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Champions of the Pacific

Champions of the Pacific

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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.(C) Radio New Zealand 2024
Episodes
  • Champions of the Pacific for 1 December 2021

    Champions of the Pacific for 1 December 2021
    Nov 30 2021
    A weekly show celebrating the best of Pacific Island sport.
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    15 mins
  • 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
    Nov 30 2021
    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.
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    16 mins
  • Pacific rugby react to World Rugby's new eligibility rules

    Pacific rugby react to World Rugby's new eligibility rules
    Nov 30 2021
    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.
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    5 mins
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