Nesian Footy

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

Marzhew's fab five, here come the Crusaders, Nate Peteru's impact

Samoan star Greg Marzhew's five-try haul headlined Round 10's NRL action in what was a big win for Newcastle. Plus, here come the Crusaders! They enjoyed an impressive statement win over the Blues to bring them right back into Playoff contention. And this week's guest is former NRL and Super League player Nate Peteru, who is leading by example for former Pasifika players transitioning out of footy to the next chapter. He wants to help former athletes find their post-playing purpose. Chapters: 3:00 - Jason Taumalolo earns Moment of the Week 6:00 - NRL Round 10 Review 17:00 - Super Rugby Round 13 Review 28:40 - Nate Peteru joins the show 50:00 - Gimme Three

Phins surge, NRL R10 tips, RA's pathways issue

Round 10 in the NRL kicked off with Redcliffe pummelling the broken Bulldogs and there's plenty more intriguing footy to follow, headlined by some eye-catching matchups on Saturday which we preview. It's Round 13 in Super Rugby Pacific too, as the end of the regular season draws closer to an end. The Drua have a timely bye as they make their push for Playoffs after strong recent form. A comment made by Rugby Australia's Dan Herbert about France poaching talent caught Sam's attention this week and a social media clip he posted caught fire. So he unpacks all that. And another Friday show, another round of Lock and Smoke tipping!  Chapters:  2:30 - NRL Round 10 and the big issues in League (inc Spencer Leniu, Alex Johnston) 18:45 - We shift to Union and Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific 29:45 - NRL R10 Preview continues 40:00 - Catching up with Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani 50:15 - Lock and Smoke Tipping