Dua Moana Pasifika Rugby Podcast

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

Catch this week's R&R where I break down the action from Round 6 featuring The Fijian Drua hostying The QLD Reds in Lautoka and Moana Pasifika returning to North Harbour Stadium to host the high flying Crusaders. 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 6 Super Rugby action heading our way and have a chat with Moana Pasifika scrumhalf Joel Lam about how the team is going and what they're looking forward to this week at North Harbour Stadium.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Saracens and Manu Samoa prop Tietie Tuimauga who takes me through his incrfedible rugby career and reflects on Manu Samoa's qualifaction for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.Please follow Tietie on Instagram:⁠ InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: Instagram

Listen in as I break down the action from Round 5 featuring an historic match between The Fijian Drua and The ACT Brumbies in Ba, Western Fiji and the Battle of the '09 between The Blues & Moana Pasifika. Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Listen in as I break down the rugby news from the past week, preview the Round 5 Super Rugby action heading our way and have a chat with Moana Pasifika outide back Glen Vaihu about what he and the team are preparing for in the Battle of The '09 this weekend.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: ⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Tasman Mako and Crusaders squad member Tomasi Maka who talks to me about his amazing journey and the next step in his career with the mighty Crusaders.Please follow Tomasi on Instagram:InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠Instagram

Listen in as I break down the action from Round 4 featuring Moana Pasifika travelling to face the Chiefs. The Drua enjoyed a well earned week off after their heroics in the wet in Lautoka last week so there is no Drua match to go through.Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Listen in as I break down the rugby news from the past week, preview the round 4 Super Rugby action heading our way and have a chat with Moana Pasifika lock Allan Craig about what hes expecting from The Chiefs this week.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is recently retired professional rugby player Tiaan Tauakipulu who talks to me about his incredible rugby career and his current transition into life after professional rugby.Please follow Tiaan on Instagram:⁠ InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠⁠Instagram

Tune in as I break down the action from Round 3 featuring the Moana Pasifika hosting the Western Force and the Fijian Drua returning to Churchill Park to host the Hurricanes.Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:⁠⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Manu Samoa and Moana Pasifika's powerhouse centre Lalomilo Lalomilo who talks to me about his incredible career and Manu Samoa's Rugby World Cup qualification run in Dubai at the end of 2025.Please follow Milo on Instagram:InstagramPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:Instagram

Tune in as I break down the action from Round 2 including the Hurricanes hosting Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua travelling to Sydney to take on the NSW Waratahs.Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:⁠Instagram

My guest in the Bure this week is Moana Pasifika lock Alefosio Aho who takes me through the amazing rugby journey that he is currently on.Please follow Alefosio on Instagram:@alefosioahofualaloPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

Tune in as I break down the action from Round 1 including the Battle of The Pacific clash between the Fijian Drua & Moana Pasifika.Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Insta:Instagram

Listen in as I go through Moana Pasifika's new signings, departing players and my overall predictions for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season.Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:⁠Instagram