The Blues have prevailed in a hard-fought Women's Origin Opener, beating the Maroons 11-6 in Newcastle. Sala Togatuki jumps on to help break down the contest.

We also preview Round 9 in the NRL and Round 12 in the Super Rugby Pacific, which is headlined by the Drua hosting the Highlanders in Ba. Nemani Nadolo Kuridrani joins to help preview that clash.

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The enormity of having Willie Peters be the Chiefs' first coach

What the PNG hype means for the Perth Bears

Storm coach Craig Bellamy's sad diagnosis

Women's Origin opener wrap with Sala Togatuki

Super Rugby Pacific chat with Nemani Kuridrani

The group trying to buy Moana Pasifika state their case

Bringing you the Pacific Islander stories on and off the Rugby League and Rugby Union field.