Podcasts about flying fijians

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific climate negotiators 'disappointed' over COP29 deal; Family of missing Hawaii woman fears the worst; Overseas Cook Islanders consulted on seabed mining proposal; Flying Fijians concludes European rugby tour. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: A Pacific geo-political expert says he expects US militarisation of the region to continue under Trump's presidency; A Palau Election Commission spokesperson says its highly unlikely president Surangel Whipps Jr. will lose the election; It was a mixed bag of results for Pacific teams in Rugby union and League tests over the weekend with big wins for the Flying Fijians and Fetu Samoa but heartbreak for Tonga and PNG.

The boys sit down for an exclusive chat with the leader and captain of the Flying Fijians in Waisea Nayacalevu as well as Northampton's Prem winning lock forward Temo MayanavanuaWe hear all about the World Cup heartbreak and the genuine belief they were good enough to reach the final. We get an unfiltered version of what happened in the England game and their thoughts on how Fiji officiated compared to Tier 1 Nations. Are the most exciting set of players in the world hindered by the respect they show the officials?We hear from Temo on Northampton's march to the prem title and how he found France.In fact both players agree that the baguette might just be the greatest single French invention ever.Wais and Temo talk through their perfect 7s team and how good Selestino Ravutaumada really is with the Olympic world at this feet. And what about Waisea just swapping his contract with Manu Tuilagi?The boys put the Fijians under the microscope and hear what this new era holds for the Flying Fijians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bula Vinaka everyone! We've caught up with two rising stars of Fijian rugby as they prepare for their upcoming test against the All Blacks.We hear all about Peni's antics when Ryan took him under his wing at Glasgow. The smile, the laugh, the stories…. These Matuwalus really are the most magnetic people in the world of rugby and we love them!Frank is hot property but wants to see Fijian Drua win Super Rugby before moving on…. Will it happen? Well the boys have utmost confidence in the upwardly mobile position Fiji rugby finds itself in.So what's life been like post World Cup and with a new coaching set up?How healthy is the future of Fijian rugby and what did Peni do when he first saw the drinks available at a local Glasgow pub?And what about respect among the Fijian community…. We hear how Peni deals with playing against someone from the same area in Fiji as him (Virimi Vakatawa…) and we're not sure his coaches will be happy

Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones welcome to The 8-9 Combo one of their very favourite guests of the past in former Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui. Now World Rugby's High Performance Pathways and Player Development Manager, Simon opens up to Brett and Harry about the state of the game in the north and south and particularly why South America is ready to explode, his view of RWC 2023 now that he's four months beyond turning his magnificent Fijian squad into the darlings of the tournament, his thoughts on the future of Super Rugby Pacific and Australian rugby, and a pet subject: the best rugby food he's tasted around the world! Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/89combo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo ** Now on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@89combopodcast Brett: https://twitter.com/BMcSport Harry: https://twitter.com/HaribaldiJones (Yes, your suspicions were right. Brett and Harry did used to host The Roar Rugby Podcast!) Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/track/oakvale-of-albion/extreme Voiceovers by Chookman + Amelia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I sit down with one of Fiji's greatest sons, Nicky Little. He is the most capped player from a Pacific Nation with 71 caps and is the Top point scorer by any Pacific Island player for any team in rugby history.  We look at his upbringing in New Zealand, finding his place on the Flying Fijians, how he coped with the challenges and life after rugby. An insightful talanoa with a lot of laughs.

We had the pleasure of Madame Mac's company to give us the life and times of a French rugby fan living on the Atlantic coast. From going to Bordeaux games, visiting La Rochelle, to making friends with Flying Fijians, we get a unique insight under the skin of the most rugby mad nation on earth! If you would like to support our pod, please share a link with a friend! DOn't forget to visit our YouTube channel too and give us a Subscribe! Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back together with a double filming sesh in Bristol and Cardiff. They catch up with Simione Kuruvoli and Selestino Ravitaumada to discuss the World Cup exploits of the Flying Fijians.  It's also a chance to see how Max is doing after being dropped and most importantly it's their very first Rumour Maul… a brand new section with all things gossip from across the rugby spectrum!

As New Zealand's incoming Prime Minister Chris Luxon begins forming a new government, Pacific leaders raise concerns about a lack of representation with a drastic drop of Pacific MP's; Fijian culture flourishes in New Zealand with an event marking the end of Fijian Language week; Head coach of The Flying Fijians' reacts after a loss to England in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.

