Plenty to discuss in the Bunker Review for the boys this episode: Seibold sacked by Manly, Candidates for the Manly job, Willie Peters appointed PNG Chiefs inaugural coach, Ben Te’o quits Broncos, Rabbitohs return home to Moore Park, RTS signs with Wakefield Trinity - Elijah Taylor implores him to reconsider and exposes Super League, and new club traditions falling flat. In the NRL it is redemption round as Tigers, Knights, Cowboys and Titans cause the upsets, Bulldogs worst attacking team in the NRL, Storm lose more to injury as Tui Kamikamica suffers a stroke, Raiders the faders again, and Dragons 0 from 4… The Super League is also a round of redemption with upsets galore in Round 6!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

04:57 - Episode Overview

06:12 - Bunker Review: Anthony Seibold sacked by Manly; who will coach?

15:07 - Bunker Review: Ben Te’o quits Broncos; Willie Peters inaugural PNG Chiefs coach

24:57 - Bunker Review: Rabbitohs return home to Allianz Stadium

30:46 - Bunker Review: RTS to Super League; Ex-player exposes Super League flaws

41:08 - Bunker Review: New club traditions falling flat

46:20 - NRL Round 4: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps

50:16 - NRL Round 4: Roosters def. Manly

56:45 - NRL Round 4: Tigers def. Warriors

1:03:12 - NRL Round 4: Broncos def. Dolphins

1:09:56 - NRL Round 4: Knights def. Bulldogs

1:20:49 - NRL Round 4: Panthers def. Eels

1:27:05 - NRL Round 4: Cowboys def. Storm

1:35:00 - NRL Round 4: Sharks def. Raiders

1:41:48 - NRL Round 4: Titans def. Dragons

1:47:13 - NRL Round 5: Rapid Fire Tips

1:49:54 - ATG: Super League Round 6 Results

1:52:49 - Outro

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The panel discuss Gorden Tallis’ fallout with the Brisbane Broncos and his on-air argument with reporter Peter Badel, and who the boys think was in the right. Perth Bears sign Mikolaj Oledzki as their 16th player with more signings to be announced soon, as well as some player-transfer news doing the rounds. In the NRL, GIO Stadium proves to be one of the worst in the league, the 6-again rule divides the boys, Penrith proving to be the best in the comp (again), Broncos answer their critics, Sharks pretenders?, Tigers lose Luai and Doueihi, Eels lose Hopgood for 2026, and the Titans still seeking their first win.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

04:20 - Episode Overview

05:24 - Bunker Review: Gorden Tallis vs. Brisbane Broncos and Peter Badel

19:54 - Bunker Review: Perth Bears make their 16th signing (+ new targets)

25:27 - Bunker Review: Player Transfer News and Rumours

36:35 - NRL Round 3: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps

40:28 - NRL Round 3: Bulldogs def. Raiders (Canberra need new stadium)

55:32 - NRL Round 3: Panthers def. Roosters

1:02:26 - NRL Round 3: Broncos def. Storm (6-again argument)

1:15:34 - NRL Round 3: Warriors def. Knights

1:20:40 - NRL Round 3: Dolphins def. Sharks

1:24:50 - NRL Round 3: Rabbitohs def. Tigers

1:35:09 - NRL Round 3: Eels def. Dragons

1:44:57 - NRL Round 3: Cowboys def. Titans

1:48:05 - NRL Round 4: Rapid Fire Tips

1:50:28 - ATG: Super League Round 5 Results

1:52:45 - Outro

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Alex Johnston, take a bow; the greatest try-scorer in Australian Rugby League history. The boys discuss this historic feat and dissect the moment as it happened, as well as the aftermath. In the NRL, Parra bounce back after serving back-to-back losses to the reigning premier Broncos, Warriors, Storm and Panthers standing above the rest, Tigers looking the goods in their season debut, Cowboys and Manly fallen off a cliff, the Knights win comes at a heavy cost after losing Dylan Brown and Kalyn Ponga, and the Dolphins win a forgetful match. Our fan-favourite ‘Bunker Review’ segment discusses Ponga’s switch to the Kiwis, Xerri’s potential Bulldogs exit, and Warriors refusing to release Barnett unless they get a player in return. Around the Grounds we cover Round 4 of the Challenge Cup, and the Women’s game ridding the tiered-system in International footy.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

03:15 - Bunker Review: Alex Johnston becomes greatest try-scorer in Australian Rugby League

19:29 - Episode Overview

20:15 - Bunker Review: Roosters def. Rabbitohs (NRL Round 2)

27:00 - Bunker Review: Kalyn Ponga switches allegiances to New Zealand Kiwis

29:55 - Bunker Review: Bronson Xerri on the outer at Bulldogs?

