How sport helps close the gap in the Pacific

Drua kick off Super Rugby Women's season in Sydney

A host of debutants have the Fijian Drua loaded with excitement ahead of their season opening contest in Sydney against the Waratahs this Saturday. Hear from a couple of players who are hyped to get on the park and challenge themselves against the comp's reigning champions.

How sport helps close the gap in the Pacific

Former Rugby League player Sione Finefeuiaki is using sport and his profile to make an enormous difference in Tongan communities through his foundation. The former Sea Eagles front rower joins the show to explain what his foundation does and how it assists budding athletes break through.

OFC Pro League Finals set up epic decider

The Grand Final for the inaugural OFC Pro League is is now set, after an epic post-season phase in both the Challengers and Leaders groups. Also on this week's edition of Fresh Off the Field, we preview the Fijian Drua Women's team ahead of the Super Rugby Women's season which kicks off in a fortnight's time. It's been announced that Bitila Tawake will lead the side. And the Gold Coast is gearing up to host a huge 3x3 basketball Oceania High Performance Camp to assist Pacific nations prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Co-hosts: Patricia Keamo (PNG) & Lailanie Burnes (Fiji)

The Lumi Prince, Nadi Jr Rugby Fest, 3v3 basketball

The PNG Chiefs landed the prized signature of Rabbitoh and PNG Kumuls star Alex Johnston, aka the Lumi Prince!  We also cover the Nadi Junior Rugby Festival currently happening in Fiji and Papua New Guinea's 3v3 basketball bid for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. It's another episode jam-packed with Pasifika sports talking points. Co-hosts: Jamie Haro (PNG) & Taina Basiyalo (Fiji)

Vanuata's cricket feats, Kiribati Tag, Moana issues

Plenty on the show today! We chat to Rachel Andrew, the captain of the Women's Vanuatu Cricket team after their huge recent upset win over Nepal. Kevin Senio, the Director of Rugby at Moana Pasifika, also joins to unpack some the under-reported issues and barriers related to running the Super Rugby Pacific franchise.  And Kiribati Tag is on the rise. We meet the person who got it all going. Co-hosts: Bobby Macumber and Mel Fare