Fresh Off The Field

ABC Radio Australia

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. HÁ 4 DIAS

    Moana Pasifika folds, Valerie Adams on Tonga athletics

    It's a sad day in rugby, after news Super Rugby Pacific team Moana Pasifika will disband at the end of the 2026 season. We break it all down on today's show. Dame Valerie Adams DNZM shares her passion for Tongan athletics on the show, while our other interview features Ana Rabuka amid celebrations at the recent Tok Sevens event in PNG. There's also plenty going on in the world of football across the Pacific.

    54 min

  2. 9 DE ABR.

    Penina Pasifika Battle, Fiji cricket history, OFC Pro League

    There's plenty going on in sport around the Pacific, as Tonga gears up to host the Penina Pasifika Battle of the Pacific and PNG has world class cricketers in town for an ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier series, featuring plenty of Pacific nations. Fiji plays host to Round 5 in the OFC Pro League starting this weekend, while we also dissect a couple of heart-warming sport that remind us that sport can be such a powerful way to connect and galvanise community.

    54 min

  3. 2 DE ABR.

    Vanuatu's football rise, Fiji Rugby's transition, ibole contention

    Under solidified leadership, Vanuatu is rising the footballing ranks, highlighted by the recent feats of their U16 Men's side. What changes have been made? We hear from Jordan Mitsos, their head of Talent ID for the Federation, who spoke to co-host Mel Fare. Mel is joined by Fiji broadcaster Taina Basiyalo, who dives into the latest on Fiji Men's Rugby coach Mick Byrne stepping down just 18 months out from the World Cup. Alongside host Sam Wykes, they also unpack the recent controversy in Super Rugby Pacific surrounding the Drua and the ibole. You'll also meet Fijian rising star boxer Merewalesi Kolipata, who has an inspirational story to share.

    54 min

  4. 26 DE MAR.

    Fiji's Nations Champs prep, New Cal's World Cup path

    Plenty of interesting rugby and soccer to sink our teeth into on this week's episode, as PNG's Patricia Keamo and Fiji's Lailani Burnes talk through some of the big sporting stories across the Pacific. New Caledonia's FIFA World Cup campaign continues, while PNG's Women's Football Head Coach Erickson Komeng talks through preparations for the Women's World Cup Oceania Qualifiers.  Lailani catches up with Fiji prop Mesake Doge, with 100 days until rugby's huge inaugural Nations Championship commences.

    54 min

  5. 19 DE MAR.

    Maika makes his mark, Ba-rilliant Drua, 7s latest

    Samoa takes focus, celebrating athlete Maika Pedro recent feats and also gearing up to host the upcoming Oceania Open, a huge wrestling event that's drawing some of the globe's best. The crew also break down the Fijian Drua's impressive win over the Brumbies in Ba, review the latest in world Rugby Sevens, look at some juicy boxing stories and look closely at Tonga's under-16 Football side looking to make waves in the OFC Pro League. Co-hosts this week are Tonga's Kalo Manu-Moli and Samoa's Gabrielle Apelu.

    54 min

  6. 12 DE MAR.

    Sports Tok 7s, Unbeaten Opetaia, Vanuatu volleyballers

    PNG's gearing up for the ever-growing Sports Tok Sevens tournament, Vanuatu beach volleyball is going from strength to strength and Samoan-Australian boxer Jai Opetaia continues to prove he's one of the best boxers on the planet. Co-hosts Melissa Fare and Jamie Haro also unpack the troubling story surrounding Vanuatu's Women's Soccer team right now. A big edition of sporting news from across the Pacific.

    54 min

  7. 5 DE MAR.

    Fiji's solo hurdler and other athletes inspiring the Pacific

    Errol Qaqa is Fiji's lone hurdles athlete, but he's doing whatever it takes to inspire Fiji's next generation. Similarly, basketballer Jordan Lum Kon is doing what he can to pave the way for a fresh wave of Fijian hoopers. And there has been some big rugby news across the Pacific this week. Host Sam Wykes is joined by sports journalists Taina Basiyalo from Fiji and Harriet Tuara from the Cook Islands.

    54 min

  8. 26 DE FEV.

    PNG's World Cup dream, cricket in the Solomons

    PNG's Women's National Team in football are hoping they can realise their FIFA Women's World Cup dream and claim Oceania's qualifying spot. We hear from their captain Ramona Padio. Plus, we cover the resurgence of cricket in the Solomon Islands, along with a number of other stories making waves around the Pacific.

    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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  • Criado por
    ABC Radio Australia
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2026
  • Episódios
    212
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved.
  • Site do podcast
    Fresh Off The Field

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