Proud Fijian Prop for The Melbourne Storm Tui Kamikamica goes back home to the island of Taveuni: The NRL Start shares this special journey back home with us. 

NFL and Rugby teamed up for a drills session with Polynesian stars Pita Alatini, Jerome Mika, Jesse Sapolu, Mark Tanuvasa, Savea Sir Michael Jones, and Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster 🏉 - Keepin It Fresh brings you all the freshness happening in our Moana communities, from Siva Afi Festivals to Fashion Shows.

Meet Mary Fowler - Humble. Incredibly talented.  And about to show the world just what she's made of on the world stage. Rebel have worked with Mary to produce a four part docuseries that tells her amazing story. - Episode 1 (Video above)  HOW IT STARTED. From a very young age Mary Fowler was inspired by Australian Olympians to pursue her football dreams. With a supportive family and a real passion for the game, she overcame many obstacles to become an important Australian player, and a great role model for young women. {{36032}} -  Episode 2  THE JOURNEY. Mary Fowler not only plays for Australia, she also plays for Manchester City – a leading European club. In this episode she talks about how she connects with nature to handle the high-pressure world of Women's Super League, the top tier of English women's football. {{36028}} -  Episode 3  MY BODY. In this very candid and powerful episode, Mary talks openly about menstruation in relation to women’s sport. While her club, Manchester City, is a very supportive environment, there is still a lot of work to do for everyone to have a better understanding of this important issue. {{36029}} - Episode 4  ADVERSITY, AN OPPORTUNITY. Mary opens up about the constant pressure and high expectations of being a professional football player, and how important it is to be yourself, rather than projecting an image. We find out why Mary’s preparation off the pitch, is key to success on the pitch. {{36030}}

Tongan Rugby League Player Siosifa Talakai shares the journey he went through after being dropped from the Rabbitohs and nearly quitting rugby league for good ... to being picked up at the Cronulla Sharks.

Stanford Football's leading tackler, Tongan/Fijian Levani Damuni describes his journey from Providence, Utah to New Zealand on a two year mission trip, and how he ultimately ended up at Stanford.

After a two year break from professional fighting, 'IRONMOS' Mose Auimatagi Jnr will step inside the boxing ring once again to take on long-time sparring partner and friend Jerome Pampellone. The former Middlweight champion (he is a two time NZ middleweight champion and held various other titles including UBF Asia Pacific middleweight champion) will take on Jerome for the IBF Australasian light heavyweight title on the Fight for Life card on the 27th of April 2023. Here he shares where he got his start in boxing, the highs and lows of his career and his personal fight to get back into the ring once again.

Cronulla Sharks star Ronaldo Mulitalo sits down with FOX League to discuss a tough upbringing in South Auckland, and how he made it to Australian shores and the NRL.

Go behind the curtains for an exclusive look at WrestleMania 39, featuring Tamina Snuka (Jimmy Super Fly Snuka's daughter), The Uso's and former two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, Dakota Kai and more.

Toa Samoa captain and Parramatta Eels enforcer Junior Paulo takes us back to his roots in the latest episode of Fox League's 'Face to Face'. He talks on the success of Toa Samoa at this World Cup as well as lessons learned throughout his NRL career and the 2017 World Cup.

Polynesian Pro Wrestling was formed by High Chief Peter Maivia, grandfather of Dwayne Johnson, and later run by his grandmother Lia, one of the first female wrestling promoters. {{31986}}

Polynesian Pro Wrestling was founded by High Chief Peter Maivia, grandfather of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and later run by his grandmother, Lia. In this clip former wrestlers tell the story of the time Peter came to blows with former professional wrestler Billy Robinson. If you're in the US you can stream the full 'Polynesian: Wrestlings Island Dynasty" documentary here and peep the trailer from the series which is Executive Produced by Dwayne The Rock Johnson & Dany Garcia below -  {{30775}} - Vice TV's 'Tales from the Territories' reunites wrestlings legends to relive their most jaw-dropping stories from in and out of the ring.

