Former NRL, Super League and USA Tomahawks star Matt Petersen joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an unforgettable conversation filled with career stories, behind-the-scenes moments and rugby league history.

Episode 20 features Matty reflecting on his journey from junior rugby league through the Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans, Wakefield Wildcats, and representing the USA Tomahawks on the international stage.

The Rat Pack also breaks down all the biggest NRL and Super League action, makes predictions for Round 21, hands out Captain America's MVP Award, and discusses the latest NRLW storylines.

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Chapters

00:00 Introductions

03:01 Captain America hurtin’ from the pitch

06:09 Rugby League Rat Pack Parents & Children

08:12 World Cup: Internationals love the U.S.A. & U.S.A. loves Internationals

09:22 Bobo back to Dr. Evil

12:51 Matty Petersen joins the Pack

16:27 First game played in the U.S.A. in Philadelphia

17:14 Legendary Hair

18:25 Matty's roots and early days

19:35 Playing Local

21:04 Super League

22:36 Journey to Newcastle

25:54 Highlights: Matty can take a punch

29:15 Playing with the Eels

31:52 2007 season

32:41 After Gold Coast to Wakefield

34:37 Tomahawks Highlights

36:31 U.S. Tomahawks World Class Coaches

41:15 Perth Bears and former teams Matty supports

42:14 Which former club is Matty pulling for to win the Grand Final?

44:42 Interview takeaways

46:51 NRL Recap, Preview & Predictions

51:39 Shot fired at Vassey

53:33 NRL Predictions for this week's games

1:00:44 Super League Round Up

1:09:24 Bobo's Breakdown: Down the Stretch in NRL: War of Attrition

1:20:23 Most Valuable Preston Award: Reece Walsh

1:24:08 NRLW

1:28:11 Sad News: Scott Dureau passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 39 after a battle with cancer

1:28:58 NRL Observations

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