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Program: Nesian Footy

Presented by

Sam WykesTinirau Arona

Nesian Footy is a radio show hosted by Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona, bringing you the Pacific Islander stories on and off the Rugby League and Rugby Union field. There’s plenty of special guests, tales from the past, the big topics of today and a look forward to the next generation of ‘nesian footy stars.

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Samoan De La Salle Va'a is the Roosters latest debutant

Described as Payne Haas but with headgear, 19-year-old Samoan giant De La Salle Va'a is a star on the rise.

Published: 13h agoMon 18 Nov 2024 at 4:00amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

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Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

Sam & T's Summer Sitdowns with Will Hopoate

Will Hopoate left Rugby League at age 19 after winning an NRL premiership to go on his Mormon mission and he doesn't regret it one bit.

Published: ThuThu 14 Nov 2024 at 11:30pmwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

Duration: 46 minutes 1 second

Even a gruelling year won't stop Lachlan Lam repping the PNG Kumuls

If it was any other game, Lachlan Lam says he might turn it down, but playing for the PNG Kumuls is something Lam never wants to miss.

Published: 11 Nov 2024Mon 11 Nov 2024 at 6:00amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

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Duration: 53 minutes 54 seconds

The final Nesian Footy Friday of 2024

Ahead of the massive weekend of Pacific Championships finals and promotion/relegation games Sam, Tinirau and special guest Jillaroo Sala Togatuki break down the games, what's at stake and who will be victorious.

Published: 8 Nov 2024Fri 8 Nov 2024 at 2:30amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

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Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

Christian Pio runs extra hard for Fetu Samoa to honour her Dad

Just as Christian Pio was about to debut for Fetu Samoa in 2023 her Dad tragically fell ill and passed away, so her first game in blue in the Pacific Championships this year was extra special.

Published: 4 Nov 2024Mon 4 Nov 2024 at 4:45amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

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Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

The Pac Champs heats up!

There's plenty at stake this weekend in the Pacific Championships with spots in the finals and in the World Cup up for grabs! Sam & Tinirau look ahead to the games as well as the Rugby Union internationals which kick off this weekend too.

Published: 1 Nov 2024Fri 1 Nov 2024 at 5:00amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

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Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

Kevin Naiqama's journey and the 'unspoken language' of Fijian footy

Kevin Naiqama has been playing for the Fiji Bati for 15 years and as he lines up for the final time in Fijian colours in the Pacific Championships, we look back with Naiqama on his special career.

Published: 28 Oct 2024Mon 28 Oct 2024 at 5:15amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

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Duration: 53 minutes 54 seconds

Emmanita Paki and Tegan Dymock take us inside the Tongan camp

From 'walk the line' to devotion to new leaders emerging, Tongan stars Emmanita Paki and Tegan Dymock give us a close look at their camp this year for the Pacific Championships.

Published: 25 Oct 2024Fri 25 Oct 2024 at 5:00amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

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Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

A weekend in Fiji: The best of the Pacific Championships in Suva

We take you to Suva to hear all the best bits from the Pacific Championships weekend in Fiji including chats with Nene Macdonald, Monalisa Soliola, Sunia Turuva, Pauline Piliae-Rasabale, Frank Pritchard, Jason Demetriou, Tegan Dymock and more.

Published: 21 Oct 2024Mon 21 Oct 2024 at 4:15amwith Sam Wykes

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Duration: 53 minutes 54 seconds

The first ever Nesian Footy episode live from Fiji!

For the very first time, Sam & Tinirau bring you Nesian Footy direct from Suva in Fiji where the Pacific Championships are on this weekend.

Published: 18 Oct 2024Fri 18 Oct 2024 at 6:00amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

An illustration of Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona standing with their arms over each others' shoulders. Text reads: Nesian Footy.

Duration: 53 minutes 54 seconds

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