“Rugby League Rat Pack” is a podcast that will be used to inform the world about the happenings, competitions, stories, and future goals regarding the sport of Rugby League. It will be informative, as well as humorous and the main goal will be to promote Rugby League.
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Episode 30: Grand Final Weekend: NRL, NRLW, Knights & Roosters | Rugby League Rat Pack
Episode 30
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 01:00:52
The Rugby League Rat Pack is back with a massive Grand Final edition!
The NRL and NRLW are heading toward the biggest games of the season, and the boys are diving into the drama, the matchups, the biggest moments and everything you need to know before the Grand Finals.
Join Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America for complete analysis of the NRL Grand Final, including the Newcastle Knights' dramatic win over the Panthers, the Roosters' place in the Grand Final, and the NRLW Grand Final between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Sydney Roosters.
Of course the Pack give their predictions too!
Plus, the guys look back at their AMNRL Grand Finals, Bobo ranks the best and worst entertainment performances at sporting events and Captain America awards another MVP.
In This Episode:
Dramatic Newcastle win that sent the Knights to the NRL Grand Final
The Rat Pack's Grand Final weekend discussion
AMNRL Grand Final trivia and photos
The NRL Grand Final and the road to the big game
The NRLW Grand Final NRLW highlights and commentary
Bobo's Breakdown and Grand Final entertainment
The best and worst Grand Final entertainment performances
A look back at classic Grand Final programs from the 1980s
Captain America's Most Valuable Preston Award: Sandon Smith
RL Rat Pack SIT DOWN SERIES III: Former NRL & now SL Leigh Leopards Star Joe Ofahengaue
Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 38:39
A former NRL star with the Brisbane Broncos, Parramatta Eels, and Wests Tigers along with being a Qld Maroon and Tongan international, Joe Ofahengaue joins the lads for a Sit Down to discuss his playing journey in Australia and his current love of the Super League with the Leigh Leopards. Where he is a candidate for the prestigious Man of Steel award. In an interesting twist Jofa has connections to three clubs that will be at NRL Vegas 2027 along with a fourth club, the Broncos that were one of the inaugural teams in 2024. Enjoy this fascinating chat with one of the games most exciting players in the past decade. We look forward to seeing Jofa again in Las Vegas soon!
Episode 29: Jillaroos Coach Jess Skinner on NRLW, the World Cup & Women’s Rugby League + NRL Playoffs
Episode 29
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 01:27:32
The Rugby League Rat Pack is back for Episode 29 with an informative conversation featuring Jillaroos & Women's Rugby League World Cup Coach Jess Skinner!
Jess joins the boys to talk about her rugby league journey, the growth and future of the women’s game, coaching, Indigenous rugby league, the World Cup and what comes next for the sport.
Plus, Niy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America tackle the latest NRL Finals action, preliminary final predictions, NRLW, Super League, Bobo’s Breakdown, the Most Valuable Preston Award and the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas!
15:10 That time the girls beat up on the Rat Pack in touch footy
17:16 Challenges of being a female in a male dominated sport
18::50 Advice to women rugby league players
20:16 Women coaching in juniors and the bush
21:46 Biggest Changes & Opportunities in women’s game
27:09 Women’s game best way to grow Rugby League in the USA
29:04 Women’s World Cup Selections 32:03 Coaching the Indigenous Team
35:41 Great Women Players
Episode 28: Rugby League Coach Lee Addison Joins the Rat Pack + NRL Finals, Super League & NRLW
Episode 28
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 01:29:34
The Rat Pack welcomes Rugby League Coach Lee Addison to explore his rugby league journey, his move to Australia, coaching philosophy, working with Australian schools, adapting coaching delivery for today's players and his path to the USA. Lee also shares his perspective on the recent Warriors vs. Dolphins matchup and looks back to Team USA's Rugby League World Cup "Shock the World" campaign.
Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze the NRL playoffs, look ahead to the NRL Grand Final, recap the Super League playoff picture, preview the NRLW Finals Series before the highly anticipated Bobo's Breakdown and the Most Valuable Preston Award!
