119 episodios

A weekly sports show exploring the triumphs, struggles and passions of the Pasifika athlete.

Wednesdays at 9:40pm or via shortwave and digital broadcast from early Wednesday on RNZ Pacific.

Champions of the Pacific RNZ News

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A weekly sports show exploring the triumphs, struggles and passions of the Pasifika athlete.

Wednesdays at 9:40pm or via shortwave and digital broadcast from early Wednesday on RNZ Pacific.

    Champions of the Pacific for 1 December 2021

    Champions of the Pacific for 1 December 2021

    A weekly show celebrating the best of Pacific Island sport. 

    • 15 min
    Sarai Bareman: The Samoan putting women front and centre of the football world stage

    Sarai Bareman: The Samoan putting women front and centre of the football world stage

    From representing Samoa on the football field to becoming FIFA's first chief women's football officer. Sarai Bareman is on a mission to put women front and centre of the football world stage. The former Samoa representative tells us how a holiday in Samoa set her on the path for a career in the sport, and her dreams for women's football in the Pacific.

    • 15 min
    Pacific rugby react to World Rugby's new eligibility rules

    Pacific rugby react to World Rugby's new eligibility rules

    Pacific nations are gearing up for a boost after World Rugby decided that players will be allowed to switch national teams from next year. 
    Prior to the new change, once a player had represented a country at international level, they couldn't turn out for another - unless they utilised an unintended sevens loophole.
    We talk to Manu Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua, 'Ikale Tahi coach Toutai Kefu, and a former All Black who says he's ready to represent his Pacific heritage. 

    • 5 min
    Champions of the Pacific for 24 November 2021

    Champions of the Pacific for 24 November 2021

    A weekly show that talks to the stars and unsung heroes of Pacific Island sport.

    • 14 min
    Sainimili Saukuru: The woman on a mission to see locals leading the way

    Sainimili Saukuru: The woman on a mission to see locals leading the way

    It's no secret that Fiji is packed with sporting talent. All over the world Fijians can be found running, jumping, tackling and shooting with the best of the best. 
    But when it comes to roles off the field, particularly in the nation's more popular sports, it's overseas coaches and administrators that dominate leading roles. 
    Sainimili Saukuru tells us what she's doing to see more locals leading the way.  

    • 6 min
    Sosaia Tulikihakau: The Tongan referee championing diversity and inclusion in football

    Sosaia Tulikihakau: The Tongan referee championing diversity and inclusion in football

    Sosaia Tulikihakau is one of the few Pasifika football referees in Aotearoa.
    The 21-year-old has been recognised by the community as a champion for diversity and inclusion in football, selected as a finalist for the Counties Manukau Sporting excellence awards for Referee of the Year. 
    We talk to Sosaia about his football journey and his hopes to see more Pasifika in the game. 

    • 7 min

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