Dua Moana Pasifika Rugby Podcast

Last week we asked, "What Happened to The PNC?". This week we preview the 2026 Pacific Nations Cup and identify key match-ups, tournament predictions and where each team is placed coming into this year's Pacific Nations Cup.Please reach out with comments and feedback!

My guest in the Bure this week is Fijian Drua development player and Fiji U20s representative Joshua Uluibau. Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Listen in as I break down why this clash is so important to the rugby pathways in both countries, who to keep an eye on during the match and where I hope this concept goes in the future!Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Ikale Tahi and Bahrain Rugby Club representative Sale Tuifua. Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

As the 2026 Pacific Nations Cup rapidly approaches I discuss the history and signifcance of the tournament and try to unpack the vast changes to this year's edition of the PNC that will see Samoa and Tonga absent and the entire competition played in Japan over just 8 days.Please reach out with comments and feedback!

My guest in the Bure this week is Manu Samoa and Cardiff Rugby prop, Scott Sio. Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

This edition of the Legends of The Pacific series presents the story of one of Pacific rugby's great leaders, Pat Lam.Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Manu Samoa and CSBJ Rugby backrower, Jonah Mau'u. Please follow Jonah on Instagram and check out some of his highlights below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠Jonah Mau’u 2024|2025 HighlightsPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Welcome to the first edition of the new storytelling series, Unsung where we give new life to some amazing rugby stories. This episode focuses on the man they called Rambo, Seru Rabeni.Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Tune in for this deep dive into the differences between the two Pacific franchises in Super Rugby and what can be learned from each of their journeys after 5 years.Please reach out with comments and feedback!Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is one of the most exciting new members of the Manu Samoa and North Harbour squad, Taeao Pomale-Time. Please follow Taeao on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Tune in for this special episode breaking down the current crisis unfolding within the Samoan rugby union landscape.Please reach out with comments and feedback!Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠Instagram

Tune in for a bite sized special episode discussing the Fijian Drua's new head coach, Brad Mooar.Please reach out with comments and feedback, I'm keen to hear what you think!Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is one of the most exciting emerging talents in Fijian men's rugby, Janeiro Wakeham. Please follow Janeiro on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Tune in for a rundown of each of the Pacific nations' tournaments so far, area of concern, points of strength and standout players from these past three weeks of test rugby action.Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠

This edition of the Legends of The Pacific series presents the story of the woman who highlights the joy of rugby itself. Ruby TuiPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is USA Eagles & MLR star Moni Tonga'uiha who shares his incredible story. Please follow Moni on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Instead of the regular Reviews & Reactions episode that would normally be released, I thought it would be more appropriate to release an epsiode discussing Fiji Rugby's overall direction off the field as well as on.Please reach out with comments and feedback, I'm keen to hear what you think!Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: Instagram

This edition of the Legends of The Pacific series presents the story of the man they called The King of Sevens, The Wizard and The Magician. Waisale Serevi.Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

The annual NAIDOC Special returns this year, featuring proud Walbunja Yuin and Wiradjuri woman (and my lovely wife) Cass Lardner, who flips the script and takes the reins as host for this very special yarn where we discuss rugby union's history and connection to Australia's First Nations communities, explore some ways forward and share some rugby stories from our own lives.Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: Instagram

Catch this Reviews & Reactions epsiode covering the Flying Fijians vs Wales, Manu Samoa vs Hong Kong China & Ikale Tahi vs Zimbabwe China matches.Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

This edition of the Legends of The Pacific series presents the story of one of rugby's true gamechangers, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is dual code superstar Jiowana Sauto who shares her amazing story. Please follow Jio on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

This edition of the Legends of The Pacific series presents the story of the man known around the rugby world as "The Chiropractor", Brian Lima.Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Manu Samoa legend Sakaria Taulafo who shares his incredible story. Please follow Sak on Instagram: ⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram

The first edition of the Legends of The Pacific series presents the story of the man once described as "almost the perfect rugby player" who revolutionised the role and skillset of modern flankers, Sir Michael Jones KNZM.Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is USA Eagles legend Samuela Manoa who shares the story of his trailblazing rugby career.Please follow Samu on Instagram: InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠Instagram

Tune in for a special episode detailing the journey of Moana Pasifika from a dream shared by Pasifika rugby fans, to a one-off match against the Maori All Blacks, to a full-fledged Super Rugby Pacific side.Please rate and follow the Due Moana Podcast wherever you listen.