New Zealand’s first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks as she fights for a medal at the Commonwealth Games.  A traumatic childhood accident left Tupou Neiufi with a permanent disability. But in the water, she feels invincible. Already a world champion Paralympian, Tupou has the Commonwealth Games podium firmly in her sights when self-doubt and some unexpected hurdles make her contemplate quitting the sport for good.

SEAONS follows Zeke Lau as he competes in the last four events of the 2021 WSL Challenger Series with goals of qualifying for the Championship Tour, ending with the final event in Hawaii just before getting married.

We're Keepin it Fresh at the Auckland Rugby League College grand finals. Hear from the players themselves and see how they go all in, on the field to come out on top as the champions. - Keepin It Fresh brings you all the freshness happening in our Moana communities, from Siva Afi Festivals to Pacific Cabarets.

32-year-old Tony Finau recently collected his 3rd PGA tour victory at the 3M Open last week.  He's currently top of the leader board, sharing the lead at the Rocket Mortgage Class in Detroit after the first round.    These milestone moments in his career had an improbable beginning in his home state of Utah. PGA TOUR Originals presents his story from using cutdown thrift store golf clubs at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City to a 2006 Utah State Amateur title and turning professional before the age of 18.

Wide World of Sports takes a look back at Jarome Luai's rise to the top of his game in the NRL. On the 16th of July, the 26 year old will play his 100th game when the Panthers come up against the Dolphins. Check out some of his 100 game highlights in the video below -  {{33668}}

RugbyPass went behind the scenes with the Tonga national team as they prepare for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

They're best mates away from the footy field but when it comes to State of Origin, Junior Paulo (NSW Blues) and Josh Papali'i (QLD Maroons) will be looking to take each others heads off.

* Trigger warning - the article and video on this page contains discussions about mental health issues & suicide. Viewer discretion and parental guidance is advised. Growing up as part of a family of four rugby league-playing brothers means Peter and Sione Mata'utia have always been used to the rough and tumble of the sport. Last Thursdays Super League game between Peter's Warrington and Sione's St Helens gave the siblings another chance to get at each other on the field. The game kicked off the 'Tackle the Tough Stuff' round, to publicise the campaign set up by Super League and Rugby League Cares to help spread a positive message - that opening up about concerns, feelings and issues is vital for wellbeing. Watch the video above and read the full BBC Sport interview here - 

Nicknamed 'The Human Missile', the flying Fijian winger made a name for himself in the NRL with the Melbourne Storm before switching codes to the Wallabies & Melbourne Rebels. Marika Koroibete shares his story.

USA rugby player Ryan Matayas tells incredible stories about how he got involved with New Zealand rugby legend Jerry Collins when he played in Wales. You can watch the full documentary - 'Where Eagles Dream' on the Rugby Network here 

A remarkable journey, in his own words. Christian Lealiifano talks about his childhood, coping with the loss of his father, the challenges he’s faced in his rugby career to date and his successful battle with leukaemia.

In the trailer to her debut film, 14 year old Angie Scarth-Johnson travels to ‘Eua – an island in the Kingdom of Tonga, with two objectives: to connect to a side of her family she previously knew little about, and to evolve her climbing career from climbing hard grades, to developing new routes. Angie sets out to explore her past, and the possibilities of route development in Tonga alongside bolting-mentor and team mate Lee Cossey. The film has had a limited screening in Australia and is set to have its preview screening here at the New Zealand Mountain Festival Opening Night on the 28th of June where it has won the Special Jury Award. {{13260}} Angie who has just turned 15 has both Tongan and Spanish heritage and now has her sights set on qualifying for the Olympics.  She shares her 'Story of Ambition' in the video above. JLL Properties  are helping six young climbers (including Angie) to make it onto the world stage. They're providing them with world-class training facilities, a superstar coach and cutting-edge technology to help them analyse their movements like never before - check out the 6 young climbers in the vid below. {{13261}}

