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James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brendan Savage to unpack Australia’s thrilling Rugby League World Cup win over New Zealand.

The team discuss Jack Bostock’s incredible Kangaroos debut, the selection calls facing Kevin Walters, and whether Australia’s forward pack needs reshuffling for the next Test.

Plus, Choc relives the 2008 World Cup final, the debate around responding to the haka, Isaah Yeo’s remarkable injury battle, Bostock’s future, and World Cup previews including England v Tonga.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider

1:24 — Australia v New Zealand: instant Test-match classic

6:06 — Jack Bostock’s remarkable Kangaroos debut

7:45 — Kangaroos selection calls and players short of match fitness

15:40 — Australia’s halves, Munster and the game’s key moments

19:05 — Choc relives the 2008 World Cup final

21:16 — The haka debate and Australia’s potential war cry

29:05 — Jack Bostock’s future and the player market

32:48 — Isaah Yeo’s ruptured pec and playing through injury

36:50 — How Australia can improve: pack balance and team changes

41:30 — Sam Walker, Tom Dearden and the next halves pairing

46:25 — World Cup fixtures: Samoa, PNG, Lebanon, England and Tonga

49:40 — Final wrap-up

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James Hooper is joined by Sean O’Sullivan and Brandon Savage to preview the opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup.

The team unpack Australia v New Zealand, including the Kiwis’ imposing forward pack, Kalyn Ponga’s threat, Australia’s selection calls and who can make the difference.

Plus, the latest on Jack Bostock, Cody Walker, Latrell Mitchell and Nathan Cleary, Peter O’Sullivan’s move to Brisbane, Newcastle’s roster squeeze, and previews of Samoa v France, PNG v Lebanon, England v Tonga and Fiji v Cook Islands.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider

2:20 — Jack Bostock: Dragons interest, Test debut and rise at the Dolphins

9:06 — Cody Walker’s Souths future and Latrell Mitchell’s contract situation

17:38 — Nathan Cleary puts contract talks on hold

22:00 — Peter O’Sullivan to Brisbane, Justin Holbrook’s Newcastle extension and the Knights’ halves puzzle

33:28 — Australia v New Zealand preview: can the Kangaroos stop the Kiwis?

45:04 — Samoa v France preview

51:28 — Papua New Guinea v Lebanon preview

54:48 — England v Tonga preview

1:03:42 — Fiji v Cook Islands preview

1:09:24 — Final wrap and Australia v New Zealand watch-along

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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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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

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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

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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

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James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage for a full NRL Grand Final week breakdown.

The team unpack Phoenix Crossland’s suspension after the tackle that injured Nathan Cleary, the fallout for Newcastle, and why the Knights’ remarkable run has captured the rugby league world.

Plus, Connor Watson’s race to be cleared, the Roosters’ key selection calls, Newcastle’s defensive heroes, Adam Gee’s grand final appointment, Dally M predictions, and the coaching cases for Justin Holbrook, Andrew Webster and more.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider

5:49 — Phoenix Crossland’s ban and Nathan Cleary injury fallout

8:00 — Crossland’s response and Newcastle’s grand final preparations

12:00 — Judiciary stories and grand final precedents

24:30 — Connor Watson’s concussion call and Roosters selection dilemma

32:23 — Newcastle fever: the city’s grand final buzz

36:00 — Knights’ defensive heroics and why they can challenge the Roosters

41:14 — Roosters team preview: Reece Robson, depth and key match-ups

48:35 — Adam Gee appointed grand final referee

53:20 — Dally M predictions: can Nathan Cleary win from hospital?

58:42 — Coach of the Year debate: Holbrook, Webster, Bennett and Ivan Cleary

64:20 — Captain of the Year: Kalyn Ponga’s Newcastle transformation

67:18 — Final wrap-up

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