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The 2022 NFL Draft was the 87th edition of the National Football League's annual draft and was held from April 28–30th at the Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.

This year there was a total of two players of Polynesian Heritage who were picked up in the 2022 NFL draft - Daniel Fa'alele who is of Samoan/Tongan heritage from Melbourne Australia and Khalil Shakir who is also of Samoan/Tongan heritage born in California but also lived in Hawaii and Japan as his father was in the Marines.

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Polynesian 2022 Draft Picks in order below: 

Daniel Fa'alele: Samoan/Tongan - Offensive Tackle 

#110th pick overall, drafted by the Baltimore Ravens.…more

Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!

#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of all kinds, and the trials and tribulations of the talented athletes from all sectors of our community.

This episode we cover recent sporting headlines and Ashley is back with her Round of Reckons PLUS we take a look at the NFL Draft which is happening this weekend (29th April 22 NZT). 

We speak to Calum Niuafe, San Francisco 49ers & NFL fan/stats guy who lets us know what Pasifika players we should be looking out for in the draft this weekend, why he loves American Football and who his fave player of Pasifika heritage is.   We also talk to Epenesa Pakola - a college football Mom in the US who gives us a bit of insight as to why College Football is so important in regards to getting drafted to the NFL.…more

Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!

#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of all kinds, and the trials and tribulations of the talented athletes from all sectors of our community.…more

Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne celebrated Easter weekend by surprising his parents and gifting them a house in his hometown of Portland, Oregon. 

Watch how it all went down in the video above.

Kendrick who is of Samoan heritage - his mother Luisa is Samoan and his father is African American - signed with the New England Patriots to a three-year, $15 million deal with $7.25 million guaranteed.  By having a career year, Bourne was also able to pick up $750,000 in incentives.

If he's able to have another strong season in 2022, he could very well be in line to earn a nice extension from the Patriots going into the last year of his deal.

Stepping Stone House ambassador Ronaldo Mulitalo – NRL player for the Cronulla Sharks - features in this moving tribute to his childhood, growing up poor but surrounded by love, and to his passion for giving back to other young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Ronaldo talks openly with Stepping Stone House CEO Jason Juretic about his tough start in life and what motivates him to now help others in need.

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Learn more about how Stepping Stone House works to end youth homelessness, and donate to support the young people in their care here - https://steppingstonehouse.com.au/how-to-help/donate/

Coco Sports Talk with Penina and Ashley - covering all things sports from a Pasifika female lens!

#CocoSportsTalk looks at the many stories of Pasifika people involved in sports of all kinds, and the trials and tribulations of the talented athletes from all sectors of our community.

This episode we cover recent sporting headlines, we speak to Sera Naiqama about Super W, Katelyn Vaha’akolo on her first NRLW season and see what’s coming up on the sporting calendar around the world including the NFL draft.…more

Check out UFC stars Tyson Pedro & Tai Tuivasa and their new 'Drink West' business partner, Penrith Panthers star halfback Nathan Cleary debut music video.

It features Australian idol favourite Shannon Noll and they sing his classic cover 'What Bout Me' 

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They released a hilarious behind the scenes video prior to the actual video - check it out below  

Roman Reigns talks with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon about his family’s wrestling history, Triple H’s impact on his career and what it's like to have blood in your eyes.

Samoan and Kiwis rugby league legend Nigel Vagana was featured in the latest NRL 'Unreal moments' videos.

He had a great stint with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs but one specific night in 2002 left all footy fans in awe.  Check the highlights from that night in the video above.

The 'Turf War' Weigh-ins yesterday between Barry Hall and Sonny Bill Williams got a bit feisty with Barry head butting SBW in the face during their face-off.

Sonny weighed in at 109 kgs while Barry has given away more than 11kgs weighing in at 97.8kgs.

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The Sky Sport team caught up with Sonny yesterday for a quick chat - check out their interview below.