Episodes

  • Champions of the Pacific for 1 December 2021

    Champions of the Pacific for 1 December 2021
    Nov 30 2021
    A weekly show celebrating the best of Pacific Island sport.
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    15 mins
  • Sarai Bareman: The Samoan putting women front and centre of the football world stage

    Sarai Bareman: The Samoan putting women front and centre of the football world stage
    Nov 30 2021
    From representing Samoa on the football field to becoming FIFA's first chief women's football officer. Sarai Bareman is on a mission to put women front and centre of the football world stage. The former Samoa representative tells us how a holiday in Samoa set her on the path for a career in the sport, and her dreams for women's football in the Pacific.
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    16 mins
  • Pacific rugby react to World Rugby's new eligibility rules

    Pacific rugby react to World Rugby's new eligibility rules
    Nov 30 2021
    Pacific nations are gearing up for a boost after World Rugby decided that players will be allowed to switch national teams from next year. Prior to the new change, once a player had represented a country at international level, they couldn't turn out for another - unless they utilised an unintended sevens loophole. We talk to Manu Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua, 'Ikale Tahi coach Toutai Kefu, and a former All Black who says he's ready to represent his Pacific heritage.
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    5 mins
  • Champions of the Pacific for 24 November 2021

    Champions of the Pacific for 24 November 2021
    Nov 23 2021
    A weekly show that talks to the stars and unsung heroes of Pacific Island sport.
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    15 mins
  • Sainimili Saukuru: The woman on a mission to see locals leading the way

    Sainimili Saukuru: The woman on a mission to see locals leading the way
    Nov 23 2021
    It's no secret that Fiji is packed with sporting talent. All over the world Fijians can be found running, jumping, tackling and shooting with the best of the best. But when it comes to roles off the field, particularly in the nation's more popular sports, it's overseas coaches and administrators that dominate leading roles. Sainimili Saukuru tells us what she's doing to see more locals leading the way.
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    6 mins
  • Sosaia Tulikihakau: The Tongan referee championing diversity and inclusion in football

    Sosaia Tulikihakau: The Tongan referee championing diversity and inclusion in football
    Nov 23 2021
    Sosaia Tulikihakau is one of the few Pasifika football referees in Aotearoa. The 21-year-old has been recognised by the community as a champion for diversity and inclusion in football, selected as a finalist for the Counties Manukau Sporting excellence awards for Referee of the Year. We talk to Sosaia about his football journey and his hopes to see more Pasifika in the game.
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    8 mins
  • Champions of the Pacific for 17 November 2021

    Champions of the Pacific for 17 November 2021
    Nov 16 2021
    A weekly show that celebrates the best of Pacific Island sport.
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    16 mins
  • D day for rugby's eligibility laws

    D day for rugby's eligibility laws
    Nov 16 2021
    The World Rugby Council will consider a proposal next week to change the sport's eligibility rules to make it easier for players to switch their international allegiance. Think Lima Sopoaga lining up for Manu Samoa or Charles Piutau playing for Tonga. So will it happen? Or will Pacific Island nations once against be given rugby's cold shoulder? Former 'Ikale Tahi captain Inoke Afeaki and Pacific Rugby Players Welfare CEO, former Manu Samoa lock Dan Leo, join us to discuss rugby politics, representation and why eligibility reform is long overdue.
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    29 mins