Kelly McGill joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an incredible conversation about his journey from football to rugby, the USA Tomahawks, Hawaii and the global growth of rugby league!

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Kelly McGill shares stories from his football career, playing in the Hula Bowl, crossing over to rugby, competing in France and the Cook Islands, representing the USA and helping grow rugby league in Hawaii. He also tells the story of meeting King Charles III and shows off his Vietnamese language skills during a memorable conversation with the Rat Pack.

Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America break down the latest action from the NRL, Super League and NRLW, including rugby league video highlights, this week’s Most Valuable Preston Award winner and plenty of opinions, laughs and rugby league debate.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Kelly McGill — From football to rugby and the USA Tomahawks
• Rugby League in the USA — The next generation of American talent
• NRL Round 24 Recap & upcoming Predictions
• NRLW scores and highlights
• Super League Round Up
• Bobo’s Breakdown — The evolution of the wing position
• This week’s Most Valuable Preston Award winner — David Fifita
• NRL in Las Vegas — The countdown continues

CHAPTERS

00:00 Countdown to NRL in Las Vegas

02:29 Lifeguard Competition: Rat Pack goes Baywatch

03:33 Free The Rugby League Rat Pack

04:09 Where to Watch the Podcast

06:27 Kelly McGill joins the Rat Pack

08:22 Hurricane in Hawaii

10:06 How Kelly got to Hawaii and how his football career started

17:00 Playing for Head Coach Paul Johnson

18:52 Playing in the Hula Bowl

21:24 Crossing over to Rugby

28:54 Rugby Union vs Rugby League

31:21 USA Tomahawks & Rugby League Development in Hawaii

33:02 Kelly speaking Vietnamese

36:32 Playing Soccer

41:14 USA vs Samoa & NSW vs Hawaii

44:33 Shaking Hands with King Charles III

45:55 Playing in France & the Cook Islands

51:42 NRL Recap

54:42 NRL Ladder/Predictions

57:29 Super League Round Up

1:01:44 Bobo’s Breakdown: Wing position evolution

1:12:00 Most Valuable Preston Award: David Fifita

1:14:50 NRLW Scores and Highlights

1:21:46 Rugby League Talent coming up in the USA

1:22:14 NRL & NFL Announcer Swap

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In the first of the Rugby League Rat Pack Specials, the 'Sit Down' series: The Rat Pack chat to top NRL Coach Andrew Webster and discuss his ties to the AMNRL going back over 20 years, why the War on the Shore was the original Magic Round, how the '05 Grand Final vs the Aston Bulls still haunts him and the lessons he's learned in the USA and the path less traveled.

Canadian Rugby League takes center stage as the Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes Blake Stewart (Whistler Wolves RFC) and Josh Knight (Rugby League British Columbia) for a wide-ranging conversation about the growth of the game in Canada, the connection between Canadian and American rugby league, and the upcoming Scrum Vegas IV!

Niuy, Bobo, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America also break down the latest NRL and NRLW action, celebrate the latest Most Valuable Preston Award winner, examine an experimental new rule in Rugby League and analyze how Mullets impact the game.

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In This Episode:

• Blake Stewart and Josh Knight join the Rat Pack to discuss the Canadian Rugby League
• The roots and growth of rugby league in Canada
• How rugby union has influenced the Canadian game
• The Toronto Wolfpack and the development of rugby league
• Why rugby league is easy to understand and how the sport can grow
• Women’s rugby league in Canada
• Where to watch rugby league in Canada
• Adam Reynolds announces his retirement
• The latest NRL and NRLW results, scores and highlights
• Bobo’s Breakdown features an experimental rugby league rule
• Captain America’s Most Valuable Preston Award goes to Josh Feledy
• Mullets on the pitch, a field goal for the win and a memorable moment for Vassy

Chapters

00:00 Rugby League in Las Vegas & Canada

05:39 Where to find the Rat Pack

06:22 Adam Reynolds retirement & playing vs Tomahawks 09:47 Josh Knight & Blake Stewart join

10:47 Canadian Rugby League

15:08 Rugby League Roots in Canada

16:49 Rugby Union Influence

19:53 Toronto Wolfpack

22:10 Rugby League Easy to Understand

25:53 Rugby League Format in Canada

30:40 Growing the Game in Canada

33:16 Women’s Rugby League in Canada

39:32 Watching Rugby League in Canada

46:58 Josh on Stage in Las Vegas

48:39 Connection to USA Rugby League

50:51 Who’s Coming to Scrum Vegas IV?

52:54 Umina Bunnies

58:02 Most Valuable Preston Award: Josh Feledy

1:00:55 Vassy not into it

1:01:53 Mullets on the Pitch

1:03:54 Field goal for the Win!

1:06:55 Moment of Silence for Vassy

1:07:33 Bobo’s Breakdown: Experimental Rule

1:15:04 NRL Recap

1:23:30 NRLW Scores & Highlights

1:27:50 When to Watch NRL & NRLW this week

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NRLW Sydney Roosters head coach and NSW Women’s State of Origin coach John Strange joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an inside look at his remarkable rugby league journey.