Lee Addison joins the Rat Pack to share his rugby league journey
Coaching lessons from Lee Addison
How today's players differ from previous generations
Why coaches need to adapt their delivery to today's players
Lee's experience coaching Australian schools
Lee's path to the USA
Rugby League World Cup: "Shock the World" campaign
NRL Finals Week 1 recap
The road to the NRL Grand Final
Super League playoff update
NRLW scores, highlights and Finals Series preview
Bobo's Breakdown: Mental Edges in the NRL Playoffs
Most Valuable Preston: Dylan Edwards
Chapters 00:00 Introduction - NRL Playoffs!
04:30 NFL in Australia at NCG
07:38 Lee Addison joins the Rat Pack
09:31 Lee Addison’s Rugby League Journey
22:08 How Lee got to Australia
28:45 A lesson from Lee
EPISODE 27: Newcastle Knights Old Boy Stephen Crowe Joins the Pack + NRL Finals & NRLW Highlights
Episode 27
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 01:23:05
Stephen Crowe joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for a wild trip through Newcastle Knights history, the 1997 Grand Final, rugby league battles, NRL Finals, Super League and the latest NRLW action.
In this episode, Niuy, Vassy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America are joined by special guest Stephen Crowe, a Newcastle Knights old boy and longtime supporter of the New York Knights. Crowe shares stories from his rugby league journey, including the unforgettable 1997 Newcastle Knights vs. Manly Grand Final, what happened on the pitch, his championship ring story, the 2002 Grand Final team and the Knights' connection to New York.
The boys also break down the current NRL Finals picture, recap the weekend's biggest games, look around the Super League, revisit some old-school rugby league stories and continue the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas!
IN THIS EPISODE:
Stephen Crowe joins the Rat Pack
Stories from the 1997 Newcastle Knights Grand Final
Rugby league fights and old-school stories
Crowe's rugby league journey
Newcastle Knights and the New York Knights
The latest NRL Finals picture
Rabbitohs vs. Knights
Warriors vs. Dolphins
Sharks vs. Cowboys
Panthers vs. Roosters
Super League Round Up
Bobo's Breakdown: NRL has the best Playoff Format
Captain America's MVP: Coby Black
NRLW scores and highlights
The countdown to Scrum Vegas IV
CHAPTERS:
00:00 NRL Finals, NFL in Australia and more!
03:23 Vassy Returns
04:12 Old School Hunter Mariners Jersey
05:39 Countdown to Scrum Vegas
07:20 Spencer Leniu vs Keaon Koloamatangi: A Study in Discipline
EPISODE 26:: Hollywood Meets Rugby League: Josh Brandon’s L.A. Roosters Story + NRL Analysis | Rugby League Rat Pack
Episode 26
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 01:20:34
Rugby league and Hollywood collide in this special episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack!
Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America welcome Josh Brandon, boss of the L.A. Roosters and a Hollywood screenwriter, who cleverly works rugby league player names into his movie and TV scripts!
Fresh off the USARL National Championship Final, Brandon joins the conversation after a thrilling clash with the Tampa Mayhem. The Pack looks back at the final and projects what’s next for rugby league on the West Coast of the USA before Josh shares his unique journey from rugby league to Hollywood.
Plus, the latest NRL, NRLW and Super League action, Scrum Vegas IV, Bobo’s Breakdown and Captain America’s MVP.!
Growing the women’s game on the West Coast of the USA
L.A. Roosters merchandise and the Roosters vs. Sacramento
NRL predictions and Sam Walker’s injury status
NRL Round 26 recap
NRL ladder analysis and predictions
NRL rule change experiment
Super League roundup
Captain America’s MVP
Why the women’s game can help grow rugby league in the USA
Chapters:
00:00 Las Vegas Invasion - Break out the Budgies!
02:36 Countdown to Scrum Vegas!
RL Rat Pack SIT DOWN SERIES II: Former NRL and SL Star Jeff Hardy
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 01:04:59
Jeff Hardy played almost 400 first grade games in the NRL in Australia, and Super League in England. He joins the Rat Pack to talk about his junior career with his local club the Brighton Seagulls and powerhouse high school team at James Cook Boys HS coached by Brian Smith. Jeff played at the Illawarra Steelers, St George Dragons, Castleford Tigers, Sheffield Eagles and Huddersfield Giants. His on field career translated into off the field success mentoring students as a high school Phys Ed teacher and establishing programs for young indigenous men across Australia. Enjoy this special sit down with a good friend of the Rat Pack who has been an avid supporter of the development of Rugby League in the USA.
