, 2026 |
|
NRL's GF rematch, Super R6 preview with Sala & Nemz
|
Mar 20, 2026 |
|
AJ stands alone, Drua win, Eddie Jones' insights
|
Mar 16, 2026 |
|
NRL R2, Fiji hosts Valetini ton, Sala backs Alex Johnston
|
Mar 13, 2026 |
|
Mose Masoe's mind-blowing outlook on life
|
Mar 09, 2026 |
|
Storm too strong, Rennie joins ABs, Sala's return
|
Mar 06, 2026 |
|
Vegas Wrap, Drua's win, the power of rugby
|
Mar 02, 2026 |
|
NRL Vegas preview & Drua deep dive with Nems
|
Feb 27, 2026 |
|
Davvy Moale's Melbourne sabbatical and the Drua's concerns
|
Feb 23, 2026 |
|
Teti Tela on Fiji's historic Rugby World Cup win over the Wallabies
|
Feb 16, 2026 |
|
Rodney Iona on the rollercoaster Rugby World Cup qualification for Manu Samoa
|
Feb 09, 2026 |
|
"I kept my promise": Ryvrr-Lee Alo balances footy, family and culture
|
Feb 02, 2026 |
|
Miracle Faiilagi's story from "jungle footy" to Moana Pasifika captain
|
Jan 19, 2026 |
|
Aidan Toua's rugby union career has led him back home to PNG
|
Jan 12, 2026 |
|
Tongan ex-NRL player Will Mataka just won TV reality show 'My Kitchen Rules'
|
Dec 08, 2025 |
|
Ex-Wallaby Sitaleki Timani just debuted for Tonga age 39
|
Dec 01, 2025 |
|
Martha Mataele was close to retirement until the NRLW came knocking
|
Nov 24, 2025 |
|
Teaghan Hartigan is helping pave Fiji's Rugby League World Cup path
|
Nov 17, 2025 |
|
Reubenn Rennie is ready to take on the Rugby League World Cup 2026
|
Nov 10, 2025 |
|
Inside the Tongan camp: Will Hopoate reflects on the Pacific Championships
|
Nov 07, 2025 |
|
Canberra Raiders' new recruit Roman Tuaimau eyes his big break
|
Nov 03, 2025 |
|
Nemani Nadolo-Kuridrani finds a new purpose with Fiji Drua
|
Oct 31, 2025 |
|
John Wilshere on Papua New Guinea's rising rugby future
|
Oct 27, 2025 |
|
Pac Champs ramps up and player agent Milan Volavola on Japan rugby and R360
|
Oct 24, 2025 |
|
Taytana Pati Ah-Cheung surprised herself by making Manusina for the World Cup
|
Oct 20, 2025 |
|
Nesian Footy hits 200 episodes!
|
Oct 17, 2025 |
|
Rugby Union didn't want Jethro Rinakama, now he's in Fiji Bati
|
Oct 13, 2025 |
|
Nemani Kuridrani talks R360 and pros and cons for Pacific Island players
|
Oct 10, 2025 |
|
Brisbane Broncos bring home double the glory
|
Oct 06, 2025 |
|
Can the Broncos do the double in NRL and NRLW Grand Finals?
|
Oct 03, 2025 |
|
Mark Nawaqanitawase compares league to union and weighs up his options
|
Sep 29, 2025 |
|
Who will win the NRL and NRLW prelims and why
|
Sep 26, 2025 |
|
Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala tried to give away the Fetu Samoa captaincy
|
Sep 22, 2025 |
|
Finals frenzy: NRL, NRLW, and Pacific Nations Cup
|
Sep 19, 2025 |
|
Dudley Dotoi dreams of scoring tries for the PNG Kumuls
|
Sep 15, 2025 |
|
NRL week one finals has the boys on the fence
|
Sep 12, 2025 |
|
Jack Debreczeni’s nerves for his first Cook Island Ura were unrivalled
|
Sep 08, 2025 |
|
Tinirau gets tricky with tipping (again)
|
Sep 05, 2025 |
|
Essay Banu went from high school viral footy highlights to PNG Orchids
|
Sep 01, 2025 |
|
Ikale Tahi are brooding with aura at Pacific Nations Cup
|
Aug 29, 2025 |
|
Paul Aiton has seen PNG footy go from $5 a day to an NRL team
|
Aug 25, 2025 |
|
Fetu Samoa and Jillaroos player Sala Togatuki on representing both sides
|
Aug 22, 2025 |
|
John Hopoate unfiltered
|
Aug 18, 2025 |
|
Nemani Kuridrani gets the call up from Nesian Footy
|
Aug 15, 2025 |
|
Charlie Gamble has heard "I didn't know you're Tongan" a fair bit
|
Aug 11, 2025 |
|
Nesian Footy waves goodbye to Toutai Kefu
|
Aug 08, 2025 |
|
Lydia Kavoa breaks traditions to become a Wallaroo
|
Aug 04, 2025 |
|
Will the Kangaroos jump ship to Samoa?