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John Strange takes us from his playing and coaching days with Featherstone Rovers and York Wasps to coaching his son, working his way through junior rugby league, and eventually reaching the Sydney Roosters and NSW Women’s State of Origin. He also shares his perspective on the growth of the women’s game, the differences between coaching men and women and the changing landscape of rugby league.

Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Vassey & Captain America break down the latest action from the NRL, Super League and NRLW, with plenty of opinions, laughs and rugby league banter along the way.

In This Episode:

• John Strange joins the Rat Pack
• John's rugby league journey from England to Australia
• Featherstone Rovers and York Wasps
• Becoming the youngest captain/coach for York
• Coaching his son and his path through junior rugby league
• The move to the Sydney Roosters
• The differences between coaching men and women
• NSW Women’s State of Origin
• The growth of women’s rugby league
• NRL recap and predictions
• Super League Round Up
• Bobo’s Breakdown
• Captain America’s MVP: Dominic Young
• NRLW scores and highlights
• A look at the local league
• #FreeTheRatPack

Chapters

00:00 Countdown to Scrum Vegas IV

03:33 Free the Rat Pack!

06:52 John Strange joins the Rat Pack

07:18 John Strange’s Rugby League Journey

08:47 Featherstone Rovers

12:56 York Wasps: Youngest Captain/Coach ever

20:50 John coaching his son

24:15 Coaching U6 to the Roosters

29:24 Differences coaching men and women

36:41 State of Origin

43:22 Dedicated facilities for women

47:05 How far the women’s game has come

49:13 John’s son not playing for the Roosters

55:29 NRL Recap

1:02:05 NRL Predictions

1:02:48 Super League Round Up

1:01:31 Bobo’s Breakdown: Is Hair out of Bounds?

1:11:04 Most Valuable Preston Award: Dominic Young

1:14:02 NRLW scores and highlights

1:18:36 A Look at the Local League

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From NRL Round 22 to Super League and NRLW Magic Round, the Rugby League Rat Pack breaks down the biggest performances, surprise results and headline stories from across the rugby league world.

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In this episode, Niuy, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze NRL Round 22 and the current ladder, preview Indigenous Round, and highlight the standout performances from NRLW Magic Round.

The boys also cover the latest Super League action and hand out Captain America's MVP Award before taking a walk down memory lane and exploring the future of rugby league in North America. Don't miss the deep dive on Rugby League United (RLU) and the structure of the competition, discussing how leagues can create the best possible format to showcase top talent. .

In this episode:

NRL Round 22 analysis and ladder breakdown

Indigenous Round predictions

USA vs Aboriginals World 7s highlights

Glen Mills vs Aboriginals lookback

Super League Round Up

Super League ladder and player movement

NRLW Magic Round highlights & discussion

Captain America's MVP: Sam Walker

Old school black boots vs. white boots

The future of Rugby League United (RLU)

Analyzing league formats and showcasing the best talent

A look at the local league championship: New York Knights vs. DC Cavalry | USA Rugby League Chapters:

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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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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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The Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes Tampa Mayhem head coach and former professional rugby league player Liam Mulhall for an in-depth conversation about his playing career, coaching philosophy, building one of America's top rugby league clubs, and the growth of the game in the United States.

The Rat Pack also breaks down NRL Round 19, recaps the latest Super League action, reviews the NRLW, hands out another Most Valuable Preston Award, and looks at what's happening across the local rugby league scene.

In this episode:

• Special guest Liam Mulhall joins the Rat Pack
• Building the undefeated Tampa Mayhem
• Liam's playing career, Western Reds & AMNRL
• Liam discusses the books he's written
• NRL Round 19 recap
• Super League Round Up
• NRLW recap
• Daniel Tupou's milestone performance
• Can Thomas Jenkins break the single-season try record?
• Local rugby league updates

00:00 Introductions

01:14 Maika Niu Drafted by the New York Yankees

06:08 State of Origin thoughts

07:50 Vassy highlights

13:36 Liam Mulhall joins the show

13:58 Liam’s Rugby League Journey

18:05 Playing for the Western Reds

22:30 How AMNRL made Liam better

27:38 Coaching in Tampa, Florida

30:07 Tampa Mayhem 5-0 to start the season

31:19 Next Man Up mentality & tough practices

34:30 Sarasota-Jacksonville Rivalry

37:41 Liam as an Author: books he’s written

45:01 ‘08 Bulls vs ‘26 Mayhem

47:13 Where to find the Rat Pack

48:22 NRL Recap

55:24 Super League Round Up

59:06 NRLW Recap

1:03:07 Most Valuable Preston Award: Daniel Tupou

1:06:25 Will Thomas Jenkins break the single season try record

1:07:23 Wingers have it easy

1:13:23 A Look at the Local League

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