Fresh Off The Field

ABC Radio Australia
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  • Updated Fortnightly

Fresh Off the Field is an ABC sports show, bringing you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals. Every Thursday we’ll catch you up on the latest sporting news happening in your own backyard.

  1. 6 days ago

    Athletes ready themselves for the Glasgow Games

    Inspirational swimmer Jacob Story will be flying the flag for the Cook Islands at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. We hear what it means for him to represent his people. We also get to know PNG hurdler Robert Oa, who will make his Commonwealth Games debut when it all gets underway later this month. Rugby's Nations Championship kicks off this week, with Fiji playing Wales in Cardiff, in a contest set to have viewership all over the globe, while there are plenty of other huge Test matches taking place around the world. There's also OFC Women's Champions League action to take note of, plus a State of Origin decider to preview. Co-hosts: Jamie Haro (PNG) and Harriet Tuara (Cook Islands)

    54 min

  2. 25 June

    Vai Ripley is hungry for more sailing success

    Samoan sailing star Vai Ripley recounts her experience at the Paris Olympics, while also providing an update on her latest exploits in sailing on the Pacific. PNG u19's Football coach Mathew Witu offers insights ahead of the team's OFC u19's Championship Finals tilt in Samoa. Sporting star Tagaloa Lynetta Edward unpacks her role as Medical Coordinator of High Performance at Oceania Football, ahead of some big upcoming events. Also, is the concern surrounding the long-term commercial viability of the PNG Chiefs warranted? And the Pacific Strongman 2026 is on in Samoa. Co-hosts: Patricia Keamo (PNG) & Gabrielle Apelu (Samoa)

    54 min

  3. 18 June

    How Bitila Tawake juggles study and rugby

    Women's Fijian Drua captain Bitila Tawake candidly details time crunch and pressure of juggling her rugby commitments along with her pursuit of a degree. Tonga's Chef de Mission for the Commonwealth Games Roman Vaihu also joins the show, setting the scene for the team Tonga will send to Glasgow next month. World Cup fever continues in the Americas, as we inspect the New Zealand players with Pacific Island heritage. And Fiji duo Virimi Vakatawa and Tuidraki Samusamuvodre get selected for the Barbarians in Men's rugby. Co-hosts: Taina Basiyalo (Fiji) & Kalo Manu-Moli (Tonga)

    54 min

  4. 11 June

    World Cup fever takes hold across the Pacific

    One of sport's most prestigious prizes goes back up for grabs in the United States as the Men's FIFA World Cup takes centre stage. Across the Pacific, lines are being drawn and allegiances solidified, as everyone gets swept up by the hype of the tournament - particularly in the football-mad nation of Vanuatu. Also, former Fiji Bati and NRL star Kane Evans has been praised for his incredible bravery this week, detailing his on-going personal struggle and coming out as gay.

    54 min

  5. 4 June

    Drua kick off Super Rugby Women's season in Sydney

    A host of debutants have the Fijian Drua loaded with excitement ahead of their season opening contest in Sydney against the Waratahs this Saturday. Hear from a couple of players who are hyped to get on the park and challenge themselves against the comp's reigning champions.

    54 min

  6. 28 May

    How sport helps close the gap in the Pacific

    Former Rugby League player Sione Finefeuiaki is using sport and his profile to make an enormous difference in Tongan communities through his foundation. The former Sea Eagles front rower joins the show to explain what his foundation does and how it assists budding athletes break through.

    54 min

  7. 21 May

    OFC Pro League Finals set up epic decider

    The Grand Final for the inaugural OFC Pro League is is now set, after an epic post-season phase in both the Challengers and Leaders groups. Also on this week's edition of Fresh Off the Field, we preview the Fijian Drua Women's team ahead of the Super Rugby Women's season which kicks off in a fortnight's time. It's been announced that Bitila Tawake will lead the side. And the Gold Coast is gearing up to host a huge 3x3 basketball Oceania High Performance Camp to assist Pacific nations prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Co-hosts: Patricia Keamo (PNG) & Lailanie Burnes (Fiji)

    54 min

  8. 14 May

    The Lumi Prince, Nadi Jr Rugby Fest, 3v3 basketball

    The PNG Chiefs landed the prized signature of Rabbitoh and PNG Kumuls star Alex Johnston, aka the Lumi Prince!  We also cover the Nadi Junior Rugby Festival currently happening in Fiji and Papua New Guinea's 3v3 basketball bid for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. It's another episode jam-packed with Pasifika sports talking points. Co-hosts: Jamie Haro (PNG) & Taina Basiyalo (Fiji)

    54 min
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Fresh Off the Field is an ABC sports show, bringing you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals. Every Thursday we’ll catch you up on the latest sporting news happening in your own backyard.

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  • Creator
    ABC Radio Australia
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved.
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