|
Aug 01, 2025 |
|
Brayden Wiliame's wife and daughters shape his coaching philosophy
|
Jul 28, 2025 |
|
Toutai Kefu unpacks First Nations & Pasifika XV’s standout performance
|
Jul 25, 2025 |
|
Hale T Pole represents all Pacific Island rugby players these days
|
Jul 21, 2025 |
|
First Nations and Pasifika XV aim to bring the heat
|
Jul 18, 2025 |
|
Mele Hufanga on switching codes and countries
|
Jul 14, 2025 |
|
Tinirau pays the price of backing the Blues
|
Jul 11, 2025 |
|
Confronting complacency helped Sam Moa's career
|
Jul 07, 2025 |
|
NRLW returns and The Lions are hungry
|
Jul 04, 2025 |
|
How Jesse Sene-Lefao turned setback into success
|
Jun 30, 2025 |
|
Sala's return and Toutai's history class
|
Jun 27, 2025 |
|
Tongan Canberra Raider Savelio Tamale is one of the rookies of the year
|
Jun 23, 2025 |
|
Settling Scores: Origin recap & Super Rugby final picks
|
Jun 20, 2025 |
|
The next gen of Pasifika women giving Sheridan Graham-Tupaea a full heart
|
Jun 16, 2025 |
|
A change in sea-nery: Toutai Kefu's next big move
|
Jun 13, 2025 |
|
Union overload: Super Rugby finals and Oceania U20s Challenge
|
Jun 06, 2025 |
|
Driven to lead: Oneata Schwalger's journey as an apsiring female coach
|
Jun 02, 2025 |
|
NSW men win Origin game one playing 6/10 footy
|
May 30, 2025 |
|
Jack Lam's life changed thanks to a $12k cheque from a family friend
|
May 26, 2025 |
|
Nesian Footy celebrates Ardie Savea
|
May 23, 2025 |
|
Isoa Nasilasila turns league rejection into Fijian Drua history
|
May 19, 2025 |
|
Historic Wins: Blues Women Origin glory & Toutai Kefu's new coaching gig
|
May 16, 2025 |
|
Gordon Chan Kum Tong has been defying the critics his whole life
|
May 12, 2025 |
|
Can Drua salvage their disappointing season with a big scalp?
|
May 09, 2025 |
|
Tabua Tuinakauvadra's full circle moment in Fiji for the Wallaroos
|
May 05, 2025 |
|
Women's Origin review and Magic Round preview
|
May 02, 2025 |
|
Tavarna Papalii's Samoan and Irish parents led her to footy and cultural appreciation
|
Apr 28, 2025 |
|
NFL player Giovanni Manu is always doing it for family and Tonga
|
Apr 14, 2025 |
|
We made it to episode 150!
|
Apr 11, 2025 |
|
Penina Pasifika's Margaret Manase defied the tradition of a Tongan woman
|
Apr 07, 2025 |
|
Are Payne and Tino the missing pieces for Samoa?
|
Apr 04, 2025 |
|
Ash Marsters: Smile-crying through Cook Island dance classes to Wallaroos records
|
Mar 31, 2025 |
|
Bula round and more footy in the Pacific
|
Mar 28, 2025 |
|
Adiana Talakai's imposter syndrome nearly tainted her Wallaroos debut
|
Mar 24, 2025 |
|
Has Sam turned into a good tipster?
