Why do these Nepalis in Australia love Rugby?

Australian rules football (AFL) is a popular winter sport in Australia’s states, including Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia. But another oval-shaped ball rules New South Wales and Queensland. But how is this code of footy different from AFL, and what are the rules of this game? In this episode of the SBS Nepali Podcast, we will hear a report based on a conversation with Abhinam Kunwar, a player of Nepali background who is contracted to Sydney-based East Campbelltown Eagles and Ingleburn Tigers, Samrat Lamichhane and Luv Shrestha, who identify themselves as huge rugby fans, and Sahil Shrestha, another Nepali speaker from Sydney who shares his experience with working at a rugby venue.

Will Warbrick of the Storm scores a try during the NRL Grand Final match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, 5 October 2025. Source: AAP / MARK EVANS/AAPIMAGE

हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।