On this episode of The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Chris Reeve dissect the Kiwis' heartbreaking Rugby League World Cup opening defeat to the Kangaroos.

What went wrong, what can be taken as a positive, and what needs to improve ahead of their next assignment? The boys break down the key moments, big talking points and where the game was won and lost.

Plus, they preview the Kiwi Ferns' tournament opener against Fiji.

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley have everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.

The boys break down the key contenders, major storylines and New Zealand’s chances of lifting the trophy.

Plus, Kiwis debutant Jacob Laban joins the podcast ahead of New Zealand’s tournament-opening clash with Australia on Thursday night (NZT), discussing his remarkable rise to the international stage and what wearing the black jersey means to him.

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This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the NRL grand final, highlighting the standout Kiwi performances on rugby league's biggest stage.

They also discuss the growing concern around Kalyn Ponga, with the Kiwis star facing a potential ban just two weeks out from the Rugby League World Cup. What would his absence mean for New Zealand's chances, and who could step up if he's unavailable?

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