City Kickboxing Gym's 'Blacked Squad' - Israel 'The last Stylebender' Adesanya, Carlos 'Black Jag' Ulberg and Mike 'Blood Diamond' Mathetha are ready to rumble at UFC 271 in Houston, Texas on Saturday 12th February (Sunday 13th Feb NZT). Together with their Samoan coach Eugene Bareman, they take us behind the scenes for a peek into what goes into their fight camp & preparation in the lead up to UFC 271, which Eugene has described as their toughest camp yet. Israel is set to rematch Robert Whittaker, Carlos looks to redeem his debut loss & Bloods will make his UFC debut. Thank you to Eugene Bareman, Doug Viney and City Kickboxing Gym plus Izzy, Carlos & Bloods for their time. Catch the fights live on Sky Sport from 12pm NZT (early prelims) - Bloods is up first. -  Public Interest Journalism Fund Training Programme NZOA

Episode 1 (above)  Dwayne Johnson, alongside Under Armour on behalf of his Project Rock clothing line, put together an incredible surprise for the football players at his former high school, Freedom High in Pennsylvania. Before their Homecoming game, Dwayne gifted each player with brand new Project Rock performance gear along with customized programming for athletes and coaches - all delivered with a special message from The Rock himself, hyping them up to go play their hearts out on the field. -  Episode 2 - The students and staff of Freedom High talk about what the gear, programming and outreach of support from The Rock means to themselves and their community. {{26986}} -  Episode 3 - This episode The Rock alongside Under Armour puts together an incredible surpise for the footbal players of his former high school - Mckinley High in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Dwayne gifted each player with brand new Project Rock performance gear, along with customized programming for athletes and coaches. This was all delivered with a special message from The Rock himself, filled with personal words of encouragement and motivation. Training in the weight room and out on the field in their new gear, the students and staff talk about what the gear, programming and outreach of support from The Rock means to themselves and their community. {{26987}}

Named the first World Surf League Big Wave Champion, native Hawaiian Makua Rothman has chased and charged the most massive waves in the world. This documentary gives you an in-depth look into his unlikely rise to a Hawaiian hero.

Check out former Steelers player Troy Polamalu as he heads back to the homeland of American Samoa! Troy heads back to American Samoa to give back to the community and people that have supported throughout his career.  

We take a look at some of the Pacific legends of the field and the extra challenges that Pacific rugby and league players have to face. What happens when the game NZ idolises most, comes to an end?

Former UFC Featherweight Champion, Max Holloway takes us through the most momentous year of his career, winning his first three title fights at just 25 years old and landing a movie role, while keeping grateful and grounded along the way. -  The Samoan/Hawaiian UFC fighter was just selected as the 2021 recipient of the Forrest Griffin Community Award ahead of his fight against Yair Rodriguez.  The award, which was created last year and named after former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin, annually recognizes a UFC athlete for his or her exceptional volunteer and charity work and the meaningful impact their efforts have on the community. {{26917}}

Rugby lost a true great as All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu passed away. World Rugby put together his Record breaking 15 Rugby World Cup tries to remember the New Zealand star. His 15 tries were scored in just 2 RWCs.

The Poly American Football Star Lotulelei, gives us an insight into his journey from Salt Lake City Utah, right to the NRL Draft.  "My family are always supporting me, this is a small way I can give back to them" For this 310Ibs, Defensive Takle - Football is great, but there's nothing more important to him than family. We get to see just how much they mean to him during such a crucial time in his career.