The Wallabies World Cup pool games are over as they got the jump done against Portugal, winning 34-14. As we sweat on the result of the final match between the Flying Fijians and Os Lobos, Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR stalwart KARL (Kiwi Aussie Rugby Lover) to discuss the Portugal match, the potential outcomes from this coming weekend, and the ugly fallout that awaits Australian rugby upon the squad's return home.  WARNING: we swear, as usual. At this point if you have an issue, it's clearly on you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wallabies World Cup pool games are over as they got the jump done against Portugal, winning 34-14. As we sweat on the result of the final match between the Flying Fijians and Os Lobos, Nick and Natho are joined by GAGR stalwart KARL (Kiwi Aussie Rugby Lover) to discuss the Portugal match, the potential outcomes from this coming weekend, and the ugly fallout that awaits Australian rugby upon the squad's return home.  WARNING: we swear, as usual. At this point if you have an issue, it's clearly on you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lack of civic education leads NZ school leavers 'ill-equipped'; Pacific climate champion says big countries lack 'ambition'; Flying Fijians overjoyed after historic win over Australia in Rugby World Cup; PNG struggle to bring HIV infection rates down; Delay in plans for Rarotonga's mural project; Medical student aims to improve Canterbury healthcare for rheumatic fever patients; Dunedin chocolate factory pledges support for Pacific koko growers.

It's more fun to download from those dummies at TFRY! On this episode, we are talking all the good stuff from pool play week 2, including the Tier 2 countries bringing the thunder for the big boys to handle. Of course, we are talking the big win for the Flying Fijians and is it really THAT good for England? All this and much so enjoy something cold to drink with us!Check out the TFRY Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyRugbyYanksAsk us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, and #AskTFRY.Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail fantasyrugbypodcast@gmail.com. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.

Phil and Ant, our two Rugby World Cup correspondents and travellers, are hosted this week by a very jealous and lonely Andrew back in Joburh. They moan about French beer prices and the underwhelming Pacific Island performances (other than the Flying Fijians), but also delight in a Romanian romp and the general World Cup atmosphere on the ground. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Flying Fijians overjoyed after historic win over Australia in Rugby World Cup.

Flying Fijians overjoyed after historic win over Australia in Rugby World Cup; Pacific leaders set to meet with US President Joe Biden for US-Pacific summit; US humanitarian mission gets underway in Samoa.

Marie and Ruby are joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Kelly to discuss today's press conferences by Katie McCabe and Diane Caldwell, plus Bernard Jackman gives his thoughts on the Flying Fijians and Ireland's selection calls this week.

Ahhhh What a difference a week can make aye... The Wallabies half of this podcast on their knees while the All Blacks find a new love in Cam Roigard. But above all else what a bloody week for the Flying Fijians.

It's another edition of those American rugby knuckleheads. On this episode, what else are we talking about but the opening round of Rugby World Cup pool play? What exactly is a masterclass? How good were those Flying Fijians? We talk about this and a whole lot more. Get a drink and join us, won't you?Check out the TFRY Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyRugbyYanksAsk us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, and #AskTFRY.Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail fantasyrugbypodcast@gmail.com. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.

Where on earth do we go after that thriller between Wales and Fiji? The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper are joined by Roar Rugby Podcast co-host Harry Jones to dissect the other opening matches of the weekend, including the TMO controversies, South Africa's deconstruction of Scotland, Wales' nail biting win over the Flying Fijians, what these results mean going forward, plus Harry talks seeing moons and scrummaging on the streets of Marseille. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Wales head to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and an opening game against Fiji, Gareth Rhys Owen, with the help of players, fans and pundits, reflects on the 2007 tournament when the Flying Fijians stunned the rugby world by knocking Wales out and ending the reign of coach Gareth Jenkins.

With only ten days to go until RWC 2023 kicks off, we'll be looking back at the final round of action in the Summer Nations Series and picking the bones out of a record win for a mighty-looking Springboks against New Zealand. We'll also look back at a proud and historic day for Fiji at Twickenham, a dark one for England fans, and where to next for both teams. Plus, we'll be chatting to legendary All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith about their preparations for the tournament and leading the Haka. The Rugby Pod, brought to you by Asahi Super Dry, official beer of Rugby World Cup 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are again in London for this week's Rugby Direct podcast, reviewing the All Blacks' worst-ever defeat in the Qatar Airways Cup match against South Africa. What does this mean ahead of the World Cup and is it panic stations? We also update the Scott Barrett saga and review some of the weekend's other big warm-up matches including the Flying Fijians beating England at Twickenham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch my chat with Fijian Drua and Flying Fijians representative Ratu Rotuisolia and hear him share his journey from the prolific rugby nursery of Sydney University Rugby Club to representing his nation at the Super Rugby and international level. Please follow Ratu Leone Rotuisolia on social media: Instagram: @ratuleone_rotuisolia Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

The Solomon Islands' Prime Minister has asked for a review of his nation's security treaty with Australia. Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has spoken of what he calls his country's 'troubled economy' in his state of the nation address. And a total of 18 Fijian Drua players have been selected in the 39-member Flying Fijians rugby union squad to prepare for the 2023 Pacific Nations Cup series in July and early August.

