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| Roosters Crowned 2026 NRL Premiers: Grand Final Review | RLIEP179 | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:37:14 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower and Brandon Savage to review the 2026 NRL Grand Final, as the Sydney Roosters defeat the Newcastle Knights 19–18. The team breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable finals run, the Roosters’ clinical performance, Daly Cherry-Evans’ key moments, James Tedesco’s legacy and the impact of Spencer Leniu. Plus, the Knights’ future, Roosters recruitment and academy success, Kangaroos selection discussion, and the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome and Roosters crowned 2026 premiers 1:40 — Newcastle’s brave grand final performance 4:00 — Key moments: Dom Young, Ponga and Newcastle’s tries 6:20 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and game management 8:00 — Roosters’ possession, kick chase and clinical edge 10:00 — Tedesco, Mark Nawaqanitawase and the Roosters’ big names 12:00 — Spencer Leniu’s impact off the bench 13:40 — Roosters’ forward pack and physicality 15:05 — Newcastle’s future and Justin Holbrook’s impact 18:10 — Thomas Cant at dummy-half and Newcastle’s desperation 22:30 — Roosters recruitment, academy and next generation 25:30 — James Tedesco’s place among the great Roosters fullbacks 28:00 — Kangaroos squad discussion and selection calls 29:30 — Pacific Championship concerns and player availability 32:00 — Tedesco, Edwards and the fullback debate 35:55 — Rugby League Insider’s World Cup coverage 36:55 — Final wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rabbitohs Multi Million Dollar Jigsaw Puzzle 🧩 | RLIEP178 | 03 Oct 2026 | 00:51:58 | |
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| Kangaroo Selection Shock: Kevin Walters Squad Early Mail | RLIEP177 | 01 Oct 2026 | 01:00:07 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage for a huge grand final week edition of Rugby League Insider. The team break down Newcastle’s extraordinary finals run and whether they can upset the star-studded Roosters to complete one of rugby league’s great fairytales. Plus, the Kangaroos World Cup squad, key grand final match-ups, Connor Watson’s fitness, Phoenix Crossland’s tackle on Nathan Cleary and the hip-drop debate, player welfare, Herbie Farnworth’s Roosters link, Raiders contract news, and Ivan Cleary’s hopes of keeping Nathan at Penrith. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 2:25 — Kangaroos World Cup squad: Turbo, Teddy, Walsh and the big selection calls 15:53 — Can Newcastle upset the Roosters in the grand final? 23:24 — Key match-ups: Gagai and Dom Young target the Roosters’ edges 26:10 — Newcastle’s young halves and the grand final game plan 29:02 — Connor Watson’s fitness and Roosters team selection 32:00 — Concussion protocols and the independent doctor call 33:11 — Phoenix Crossland, Nathan Cleary and the hip-drop tackle debate 43:00 — Player welfare, fatigue, interchanges and the NRL’s balancing act 47:31 — Herbie Farnworth’s Roosters sponsor post and contract speculation 52:53 — Raiders extend Ethan Sanders; Hudson Young’s future 57:35 — Ivan Cleary wants Nathan to remain at Penrith 58:47 — Grand final wrap-up and FanaticsTV watch-party details 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "BLOW IT UP" Dally M Outrage As Multiple Players/Coaches Get SNUBBED! Ft. Buzz Rothfield | RLIEP176 | 01 Oct 2026 | 01:05:15 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Buzz Rothfield and Darcie McDonald for a huge grand final week edition of Rugby League Insider. The team unpack the Dally M Awards, calls for greater voting transparency, and the incredible Newcastle Knights run to the grand final. Can the Knights complete one of rugby league’s greatest fairytales, or will Trent Robinson’s star-studded Roosters claim the premiership? Plus, the Roosters’ academy and recruitment power, Herbie Farnworth’s future, Jason Ryles’ Eels extension, Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell at South Sydney, Matt Burton, Bradman Best and grand final predictions. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 2:15 — Dally M Awards: voting transparency and the big calls 8:35 — Newcastle’s remarkable grand final run 10:00 — Dally M stories and Mark Nawaqanitawase 15:00 — Old-school Rothmans and Dally M after-party yarns 22:30 — Lachlan Galvin, Wests Tigers and Gus Gould 26:15 — Newcastle’s finals road and why they believe 27:55 — Roosters v Knights grand final preview 35:10 — Trent Robinson, Justin Holbrook and the coaching battle 37:30 — Grand final predictions: Roosters or Newcastle? 39:30 — Nick Politis, the Roosters academy and club culture 46:20 — Herbie Farnworth and the Roosters’ recruitment power 50:00 — Jason Ryles and Parramatta’s extension talks 52:30 — Cody Walker, Latrell Mitchell and South Sydney’s future 57:30 — Matt Burton, Bradman Best and player movement 60:00 — Grand final plans and final wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Connor's Conundrum, Crossland Ban, Adam Gee & Dally M Awards | RLIEP175 | 30 Sep 2026 | 01:07:45 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage for a full NRL Grand Final week breakdown. The team unpack Phoenix Crossland’s suspension after the tackle that injured Nathan Cleary, the fallout for Newcastle, and why the Knights’ remarkable run has captured the rugby league world. Plus, Connor Watson’s race to be cleared, the Roosters’ key selection calls, Newcastle’s defensive heroes, Adam Gee’s grand final appointment, Dally M predictions, and the coaching cases for Justin Holbrook, Andrew Webster and more. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 5:49 — Phoenix Crossland’s ban and Nathan Cleary injury fallout 8:00 — Crossland’s response and Newcastle’s grand final preparations 12:00 — Judiciary stories and grand final precedents 24:30 — Connor Watson’s concussion call and Roosters selection dilemma 32:23 — Newcastle fever: the city’s grand final buzz 36:00 — Knights’ defensive heroics and why they can challenge the Roosters 41:14 — Roosters team preview: Reece Robson, depth and key match-ups 48:35 — Adam Gee appointed grand final referee 53:20 — Dally M predictions: can Nathan Cleary win from hospital? 58:42 — Coach of the Year debate: Holbrook, Webster, Bennett and Ivan Cleary 64:20 — Captain of the Year: Kalyn Ponga’s Newcastle transformation 67:18 — Final wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From Wooden Spoon to Grand Final: Newcastle’s Unbelievable NRL Story | RLIEP174 | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:56:34 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brendan Savage to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss Newcastle’s remarkable run from wooden spoon to the grand final, Phoenix Crossland’s tackle on Nathan Cleary, and the stories shaping grand final week in rugby league. Plus, Justin Holbrook’s coaching impact, the Roosters’ dangerous attack, Daly Cherry-Evans’ influence, team selection calls, and predictions for the weekend’s biggest match. