Nesian Footy
Nesian Footy
ABC Radio Australia ABC Radio
Big signings, big culture, and big wins
54 minutes Posted Aug 14, 2026 at 3:00 am.
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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.