EPISODE 25: Canadian Rugby League Takes Center Stage + NRL & NRLW Highlights & Scrum Vegas IV
Episode 25
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 01:31:21
Canadian Rugby League takes center stage as the Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes Blake Stewart (Whistler Wolves RFC) and Josh Knight (Rugby League British Columbia) for a wide-ranging conversation about the growth of the game in Canada, the connection between Canadian and American rugby league, and the upcoming Scrum Vegas IV!
Niuy, Bobo, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America also break down the latest NRL and NRLW action, celebrate the latest Most Valuable Preston Award winner, examine an experimental new rule in Rugby League and analyze how Mullets impact the game.
Blake Stewart and Josh Knight join the Rat Pack to discuss the Canadian Rugby League
The roots and growth of rugby league in Canada
How rugby union has influenced the Canadian game
The Toronto Wolfpack and the development of rugby league
Why rugby league is easy to understand and how the sport can grow
Women’s rugby league in Canada
Where to watch rugby league in Canada
Adam Reynolds announces his retirement
The latest NRL and NRLW results, scores and highlights
Bobo’s Breakdown features an experimental rugby league rule
Captain America’s Most Valuable Preston Award goes to Josh Feledy
Mullets on the pitch, a field goal for the win and a memorable moment for Vassy
Chapters
00:00 Rugby League in Las Vegas & Canada
05:39 Where to find the Rat Pack
06:22 Adam Reynolds retirement & playing vs Tomahawks 09:47 Josh Knight & Blake Stewart join
10:47 Canadian Rugby League
15:08 Rugby League Roots in Canada
RL Rat Pack SIT DOWN SERIES I: NZ Warriors Head Coach and AMNRL Alumni Andrew Webster
Season 1
Friday, August 21, 2026 • Duration 38:20
In the first of the Rugby League Rat Pack Specials, the 'Sit Down' series: The Rat Pack chat to top NRL Coach Andrew Webster and discuss his ties to the AMNRL going back over 20 years, why the War on the Shore was the original Magic Round, how the '05 Grand Final vs the Aston Bulls still haunts him and the lessons he's learned in the USA and the path less traveled.
EPISODE 24: From Football to Rugby League: Kelly McGill's Journey in Hawaii & Beyond
Episode 24
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 01:24:01
Kelly McGill joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an incredible conversation about his journey from football to rugby, the USA Tomahawks, Hawaii and the global growth of rugby league!
Kelly McGill shares stories from his football career, playing in the Hula Bowl, crossing over to rugby, competing in France and the Cook Islands, representing the USA and helping grow rugby league in Hawaii. He also tells the story of meeting King Charles III and shows off his Vietnamese language skills during a memorable conversation with the Rat Pack.
Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America break down the latest action from the NRL, Super League and NRLW, including rugby league video highlights, this week’s Most Valuable Preston Award winner and plenty of opinions, laughs and rugby league debate.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Kelly McGill — From football to rugby and the USA Tomahawks
Rugby League in the USA — The next generation of American talent
NRL Round 24 Recap & upcoming Predictions
NRLW scores and highlights
Super League Round Up
Bobo’s Breakdown — The evolution of the wing position
This week’s Most Valuable Preston Award winner — David Fifita
NRL in Las Vegas — The countdown continues
CHAPTERS
00:00 Countdown to NRL in Las Vegas
02:29 Lifeguard Competition: Rat Pack goes Baywatch
03:33 Free The Rugby League Rat Pack
04:09 Where to Watch the Podcast
36:13 Jessica Sergis
37:06 Jess’ Coaching Style and Influences
44:28 Tiana Granby and Roots Rugby Family
46:08 First Nations Women’s Rugby League
51:26 What happens after World Cup selections?
1:02:01 NRL Recap
1:06:29 Referee Ashley Klein dumped for preliminary finals after major mistake in New Zealand