One of Rugby’s most entertaining players, Rupeni Caucaunibuca was raised in Nasau Village, Bua District of Vanua Levu Island-Fiji, one of the worlds most remote and isolated villages in Fiji. Widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted players to ever play the game, the man affectionately known as Caucau had an at times puzzling career. He shot onto the scene with the Auckland Blues in Super Rugby before tearing things up with Fiji at the Rugby World Cup, but his career was littered with misdemeanours and inconsistencies. Spells in France with Agen & then Toulouse showed glimpses of what he could do, but weight and other issues seemed to hold him back at times. With no education, and no support mechanisms to help Pacific Islanders, Rupeni was ill-equipped to deal with his meteoric rise to stardom. Now retired, Rupeni currently lives in his village with little means of income. . To help him realise his dream of starting a village business that will support him and his family, Pacific Rugby Players Welfare and Rupeni will be working with The Earth Care Agency, a local Fijian company who specialise in setting up organic, sustainable community businesses. You can help him with this by donating to his crowdfunding page here https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rupenicaucau

The Pacific Islands are reknowned for our contribution to the sporting world, and Alesana Tuilagi is no exception! We also have Brian 'The Chiropractor" Lima, David " The Terminator" Tua, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and just to name a few. Check out how his name came to be, and the awesome power of the 'Bulldozer'!

Check out how the Samoan/Peruvian NFL player overcame the death of his brother to rise to one of the top of the game.  University of Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton overcame a family tragedy when his older brother, Shennon, was shot and killed after going to the aid of another brother breaking up a street fight in Auburn. Vid courtesy of FOX Sports.

The Fijian magician is widely considered one of, if not the greatest rugby sevens players of all time. Serevi was known as ‘The King of Sevens’ for his stunning contribution to the shortened format of the game as a player and coach. Able to turn a game on its head in the blink of an eye with a swivel of his hips, an untouchable side-step or a wonderfully weighted pass, Serevi was the heartbeat of the Fijian team, scoring 1,310 points on the World Rugby Sevens Series and a record 297 points in Rugby World Cup Sevens tournaments. A five-time Cup winner at the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens, Serevi steered Fiji to their first world series title in his first year as player-coach in 2005-06. They were also bronze medallists at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Serevi also played 38 tests for Fiji in 15s, gracing three Rugby World Cups, scoring 221 points in a stop-start career that ran from 1989-2003.

In 1996, Joeli Vidiri was set to be the star of New Zealand rugby alongside his good friend Jonah Lomu. But deteriorating kidneys led to his early retirement from the sport, aged just 27. Today, Joeli works at a hardware store in Auckland and is grateful everyday for the kidney transplant he received in 2015.

Check out Jimmy Thunder and the knockout known as one of the fastest in Boxing History! Jimmy Thunder born February 3, 1966 in Upolu, Samoa as James Peau, is a former Samoan boxer with a whole heap of power behind that hook!  He can thank all the sapasui and taro for that - Chiiiiooooo! Check out his destroying right hand leaving carnage in his wake at the Edinburgh 1986 Commonwealth Games.  Peau produced a stunning KO in the heavyweight final to win Gold!   {{16388}}

NFL Atlanta Falcon Paul Soliai receives his Matai title "Leuluai'ali'i" from the Village of Solosolo in Samoa. Songs used in beginning "Faliu Le La" by Ben Vai and "Lotanu'u" by Local Culture Video Courtesy of Joe Faga

England & Irish Lions star Manu Tuilagi who's originally from Savai'i in Samoa talks Family, Career, his decision to play for England over Samoa & some of the challenges faced by professional players from the Pacific.

"Nadolo" explores the life and career of Fijian rugby legend Nemani Nadolo. He’s one of the most feared wingers on the planet. A six foot four, 137kg colossus that has run roughshod over countless defenders on four continents. Yet there is another side to Nemani Nadolo. RugbyPass goes behind the scenes with Nadolo at his home in Montpellier, to meet the man behind the fearsome reputation. We find a husband, a brother and a friend whose off-field persona is radically at odds with the fearsome Fijian giant that prowls the Top 14. From his early days in Queensland to a career that has literally taken him across the globe, and which has seen him go from a potential nearly ran that considered leaving the professional game to becoming one of the sport’s most celebrated sons. We hear from his brother Chris, his wife Kim, his teammates as well as the big man himself, about the man behind the tries. This is ‘Nadolo’ – The Documentary.