🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast

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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

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