Rugby history in Samoa, Mystics on fire, the Football Ferns need to re-group and celebrating school sport
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There are celebrations on the streets of Samoa as Moana Pasifika arrive for the first ever Super Rugby Pacific game played in the island nation. Mystics shooter Grace Nweke is on fire, the Silver Ferns selectors are watching and she believes her team has "endless possibilities". Will time together ahead of the World Cup help the Football Ferns rebuild their game? Plus with 25,000 thousand students took part in end-of-term competitions - why school sport is still so important to New Zealand's sporting culture. You can find more on all of these stories at Stuff.co.nz Need more kick-ass podcasts in your ears? Find more Stuff podcasts here
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CREDITS Host: Zoe George With thanks to: Moana Pasifika coach, Aaron Mauger Phoenix Women footballer, Chloe Knott Northern Mystics shooter, Grace Nweke CEO of School Sport NZ, Mike Summerell Producer: Philippa Tolley Audio Producer: Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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