|
Mar 21, 2025 |
|
Stefano Utoikamanu doesn't take his footy career for granted
|
Mar 17, 2025 |
|
Sala's stories from Vegas
|
Mar 14, 2025 |
|
Understanding the Mana Pasifika NRL bid with Muliaga Geoff Brown
|
Mar 10, 2025 |
|
Tinirau's tales from Vegas
|
Mar 07, 2025 |
|
Albert Hopoate chose his first born over Vegas
|
Mar 03, 2025 |
|
Nesian Footy Friday heads to Las Vegas (sort of)
|
Feb 28, 2025 |
|
Loraini Senivutu was inspired by the Drua, now she plays for them
|
Feb 24, 2025 |
|
Nesian Footy Fridays are back!
|
Feb 21, 2025 |
|
Warriors forward Demitric Vaimauga has had to grow up fast
|
Feb 17, 2025 |
|
Sam & T's Summer Sitdowns with Nemani Nadolo
|
Feb 13, 2025 |
|
Tongan speed coach Michael Fualalo is making top NRL players faster
|
Feb 10, 2025 |
|
Sam & T's Summer Sitdowns with Keith Peters
|
Feb 06, 2025 |
|
Onitoni Large had a cooler school holidays than you ever had
|
Feb 03, 2025 |
|
Sam & T’s Summer Sitdowns with Jade Coates
|
Jan 31, 2025 |
|
Sam & T's Summer Sitdowns with Sala Togatuki
|
Jan 24, 2025 |
|
Eddy Pettybourne on embracing the rugby league journey
|
Jan 20, 2025 |
|
Sam & T's Summer Sitdowns with Sione Katoa
|
Jan 16, 2025 |
|
Dave Tuinauvai is helping the next Jordan Mailata make the NFL
|
Jan 13, 2025 |
|
Sam & T's Summer Sitdowns with Jazmon Tupou-Witchman
|
Dec 12, 2024 |
|
Who will get the 'Nesian Footy' tattoo on their bum?
|
Dec 09, 2024 |
|
Sam & T's Summer Sitdowns with Siokapesi Palu
|
Dec 05, 2024 |
|
Incredibly, Will Skelton is the "shortest and lightest" of his brothers
|
Dec 02, 2024 |
|
Sam & T's Summer Sitdowns with Joe Galuvao
|
Nov 28, 2024 |
|
Faith Nathan and the Cook Island cousins leading the Aussie Sevens girls
|
Nov 25, 2024 |
|
Sam & T's Summer Sitdowns with Melanie Kawa
|
Nov 22, 2024 |
|
Samoan De La Salle Va'a is the Roosters latest debutant
|
Nov 18, 2024 |
|
Sam & T's Summer Sitdowns with Will Hopoate
|
Nov 14, 2024 |
|
Even a gruelling year won't stop Lachlan Lam repping the PNG Kumuls
|
Nov 11, 2024 |
|
The final Nesian Footy Friday of 2024
|
Nov 08, 2024 |
|
Christian Pio runs extra hard for Fetu Samoa to honour her Dad
|
Nov 04, 2024 |
|
The Pac Champs heats up!
|
Nov 01, 2024 |
|
Kevin Naiqama's journey and the 'unspoken language' of Fijian footy
|
Oct 28, 2024 |
|
Emmanita Paki and Tegan Dymock take us inside the Tongan camp
|
Oct 25, 2024 |
|
A weekend in Fiji: The best of the Pacific Championships in Suva
|
Oct 21, 2024 |
|
The first ever Nesian Footy episode live from Fiji!
|
Oct 18, 2024 |
|
Tongan Australia Esei Haangana is weighing up representing Japan in rugby
|
Oct 14, 2024 |
|
Pacific Championships team news everywhere we look
|
Oct 11, 2024 |
|
Felise Kaufusi was once related to every Tongan in Bundaberg
|
Oct 07, 2024 |
|
It's Grand Final time
|
Oct 04, 2024 |
|
Pani Hopoate was always treated like "one of the boys"
|
Sep 30, 2024 |
|
NRL & NRLW finals frenzy and season endings
|
Sep 27, 2024 |
|
Eli Katoa plays for the Kingdom of Tonga every time he steps out
|
Sep 23, 2024 |
|
Sala is in winning form and Keftetsu FC launches
|
Sep 20, 2024 |
|
How Rugby Union saved Sally Fuesaina after postpartum depression
|
Sep 16, 2024 |
|
Your NRL finals and Pacific Nations Cup preview
|
Sep 13, 2024 |
|
Cassie Staples learned a new way to play by representing Fiji
|
Sep 09, 2024 |
|
We've been deserted!
