Levels with Willie Mason & Justin Horo

The Rugby League World Cup rolls into Week 2, and Willie Mason and Justin Horo are back to break down another massive weekend of international footy! The boys get stuck into the build-up to Tonga vs Samoa, with one of rugby league’s fiercest rivalries taking centre stage. Is this clash now bigger than State of Origin? There’s plenty to unpack from the opening round, including England’s struggles, the Kangaroos’ performance against the Kiwis, and the debate around Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga. The boys also question the World Cup format, why more nations aren’t involved, and what needs to change to grow the international game. Plus, Mase shares a classic Dwight Yorke story, the boys pick their Team of the Week, and we preview every game ahead of Week 2. ON THE SHOW: 🏉 Tonga vs Samoa – The rivalry heating up 🇦🇺 Kangaroos, Reece Walsh & Kalyn Ponga 🏆 England’s struggles & the World Cup format 🌏 Why aren’t more nations playing international rugby league? 🔥 Levels Team of the Week 😂 Mase’s Dwight Yorke story 🏉 Full Week 2 previews: Tonga vs Lebanon, PNG vs Samoa, England vs France, New Zealand vs Cook Islands & Australia vs Fiji. All that and plenty more on another episode of LEVELS with Willie Mason and Justin Horo! Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected] Stay Connected with Levels Network: Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast: Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 0:00 – Intro & PNG Chiefs Jersey Reaction 3:00 – World Cup Popularity & Levels Community 5:30 – Kangaroos vs Kiwis: Behind the Scenes 7:00 – Mark Nawaqanitawase & Kangaroos Camp 10:23 – Levels Team of the Week: Picking Our Best XIII 18:30 – Foot Locker: Getting Locked In for Test Football 19:00 – Tonga vs Samoa: Is This Rivalry Bigger Than State of Origin? 22:14 – Fan Reactions to Tonga vs Samoa 23:30 – Reece Walsh vs Kalyn Ponga Debate 27:01 – England’s World Cup Struggles & Fan Reactions 33:15 – Is the Rugby League World Cup Draw Unfair? 34:00 – Why Aren’t More Nations Playing in the World Cup? 37:00 – Growing International Rugby League 39:00 – Rugby League, Rugby Union & Football Popularity 42:00 – A-League Memories & Willie Mason’s Dwight Yorke Story 44:00 – The Boys Reminisce About Sydney’s Nightlife 45:45 – Tonga vs Lebanon Preview 52:45 – Papua New Guinea vs Samoa Preview 57:06 – England vs France Preview 59:47 – New Zealand vs Cook Islands Preview 1:02:50 – Australia vs Fiji Preview 1:08:00 – Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opening week of the Rugby League World Cup has delivered, and Willie Mason, Justin Horo and Johno are back to break down all the action! The Kangaroos survive a massive scare against the Kiwis, with Reece Walsh producing a match-winning performance and Kalyn Ponga showing his class before injury. The boys debate Australia’s best 17, selection headaches and whether New Zealand let a golden opportunity slip. Samoa put 78 points on France in a dominant display, with the boys discussing the growing threat of the Pacific nations and the worrying state of French rugby league. PNG get the job done against Lebanon in Port Moresby, Tonga overcome England, and Fiji make a statement against the Cook Islands. Plus, the boys discuss England’s controversial selections under Brian McDermott, Latrell Mitchell’s place in the Australian side, the lack of UK television coverage and whether Australia and New Zealand should return to a three-Test series. All that and plenty more on Levels! Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected] Stay Connected with Levels Network: Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast: Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 00:00 Intro & Lebanon vs PNG Bazzaz Chat 04:45 International Rugby League Is Back! 07:30 Are Australia Still the Best Team in the World? 12:00 Kalyn Ponga's Injury & Willie Mason's 2008 World Cup Memories 19:30 Ponga vs Walsh & New Zealand's Missed Opportunity 22:00 Tonga vs Samoa Hype & Stadium Debate 27:15 England's Selection Controversy & Jake Connor 30:00 Latrell Mitchell vs Bradman Best 35:45 Rugby League's Broadcasting Problems in England 37:30 Commentary Team & Shaun Johnson's Debut 41:50 Australia vs New Zealand Review 1:16:43 Samoa vs France Review 1:39:08 PNG vs Lebanon Review 1:45:57 Tonga vs England Review 2:05:50 International Player Payments & England's Travel 2:08:23 Fiji vs Cook Islands Review 2:12:00 Australia vs New Zealand Three-Test Series Debate 2:14:29 Dolphins & NRL Forward Pack Discussion 2:17:24 Final Chat & Wrap Up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rugby League World Cup is here, and Willie Mason and Justin Horo are fired up ahead of the opening round! With Australia and New Zealand preparing to go head-to-head, the boys break down the growing rivalry between the Kangaroos and Kiwis, the key matchups and what it means to represent your country on the international stage. Mase and Scope also dive into the latest international rugby league news, including England’s controversial squad selections, Nathan Cleary’s injury recovery, the future of the international game and some classic stories from Mase’s playing days. PLUS, the boys preview every game from the opening round of the Rugby League World Cup: 🇳🇿 New Zealand vs Australia 🇦🇺 🇼🇸 Samoa vs France 🇫🇷 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon 🇱🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England vs Tonga 🇹🇴 🇫🇯 Fiji vs Cook Islands 🇨🇰 Who starts their World Cup campaign with a win, and which nation could cause the biggest upset? All that and plenty more on Levels with Willie Mason and Justin Horo. Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected] Stay Connected with Levels Network: Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast: Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 0:00 Intro & Australia vs New Zealand Rivalry 3:00 Representing Australia vs Pacific Island Nations 7:30 Kangaroos vs Kiwis Rivalry Heats Up 9:00 Reece Walsh vs James Tedesco 11:00 Kangaroos Selection & International Experience 13:00 World Cup Form vs Momentum 16:00 Willie Mason's Toughest Kiwi Opponents 19:00 How New Zealand Became a Rugby League Powerhouse 21:00 Keon Koloamatangi & Australia's Forward Pack 24:00 Nathan Cleary's Injury Recovery 26:00 Nathan Cleary & Mary Fowler 29:00 Levels World Cup Plans 30:30 England Squad Selection Controversy 33:00 Jake Connor's England Snub 35:00 The Future of English Rugby League 37:00 French Rugby League's Rising Talent 38:30 Willie Mason's Stories from France 41:00 International Rugby League & Super League 44:00 Hip Drops & Rugby Union Rule Changes 47:00 International Suspensions & NRL Eligibility 49:20 New Zealand vs Australia Preview 1:03:59 Samoa vs France Preview 1:10:09 Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon Preview 1:15:21 England vs Tonga Preview 1:25:26 Fiji vs Cook Islands Preview 1:28:30 Rugby League World Cup Scheduling & Tournament Format 1:30:00 Final Thoughts & Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 9’s Premier League is back, and Levels has the exclusive LIVE draw for this year’s tournament! Willie Mason and Justin Horo are joined by 9PL’s Anthony Mitchell to reveal the pools for the upcoming Gold Coast tournament, break down all 16 teams and discuss the big names set to compete for the $40,000 prize pool. With the competition getting bigger and stronger every year, the boys look at the defending champion Salty Pigs, Campbelltown Saints, Port Moresby Vipers, Junkyard Dogs and plenty more, including the four remaining spots up for grabs through the NSW and Queensland qualifiers. Plus, Justin announces he’ll be taking over as coach of the RLPA Fossils, with a tough road ahead if they’re going to challenge for the title! Before the draw, the boys recap Kieran Foran’s massive 50km charity walk for the Top Blokes Foundation, the incredible fundraising effort from the rugby league community and the growing excitement around the Rugby League World Cup. IN THIS EPISODE: * Exclusive 9PL live pool draw * Anthony Mitchell on the growth of the competition * Breaking down the 16-team tournament * The biggest names and teams to watch * Justin Horo announced as RLPA Fossils coach * NSW and Queensland qualifying tournaments * $40,000 prize pool and the future of 9PL * Kieran Foran’s 50km charity walk * Rugby League World Cup excitement All that and plenty more on this special edition of Levels! Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected] Stay Connected with Levels Network: Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast: Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 0:00 Intro & 9's Premier League Special 1:07 Justin Horo Announced as RLPA Fossils Coach 2:29 Top Blokes Foundation Fundraising Update 3:31 Justin's 50km Charity Walk 6:32 Kieran Foran's Tough 50km Walk 10:12 Plans for Next Year's Charity Walk 11:41 Rugby League World Cup Excitement 14:22 Anthony Mitchell Joins the Show 15:30 Willie Mason's New Bulldog Puppy 17:32 Anthony Mitchell on the Growth of 9PL 19:35 How Competitive Has 9PL Become? 21:04 9PL Tournament Format & Qualifiers 22:20 LIVE 9PL Pool Draw 34:18 Justin Horo's Plans for the RLPA Fossils 35:12 $40,000 Prize Pool 35:53 NSW & Queensland Qualifier Draw 36:36 Teams to Watch in the Qualifiers 37:37 How Competitive Will This Year's Tournament Be? 38:03 9PL Tickets & Event Details 39:14 What to Expect on the Gold Coast 40:09 Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL season might be over, but Levels rolls on. Willie Mason and Justin Horo wrap up Grand Final week and look ahead to a massive international period, with the Rugby League World Cup now firmly on the radar. The boys break down the latest news around the game, including Daniel Tupou’s retirement, Naufahu Whyte’s huge Grand Final performance, James Tedesco’s future, Mark Nawaqanitawase and the Wallabies, plus the latest player movement heading towards November 1. Then it’s all things RLWC, reacting to the squads from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, France, Cook Islands and Lebanon before building their predicted squads for New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Samoa and England. Plenty of footy still to come. Levels continues. DONATE HOROS CHARITY WALK: https://www.lifttheload.org.au/j-horo Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected] Stay Connected with Levels Network: Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast: Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 0:00 Intro 3:03 Grand Final Interviews & Lindsay Collins 13:42 Kieran Foran’s 50km Mental Health Walk 17:46 WTC Charity Golf Day 20:45 Daniel Tupou Retires 28:30 Gatekeeping Gate 36:47 Naufahu Whyte’s Grand Final Performance 39:34 Rugby League World Cup Format 41:57 Angus Crichton’s Incredible Journey 44:43 Mark Nawaqanitawase & the Wallabies 47:47 James Tedesco’s Future 50:38 Nathan Charles’ Incredible Story 51:35 Roosters & Knights Looking Ahead to 2027 62:34 Reputation vs Form for Rep Jerseys 66:23 Can the Kiwis Win the World Cup? 66:54 Fiji RLWC Squad Reaction 71:32 Papua New Guinea RLWC Squad Reaction 72:50 France RLWC Squad Reaction 74:36 Cook Islands RLWC Squad Reaction 75:39 Lebanon RLWC Squad Reaction 78:04 New Zealand RLWC Squad Preview 83:15 Australia RLWC Squad Preview 85:28 Tonga RLWC Squad Preview 90:36 Samoa RLWC Squad Preview 95:18 England RLWC Squad Preview 99:54 Levels 9PL Announcement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.