Dua Moana Pasifika Rugby Podcast

Welcome to the forth edition of the Rewind Wednesdays series featuring re-released and re-edited interviews from the Coconut Wireless Podcast, the show which birthed the Dua Moana Podcast.This episode features a talanoa from May 2023 with Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua who was the head coach of Manu Samoa at the time and was preparing for the Rugby World Cup in France later that year. Please follow Seilala on Instagram:@seilalamapusuaPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcastPlease check out the other great stories on the Coconut Wireless Podcast on Instagram:@coconutwirelesspodcast

Welcome to the third edition of the Rewind Wednesdays series featuring re-released and re-edited interviews from the Coconut Wireless Podcast, the show which birthed the Dua Moana Podcast.This episode features an interview from April 2023 that I had with Simon Raiwalui who was the Flying Fijians coach at the time and was in the midst of preparations for the Rugby World Cup being held later that year. This chat features Simon's reflections on his own rugby career as well as his plans and aspirations for the upcoming World Cup where his team would beat the higher ranked Wallabies in the pool stages to achieve a quarter finals berth.Please follow Simon on Instagram:@simon_raiwaluiPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcastPlease check out the other great stories on the Coconut Wireless Podcast on Instagram:@coconutwirelesspodcast

Welcome to another edition of the Rewind Wednesdays series featuring re-released and re-edited interviews from the Coconut Wireless Podcast, the show which birthed the Dua Moana Podcast.This episode features a chat that I had in June 2023 with the then current (now former) Fijiana national team and Fijiana Drua Super W team captain Sereima Leweniqila. An incredible player on the field and a talismanic leader off it, Sereima was in the midst of a struggle to secure payments that the and her teammates believed were owed to the Fijiana playing group by Fiji Rugby's administration at the time that we spoke.Please follow Sereima Leweniqila on Instagram:@imzzyleweniqilaPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcastPlease check out the other great stories on the Coconut Wireless Podcast on Instagram:@coconutwirelesspodcast

Here's a quick breakdown of the results of the pool draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, detailing which teams are in which pools and the key matchups in each pool.Let us know what you think in the comments!Please follow The Dua Moana Rugby Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

Welcome to the first edition of the Rewind Wednesdays series featuring re-released and re-edited interviews from the Coconut Wireless Podcast, the show which birthed the Dua Moana Podcast.This episode features a chat that I had in October 2024 with legendary sports broadcaster Greg Clark who gave some of his time to chat about his experiences commentating The Fijian Drua home games and his book "The Rise of The Drua: How a Rugby Dream Captivated a Nation"Please follow Greg Clark on Instagram:@greg_clarkiePlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

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 Sam Tupou, Jake Ah Sue and Aiden Burkhart from the Titans Rugby club based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They take me through the ins and outs of their club and the rugby scene in Hawaii.Please follow and support the Titans on Instagram: @titansrugby_hawaiiIf you are based in the Honolulu and need any of the services provided by the organisations listed below, please consider supporting the people who help support The Titans:Liquid Death Beverages - https://liquiddeath.comTurning Point Chiropractic - www.tpchiro.comSoul Signature Tattoo Parlor - www.soulsignaturetattoo.comReMixx bar & Grill - www.remixxbarandgrill.comPlease rate and subscribe to the Dua Moana Pasifika Rugby Podcast wherever you listen to us!

My guest in the Bure this week is Manusina backrower Utu Atonio who was good enough to share her story of working her way up to the pinacle of the sport where she had the opportunity to represent Samoa at the 2025 Rugby World Cup.Please follow Utu on Instagram:@utu.atonioPlease follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

My guest in The Bure this week is Moana Pasifika's Pathways Manager Francis Stowers. Listen as Francis takes me through the amazing work that he and his team are doing to build and strengthen rugby pathways for the next generation of Moana Pasifika stars.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

My guest in The Bure this week is Ikale Tahi representative and MLR stalwart Tupou Ma'afu Afungia. Listen to his journey and the lessons he's picked up along the way.Please follow Tupou on Instagram:@maafu_afungia16Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

My guest in The Bure this week is Tongan test representative and Penina Pasifika and North Harbour Hibiscus star Manu Huni-Poese. Listen to her incredible story and more in this wonderful chat.Please follow Manu on Instagram:@mc_huniPlease follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

My guest in The Bure this week is Chiefs & Bay of Plenty lock Naitoa Ah Kuoi who reflects on his rugby journey and the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.Please follow Naitoa and Kurt Eklund's fishing adventures on Baitman & Rodin's Instagram page:@baitmanandrodinPlease follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

My guest in The Bure this week is Colomiers Rugby & Ikale Tahi prop Phillip Kite who talks to me about his rugby career and the rewards and challenges that have come with moving overseas to pursue his dream.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

My guest in The Bure this week is Northland Taniwha backrower Terrell Peita who talks to me about his inspirational journey both on and off the field.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

My guest in The Bure this week is former USA Women's Eagles captain Karameli Faaee who talks to me about her incredible transition from a legendary playing career to a wonderful coaching career.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

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 Fijian representative Iris Verebalavu of the Uni-Norths Owls Rugby club, a community rugby club based in Canberra, Australia. She takes me through her journey with The Owls and unpacks how their commitment to combining quality rugby development with a family-like culture has turned the Owls into one of the premier clubs in the region.Please follow and support Uni-Norths Owls Rugby online:Website: https://uni-norths.clubland.auInstagram: @uninorths_rugbyIf you are based in the ACT and need any of the services provided by the organisations listed below, please consider supporting the people who help support The Owls:Corinna St OrthodonticsCDC Data CentresHindmarsh ConstructionPillar SportsMusashiThe RUC, TurnerSemaphore Consulting PartnersTravlaPlease rate and subscribe to the Dua Moana Pasifika Rugby Podcast wherever you listen to us!

Listen in as I break down the final week of Pacific Nations Cup playoffs:Manu Samoa vs ChileIkale Tahi vs CanadaFlying Fijians vs JapanPlease rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Instagram : @duamoanapodcast

My guest in The Bure this week is All Blacks, Manu Samoa and AU/NZ XV representative Jeffery Toomaga-Allen who takes me through his incredible journey and his outlook on daily life.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

Tune in as I break down the Pacific Nations Cup semi final and 5th place play-off action from the past weekend.Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Instagram : @duamoanapodcast

My guest in The Bure this week is All Blacks Sevens and Manu Samoa representative Murphy Taramai who takes me through his amazing career and the lessons he's learned along the way.Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram:@duamoanapodcast

Tune in as I break down the clash between the Manu Samoa and The Flying Fijians from the third round of the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup and discuss the Fijiana and Manusina results from the Women's Rugby World Cup this weekend.Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen and follow the podcast on Instagram : @duamoanapodcast