My guest in the Bure this week is Narbonne star Api Naqalevu who talks me through his truly inspirational rugby journey.Please follow Apisai on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Manusina representative Ana-Lise Sio who chats to me about the wonderful rugby career that she is currently leading.Please follow Ana-Lise on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Manu Samoa representative and Benetton Rugby backrower So'otala Fa'aso'o who takes me through the journey hes been on that has brought him to where he is today.Please follow Sooty on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

My guest in the Bure this week is Talia Mackay from the Recovery HUB in New Zealand who takes me through the work that she and her team do to support some of the biggest teams and athletes in rugby.Please follow The Recovery HUB on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

Tune in as I go through the rugby news from this week, and preview the Round 14 Super Rugby action heading our way.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Manusina representative and ACT Brumbies squad member Clementine Utumapu who talks to me about the incredible rugby journey she is on at the moment.Please follow Clem on Instagram: ⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

My guests in the Bure this week are Tracy Atiga, Matthew Atiga, Sam Tuitupou and Ben Atiga from Kanaloa Rugby who talk to me about their organisation's proud history as well as their current bid to rescue Moana Pasifika from collapse at the end of this Super Rugby season.⁠Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

The Club Corner series is a chance to shine a light on and celebrate some of the grassroots rugby clubs around the globe who enable us to play and support the game that we love.This episode of the Club Corner series features Matt Austin from the First nations Lorikeets Rugby Club. He takes me through the Lorikeets' history and the wonderful work that they do off the field as well. Please follow and support the First Nations Lorikeets on Instagram: InstagramKeep up to date on the Lorikeets at their website:⁠ FNLRC | Join Our Team TodayIf you are in need any of the services listed below, please consider supporting the people who help support The Lorikeets:Liberty Finance - ⁠Loans for Free Thinkers | Find Your Loan | LibertyPlease rate and subscribe to the Dua Moana Pasifika Rugby Podcast wherever you listen to us!⁠

Catch this week's R&R where I break down the action from Super Round featuring the Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika and the Chiefs vs Fijian Drua matches. Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Tune in as I go through the rugby news from this week, and preview the Super Round, Round 11 Super Rugby action heading our way.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Black Ferns and Blues Aupiki front rower Aldora Itunu who talks me through her incredible rugby career.Please follow Aldora on Instagram: InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Catch this week's R&R where I break down the action from Round featuring the Waratahs hosting Moana Pasifika and the Brumbies hosting the Fijian Drua in Canberra. Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Join myself and Michael Caudre of the Everyday Fijians Podcast as we break down the news surrounding the imminent departure of Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson and what this means for the Drua going forward.Please catch Mike on the Everyday Fijians Podcast:Apple Podcast App: ⁠Everyday Fijians - Podcast - Apple Podcasts⁠Spotifty:⁠Spotify – Web Player⁠Instagram: ⁠Instagram⁠Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠Instagram

Tune in to this short rundown of the chaotic past couple of days surrounding Moana Pasifika and their possible folding at the end of this Super Rugby Season.Please follow and rate the Dua Moana Pasifika Rugby Podcast wherever you listen in!

My guest in the Bure this week is Waikato and Chiefs Manawa star Leata Puni-Lio who shares her amazing story of rising up the rugby ranks to rep her region at Super Rugby level.Please follow Leata on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Catch this week's R&R where I break down the action from Round featuring Moana Pasifika hosting The Chiefs and the Drua hosting the Force for their final match at Churchill Park this season. Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Blues Aupiki and Black ferns Sevens star Danii Mafoe who talks to me about the incredible rugby journey that she is currently on.Please follow Danii on Instagram: InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Tune in for a short notice special episode discussing the sad departure of coach Byrne from the Flying Fijians, his achievements while in the role and where to next for the Flying Fijians?Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Gungahlin Eagles and ACT Brumbies front rower Martha Fua who takes me through the journey that has seen her come through the mighty Blacktown Scorpions and the Parramatta Eels systems before coming to the ACT and earning her place within the Brumbies organisation.Please follow Martha on Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠Instagram⁠

Catch this week's R&R where I break down the action from Round 7 featuring Moana Pasifika hosting The Highlanders and the Drua travelling to Auckland to face the Blues as well as the Wallaroos vs Fijiana test held in Canberra over the weekend. Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Tune in as I go through the rugby news from this week, preview the Round 7 Super Rugby action heading our way and have a chat with Moana Pasifika fullback William Havili about what they're looking forward to this week against the Highlanders.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram

The Club Corner series is a chance to shine a light on and celebrate some of the grassroots rugby clubs around the globe who enable us to play and support the game that we love.This instalment of the Club Corner series features Zach Getson from the Dallas Harlequins Rugby Club based in Dallas, Texas. He takes me through the hsitory and current affairs of this incredible club.Please follow and support the Dallas Harlequins on Instagram: InstagramKeep up to date on the Dallas Harlequins at their website:Dallas Harlequins Rugby Football ClubIf you are based in the Dallas area and need any of the services provided by the organisations listed below, please consider supporting the people who help support The Harlequins:Kalogridis International - Kalogridis InternationalATCAP Partners - ATCAP Partners | Focused Strategies. Exceptional Results.Scheef & Stone Solid Counsel - Scheef & Stone - Scheef & Stone, LLPSettler's Table Bakery & Deli - Settler's TableHackberry Fishing - Lodging | Charter Fishing | Boat Stalls | Hackberry Fishing Camp & Marina, LLCPlease rate and subscribe to the Dua Moana Pasifika Rugby Podcast wherever you listen to us!Instagram