This episode I'm joined in The Bure by none other than the coach of the Flying Fijians, Simon Raiwalui. Listen as we chat about his expereces as a player and coach and how his preparations are going for the Rugby World Cup in September. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

They could be celebrating a double triumph for Samoa on the streets of Apia come Sunday night, with the Manu and Manusina looking to take out the Pacific Nations Cup and the Oceania Women's Championship respectively. But to do that, the Samoan men have to get past the Flying Fijians on their home soil in Lautoka, while the Samoan women will be up against a powerful Fijiana team in Auckland.

The Fiji Rugby Union has worked hard to warn players and their families about the risks associated with unregistered agents offering overseas contracts. But even with strict protocols in place, some players are still signing dubious deals.

A BRAND NEW INTERNATIONAL RUGBY PODCAST IS HERE! Check it out as @BKRsport and @The Kiwi Lads analyse and react to the latest fixtures just passed, update the Top 25 World Rugby Rankings and discuss everything World Rugby in between!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:10 - Latest Results7:11 - Updated World Rugby Rankings8:08 - Australia v France20:58 - South Africa A v British & Irish Lions25:27 - England v Canada4:27 - Netherlands v Portugal37:06 - Samoa v Tonga41:53 - Wales v Argentina49:53 - Ireland v USA54:46 - New Zealand v Fiji1:05:43 - Player Performance of the Week1:07:30 - Team of the Week

The Flying Fijians' chance to defend their Olympic title begins on Monday, with their first match against host nation Japan. When the men's rugby 7s team won gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016, the country celebrated by releasing the world's only $7 note, and in the four years since, its sentimental value has only grown.

The Moderna vaccine arrives in Fiji for pregnant women as authorities confirmed the deaths of two pregnant women from COVID-19; the decision by Australia and New Zealand to withdraw from this year's Rugby League World Cup in the UK could force the Pacific island teams to pull out of the competition too; and, when the Flying Fijians won their first Olympic gold medal the country celebrated by releasing the world's first $7 note - since then the money has taken on great emotional value.

The Fiji rugby coach believes they've reached a balanced compromise over the team's playing jerseys for this weekend.

Running Rugby Podcast - Episode 125 On the Running Rugby Podcast this week, Leo jumps into the hosting chair for the first time as Toby joins him for a chat about the Wallabies' great escape in the first stanza versus Les Bleus. They also discuss the other international results from the weekend, including a strong game from the Flying Fijians against the ABs. Finally, with a Tuesday test match on the horizon, the boys preview the second game of the Wallabies-France series as Rennie is restrained with his changes to the Australian 23. As always, you can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @runningrugbypodcast and on Twitter @runningrugbypod for more premium rugby content.

Breaking down an action-packed weekend of Pacific rugby- Fiji taking away lots of positives from their first All Blacks test.

The All Blacks made it two wins from their first two games this season with a 57-23 victory over Fiji on the weekend, but it was the visitors performance, and their difficulties in preparing, that proved the story of the match. With just a couple of training's together as a full team, players stuck in Australia and having just come out of managed isolation, the Flying Fijians pushed the All Blacks more than the scoreline would suggest in Dunedin. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was at the test in Ōtepoti.  

The All Blacks made it two wins from their first two games this season with a 57-23 victory over Fiji on the weekend, but it was the visitors performance, and their difficulties in preparing, that proved the story of the match. With just a couple of training's together as a full team, players stuck in Australia and having just come out of managed isolation, the Flying Fijians pushed the All Blacks more than the scoreline would suggest in Dunedin. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was at the test in Ōtepoti.  

The Flying Fijians are in Dunedin for their first test against the All Blacks at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.

Legal experts say Fiji's government could be sued for threatening civil servants who don't get the Covid-19 vaccine; Uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine is even slower in Papua New Guinea with unused doses close to expiring; The Flying Fijians get a warm welcome to Dunedin ahead of their first All Blacks test.

The Flying Fijians touched down in Dunedin last night ahead of the first test against the All Blacks at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. The city's Fijian community were on hand to welcome them, along with the Ngā Piko o te Taiari kapa haka group. Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown was there as well.

The Flying Fijians touched down in Dunedin last night ahead of the first test against the All Blacks at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. The city's Fijian community were on hand to welcome them, along with the Ngā Piko o te Taiari kapa haka group. Otago-Southland reporter Timothy Brown was there as well.

This week, we talk to the first woman to lead a Pacific Games organising committee, Flying Fijians prop Haereiti Hetet is one the line from quarantine and the RNZ Pacific team pick their Pacific sporting highlights of an unforgettable year.

The Fiji men's rugby team are excited about the future after ending a challenging Northern Hemisphere tour on a winning note.