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:58 — Newcastle’s incredible grand final run 5:46 — Phoenix Crossland tackle, Nathan Cleary injury and hip-drop debate 17:08 — Justin Holbrook’s impact and Newcastle’s belief 28:40 — Roosters preview: Mark Nawaqanitawase, forward pack and key match-ups 35:35 — Roosters’ selection dilemmas: Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu 40:15 — Daly Cherry-Evans, Sam Walker and the grand final records on the line 43:17 — Viewer questions: Cleary, Crossland and Penrith’s finals exit 54:22 — Ivan Cleary’s selection calls and final wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Knights’ Fairytale Grand Final Run | Crossland Facing Ban | Roosters v Newcastle | RLIEP173 | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:49:12 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Anthony Watmough to unpack one of the wildest preliminary-final weekends in recent memory. The team breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable 12-man win over Penrith, including Phoenix Crossland’s send-off, Nathan Cleary’s injury and the Panthers’ costly selection calls. They then look ahead to a blockbuster Grand Final between the fairytale Knights and the star-studded Sydney Roosters. Plus, Sandon Smith’s breakout performance, Newcastle’s game plan to expose the Roosters, Justin Holbrook’s inside knowledge, DCE’s premiership chance, and why the Hunter region is fully behind the Knights. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Newcastle’s stunning 12-man win over Penrith 1:54 — Where the Knights’ comeback ranks among great finals wins 3:20 — How Newcastle exposed Penrith’s edge defence 5:48 — The Knights’ fairytale run and the Newcastle fan wave 9:08 — Phoenix Crossland’s send-off and Nathan Cleary’s injury 18:58 — Did Penrith get their selection calls wrong? 20:27 — Panthers’ edge defence, leadership and late-game errors 23:06 — Sandon Smith’s quick tap and the defining moments 26:00 — Newcastle’s resilience and belief heading into the Grand Final 30:00 — How the Knights can target the Roosters’ defence 31:12 — Roosters v Dolphins and Justin Holbrook’s inside knowledge 33:52 — Can Newcastle win it after last year’s wooden spoon? 36:42 — Grand Final odds, pressure and the Roosters’ strike power 41:58 — Why the Knights have nothing to lose 43:10 — Phoenix Crossland referred straight to the judiciary 46:10 — Does DCE deserve to finish with another premiership? 48:05 — Final Grand Final predictions and wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Newcastle's 12-Man MIRACLE: Knights Stun Penrith To Reach Grand Final | RLIEP172 | 27 Sep 2026 | 00:36:24 | |
One of the great finals performances — Newcastle played 44 minutes with 12 men after Phoenix Crossland's send-off and Nathan Cleary's broken leg, and somehow beat the Premiership-favourite Penrith Panthers 22-14 to book a grand final berth. Hoops, Anthony Watmough and John Sutton break down Kalyn Ponga's captain's performance, the small battles Newcastle won everywhere on the field, and where it all went wrong for Ivan Cleary's Panthers. Plus, a preview of next week's decider against the Roosters. ⸻ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Newcastle's Incredible 12-Man Miracle 00:55 - Choc & Sutto React To History 01:58 - Comparing This To Rugby League's Bravest Performances 03:10 - How The Knights Out-Panthered The Panthers 04:12 - Kalyn Ponga's Captain's Performance 05:38 - Cleary's Injury Twist 07:21 - Warren's Bold Grand Final Prediction 09:13 - Shades Of '97 And 2001 12:24 - Newcastle's Forward Pack: The Unsung Heroes 13:12 - Gagai's Inspirational Farewell-Season Form 14:02 - Were Penrith Ever The Deserved Favourites? 16:24 - Ad Break 16:54 - How Much Does This Win Take Out Of Them? 20:55 - Cleary's Costly Coaching Calls Under Scrutiny 24:35 - Panthers' Bench Carnage Explained 27:18 - Sam Smith's Pivotal Quick Tap 28:09 - Penrith's Injury Toll: Brown, Suli, Mooney 29:04 - Average Joes vs The Purple Cobras 30:04 - How Newcastle Can Trouble The Roosters 33:21 - Sutton's Grand Final Tip 35:21 - Outro: Average Joes All The Way ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Roosters STORM Into Grand Final After Marky Mark Masterclass, Bunker Controversy Erupts | RLI EP171 | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:33:51 | |
Description: Live from the Hyde Park House pub — the Sydney Roosters have booked their first grand final berth since 2019, outclassing the Dolphins 36-20 at Suncorp Stadium. Simon Woolford and Sean O'Sullivan break down Marky Mark's stunning 313m masterclass, the controversial bunker call that upheld a Dolphins try, and the fresh headache of Connor Watson's grand final-ending HIA. Plus, reaction to the Dolphins' season ending short, breaking news on George Williams' move to the Dragons, and a preview of Sunday's Panthers-Knights blockbuster. ⸻ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Roosters Into The Grand Final: Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! 01:03 - Simon Woolford's Instant Reaction 02:05 - Sean O'Sullivan Breaks Down The Result 03:24 - DCE & Sam Walker's Statement Combination 06:48 - Izzy Katoa's Ugly Head-Slam Tackle 09:14 - Victor Radley's Lucky Judiciary History 09:58 - Bunker Chaos: Osako's Try Controversy 14:10 - Marky Mark's Man-Of-The-Match Masterclass 16:56 - The Numbers: Marky Mark's 313m Game 19:07 - What This Grand Final Means For Robbo & The Roosters 20:56 - Reece Robson's Rise Under Robinson 22:21 - Breaking: Connor Watson OUT Of The Grand Final 23:09 - Ad Break 24:08 - Connor Watson HIA Category Bombshell Explained 24:46 - Dolphins' Gutsy Season Ends Short 27:16 - Is This The Dolphins' Ceiling Or Just The Start? 30:09 - Breaking: George Williams Set For Dragons Move 30:34 - Previewing Panthers v Knights 33:19 - Outro & Grand Final Preview ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Panthers BIG 4 Set to Re-Sign | Harry Grant Contract Saga & Canberra Gun to Super League | RLI EP170 | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:55:10 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss Penrith’s moves to retain Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin and Moses Leota — plus the Panthers’ secretive finals preparations. Also on the agenda: Raiders contract news, Latrell Mitchell’s South Sydney future, Harry Grant’s Melbourne contract situation, Victor Radley’s career-best season, and a preview of Dolphins v Roosters. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 2:24 — Raiders news: Tom Starling, Matt Nicholson and the hooker puzzle 5:03 — Christian Wolff’s boxing stories and the contract market heats up 7:38 — Raiders roster update and Matt Nicholson’s extension 10:30 — Penrith’s secret training setup and Nathan Cleary update 17:36 — Panthers’ big four: Cleary, Yeo, Martin and Leota contract talks 22:50 — Latrell Mitchell’s South Sydney future and Perth links 37:20 — Harry Grant’s Melbourne Storm future 45:20 — Victor Radley’s fitness overhaul and Roosters future 49:28 — Dolphins v Roosters preview, tips and finals wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ponga's EVOLUTION | Can Newcastle Stop Penrith? | Titans Contract Drama | RLIEP169 | 23 Sep 2026 | 01:00:36 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Anthony Watmough to unpack the biggest NRL finals talking points. The team pay tribute to Australian rock icon Angry Anderson and discuss Jai Arrow’s inspiring response to adversity, before turning to the NRL’s blockbuster finals weekend. Plus, a deep dive into Penrith’s premiership credentials, Newcastle’s fairytale run, South Sydney’s roster shake-up under Wayne Bennett, Latrell Mitchell’s future, and the Titans’ looming contract calls. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:20 — Vale Angry Anderson and Jai Arrow’s inspiring tribute night 8:45 — NRL v AFL: Grand Final entertainment and the big-game build-up 14:30 — Greatest preliminary-final comebacks and finals memories 24:50 — Finals preview: can the Panthers be stopped? 28:00 — Newcastle’s game plan and the challenge of beating Penrith 35:10 — Kalyn Ponga’s form, leadership and Knights resurgence 40:15 — Penrith’s edge defence under the microscope 45:20 — South Sydney’s roster overhaul and Payne Haas 50:00 — Latrell Mitchell, Wayne Bennett and Souths’ culture 55:10 — Titans contract pressure and the next big-money call 59:40 — Final predictions and wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 'Souths Offered Him $800,000' What is Latrell Worth? + Key Team List Changes | RLIEP168 | 23 Sep 2026 | 01:09:06 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL talking points ahead of preliminary-final weekend. The team preview the Dolphins’ blockbuster clash with the Roosters, including the key match-ups, squad selections and who has the edge. They also discuss Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker’s South Sydney futures, Nathan Cleary’s fitness ahead of Penrith’s showdown with Newcastle, and make their finals predictions. Plus, the Warriors’ straight-sets exit, the Ashley Klein controversy, contract news, team updates and a look ahead to the weekend’s biggest matches. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 4:20 — Dolphins vs Roosters preliminary-final preview 8:45 — Dolphins’ roster, Herbie Farnworth and contract implications 15:15 — Roosters team selection: Sam Walker, Hugo Savala and Billy Smith 20:15 — Herbie Farnworth vs Robert Toia: key edge match-ups 26:10 — Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker’s South Sydney futures 41:20 — Nathan Cleary fitness update and Penrith’s kicking game 52:20 — Panthers vs Knights preview and finals predictions 58:20 — Warriors’ exit, Ashley Klein and the refereeing debate 65:15 — Final wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cody's Lowball Offer EXPOSED, Ashley Klein AXED + Special Guest Buzz Rothfield | RLIEP167 | 22 Sep 2026 | 01:12:31 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Simon Woolford to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss the contract stand-off involving Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker at South Sydney, the Newcastle Knights’ extraordinary resurgence, and Penrith’s injury concerns ahead of the preliminary finals. Plus, Ashley Klein’s axing, the Broncos’ “root and branch” review, the Bulldogs’ disappointing season, coaches under pressure, Cronulla’s missing X-factor and Paul Gallen’s boxing return. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider with Phil “Buzz” Rothfield 3:20 — Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker’s Souths contract drama 20:50 — Newcastle Knights: from wooden spoon to preliminary final 27:00 — Dally M awards and Nathan Cleary’s foot injury 32:11 — Ashley Klein axed after Knights v Warriors controversy 35:20 — Is the six-again rule hurting finals crowds? 40:37 — Broncos’ root-and-branch review: what does it mean for Michael Maguire? 51:09 — Bulldogs’ dramatic slide from top four to 12th 55:09 — Coaches under pressure heading into 2027 58:10 — Bulldogs coaching staff and the Jason Taylor situation 1:07:40 — Cronulla’s X-factor problem 1:09:20 — Paul Gallen v Nelson: boxing return announced 1:12:10 — Final wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Knights’ Fairytale, Sharks’ Exit & Wahs Refereeing BLOW UPS | RLIEP166 | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:48:36 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss the Knights’ win over the Warriors, the refereeing controversy from the clash, and the stories shaping the week in rugby league. Plus, Roosters vs Sharks, the preliminary-final matchups, team updates, and tips for the weekend’s biggest matches. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:30 — Knights defeat Warriors: finals reaction 4:05 — Warriors vs Knights refereeing controversy 7:30 — Warriors’ season review and what’s next 10:45 — Panthers vs Knights preliminary-final preview 15:55 — Bunker calls and injury updates 23:40 — Roosters vs Sharks finals recap 27:30 — Roosters vs Dolphins matchup preview 36:30 — Cronulla’s fifth straight finals exit 40:15 — Sharks roster, recruitment and Nico Hynes 44:25 — What Cronulla need to change 45:50 — Final predictions and wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Knights AMBUSH The WAHS Who Go Out in STRAIGHT SETS! | RLIEP165 | 20 Sep 2026 | 00:24:56 | |
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| Cronulla CRUMBLE! Rooster Get Through To The PRELIM | RLIEP164 | 19 Sep 2026 | 00:23:34 | |
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| Warriors HIA DRAMA! Nathan Cleary injury update & Tommy Dearden's future | RLI EP163 | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:55:17 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss the Warriors’ HIA controversy, Nathan Cleary’s foot injury, and the stories shaping the week in rugby league. Plus, Tommy Dearden’s future, a potential Luke Brooks move to the Cowboys, Manly’s Steve Hansen appointment, team updates, and a look ahead to the weekend’s biggest matches. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:52 — Warriors HIA numbers and James Fisher-Harris scrutiny 13:33 — Warriors, Eden Park and the Newcastle clash 23:32 — Nathan Cleary’s foot injury and recovery plan 35:58 — Tommy Dearden’s Cowboys future 40:40 — Luke Brooks to North Queensland? 43:00 — Steve Hansen joins Manly 46:00 — Christian Wolff, Dolphins culture and Tonga stories 53:47 — Sudden-death finals weekend preview and wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Prelim Schedule MISTAKE? Luke Brooks’ Manly Exit & Knights’ Rise | RLIEP162 | 17 Sep 2026 | 01:00:30 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss Manly’s off-season coaching shake-up, Luke Brooks’ future at the Sea Eagles, and the Newcastle Knights’ remarkable rebuild. Plus, Warriors v Knights and Roosters v Sharks finals previews, the preliminary-final schedule, Jerome Luai’s West Tigers awards-night absence, contract news and the stories shaping the week in rugby league. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 2:39 — Preliminary-finals schedule locked in 4:30 — Peter V’landys and the NRL landscape 6:00 — West Tigers advertise for a defensive coach 6:59 — Manly’s coaching shake-up 8:49 — Luke Brooks set to leave Manly? 12:25 — Tom Starling linked to the Sea Eagles 15:00 — Manly’s junior pathways problem 19:18 — Newcastle’s rebuild and the Dylan Brown deal 22:40 — Warriors v Knights finals preview and predictions 38:31 — Roosters v Sharks: Trindall’s shoulder and key match-ups 44:39 — Jerome Luai snubs the West Tigers awards night 59:35 — Final wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Luai’s Up Yours To The TIGERS! Josh Addo-Carr’s Future & Dolphins Finals Call | RLIEP161 | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:42:38 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL finals talking points. The boys discuss Josh Addo-Carr’s future after his latest incident, whether Parramatta should stand by the Foxx, and the likely consequences ahead. Plus, Jarome Luai’s no-show at the Wests Tigers awards night, the Dolphins’ frustration over tactics used against Jack Bostock, looming contract calls, and the finals outlook for the Roosters, Sharks, Warriors and Knights. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 0:31 — NFL Melbourne and NRL finals crowd debate 3:37 — Josh Addo-Carr’s future and Parramatta’s call 11:34 — Jarome Luai misses the Wests Tigers awards night 21:58 — Jarome Luai’s surprise post-footy career option 25:03 — Dolphins defend Jack Bostock over aerial tactics 27:41 — AFB’s no-try and the double-movement debate 28:37 — Dolphins’ contract crunch: Bostock, Herbie and Hammer 31:28 — Roosters halves, Sam Walker’s recovery and finals prospects 34:00 — Roosters v Sharks finals preview 38:16 — Warriors injuries and the Newcastle test 41:10 — Final predictions and wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who Wins Coach Of The Year? Cleary Foot Scare, Cowboys Crisis & Souths’ Big Call | RLIEP160 | 15 Sep 2026 | 01:01:10 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford to unpack Nathan Cleary’s foot injury and Penrith’s push for a seventh straight preliminary final. Plus, the boys preview Knights v Warriors, debate the Coach of the Year race, assess the Cowboys’ disappointing finish against the Sharks, and discuss South Sydney’s future—including Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker and the Rabbitohs’ halves dilemma. They also look at Canberra’s roster options and the Tigers’ search for a new assistant coach for Benji Marshall. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:20 — Nathan Cleary’s Foot Injury & Penrith’s Finals Chances 12:10 — Finals Form, Injury Returns & Dally M Debate 15:30 — Knights v Warriors Preview 18:00 — Coach of the Year: Holbrook, Webster & Woolf 31:40 — Cowboys v Sharks: What Went Wrong? 39:30 — Cowboys’ Consistency, Todd Payten & Tom Dearden’s Future 45:30 — Rabbitohs’ Finals Exit, Latrell Mitchell & Cody Walker 52:50 — Raiders’ Halves and Roster Decisions 53:25 — Tigers’ Search for Benji Marshall’s New Assistant 60:50 — Wrap-Up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nathan Cleary ESCAPES BAN, Panthers March On, Dolphins Dream & Finals Fallout | RLIEP159 | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:53:28 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to unpack a huge opening weekend of the NRL finals. The team debates whether Nathan Cleary is facing a preliminary-final ban, breaks down Penrith’s win over the Roosters, and looks ahead to the Sharks v Roosters sudden-death clash. Plus, the Dolphins keep their dream debut finals run alive, South Sydney’s season comes to an emotional end, and the Cowboys are sent packing by Cronulla. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 4:46 — Nathan Cleary’s dangerous-contact charge 10:00 — Panthers v Roosters: Penrith march into another prelim 16:40 — Dylan Edwards, Reece Walsh and the fullback debate 19:42 — Roosters’ form concerns ahead of Cronulla 23:02 — Souths eliminated: Latrell, Gagai and the Knights 29:30 — Dolphins defeat the Warriors and reach a preliminary final 36:20 — Warriors v Knights: who advances? 41:42 — Sharks end the Cowboys’ season 47:00 — Can Cronulla upset the Roosters? 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Panthers STRANGLE Roosters In Arm-Wrestle Thriller To Book Prelim Spot | RLIEP158 | 13 Sep 2026 | 00:26:27 | |
Live from the Hyde Park House pub — the Penrith Panthers have ground out another preliminary final berth in a scrappy arm-wrestle against the Roosters. Anthony Watmough and Sean O'Sullivan break down the Nathan Cleary charge-down controversy and his late injury scare, Blaize Talagi's redemption story, and Liam Martin's momentum-turning try. Plus, a preview of the Roosters' sudden-death clash with Cronulla, a full recap of the Dolphins' stunning win over the Warriors, and reaction to the Knights' upset over the Rabbitohs. ⸻ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Panthers Book Another Prelim Final 00:39 - Nathan Cleary Charge-Down: Suspension Fears 02:31 - Cleary's Second-Half Injury Scare 04:02 - Roosters' Sudden Death Fate vs Sharks 06:24 - Cherry-Evans & Hugo's First Hit-Out As A Combo 07:46 - Two Coaches, Two Different Finals Approaches 08:29 - Panthers' Bold Selection Calls Explained 10:18 - Blaize Talagi's Redemption Story 11:22 - Liam Martin's Match-Turning Try 13:02 - Previewing Roosters v Sharks 14:06 - Keys For The Roosters To Beat Cronulla 15:26 - Sharks' Win Over The Cowboys Reviewed 16:29 - Katoa Tackle Avoids Suspension, Cleary Off The Hook? 17:22 - Dolphins Stun Warriors: Farnworth & Bostock Shine 19:38 - Finals Draw Sorted: Who Plays Who 20:43 - Knights Upset Rabbitohs, Ponga & Young Shine 22:10 - Roosters' Alarming Form Slide 23:39 - Finals Schedule Confirmed 24:27 - Rabbitohs' Season Ends: Cody Walker's Injury Impact 25:44 - Outro ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cowboys' Season ENDS: Sharks Grind Out Do-Or-Die Thriller | RLIEP156 | 12 Sep 2026 | 00:25:24 | |
Another team's premiership dream is over — the North Queensland Cowboys have been eliminated from the finals, going down 26-16 to the Cronulla Sharks in a hard-fought elimination final. Darcie, Simon Woolford and Toby Coachman break down the Cowboys' costly second-half errors, Sione Katoa's monster impact off the bench, Braden Trindade's shoulder scare, and what's next for both clubs heading into next season. Plus, a preview of tomorrow's blockbuster between Penrith and the Roosters. ⸻ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Cowboys Eliminated: Sharks Win Thriller 26-16 00:57 - Cowboys' Costly Second-Half Errors 03:02 - Cowboys Play Themselves Out Of It 05:21 - Trindade's Shoulder Battle & Kicking Game 06:16 - Nicho Hynes Steps Up With The Spotlight 06:58 - Sione Katoa's Monster Impact Off The Bench 09:33 - Would You Target Trindade's Shoulder? 10:31 - Tackle Count Breakdown: Brailey & Wilton Machines 12:20 - Cowboys' "Rocks and Diamonds" Problem 13:48 - Drinkwater's Dragons Move Looms 15:33 - Cowboys' Backline Boost: Ramien & Katoa Incoming 16:36 - Do The Cowboys Have A Premiership Roster? 17:45 - Todd Payten Locked In For Two More Years 19:03 - Green Shoots: What Cowboys Can Build On 19:55 - Can The Sharks Go All The Way? 22:18 - What The Sharks Need To Fix To Win It All 23:44 - Previewing Panthers v Roosters ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dolphins STUN Warriors In Epic Eliminator Final! | RLIEP156 | 12 Sep 2026 | 00:24:37 | |
