Sam Wykes

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 women’s game continues to gain momentum in both rugby league and union, the need for more female coaches remains clear — something Oneata Schwalger has experienced firsthand on her coaching journey. A former Women’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.

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

Tinirau and Sam reckon the first game of the men's State of Origin saw NSW win despite being at 60% so the boys have some bold predictions on what the rest of the series might look like. They also take a look at the QLD victory in the final women's game plus work out how Moana are going to turn around the drubbing last week to a bonus point win this week.