USA Hawks and DC Cavalry standout Ryan Burroughs joins the Rugby League Rat Pack to share his incredible journey from military service to international rugby league. Ryan discusses representing the United States, playing in Australia with Wentworthville, signing with the Toronto Wolfpack, life in Barrow, Major League Rugby, and the growth of the game in America.

Niuy, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America also break down the biggest stories and highlights from NRL Round 21, recap the latest Super League action, dive into on the NRLW and reveal this week's Most Valuable Preston Award winner.

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In This Episode

• Ryan Burroughs on serving in the military and discovering rugby league
• Playing for Wentworthville, the USA Hawks and Toronto Wolfpack
• Life with the DC Cavalry and the future of rugby league in the United States
• NRL Round 21 recap and predictions
• Super League Roundup
• NRLW update
• Most Valuable Preston Award (NRL player of the week)

Chapters

00:00 Vegas Baby Vegas!

08:13 Honoring Rugby Marines

12:01 Ryan Burroughs Interview Begins

13:55 Ryan's Military Journey

16:32 Discovering Rugby League

17:50 Playing at Wentworthville

20:45 Representing the USA Hawks

24:18 Signing with the Toronto Wolfpack

25:57 Playing for Paul Rowley

27:19 Journey to Barrow-in-Furness

29:40 Major League Rugby

32:31 DC Cavalry

39:55 Interview Wrap-Up

41:11 NRL Round 21 Recap

47:30 NRL Predictions

51:48 Super League Roundup

56:38 NRLW Update

1:05:38 Prestons Are Everywhere

1:06:28 Captain America's MVP

1:12:05 Bobo's Fake Anniversary

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