Three Grand Finals. Big moments. And a special guest from USA Rugby League!

In Episode 31, Niuy, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze the action and reveal their takeaways from three Grand Finals — the NRL Grand Final, NRLW Grand Final and Super League Grand Final — reacting to the biggest moments, storylines and talking points from across rugby league.

The boys also discuss the latest rugby league news, the upcoming USA vs Wales international, and the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV — just 140 days away!

Plus, USA Rugby League Captain Joe Eichner joins the Rat Pack! Eichner has represented the United States national rugby league team since making his international debut in 2016 and has also played professionally for the Toronto Wolfpack.

In This Episode:

NRL Grand Final highlights, reactions and takeaways

NRLW Grand Final highlights and reaction

Super League Grand Final recap

USA vs Wales international preview

NRL Grand Final entertainment

Ali Brigginshaw not selected for the World Cup

Ponga's massive tackle Ponga's try

Marky Mark's try

USA Rugby League Captain Joe Eichner interview

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The Rugby League Rat Pack is back with a massive Grand Final edition!

The NRL and NRLW are heading toward the biggest games of the season, and the boys are diving into the drama, the matchups, the biggest moments and everything you need to know before the Grand Finals.

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Join Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America for complete analysis of the NRL Grand Final, including the Newcastle Knights' dramatic win over the Panthers, the Roosters' place in the Grand Final, and the NRLW Grand Final between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Sydney Roosters.

Of course the Pack give their predictions too!

Plus, the guys look back at their AMNRL Grand Finals, Bobo ranks the best and worst entertainment performances at sporting events and Captain America awards another MVP.

In This Episode:

Dramatic Newcastle win that sent the Knights to the NRL Grand Final

The Rat Pack's Grand Final weekend discussion

AMNRL Grand Final trivia and photos

The NRL Grand Final and the road to the big game

The NRLW Grand Final NRLW highlights and commentary

Bobo's Breakdown and Grand Final entertainment

The best and worst Grand Final entertainment performances

A look back at classic Grand Final programs from the 1980s

Captain America's Most Valuable Preston Award: Sandon Smith

Old-school rugby league jerseys

Grand Final predictions

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The Rugby League Rat Pack is back for Episode 29 with an informative conversation featuring Jillaroos & Women's Rugby League World Cup Coach Jess Skinner!

Jess joins the boys to talk about her rugby league journey, the growth and future of the women’s game, coaching, Indigenous rugby league, the World Cup and what comes next for the sport.

Plus, Niy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America tackle the latest NRL Finals action, preliminary final predictions, NRLW, Super League, Bobo’s Breakdown, the Most Valuable Preston Award and the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas!

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In This Episode

00:00 Introduction - Rugby League Playoffs!

05:03 We found Vassy!

05:50 Jess Skinner joins the Rat Pack

07:11 Jess’ Rugby League Journey

13:10 Launching Rugby League in her Community

15:10 That time the girls beat up on the Rat Pack in touch footy

17:16 Challenges of being a female in a male dominated sport

18::50 Advice to women rugby league players

20:16 Women coaching in juniors and the bush

21:46 Biggest Changes & Opportunities in women’s game

27:09 Women’s game best way to grow Rugby League in the USA

29:04 Women’s World Cup Selections 32:03 Coaching the Indigenous Team

35:41 Great Women Players

36:13 Jessica Sergis

37:06 Jess’ Coaching Style and Influences

44:28 Tiana Granby and Roots Rugby Family

46:08 First Nations Women’s Rugby League

51:26 What happens after World Cup selections?

1:02:01 NRL Recap

1:06:29 Referee Ashley Klein dumped for preliminary finals after major mistake in New Zealand

1:10:06 Road to NRL Final: Round 3 Predictions

1:15:08 Bobo’s Breakdown: Underdogs

1:17:39 Super League Round Up

1:19:50 Most Valuable Preston Award

1:21:38 NRLW Playoffs scores and highlights

1:22:59 NRLW Round 2 Predictions

1:26:17 Countdown to Scrum Vegas IV

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