Bringing you the Pacific Islander stories on and off the PNG Chiefs have settled into their number six, adding Brian To’o to their roster, also known as 006. But who will be their 007? Tinirau Arona has a warning for clubs: lock down your best players before they hit free agency, because the Chiefs will be lurking.

The All Blacks and Sharks put culture first, both on and off the field. Sam Wykes chats about how the All Blacks have embraced a safe space for players to express themselves and showcase their culture a momentous shift from what was considered professionalism a decade ago.

In the NRLW, the Tigers and Dragons went down to the wire, with the Dragons almost stealing the win. But as Sala Togatuki puts it, “good teams find a way to win,” and the Tigers scraped through. Now they turn their attention to a threatening Warriors side this weekend, ready to back themselves all the way.

Plus, Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani gets set for the Fijiana Drua’s clash with the Springbok Women.League and Rugby Union field.

From Olympic silver and Commonwealth gold to the NRLW, Shakira Baker-Fidow has experienced the evolution of women’s rugby firsthand. The former Black Fern joins us to reflect on her journey from growing up in the small Aotearoa New Zealand town of Greytown to representing her country on the world stage, proudly representing her Samoan and Māori heritage, and the sporting family that helped shape her career. Now with the Warriors, Shakira opens up about making the switch from rugby union to league, adjusting to a new code, and what the next chapter of her career could look like.

With Tinirau Arona away, NRLW legend Tiana Penitani-Grey steps in to recap all the action from NRL and NRLW Indigenous Round, including a grand-final-worthy clash between the Warriors and Panthers, and one of the biggest signings of the week: Brian To’o’s move to the Chiefs from 2028.

Meanwhile, Sam Wykes is impressed, and more than a little envious, as 44-year-old rugby legend Ma’a Nonu prepares to take on the All Blacks for the Sharks. At an age when most of us are thinking about taking it easy, Nonu is still putting his body through one of the toughest sports around.

Indigenous Round takes centre stage in Round 23 of the NRL, with Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona reflecting on the Indigenous players who inspired them growing up. Tinirau also relives what it was like to line up against some of the game's greats and breaks down the Cowboys' bounce-back win, before asking whether this weekend's sold-out Panthers v Warriors clash could be a preview of the 2026 Grand Final.

Over in rugby union, there's finally plenty for Sam to sink his teeth into as South Africa prepare to take on Fiji. The team unpacks the different eligibility rules between rugby union and rugby league, and what they mean for Pacific nations.

Sala Togatuki also celebrates Indigenous Round by highlighting the NRLW players who have inspired her, while reflecting on another victory for the Wests Tigers, a win that saw the club set a new milestone.

Plus, the latest from the Fijian Drua camp, as the team follows up on Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani's promise to land a very important interview.

For many Pacific Islanders living overseas, home is often found in the simplest of things. For former 2000s Tongan rugby league and Super League player Etu Uaisele, it was a spit-roasted pig that brought a taste of home. Using classic Tongan ingenuity, Uaisele recreated a style of cooking usually only seen back in the islands, building a makeshift spit from a wooden pallet and hand-turning the pig for more than three hours.

Today, he calls Wodonga, regional Victoria, home. Far from the bright lights of professional rugby league, Uaisele still proudly represents Tonga in his own way, and every now and then, runs it straight at players half his age in the local competition.

Tinirau also recaps a huge weekend of NRL milestones, with Brian To'o and Siosifa Talakai celebrating their 150th first-grade appearances, while Ronaldo Mulitalo moved into equal second on the Sharks' all-time try-scoring list. Apisai Koroisau also reached another major milestone, playing his 205th NRL game.

Meanwhile, rugby in Samoa continues to make headlines, with the newly formed Samoa Rugby Football Union officially launching over the weekend. Sam covers the latest developments.

Plus, Kiana Takairangi joins the show to share the magic of NRLW Magic Round.

For many Pacific Islanders living overseas, home is often found in the simplest of things. For former 2000s Tongan rugby league and Super League player Etu Uaisala, it was a spit-roasted pig that brought a taste of home. Using classic Tongan ingenuity, Uaisala recreated a style of cooking usually only seen back in the islands, building a makeshift spit from a wooden pallet and hand-turning the pig for more than three hours.

Today, he calls Wodonga, regional Victoria, home. Far from the bright lights of professional rugby league, Uaisala still proudly represents Tonga in his own way, and every now and then, runs it straight at players half his age in the local competition.