A special finals edition of Rugby League Insider — the Dolphins have pulled off an epic upset over the Warriors in New Zealand to book a home preliminary final, in their first-ever finals series. Hoops, Craig Gower and Ryan Couchman break down Herbie Farnworth's match-winning heroics, Jack Bostock's rise from Origin debutant to finals hero, and what's next for Andrew Webster's Warriors. ⸻ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Dolphins Stun Warriors, Book Home Prelim 00:46 - Gutsy Win: Dolphins Do It the Hard Way 02:10 - Chaos Game: Sin Bins, Injuries & Bunker Drama 04:18 - Suncorp Awaits After Historic Win 04:42 - Farnworth's Second-Half Explosion 07:46 - Bostock: Origin Star to Prelim Final Hero 09:00 - Dolphins' Off-Contract Gold: Bostock, Farnworth & Williams 10:33 - Donohue Shines Through the Middle 11:17 - What's Next for Webster's Warriors? 12:18 - Where Will the Warriors' Next Final Be Played? 13:05 - Webster's Halves Dilemma 14:06 - Knights Stun Rabbitohs in Boilover 18:40 - Cowboys v Sharks Elimination Final Preview 19:04 - Penrith v Roosters Preview 23:41 - What's Next on Fanatics TV ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bunny Disaster! Knights BEAT Rabbitohs In Elimination FINAL | RLIEP155 | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:32:14 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage Breaking down Knights win over Rabbitohs 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rabbitohs Premiership Push, Herbie’s Future & World Cup Squads | RLIEP154 | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:55:30 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. With Hoops away, Darcie and the team break down the opening week of the NRL finals, including South Sydney’s clash with Newcastle and why the Rabbitohs could be primed for a deep September run. Plus, the panel dives into rugby league’s goal-kicking problem, Souths’ contract priorities, Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker’s futures, World Cup selection debates, and the Dolphins’ growing salary-cap squeeze. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:26 — NRLW: Bulldogs, Roosters and Finals Fever 4:19 — NRL World: Could Rugby League Get Its Own Theme Park? 7:20 — Goal-Kicking Crisis: Why It Could Decide the Finals 14:30 — South Sydney v Newcastle Finals Preview 20:30 — Souths’ Fullback Puzzle: Latrell Mitchell, Jai Gray & Matt Dafty 25:35 — Rabbitohs Contract Priorities: Cody Walker, Latrell and the Next Generation 31:20 — How Far Can South Sydney Go in the Finals? 36:25 — World Cup Squad Debate: Who Makes the Cut? 45:20 — Dolphins Salary-Cap Squeeze and Contract Pressure 50:40 — Player Movement, Injuries and Club Rebuilds 53:15 — Friday Fill-Up & Weekend Plans 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fullback SHOWDOWN! Who Gets The Fullback Jersey For The Kangaroos? Cleary's Future | RLIEP153 | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:57:31 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough to unpack Darius Boyd’s appointment as Queensland Maroons coach, why Wayne Bennett’s influence still looms large, and whether the Bulldogs have lost their famous Dogs of War identity. Plus, the boys discuss South Sydney’s emotional charge into the finals, Latrell Mitchell’s return, and why the Rabbitohs could be the team nobody wants to face in September. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:38 — Darius Boyd Named Maroons Coach 16:48 — Have the Bulldogs Lost Their Dogs of War DNA? 31:17 — Rabbitohs’ Emotional Night & Finals Push 38:08 — Roosters Young Guns and Souths v Roosters 39:48 — Friday Fill-Up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| '"He's Got My Number" Teddy Vs Latrell Saga HEATS UP! + Spencer's Future | RLIEP152 | 09 Sep 2026 | 01:04:13 | |
The NRL finals are here — and Rugby League Insider is all over the biggest stories of the week. Christian Nicolussi joins the panel to unpack Latrell Mitchell and James Tedesco trading barbs ahead of finals, Parramatta’s interest in Spencer Leniu, player movement mail, judiciary news, injury updates, the West Tigers’ season review and our predictions for the opening week of the finals. Plus, we talk Penrith’s remarkable run, South Sydney’s chances, the Sharks, Dolphins, Warriors and plenty more. Subscribe to Fanatics TV and the Rugby League Insider podcast on Spotify and Apple Music for more NRL news, analysis and finals coverage. #NRL #NRLFinals #RugbyLeague #LatrellMitchell #JamesTedesco #PenrithPanthers #SouthSydneyRabbitohs #SydneyRoosters Timecodes 0:00 Finals are here + episode intro 6:40 Latrell Mitchell vs James Tedesco heats up 18:35 Parramatta’s push for Spencer Leniu 25:10 Transfer talk: Xavier Willison, Payne Haas & Souths 28:40 Reuben Cotter judiciary discussion 31:30 Finals preview: Sharks, Dolphins & Warriors 38:50 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and injury news 39:30 Penrith’s injury concerns and finals toughness 49:40 West Tigers season review 57:25 Viewer comments and finals-week talking points 59:00 Penrith’s dynasty, scheduling and finals logistics 1:03:10 South Sydney’s finals chances + wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mission Impossible: Sharks & Cowboys Making Up Numbers, Wahs Get Key Forward BACK | RLIEP151 | 08 Sep 2026 | 01:08:38 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV. The NRL finals are here. The team previews a massive opening weekend, including South Sydney’s clash with Newcastle, the red-hot Dolphins travelling to face the Warriors, and Cronulla’s elimination final against North Queensland. They also unpack the Raiders’ season, Coby Black’s record-breaking debut, finals X-factors, and Penrith’s absence from the captains’ call. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & finals footy is here 1:40 — South Sydney v Newcastle: can the Knights cause an upset? 10:45 — Newcastle’s coaching turnaround and late-season surge 18:20 — Warriors v Dolphins: finals preview 22:20 — Warriors’ forward depth and Jackson Ford’s return 24:15 — Dolphins’ winning run, Wade Egan & Jeremy Marshall-King 26:15 — What finals week feels like for players and clubs 27:50 — Finals X-factors: Nathan Cleary, Marshall-King and more 32:57 — Sharks v Cowboys: elimination-final preview 35:10 — Can Nicho Hynes, Braydon Trindall and Cronulla make a run? 37:50 — Finals suspensions and the pressure of judiciary calls 40:12 — The Sharks’ path through the finals 41:12 — Coby Black’s record-breaking Raiders debut 45:00 — Raiders’ season review: what went wrong? 