Talei Anderson
Eligibility rules discouraging Pasifika netball representation
Strict eligibility rules are discouraging Pasifika netball players in New Zealand from representing their heritage. Audio
World in Sport for 19 August 2020
This week...the new chair of the Fiji Rugby Union talks Covid and competing on the world stage, a new Pacific team puts up its hand to join Super Rugby and more local sports are free to resume… Audio
World in Sport for 12 August 2020
The New Zealand Warriors rugby league club is challenged to better understand the culture and values of its Pacific players, the new Manu Samoa head coach talks about his vision for the team and Papua… Audio
Fiji Netball staying positive despite World Youth Cup delay
Fiji remains confident of staging the Netball World Youth Cup, despite the event being delayed because of Covid-19. Audio
World in Sport for 1 July 2020
Former All Black Saveatama Eroni Clarke wants to tap more into the potential of New Zealand's Pasifika community. Former Samoa rugby internationals back a local to lead the Manu. Fiji footballers are… Audio
Cook Islands sportsperson of the year
She's the third sibling to represent the Cook Islands in canoe slalom, but Jane Nicholas is claiming a family first after being named the Cook Islands Sportswoman of the Year. Audio
Samoa sevens mourn the loss of the 'iron lady'
Samoa rugby is mourning one of its greats, after Marina Schaafhausen died over the weekend, aged 83. Audio
Sport: Rapid Rugby an opportunity for Pacific players
The first full season of Global Rapid Rugby kicks off this weekend with teams from Fiji and Samoa hoping the competition can be a springboard for players hoping to push for higher honours. Audio
World in Sport for 11 March 2020
Franck Castillo, John Kapi Natto, Muliagatele Brian Lima, Koro Vaka'uta, Talei Anderson, Vinnie Wylie. Description: This week, the Oceania Football Confederation has postponed all tournaments and… Audio
World in Sport for 4 March 2020
This week, Tonga qualifies two taekwondo athletes for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Tahiti is confirmed to host the 2024 Olympic surfing competition and Tonga is a step closer to qualifying for the women's… Audio
World in Sport for 26 February 2020
This week, a Samoan sailor will compete at the Olympic Games for the first time, Tonga move a step closer to a permanent spot on the Men's World Sevens Series, Tonga and Papua New Guinea get another… Audio
World in Sport for 19 February 2020
This week, Tonga Rugby League's governing body reacts to their expulsion from International Rugby League, New Zealand Rugby makes moves to connect with the country's Pasifika population and two Samoan… Audio
Samoan sisters trying to paddle to Tokyo Olympics
Samoan sisters Anne and Bridget Cairns are hoping to paddle their way into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when they race in the Oceania Canoe Sprint Championships in Sydney. Audio
World in Sport for 12 February 2020
This week, the tennis community on Guam is celebrating an impressive debut in the Fed Cup women's competition, two Pacific nations begin their quest to qualify for the Men's World Sevens Series, the… Audio
World in Sport for 5 February 2020
This week, Fiji cricket mourns the death of former men's captain Josefa Rika, Fiji rediscovers some magic on the World Sevens Series, Guam makes it's debut in the Fed Cup tennis competition, Clubs… Audio
Sport: Flying Fijians appoint new coach
New Zealander Vern Cotter has been appointed the new head coach of the Fiji national rugby side on a three-year deal. Audio
World in Sport for 22 January 2020
This week, the Pacific Islands will go head to head at next year's Rugby League World Cup, the World Sevens Series returns to Hamilton with a revamped format, the OFC Champions League qualifiers kick… Audio
World in Sport for 18 December 2019
This week, the Solomon Islands Football Federation has been banned from competing at the next Under 17 World Cup qualifiers, two Pacific Island nations will feauture in a new global sevens series and… Audio
Sport: Fiji readies for semi-professional Rugby League
Preparations for Fiji's first semi-professional rugby league team are well underway, with a 45-man squad turning up for pre-season training and a final squad of 30 players to be selected after the… Audio
Pasifika boy humiliated over his size by Australian rugby officials
An 11-year-old Australian boy of Cook Island Maori descent has been left in tears after he was pointed out as "the big kid" and called to get off the field in the middle of a junior rugby tournament… Audio
