Tinirau Arona

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 |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.

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

Former Manu Samoa and Moana Pasifika captain Jack Lam may never have played professional footy if it wasn't for a chance meeting and generosity from a family friend. We hear about this life changing moment, how Lam made it count by always putting family and culture first and what it’s been like watching Moana Pasifika grow from day one to now.

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

Isoa Nasilasila didn't get picked for his school rugby league or AFL team so he gave union a shot and fast forward to now, he's about to become the first Fiji Drua player to reach 50 caps. We hear about his visits home to Fiji as a kid, a special Super Rugby debut in front of his family and what it was like to beat the Wallabies at the World Cup for the Flying Fijians.