There are celebrations on the streets of Samoa as Moana Pasifika arrive for the first ever Super Rugby Pacific game played in the island nation. Mystics shooter Grace Nweke is on fire, the Silver Ferns selectors are watching and she believes her team has "endless possibilities". Will time together ahead of the World Cup help the Football Ferns rebuild their game? Plus with 25,000 thousand students took part in end-of-term competitions - why school sport is still so important to New Zealand's sporting culture.

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CREDITS

Host: Zoe George

With thanks to:

Moana Pasifika coach, Aaron Mauger

Phoenix Women footballer, Chloe Knott

Northern Mystics shooter, Grace Nweke

CEO of School Sport NZ, Mike Summerell

Producer: Philippa Tolley

Audio Producer: Connor Scott

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