Fiji opposition still reeling from Rabuka's sudden exit from parliament; West Papua independence movement tested from within; Watermelon growers in Tonga furious at govt for missing NZ shipment; Flying Fijians rugby team end Covid disrupted tour on a high.

Two funny men of Fiji Rugby and World Rugby, Tevita Cavubati and Patrick Osborne speak about their journey of playing professional Rugby. How they moved from on island in Fiji to NZ to play Rugby, representing their country, thoughts on the state of Fiji Rugby and advice to young players trying to make it professionally – with many funny stories and one liners describing this journey. A relaxed story telling approach with some key messages. 

Two funny men of Fiji Rugby and World Rugby, Tevita Cavubati and Patrick Osborne speak about their journey of playing professional Rugby. How they moved from on island in Fiji to NZ to play Rugby, representing their country, thoughts on the state of Fiji Rugby and advice to young players trying to make it professionally – with many funny stories and one-liners describing this journey. A relaxed storytelling approach with some key messages.   

Tahiti desperate to avoid lockdown as Covid-19 numbers mushroom; Three people in the Flying Fijians rugby camp in France test positive for Covid-19; New Zealand's new government cabinet unveiled with diversity front and centre; New study finds bilingual Pacific mothers less likely to have mental disorders.

Three people in the Flying Fijians rugby camp in southern France have tested positive for Covid-19, with a further three players in isolation.

This week, we speak to one of the fresh faces selected in the new-look Flying Fijians rugby squad, we put the spotlight on women's rugby league, with exciting major developments in Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Niue and design work ramps up for the 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands.

PRPW poised to ramp up the pressure on World Rugby over the Fiji Rugby Union's controversial chairman, Francis Kean, with some of the top islander names in the game joining the independent association. The list of 11 includes five All Blacks and three Flying Fijians.

In this edition: How young Solomon Islanders are being scammed with false promises of bushfire recovery work in Australia; As the PNG government's plan to ban plastic bags stalls again, the people take matters into their own hands; And could the French connections of the Flying Fijians new coach help to create a stronger team more often?

This week, the Cook Islands qualify for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, history for rugby league in Papua New Guinea and the Flying Fijians conquer the Barbarians with a dazzling display in London.

The Fiji men's sevens team will be looking for a back-to-back win this weekend in New Zealand after taking gold in the last leg last month in Cape Town. Joining us now on the phone from Hamilton is the flying Fijians coach Gareth Baber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Flying Fijians shock France, the 'Ikale Tahi take the positives, a former Manu Samoa coach sues the Samoa Rugby Union and resignation of Samoa's Pacific Games director explained.

The Pacific Games Council is threatening legal action in reponse to the Tonga government unilaterally withdrawing from hosting the 2019 Games, Solomon Islands advance to the next stage of FIFA World Cup qualifying, we speak to Manu Samoa newbie Kieron Fonotia and the Flying Fijians find it tough against Australia.

Spokesperson for the Melbourne Fijian Rugby Club, Jo Saumaisue discusses his role in the association and the after the Test function organized by the Club. - E vakaraitaka tiko na gusunivosa ni Melbourne Fijian Rugby Club, o Jo Saumaisue na nona tabana ni veiqaravi e na isoqosoqo kei na soqo ka na vakayacori ni oti na Test ka cicivaka na isoqosoqo.

McKee said that the test between the Flying Fijians and the Wallabies will be a tough match. - E tukuna o McKee ni na dua na sota kaukauwa na nodrau sota na Flying Fijians kei na Wallabies.

This week: Tonga announces plans to withdraw from hosting the 2019 Pacific Games; changes to international eligibility a boost for Pacific rugby, and; Samoa show signs of improvement at the Paris 7's.

This week, Papua New Guinea go top of the World Cricket League Championship; The Niue rugby league team heads to Africa; Vanuatu calls for more help for emerging league nations; And the Flying Fijians prepare for their European tour.

The Solomons women withdraw from OFC U17 comp; The Flying Fijians coach wants to take the team to the next world cup; A Tahitian tennis player looks to improve his career in New Zealand; Baseball in Fiji marks 15 years.

Leicester Tigers and England prop Dan Cole talks about England's eagerly-anticipated opening World Cup group-stage encounter with the Flying Fijians at Twickenham on Friday night. #CarryThemHome

We speak to new Flying Fijians rugby coach John McKee, Toa Samoa seal their spot among the rugby league elite, the region's top women's cricketers prepare to do battle, the World Sevens Series nears the end for another season and the Oceania Champions League finalists are found.

Flying Fijians coach Inoke Male is among five Fiji Rugby employees sacked from their jobs, PNG's cricket world cup hopes hanging by a thread, all the action from the Las Vegas Sevens and we speak to a Fijian football referee heading for the World Cup.