Making sense of Blues' stunning Origin snub

James Segeyaro is focusing on love and gratitude

James Segeyaro played 155 NRL games, between 2011 and 2022, along with six Tests for the Kumuls. At stages during his career, the dummy half was an unstoppable force around the ruck. But, as the now-35-year-old reveals, the PNG star's journey to adulthood and the professional ranks was anything but normal, which forced him to confront heavy internal conflict and bitter resentment. That remains a work in progress.

Making sense of Blues' stunning Origin snub

New South Wales have left out Rugby League's hottest edge forward in one of the most Origin shocking selection calls of recent memory. The omission of Haumole Olakau'atu It shapes as a major story as the Blues continue preparation for their chance to seal the series in Melbourne for game two. The Nesian footy guys have their say on all the Origin selection talking points. Also, former NRL and Fiji Bati forward Kane Evans has been heralded for his courage and honesty, coming out as gay and revealing his recent personal struggle. Souths take a big scalp to kick off Round 15 in the NRL, while it's Semi Finals time in the Super Rugby, which sees two all-Kiwi affairs unfolding in New Zealand. And we talk all things Fiji rugby with Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani in what's an intriguing time on the schedule, as Fijian Drua reviews continue and international action nears.

Hype builds for the NRL's rivalry round

There are some huge derbies and mouth-watering contests in the NRL this weekend, headlined by a grudge match involving the Tigers and Panthers, where a number of ex-Penrith premiership stars will take on their old side. Guest Sala Togatuki will help preview the huge Sunday afternoon contest.

Moana Pasifika's fitting Super Rugby send-off

With the short-term future of Moana Pasifika firmly up in the air, the side produced an heroic final act against the Playoffs-bound Brumbies in Canberra. The ABC Canberra team caught up with Moana's key figures before and after the match, soaking up all kinds emotions. We hear from coach Tana Umaga, captain Miracle Fai'ilagi and play-maker Patrick Pellegrini off the back of his two-try performance.

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.