|
Sep 06, 2024 |
|
Samoan Jeffery Toomaga-Allen is building community across continents
|
Sep 02, 2024 |
|
The Pacific Championships have a juicy new feature
|
Aug 30, 2024 |
|
"I'm home." Toru Arakua on switching allegiances to Cook Islands
|
Aug 26, 2024 |
|
Kefu in Japan and Tinirau back full time
|
Aug 23, 2024 |
|
Tuipulotu family pride is on the line
|
Aug 19, 2024 |
|
Sala returns and Toutai is Japan bound
|
Aug 16, 2024 |
|
Lehi is the latest Hopoate to play the family game
|
Aug 12, 2024 |
|
NRL season survival and Rugby Championship preview
|
Aug 09, 2024 |
|
Allan Alaalatoa on understanding leadership and service through his Samoan culture
|
Aug 05, 2024 |
|
Sam the Fijian ham
|
Aug 02, 2024 |
|
Patrick Pellegrini's Ikale Tahi jersey took serious persistence
|
Jul 29, 2024 |
|
NRLW has arrived and Fiji on fire in Olympic Sevens
|
Jul 26, 2024 |
|
Siliva Havili was busking with Mate Ma'a Tonga to fund trips
|
Jul 22, 2024 |
|
Origin, origin and more origin
|
Jul 19, 2024 |
|
Tash Penitani's life changing Tongan footy experience
|
Jul 15, 2024 |
|
Coconut crabs and NRLW inspirations
|
Jul 12, 2024 |
|
It took 8 years but Reuben Porter just made his NRL debut
|
Jul 08, 2024 |
|
International rugby season has arrived!
|
Jul 05, 2024 |
|
Donny Singe: Bringing out the best in Pasifika footy players
|
Jul 01, 2024 |
|
State of Origin heartbreak and joy
|
Jun 28, 2024 |
|
Pepesana Patafilo's cultural confidence has grown after joining Moana Pasifika
|
Jun 24, 2024 |
|
Tuvalu airport hangs and the Super Rugby final
|
Jun 21, 2024 |
|
Evania Pelite knew true cultural acceptance after switching footy codes
|
Jun 17, 2024 |
|
Super Rugby semis and NRLW preseason
|
Jun 14, 2024 |
|
The bluest of blues and Fijian cannibalism
|
Jun 07, 2024 |
|
Spoilt for choice: Will Shalom Sauaso pick Rugby League or Union?
|
Jun 03, 2024 |
|
Bye Melbourne Rebels and hello Origin season
|
May 31, 2024 |
|
Josh Papali'i on QLD Origin, Toa Samoa and Raiders legacy
|
May 27, 2024 |
|
Sala's Origin reflection and Toutai's Waratahs shutdown
|
May 24, 2024 |
|
Rugby icon Sir Michael Jones on the importance of being yourself
|
May 20, 2024 |
|
Sefa's pineapple delight and Sala ghosts us
|
May 17, 2024 |
|
Vani Arei is levelling the rugby playing field for Fijian women
|
May 13, 2024 |
|
Bat soup and inside NSW Origin camp
|
May 10, 2024 |
|
Monalisa Soliola is one of 13 at home and on the footy field
|
May 06, 2024 |
|
The doomed life of a coach and Super Rugby in Tonga
|
May 03, 2024 |
|
Allana Sikimeti packed up and it's paid off
|
Apr 29, 2024 |
|
Super W GF preview and ANZAC Day floggings
|
Apr 26, 2024 |
|
Kayal Iro went from the 'little fella' to the big time
|
Apr 22, 2024 |
|
24 sushi rolls or a frozen banana shake
|
Apr 19, 2024 |
|
David Mead on the realities of a PNG team in the NRL
|
Apr 15, 2024 |
|
Pasta spews and footy news
|
Apr 12, 2024 |
|
Sekope Kepu found deep cultural connection at Moana
|
Apr 08, 2024 |
|
NRLW expansion and Fijian frogs
|
Apr 05, 2024 |
|
Faitala Moleka is the future of women's rugby union
|
Mar 25, 2024 |
|
Reece Walsh as Nelly and Moana's strong form
|
Mar 22, 2024 |
|
Xavier Coates on that miracle try and his PNG culture
|
Mar 18, 2024 |
|
Shocking tipping and a Tongan horse recipe
|
Mar 15, 2024 |
|