50:00 — Canberra’s recruitment, roster and rebuild for next year 55:35 — Panthers snub the NRL captains’ call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| September UP WE GO! Finals Footy Is Here | Coby Black's Debut & Munster Declines Storm Offer | RLIEP150 | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:56:23 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. With the NRL finals here, Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald break down a huge opening weekend of footy. Can Penrith continue their dominant run against the Roosters? Are the Warriors or Dolphins the real danger in their blockbuster clash? The team also unpacks Spencer Leniu and Keaon Koloamatangi’s fiery clash, Cameron Munster’s contract future, the Sharks’ finals venue call, Reuben Cotter’s judiciary battle, and Raiders rookie Coby Black’s record-breaking debut. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & finals footy is here 1:48 — Panthers’ minor premiership and finals credentials 5:19 — Isaah Yeo’s return and Penrith’s selection calls 8:45 — Panthers v Roosters: can the Chooks upset Penrith? 11:21 — Spencer Leniu, Keaon Koloamatangi & the Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry 19:21 — Warriors v Dolphins: finals preview 25:18 — How the Dolphins can beat the Warriors 27:50 — Warriors’ defensive concerns 29:19 — Dolphins’ finals experience and Christian Woolf’s influence 33:28 — Cameron Munster’s contract future 42:02 — Sharks v Cowboys moved from Shark Park 47:28 — Reuben Cotter’s judiciary case and Josh Papali’i’s farewell 49:03 — Coby Black’s record-breaking Raiders debut 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Are Souths Title SMOKEYS? Warriors’ Finals Edge & the Jarome Luai Fallout | RLIEP149 | 05 Sep 2026 | 01:00:04 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi, Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to break down South Sydney’s finals charge after their big win over the Roosters. Is Wayne Bennett’s side the biggest threat to Penrith? The team also tackles the Roosters’ rest strategy, the Warriors’ home-ground finals advantage, the Dolphins’ premiership hopes, and the latest Jarome Luai-West Tigers drama. Plus, racing tips and fresh PNG recruitment mail involving AJ Brimson. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & Jairo’s special night 8:11 — Roosters v Rabbitohs: Spencer Leniu, Keaon Koloamatangi & the rivalry 9:15 — Are the Roosters right to rest players before finals? 14:35 — Why South Sydney can make the Grand Final 18:15 — Rabbitohs team news, Brandon Smith & Newcastle 21:10 — Finals contenders: who can win the premiership? 27:45 — Warriors: form, experience & home advantage 32:15 — Mount Smart or Eden Park for Warriors finals? 38:05 — Dolphins v Titans review & the Fins’ finals chances 43:50 — South Sydney’s goal-kicking concern 44:45 — Jarome Luai, Benji Marshall & the West Tigers fallout 54:20 — Racing tips 56:40 — AJ Brimson and PNG recruitment talk 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dogs Computer Needs A REBOOT! Darius Boyd’s Maroons Mission & Can Souths Make a Run? | RLIEP148 | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:41:17 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough to unpack Darius Boyd’s appointment as Queensland Maroons coach, why Wayne Bennett’s influence still looms large, and whether the Bulldogs have lost their famous Dogs of War identity. Plus, the boys discuss South Sydney’s emotional charge into the finals, Latrell Mitchell’s return, and why the Rabbitohs could be the team nobody wants to face in September. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:38 — Darius Boyd Named Maroons Coach 16:48 — Have the Bulldogs Lost Their Dogs of War DNA? 31:17 — Rabbitohs’ Emotional Night & Finals Push 38:08 — Roosters Young Guns and Souths v Roosters 39:48 — Friday Fill-Up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bulldogs’ Reality Check, Hudson Young’s $1M PNG Call & Wildcard Finals Debate | RLIEP148 | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:56:35 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Anthony Watmough to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week. The team rates the Bulldogs’ season, debates Brisbane’s rebuild and unpacks whether Hudson Young is worth $1 million to the PNG Chiefs. Plus, Mad Monday warnings, a potential NRL wildcard round, finals predictions, and your listener questions. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome: Bulldogs v Broncos 2:40 — Bulldogs Season Review 21:17 — Broncos Rebuild: Mitch Barnett, Ben Hunt & Captaincy 26:49 — Hudson Young, PNG and Market Value 36:08 — Mad Monday Warnings 39:50 — Should the NRL Introduce Wildcard Weekend? 42:57 — Finals Predictions: Panthers, Warriors, Bunnies & More 45:39 — Listener Questions: Luai, PNG, Souths v Roosters & Gus Gould 50:44 — Player Agents, Media Roles & Conflict of Interest 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Blaize On The OUTER, Roosters Rest Nine & Panthers’ Finals Call | RLIEP146 | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:56:10 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week. The team debates the Roosters’ decision to rest nine players against South Sydney, the Panthers’ approach to the final round and the minor premiership race with the Warriors. Plus, finals scheduling, Blaze Talagi’s future, the battle for the try-scoring crown, and Jerome Luai’s controversial PNG trip while still contracted to the Wests Tigers. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Roosters Rest Nine & Souths’ Emotional Friday Night 24:40 — Panthers’ Final-Round Call vs Tigers 27:10 — Warriors, the Minor Premiership & Isaah Yeo’s Fitness 30:30 — Finals Fixture Debate: Sharks, Cowboys & Venues 33:55 — Blaze Talagi’s Penrith Future 40:25 — AJ vs Thomas Jenkins: Try-Scoring Crown 43:08 — Jerome Luai’s PNG Trip Sparks Tigers Debate 53:30 — Final Thoughts & Jai Arrow Stories 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tigers BLINDSIDED With Jarome's Day Off, Madge is Safe & Cleary's Dominance | RLIEP146 | 01 Sep 2026 | 01:00:22 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. Nathan Cleary’s Origin brilliance headlines a huge episode, as James Hooper, James Graham and Brandon “The Savage” look at the finals picture, Penrith’s resting call and the Warriors’ rise. They also unpack Jarome Luai’s controversial PNG trip, the Broncos’ “root and branch” review, Cronulla’s late-season wobble, Parramatta’s recruitment plans and why the Dolphins are emerging as a genuine finals threat. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 1:26 — Nathan Cleary Wins the Brad Fittler Medal 5:57 — Jarome Luai’s PNG Trip and the Tigers’ Optics Problem 11:02 — Should Penrith and the Warriors Rest Their Stars? 16:44 — Roosters’ Form Slump and Finals Readiness 28:50 — Broncos Review: Adam Reynolds, Madge and the Player Problem 43:44 — Sharks in Trouble? Fitzgibbon’s Frustration and Trindall’s Injury 49:55 — Parramatta’s Recruitment Wish List and Ronnie Volkman’s Rise 55:57 — Dolphins’ Top-Four Charge: Can They Win It All? 