Blues claim Origin wins on back-to-back nights

Blues claim Origin wins on back-to-back nights

It's been a big week for NSW Rugby League fans, enjoying the biggest comeback in Origin history on Wednesday night in the Men's opener, before watching the Women's side make it a clean sweep over Queensland 24 hours later. We chat all things League on Nesian footy, from Origin to Round 13 this weekend, assisted by our regular guest Sala Togatuki, who helped break down the Blues' 12-4 win over the Maroon in Women's Origin III.

The special Genia touch lifting PNG's rugby scene

Former Wallaby Will Genia's sister, Lorraine, represents an on-going push to secure the future of rugby union in the League-mad Papua New Guinea. The former media talent in PNG is also an advocate for Women's sport and unpacks some of the on-going challenges in Papua New Guinean rugby and what great work is going on behind the scenes. Also, it's Origin week, with the hotly anticipated Men's opener on Wednesday and the Women's finale the next night. We preview both games, assisted by Women's expert Shellie Long. Plus, we wrap up all the weekend's action across the NRL and Super Rugby Pacific, in what was the Moana Pasifika's last home game. Chapters: 06:00 - NRL chat and Origin opener Preview 15:00 - Super Rugby Pacific R15 Review  26:00 - Shellie Long talks Women's Origin 35:30 - Lorraine Genia on PNG rugby

Isaiya Katoa's all-class effort in Phins win

Tonga star Isaiyah Katoa continues his rapid maturity, orchestrating the Dolphins to an impressive win in Canberra to kick off Round 12 in the NRL. His comments post-game helped illustrate what a fantastic leader he's becoming as well. Also on this edition of Nesian Footy, the boys preview the remaining NRL matches this weekend, plus unpack some of the key Origin selection talking points with NRLW star Sala Togatuki. We also preview Round 15 in the Super Rugby Pacific and  regular rugby correspondent Nemani Kuridrani details how the Drua can finish their Super Rugby Pacific season on a high. Chapters: 1:00 - Love to Jai Arrow 3:00 - Raiders-Dolphins review 10:00 - NRL Round 12 Preview  12:00 - PNG Chiefs eyeing more key recruits 17:00 - Super Rugby Pacific Preview and Moana Pasifika 26:30 - Sala Togatuki jumps on 37:45 - Nemani Kuridrani 49:00 - Lock and Smoke Tipping

Origin teams, Magic Round, Greg Marzhew's journey

What a week in rugby league! It was Magic Round rolled right into the release of the Origin I teams being released. And to top it all off, our special guest for today's edition of the show was none other than in-form Knights winger Greg Marzhew. Origin coaches Laurie Daley and Billy Slater made huge calls as they call their squads into camp ahead of next week's Men's Origin opener, so we break down the big talking points. Plus, there are now just two more rounds in the Super Rugby Pacific and sadly the Fijian Drua's Playoff hopes are effectively over after their loss to the Waratahs. Marzhew's story is one of persistance, coming across from Auckland to start fresh and making his professional breakthrough later than typically. He shares his journey.

Blues retain, Magic Round preview, the Drua's moment

What an epic Women's Origin game two was! The Blues have retained the Women's crown and we re-live all the action with Sala Togatuki. With T up in Brisbane for Magic Round, Will Hopoate is Sammy's co-host for today, with the pair previewing all the upcoming action at Lang Park. And it's now or never for the Fijian Drua who are looking to keep their Playoff hopes alive as they host the Waratahs in Suva. What a weekend of footy we have coming up! Chapters:  2:00 - League and the NRL Magic Round preview 17:30 - Rugby Union and the Super Rugby Pacific preview 29:00 - Women's Origin wrap up with Sala Togatuki 42:00 - Drua v Tahs preview 49:45 - Tipping