Dua Moana Pasifika Rugby Podcast

My guest in the Bure this week is QLD Reds scrumhalf Kalani Thomas who discusses his roots in the Northern Territory, his recent debut for the Wallabies and many other aspects of his incredible career. Please follow Kalani on Instagram: @kalani_thomas_ Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: @duamoanapodcast

My guest in the Bure this week is Moana Pasifika prop Abraham Pole who talks to me about the incredible rugby journey that he is currently on Please follow Hame on Instagram: @abrahampole_ Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: @duamoanapodcast

My guest in the Bure this week is Auckland Blues star Josh Fusitu'a who takes me through the amazing journey that he's currently on. Please follow Josh on Instagram: @joshuafusitua Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: @duamoanapodcast

Welcome to the final 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 from April 2024 with Ikale Tahi legend Nili Latu who reflected on his playing and coaching career. The episode where this interview originally featured remains one of the most popula...

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 follo...

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 y...

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 talis...

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 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...

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.atonio Please 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_afungia16 Please 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_huni Please 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: @baitmanandrodin Please 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 Owl...

Listen in as I break down the final week of Pacific Nations Cup playoffs: Manu Samoa vs Chile Ikale Tahi vs Canada Flying Fijians vs Japan Please 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

My guest in The Bure this week is North Harbour lock Felix Kalapu who takes me through the lessons he has learned during his career which has taken him around the world. Please follow The Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: @duamoanapodcast