Pauline Piliae-Rasabale: Two codes, two kids, one legacy
|
Mar 11, 2024 |
|
Las Vegas fallout and the Ikale Tahi budget
|
Mar 08, 2024 |
|
The Penina Pasifika experience with Nina Foaese and Moana Courtenay
|
Mar 04, 2024 |
|
Las Vegas preview and Super Round in Melbourne
|
Mar 01, 2024 |
|
Moale and Milne in Vegas and Lavenia Racaca the Fijian Sevens ref
|
Feb 26, 2024 |
|
Nesian Footy Fridays ft. Sala Togatuki and Toutai Kefu
|
Feb 23, 2024 |
|
Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea literally played rugby before she was born
|
Feb 19, 2024 |
|
Faith, family and footy: Payne Haas is a giant of the NRL
|
Feb 12, 2024 |
|
Mick Byrne looks for work ethic to find Fijian Drua's next star
|
Feb 05, 2024 |
|
Sera Naiqama is a trailblazer on and off the field
|
Jan 29, 2024 |
|
Levi Milford is living the dream playing Rugby Sevens for Samoa
|
Jan 22, 2024 |
|
Lote Tuqiri on preseasons, rugby's woes and Pasifika representation
|
Jan 15, 2024 |
|
Konrad Hurrell still prefers barefoot footy to new boots
|
Dec 11, 2023 |
|
Why Tupou Sopoaga chose rugby league
|
Dec 04, 2023 |
|
Sione Fukofuka ready to soar with the Eagles in the US
|
Nov 27, 2023 |
|
Ivania Wong plays for the Wallaroos but also represents PNG
|
Nov 20, 2023 |
|
Fa'amanu Brown returns after a massive year on and off the field
|
Nov 13, 2023 |
|
Kiana Takairangi found Cook Island songs in a PNG community
|
Nov 06, 2023 |
|
Lima Sopoaga: Samoa are being locked out of making Rugby gains
|
Oct 30, 2023 |
|
Joseph Paulo's French faux pas and a RWC Final preview
|
Oct 23, 2023 |
|
Dr David Lakisa is changing Australian sports clubs for Pasifika people
|
Oct 16, 2023 |
|
Remember the name: Future Fijian rugby star Isaiah Armstrong Ravula
|
Oct 09, 2023 |
|
NRL star Alex Johnston may be your new favourite author
|
Oct 02, 2023 |
|
Yasmin Clydsdale is going for three NRLW premierships in a row
|
Sep 25, 2023 |
|
Sienna Lofipo: From hip hop dancing to the Titans NRLW finals
|
Sep 18, 2023 |
|
Marty Hulme has trained Pacific Island rugby talent for over 30 years
|
Sep 11, 2023 |
|
Suaia Matagi went from jail footy to representing NZ and Samoa
|
Sep 04, 2023 |
|
Dan Leo's mission is to get Pacific Island rugby nations what they deserve
|
Aug 28, 2023 |
|
Campese Ma'afu and his brothers played for Fiji, Tonga & the Wallabies
|
Aug 21, 2023 |
|
NRLW trailblazer Simaima Taufa knows about sacrifice
|
Aug 14, 2023 |
|
NRL star and one-time NFL player Valentine Holmes just keeps winning
|
Aug 07, 2023 |
|
Folau Fainga'a sang both anthems when he played against Tonga
|
Jul 31, 2023 |
|
Wallaby Rob Leota had to grow up fast after his Mum's cancer diagnosis
|
Jul 24, 2023 |
|
Prankster Royce Hunt on Samoan pride and changing perspectives
|
Jul 17, 2023 |
|
Ana-Lise Sio balances professional rugby with her police office career
|
Jul 10, 2023 |
|
'Plastic' isn't a term Moana Leilua wants to hear again
|
Jul 03, 2023 |
|
Pek Cowan arrived in Australia as a gun golfer and ended up a Wallaby
|
Jun 26, 2023 |
|
Mike Filimona felt the ups and downs of being raised by his Niuean grandparents
|
Jun 19, 2023 |
|
John Ulugia chats French rugby, wine and coffee
|
Jun 12, 2023 |
|
Robert Derby fought back from a Melbourne Storm axing to the NRL
|
Jun 05, 2023 |
|
Introducing - Nesian Footy
|
Jun 02, 2023 |