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  • 1 week ago | abc.net.au | Sam Wykes |Declan Byrne

    Sam Wykes is joined by Papua New Guinean Patricia Keamo and Tongan Kalo Manu-Moli to see how both nations preparations are going for the Palau Mini Games in just over a week. TASANOC's Netina Latu Vea also lays down the gauntlet from Tonga plus PNG Rugby League legend David Mead talks through his career post footy and the PNG NRL team. There's news in the worlds of pickleball, cricket, tennis, swimming and more.

  • 1 week ago | abc.net.au | Sam Wykes |Tinirau Arona |Declan Byrne

    After spending time teaching and making space for Pasifika women in commentary, journalism and content over the past week, Oceania Rugby's Sheridan Graham-Tupaea is excited for them to shine. Graham-Tupaea has crafted a career in sport and wants to make sure that pathway is there for women who want to be involved off the field so we hear about the programs in place, the hopes for the future and a bit on Penina Pasifika.

  • 3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Sam Wykes |Declan Byrne

    Entering the "pain cave" with 20kms to go with her knees shot, Elyse Sene-Lefao relied on family and cultural strength to become the first Samoan woman to finish an Ultra-Trail run. We hear about her why, Pasifika body shapes stereotypes and how she had to convince her family it was a good idea. Joining Sam Wykes is Fiji's Indra Singh for his final episode as co-host and i-Kiribati Teitirake Kabaua to chat the Palau Mini Games, football, cricket, rugby, surfing and more.

  • 3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Sam Wykes |Tinirau Arona |Declan Byrne

    As the womenโ€™s game continues to gain momentum in both rugby league and union, the need for more female coaches remains clear โ€” something Oneata Schwalger has experienced firsthand on her coaching journey. A former Womenโ€™s Super Rugby and NRLW player who represented both Australia and Samoa, she began coaching through her two sons and is now setting her sights on international opportunities.

  • 4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Declan Byrne

    One of the newest Matildas is Leah Davidson who is putting a disappointing end to the Melbourne City season behind her for these two games against Argentina. Davidson talks about the nerves of her Tillies debut, the memories of scoring in her 2nd game in front of her family, Tom Sermanniโ€™s effect on her career and why thereโ€™s not enough half time oranges in football these days.

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Declan Byrne
Declan Byrne @dec_byrne
21 Jun 25

There's no point fighting a nickname reckons @sydneyswans James Jordon and so Errol's anointing of him as 'The Padlock' has stuck ๐Ÿ” Chatting to @abcsport Jordon talks about the stress of the role, his two grand final experiences and more https://t.co/u7k20H2sjG

Declan Byrne
Declan Byrne @dec_byrne
21 Jun 25

Zac Laybutt from the @nthqldcowboys proudest moment on the footy field is representing his Nana's PNG side for the Kumuls ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฌ Chatting to @abcsport Laybutt talks about his cultural journey, fighting back from his ACL injury and his Origin viewing party https://t.co/V59kqn141k

Declan Byrne
Declan Byrne @dec_byrne
21 Jun 25

Mum was coach and ref, Dad was on the BBQ and twins Amy and Natalie Sligar were on the netball court ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Ahead of the Sydney derby, @GIANTS_Netball Amy Sligar chats rivalries, twin bonding and fudging your height on the stats ๐Ÿ˜œ @abcsport @SuperNetball https://t.co/eUt6GSbFUI