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| RIP Roosters, Gummy Sharks FALL APART + Madge’s Broncos Review EXPOSED | RLIEP145 | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:55:29 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper, Anthony Watmough and the team unpack the NRL’s run into finals. The Sharks’ form slump has them searching for answers without Braydon Trindall, while the Dolphins make a serious September statement. They also discuss Papua New Guinea’s recruitment push, Nico Hynes’ defensive vulnerabilities, the blow of Sam Walker’s season-ending injury, which teams can make a finals run, and why the Broncos’ review of Michael Maguire is already raising eyebrows. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 3:59 — Sharks’ Form Collapse: What’s Gone Wrong? 9:50 — PNG’s Recruitment Push & the Cost of Expansion 16:47 — Roddy Volkman’s Try and Nico Hynes’ Defensive Issues 18:52 — Dolphins Send a September Statement 26:03 — Sam Walker Injury Blow for the Roosters 33:35 — Can the Sharks Find Finals Form? 41:19 — Which Bottom-Four Teams Can Make a Run? 44:23 — Broncos Review: Why Is Madge Already “Safe”? 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Broncos Crisis Deepens, Dogs Rebuild & Luai’s Pepsi Problem | RLIEP142 | 29 Aug 2026 | 01:00:03 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper and the team unpack a huge week in rugby league: Penrith’s statement win over the Bulldogs, the controversial no-try call, and why the Panthers look ready for September. They also dive into the Broncos’ latest Adam Reynolds–Michael Maguire drama, the club’s looming review, Manly’s dominant win over the Dragons, and the awkward timing of Jerome Luai’s Papua New Guinea Pepsi deal. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 2:30 — Panthers Send a September Warning 12:00 — The No-Try Call That Divided Everyone 17:50 — Broncos Chaos: Reynolds, Madge & the Tribute Drama 35:30 — Why Broncos “Reviews” Don’t Fix Anything 49:30 — Manly Crush Dragons as Turbo Finds Form 53:00 — Jerome Luai’s Pepsi Deal Problem 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Madge Is DONE" | Broncos Performance Highlights TOXIC Environment | RLIEP141 | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:44:11 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week. The team debates whether Michael Maguire can survive at the Broncos after Adam Reynolds’ controversial omission, the NRL’s new kick-off rule, and the race to the finals. Plus, Panthers v Bulldogs, Roosters v Dolphins, and why the top four is shaping as a September dogfight. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 2:51 — Madge Is Done? Broncos’ Adam Reynolds Fallout 19:30 — NRL’s Controversial New Kick-Off Rule 27:02 — Round 26 Finals Picture 28:42 — Panthers v Bulldogs: Sudden Death Comes Early 34:52 — Roosters v Dolphins: Can the Chooks Bounce Back? 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Red Hill REVOLT | Broncos Fallout Continues | Storm Showdown & Dolphins-Roosters | RLIEP140 | 27 Aug 2026 | 01:05:31 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week. The team dives into the Broncos’ Adam Reynolds retirement drama, Michael Maguire’s future, Payne Haas’ farewell and Reece Walsh’s social-media controversy. Plus, Broncos v Storm predictions, the NRL’s new kickoff-rule trial, Dolphins v Roosters, Hudson Young’s future and the Panthers’ finals concerns. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 02:08 — Adam Reynolds exit drama and Broncos v Storm 05:20 — Payne Haas farewell debate 09:00 — Broncos dressing-room pressure and Michael Maguire 16:00 — Broncos captaincy and recruitment 19:00 — Reece Walsh social-media controversy 24:00 — How the Adam Reynolds situation escalated 32:42 — NRL kickoff-rule trial explained 38:00 — Dolphins v Roosters preview 43:00 — Herbie Farnworth’s future 46:00 — Can the Roosters peak for the finals? 52:00 — Jacob Preston re-signs with the Bulldogs 55:00 — Hudson Young, Canberra and the PNG offer 59:00 — Panthers roster concerns and Liam Martin’s future 1:03:30 — Panthers v Bulldogs predictions 1:05:00 — Wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Broncos In Turmoil As Reece Walsh ‘Likes’ Instagram Post | RLIEP139 | 26 Aug 2026 | 01:00:19 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicollusi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL stories heading into the business end of the season. The team goes deep on the Broncos’ mounting drama, including Adam Reynolds’ controversial farewell, Michael Maguire’s handling of the situation and Reece Walsh’s role in the fallout. They also discuss Cody Walker’s future at South Sydney, Tallis Duncan’s looming new deal, and the West Tigers’ increasingly messy Jarome Luai situation. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Welcome to Rugby League Insider 2:24 - Adam Reynolds’ farewell drama and the Broncos’ crisis 10:00 - Reece Walsh fallout and the pressure on Michael Maguire 34:10 - Cody Walker’s future at South Sydney 38:00 - Tallis Duncan’s new deal and the Bunnies’ roster plans 47:06 - Jarome Luai, John Bateman and Tigers tension 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jacob Preston’s Bulldogs Deal, Adam Reynolds’ Broncos Farewell & Latrell’s Return | RLIEP138 | 25 Aug 2026 | 01:02:09 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Matty and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL stories heading into the business end of the season. The team discusses Jacob Preston’s looming long-term Bulldogs extension, Adam Reynolds being ruled out of Brisbane’s final games, and the Broncos’ root-and-branch review. They also break down Victor Radley’s concussion lay-off, the NRL’s controversial kick-off trial, and Penrith’s halves reshuffle after Jack Cogger’s suspension. Plus, the Insider Hotline goes off on the Sharks, Storm, global expansion and more — before the boys assess Latrell Mitchell’s return for South Sydney. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:09 - Jacob Preston Set to Stay at the Bulldogs 15:40 - Adam Reynolds Has Played His Last Game for the Broncos 22:00 - Broncos Launch Root-and-Branch Review 27:09 - Victor Radley Out for the Rest of the Regular Season 29:43 - New Kick-Off Rule to Be Trialled 34:39 - Panthers’ Halves Headache After Jack Cogger Ban 40:44 - The Hotline Goes Burko 57:47 - Latrell Mitchell Cleared for Take-Off 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Warriors Leapfrog to Top Spot, Tigers STUN Roosters & PNG Chiefs Land Joey Manu | RLIEP137 | 24 Aug 2026 | 01:01:36 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to break down the Wests Tigers' boilover win over the Roosters, the Warriors' shock trip to the top of the table, breaking news on the PNG Chiefs' marquee signing, and all the big talking points from the weekend's footy! ⸻ 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you! Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Broncos Spoil Papa’s Party as Ryles Moon-landing Spray and Brimson Eyes PNG Move | RLIEP136 | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:57:37 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to unpack a massive night of NRL action and the biggest stories across the game. The team breaks down Brisbane’s dramatic comeback to spoil Josh Papalii’s Canberra farewell and end the Raiders’ finals hopes. Plus, the Dolphins make it five straight to stay in the top four as Parramatta’s on- and off-field problems deepen, including Jason Ryles’ moon-landing bunker spray. They also discuss AJ Brimson’s potential move to the PNG Chiefs, what the NRL’s market-value rules mean for a Hudson Young deal, and the Panthers’ halves headache after Jack Cogger’s three-week ban. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 00:32 — Broncos spoil Papa’s party 24:19 — Dolphins stay top four; Parramatta chaos grows 41:58 — AJ Brimson firming for PNG Chiefs 53:19 — Jack Cogger’s ban and Penrith’s halves headache 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sin Bin City! Panthers Survive Storm Chaos, PNG Debate & AJ Brimson’s Next Move | RLIEP135 | 21 Aug 2026 | 01:03:00 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Choc Watmough and Brandon Savage to unpack a huge night of NRL action and the biggest stories across the game. The team breaks down Penrith’s win over Melbourne, the controversial sin bins and why the Panthers showed serious finals grit. Plus, the unsung workhorses every great side needs, Choc’s tackle-technique masterclass, the politics facing NRL coaches, and the growing debate around PNG’s recruitment advantages and AJ Brimson’s future. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:14 — Brian To’o’s Big Night & Lindsay Smith’s Skill 05:52 — “He Can’t Disappear”: The Sin-Bin Debate 22:15 — The Unsung Players Every Team Needs 29:00 — Choc Watmough’s Tackle Technique Masterclass 52:00 — PNG’s Tax Advantage, AJ Brimson & the Bulldogs 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Raiders Offer HUDSON $3.3 Million DEAL! Wayne To Save The Maroons | RLIEP134 | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:58:58 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week. The team debates whether Hudson Young is worth a reported $1.1 million per season, Wayne Bennett’s potential return as Maroons coach, and the Storm’s clash with the Panthers. Plus, Liam Martin’s contract future, Jacob Preston knocking back the Bulldogs’ reported $1.9 million extension offer, and why the Warriors are flying. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:54 — Wayne: Maroons Saviour? 22:12 — Storm Host the Panthers 31:16 — Liam Martin Contract Deadline 35:50 — Jacob Preston Knocks Back Dogs’ $1.9M Offer 43:33 — Up the Wahs 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who Are the Real Premiership Favourites? | Roosters Surge, Panthers Under Pressure & Bulldogs Crisis | RLIEP133 | 19 Aug 2026 | 01:11:03 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower, Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to debate who the real premiership favourites are. The boys break down the Roosters’ statement win over Penrith, Nathan Cleary’s future, the Warriors’ top-four push, and whether the Bulldogs’ roster issues are starting to catch up with them. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 08:20 Roosters complain over Josh Mansour’s on-field advice 10:10 Are the Roosters now premiership favourites? 15:50 Nathan Cleary’s future, salary cap pressure and possible next move 23:00 Why a Warriors move may not add up for Cleary 25:24 Roosters vs Tigers — could it be a blowout? 30:15 Craig Gower on Penrith’s 2003 premiership run 35:00 Penrith vs Roosters rivalry and 2003 Grand Final memories 42:35 Panthers injury update: Mitch Kenny, Casey McLean and finals plans 45:50 Warriors vs Rabbitohs and the battle for the top four 47:00 Panthers vs Storm — can Penrith win in Melbourne? 49:25 Luke Hanson’s Warriors opportunity and Penrith’s junior production line 52:00 Gus Gould, the Bulldogs’ roster and salary-cap issues 1:04:10 Jacob Preston’s future and potential Roosters interest 1:06:30 Can the Bulldogs keep their key players? 1:08:35 Weekend footy chat and wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you! Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jetting To Penrith! Cleary Gets The Nod & Bronx DISASTER Season To Be Investigated | RLIEP132 | 18 Aug 2026 | 01:14:09 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage re cap Friday night footy and more ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 3:06 - Cameron Smith Rejects Queensland Maroons Coaching Job 8:30 - Jetting To Penrith 19:15 - Breaking News: Immortal in waiting Cameron Smith has rejected it 26:13 - Broncos Champs to Chumps 47:04 - Big Papa Calls Time 54:55 - Comments 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you! Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| NRL Finals Contenders & Pretenders | Luai Heat & Walsh Fullback Debate | RLI EP131 | 17 Aug 2026 | 01:00:07 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast - NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Matty Vautin to break down Round 24, headlined by the Wests Tigers' latest slide, Jarome Luai's form, Benji Marshall's rebuild pressure and whether the Tigers have become a transit lounge rather than a destination club. Plus, the boys unpack the Reece Walsh v Dylan Edwards Australian fullback debate, the Roosters and Warriors shaking up the title race, Cronulla's finals worries without Braydon Trindall, Newcastle's pathway boom, the value of effort players and whether the Dolphins are ready for September. ⸻ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Warriors injuries and Dragons surge 09:11 - Tigers slide and Luai under fire 17:10 - Cowboys miss their chance 20:00 - Is the NRL season too long? 21:09 - Title race twists and turns 22:48 - Reece Walsh Australian fullback debate 27:30 - Sharks stumble without Trindall 33:34 - Newcastle pathways and Holbrook's rebuild 37:50 - Knights build finals momentum 47:50 - Choc on effort players 55:00 - Dolphins enter the top four 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you! Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| DOGS OF SNORE! Season OVER For The Bulldogs, Where To NOW? | RLIEP129 | 15 Aug 2026 | 00:57:32 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage re cap Friday night footy and more ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:57 - Dogs Season Over 36:34 - Billy Slater QUITS Maroons 44:37 - Manly Vs Phins 52:20 - Chooks Complain About Mansour 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you! Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| ROOSTERS GO TOP! Premiership Statement Against Penrith | RLIEP128 | 14 Aug 2026 | 01:00:46 | |
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage re cap Panther Vs Rooster & much more ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Roosters Vs Panthers 39:00 - Manly Vs Dolphins Preview 49:50 - Friday Fill U p 52:30 - Broncos Madge Decision 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you! Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||