Nesian Footy

Huge global launch of Nation's Championship this weekend

The hotly anticipated Nations Championship kicks off this weekend, headlined by Fiji's huge contest against Wales in Cardiff. Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani helps preview the Fijian's big game. The NRLW kicked off last night as Newcastle launched their season in style with a win over the Sharks, which we review with Sala Togatuki. We preview Round 18 in the NRL, plus the final regular season round in the Super Rugby Women's.

Josh Aloiai is exactly where he wants to be

Despite being medically retired at just 30, former Toa Samoa Test representative Josh Aloiai isn't slowing down. The ex-NRL forward leads by example, chasing fulfilling post-career passions and engaging community with meaningful endeavours that will continue to inspire. Aloiai has never been shy to stick up for his beliefs. Also on today's show, we review Round 17 in the NRL, set the scene ahead of Test season in the rugby and preview the opening round of the NRLW season with Shellie Long.

Will Warriors end Phins' huge win streak?

The Dolphins host the Warriors in one of the most hyped regular season matches of 2026 so far. The Phins last tasted defeat in their Round 8 clash with the Wahs, in what looms as an epic rematch to headline Round 17 in the NRL. We unpack the big League talking points with our regular guest Sala Togatuki, plus check in with our rugby correspondent Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani, as some big appointments are being made in Fiji.

The Tour inspiring Tonga's next gen NRL stars

Tonga's most promising under-16s rugby league talent is currently touring down under, gaining valuable exposure to travel, elite pathways and what it takes to make it as a professional player. But those are just some of the benefits on offer for these impressionable young boys and girls, as we find out by touching base with NRL Tonga GM Tavake Tangupo and u16's Girls captain Atelaite Vakautakakala. Also on Nesian Footy, we review Round 16 in the NRL which featured some nail-biting contests, the Hurricanes' truly dominant Finals run after they claimed the Super Rugby Pacific title, and the latest in both codes of Women's footy with Shellie Long.

Canes and Chiefs chase history in Super Rugby decider

Two star-studded Kiwi sides will contest the Super Rugby Pacific Final in Wellington this Saturday, with plenty of history and legacy on the line for both franchises. The Hurricanes earned hosting rights after their incredible campaign, while the Chiefs will be hoping it's fourth time lucky, having lost the competition's last three deciders. It's been a huge week for Queensland, who not only squared the Origin series on Wednesday night in dominant fashion, but backed that up by claiming bout the Women's and Men's u19's showdowns between the rival states on Thursday night. Sala Togatuki also joins the show to unpack the Roosters fierce clash with the Sharks as Round 16 in the NRL gets underway.