Tinirau also recaps a huge weekend of NRL milestones, with Brian To'o and Siosifa Talakai celebrating their 150th first-grade appearances, while Ronaldo Mulitalo moved into equal second on the Sharks' all-time try-scoring list. Apisai Koroisau also reached another major milestone, playing his 205th NRL game.

Meanwhile, rugby in Samoa continues to make headlines, with the newly formed Samoa Rugby Football Union officially launching over the weekend. Sam covers the latest developments.

Plus, Kiana Takairangi joins the show to share the magic of NRLW Magic Round.

Round 22 of the NRL is underway, and it's one Cowboys fans will want to forget after the Roosters piled on more than 80 points for the first time since 1935. Tinirau Arona breaks down the historic result and what it means for both clubs moving forward.

Then, Manu Samoa forwards coach Pek Cowan reflects on his journey as a Cook Islander in the Samoan coaching set-up and challenges perceptions of what a professional rugby player looks like when preparing for the highest level.

Plus, major rugby union news is sending shock waves across the Pacific. As discussions around Samoa's future in the international game gather momentum, Sam Wykes and Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani unpack the latest developments and explore the sobering possibility of a future Rugby World Cup without Samoa.

Former NRL and Super League forward Tony Puletua was one of only a handful of Pasifika players competing professionally during his era. As one of just three Pasifika players in Penrith's 2003 premiership-winning side, Puletua became a trailblazer whose journey inspired families within his church community to pursue the same pathways for their children.

On Nesian Footy, Puletua reflects on his journey from local footy to more than 200 first-grade appearances with the Panthers, and the legacy he unknowingly left for the next generation. For Sam and Tinirau, seeing a Pasifika player like Puletua succeed made their own dreams of playing professional rugby league feel within reach.

Shellie Long and Sam reflect on the Fijian Drua's heartbreaking loss to the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby Women's Grand Final and what comes next for the side.

Plus, Tinirau reacts to the PNG Chiefs' latest  signing, Zac Lomax, while Sam and Shellie discuss All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu extending his remarkable career after signing with South Africa's Sharks.

History will be made this weekend as Fiji hosts the Super Rugby Women's grand final for the first time, with the Fijian Drua taking on the NSW Waratahs, and Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani reports that Fiji is buzzing with excitement.

Following the news that Adam Doueihi will sit out this weekend's match, Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona reflect on their own experiences as players and coaches, sharing the silver lining of being asked to play in a different position.

With things a little quieter on the rugby union front, Sam and Tinirau welcome back original Nesian Footy co-host Toutai Kefu to catch up on life coaching in Japan. Kefu explains why the journey has been "one step backwards, two steps forward."

Plus, much loved Sala Togatuki returns as the NRLW, Jillaroos and Fetu Samoa representative prepares to celebrate her 50th NRLW appearance against the club where she made her debut.

Joey Grima is the special man behind the PNG Hunters, PNG Kumuls, and now the PNG Chiefs pathways program, and he has a vision that long extends past his time at the NRL, developing methods to not only build success for PNG men and women wanting to succeed in league but build players for life outside of footy, as well as inspire coaching staff to continue building PNG pathways generations from now. From a lack of fields cutting into game time for teams to a need of important government documentation and administrative practices, if there's a will to get his players onto the top stage, there's a way.

'Discipline' is the word of the week as Sam reviews a tough weekend for the Pacific nations in the Nations Championship and Nations Cup, breaking down what went wrong and what needs to improve.

Shellie jumps on to celebrate the Fijian Drua women's historic Super Rugby Women's semi-final win over the Reds, booking their place in the grand final.

Plus, Tinirau reflects on the not-so-fun experience of making a mistake on the field and having to relive it during Monday's video review, a feeling every athlete knows all too well.

(Joey Grimer Interview: 25.28)

Jarome Luai's signing with the Parramatta Eels has dominated rugby league headlines this week, leaving many wondering what conversations took place behind closed doors. Amid the speculation, Luai stated in his post-match press conference that he's at "peace" with his decision. Tinirau Arona unpack the news surrounding it all.

Wests Tigers NRLW captain Sala Togatuki returns to Nesian Footy after back-to-back wins to start the season. It's a feeling she admits she's not used to, but one she's keen to enjoy, as the Tigers chase a third straight victory during Harvey Norman Women in League Round this weekend.

Sam also shares his insight into the world of Japanese rugby contracts following Mark Nawaqanitawase's move to one of Japan Rugby League One's top clubs, and what the transfer says about the growing appeal of the competition.

Plus, former Flying Fijians star Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani jumps on to discuss the state of rugby in Fiji, both on and off the field, as the national side looks to find form once again.