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🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Christian Nicolussi to unpack the biggest rugby league stories as the World Cup gets underway. The team debate the Kangaroos’ fullback call between Reece Walsh and James Tedesco, preview Australia v New Zealand, and assess the representative squads. Plus, Spencer Leniu’s move to Parramatta, Junior Paulo’s future, the looming November 1 player market, Hudson Young’s PNG links, Sam Walker’s Roosters deal, Jason Ryles’ contract clause and the issues facing Perth’s NRL entry. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:55 — Reece Walsh v James Tedesco: who should be Kangaroos fullback? 4:00 — Kangaroos team news, halves and squad selections 9:36 — Bradman Best, Latrell Mitchell and Australia’s centres 14:48 — Australia v New Zealand preview and World Cup predictions 17:56 — Samoa, PNG and the rest of the World Cup weekend 18:53 — Parramatta sign Spencer Leniu 21:46 — Junior Paulo’s future, Samoa and Perth’s interest 23:36 — Can Spencer Leniu become a starting front-rower? 27:18 — November 1 market: why this year could be different 29:54 — Hudson Young, Canberra’s offer and PNG links 35:14 — Sam Walker’s Roosters future and contract value 37:57 — Roosters roster changes and recruitment plans 43:55 — Jason Ryles’ Parramatta contract clause 46:41 — Eels rebuild, pathways and expectations for 2026 53:00 — Perth’s CEO fallout and Mal Meninga’s challenge 58:56 — Wrap-up and upcoming World Cup coverage 📞 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 Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 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 Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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🏉 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 Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 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 Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.