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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.

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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Historic Wins: Blues Women Origin glory & Toutai Kefu's new coaching gig

Putting last year's doubts to rest, the Blues have reclaimed the State of Origin shield in the Women's second ever three-game series. While Sala celebrates the victory, Tinirau delivers a full recap of the game.

Published: YesterdayFri 16 May 2025 at 3:45amwith 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 55 seconds

Gordon Chan Kum Tong has been defying the critics his whole life

After being told he was too short to make it for most of his juniors, the satisfaction to play in the NRL with Manly and for Toa Samoa for Gordon Chan Kum Tong was next level.

Published: MonMon 12 May 2025 at 5:45amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

Can Drua salvage their disappointing season with a big scalp?

Sam's in Fiji so it's cousins on the radio today with Tinirau Arona roping in Tupou Sopoaga to talk the upcoming rounds in NRL and Super Rugby.

Published: 9 May 2025Fri 9 May 2025 at 5:00amwith 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

Tabua Tuinakauvadra's full circle moment in Fiji for the Wallaroos

Representing both Australia and her motherland of Fiji on the same Suva footy ground where her Mum and Grandfather played was an emotional moment for Tabua Tuinakauvadra.

Published: 5 May 2025Mon 5 May 2025 at 5:45amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

Women's Origin review and Magic Round preview

It's rugby league to the front today with Sala Togatuki taking us inside the victorious Blues camp after they won Origin game 1 in enemy territory in Brisbane.

Published: 2 May 2025Fri 2 May 2025 at 3:30amwith Sam Wykes

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

Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

Tavarna Papalii's Samoan and Irish parents led her to footy and cultural appreciation

After winning an NRLW premiership with the Roosters and tasting glory with Fetu Samoa, 19-year-old Tavarna Papalii is the latest addition to the Maroons squad.

Published: 28 Apr 2025Mon 28 Apr 2025 at 6:00amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

Duration: 54 minutes 23 seconds

NFL player Giovanni Manu is always doing it for family and Tonga

The Detroit Lions player left his family in Tonga and moved to Canada as a kid but it's all paid off with his career in the NFL.

Published: 14 Apr 2025Mon 14 Apr 2025 at 4:15amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

We made it to episode 150!

Raise the bat! Sam & Tinirau strap in for another big episode of Nesian Footy Friday with T analysing the Panthers losses, Sam tips his favourite team ahead of Super W Grand Final, Toutai shares his thoughts on Moana Pasifika's historic win last…

Published: 11 Apr 2025Fri 11 Apr 2025 at 4:00amwith 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

Penina Pasifika's Margaret Manase defied the tradition of a Tongan woman

20-year-old Margaret Manase wasn't supposed to be a rugby union player, but she ended up becoming the first person in her family to represent Tonga.

Published: 7 Apr 2025Mon 7 Apr 2025 at 6:00amwith Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona

Duration: 53 minutes 54 seconds

Are Payne and Tino the missing pieces for Samoa?

This week, Tinirau gets in on the big news that Payne and Tino are considering Samoa and what the eligibility rules look like, Sam talks new coaches for Samoa rugby, Toutai tells us whether Moana can build on their upset win last week and Sala can't…

Published: 4 Apr 2025Fri 4 Apr 2025 at 3:15amwith 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 55 seconds

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