36:31 - Bunker Review: Warriors will only release Barnett to Broncos for player swap

41:03 - TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps (Round 2)

42:24 - NRL Round 2: Eels def. Broncos

54:54 - NRL Round 2: Warriors def. Raiders

59:13 - NRL Round 2: Tigers def. Cowboys

1:05:13 - NRL Round 2: Storm def. Dragons

1:10:14 - NRL Round 2: Panthers def. Sharks

1:15:32 - NRL Round 2: Knights def. Manly

1:20:40 - NRL Round 2: Dolphins def. Titans

1:22:49 - Rapid Fire Tips (NRL Round 3)

1:25:22 - ATG: Challenge Cup Round 4 Results

1:26:07 - ATG: Women’s International game gets rid of tiered-system

1:27:56 - Outro

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Storm and Sharks dish out the 50-point premiership curse to the Eels and Titans respectively, the Premiers get humbled in Brisbane, DCE loses his first game as a Rooster, Sanders stands out in his Raiders debut, and the Rabbitohs are back! Our fan-favourite ‘Bunker Review’ segment discusses Zac Lomax signing with Western Force, Mitch Barnett’s potential move to Brisbane, PNG Chiefs look to Pat Carrigan as their marquee, and the Tigers to reunite the May and Fainu brothers?

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

06:12 - Episode Overview

07:40 - Bunker Review: Zac Lomax signs with Australian Rugby Union

16:46 - Bunker Review: Will Mitch Barnett sign with the Broncos?

21:48 - Bunker Review: Pat Carrigan to PNG Chiefs as their marquee?

34:02 - Bunker Review: Wests Tigers to sign Tyrone May and Manase Fainu?

38:49 - TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps (Round 1)

42:15 - NRL Round 1: Storm def. Eels

51:14 - NRL Round 1: Warriors def. Roosters

57:25 - NRL Round 1: Panthers def. Broncos

1:05:29 - NRL Round 1: Sharks def. Titans

1:10:48 - NRL Round 1: Raiders def. Manly

1:15:10 - NRL Round 1: Rabbitohs def. Dolphins

1:23:50 - Rapid Fire Tips (NRL Round 2)

1:27:12 - ATG: Super League Round 4 Results

1:33:34 - Outro

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Las Vegas saw Leeds annihilate World Champions Hull KR, the Knights break a 9-game losing streak, and the Bulldogs sneak away with a controversial win in golden point. Our fan-favourite ‘Bunker Review’ segment saw the boys discuss Lomax being banned until 2028, NRL closer to taking over the Super League, Origin at the 2032 Olympics, and Perth Bears signing two more, before previewing the remaining Round 1 matches of the NRL.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

06:09 - Episode Overview

07:41 - Bunker Review: Zac Lomax NRL return marked for 2028; loses court case

18:17 - Bunker Review: NRL closer to taking over Super League

23:41 - Bunker Review: State of Origin to be showcased at 2032 Olympics?

28:38 - Bunker Review: Daine Laurie in hot water

32:07 - Bunker Review: Perth Bears sign Sorensen and Talakai

38:00 - Bunker Review: Arthars to GC? Averillo to Dragons?

39:07 - Las Vegas Review: Leeds def. Hull KR (Super League)

49:42 - Las Vegas Review: Knights def. Cowboys (NRL)

59:15 - Las Vegas Review: Bulldogs def. Dragons (NRL)

1:12:03 - NRL: Storm v Eels (Rd1 Preview)

1:17:00 - NRL: Warriors v Roosters (Rd1 Preview)

1:21:57 - NRL: Broncos v Panthers (Rd1 Preview)

1:25:32 - NRL: Sharks v Titans (Rd1 Preview)

1:31:57 - NRL: Manly v Raiders (Rd1 Preview)

1:36:41 - NRL: Dolphins v Rabbitohs (Rd1 Preview)

1:42:26 - ATG: USA def. Scotland

1:44:00 - ATG: Super League Round 3 Results

1:47:30 - Outro

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The 2026 NRL Season is finally upon us with Las Vegas playing host for the third year in a row for a rugby league triple header featuring the Bulldogs, Dragons, Knights, Cowboys, as well as Super League clubs the Leeds Rhinos and World Champion Hull Kingston Rovers. The boys unpack the LV triple-header as well as a stacked opening segment of our fan-favourite ‘Bunker Review’.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

11:02 - Episode Overview

14:02 - Bunker Review: Mitch Barnett quits NZ Warriors

18:37 - Bunker Review: Isaiah Iongi investigated by NRL integrity unit

21:29 - Bunker Review: Nathan Cleary free to play; escapes ban

26:38 - Bunker Review: Jackson Topine drops legal action against Bulldogs

29:50 - Bunker Review: Captains no longer required for Press Conferences

32:30 - Bunker Review: NRL review stadium policy for finals

34:38 - Bunker Review: Jahrome Hughes rejects QLD Maroons

37:07 - Bunker Review: Should Zac Lomax’s legal fees be added to Storm salary cap?

41:23 - Las Vegas Preview: Hull KR v Leeds Rhinos (Super League)

47:21 - Las Vegas Preview: Is Willie Peters NRL-bound?

50:00 - Las Vegas Preview: Newcastle Knights v NQ Cowboys (NRL)

55:54 - Las Vegas Preview: Canterbury Bulldogs v STGI Dragons (NRL)

1:14:46 - ATG: Hull KR win 2026 World Club Challenge

1:22:25 - ATG: Parramatta Eels win Pre-Season Challenge

1:24:03 - ATG: Super League Round 2 Results

1:27:18 - Outro

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Tass, Clarkie and Guildy look into their crystal balls for the 2026 Rugby League season to predict: The NRL Ladder, NRL Premiers, Dally M and Team of the Year, State of Origin, 2026 Rugby League World Cup and Golden Boot, and Super League Premiers!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

03:17 - Episode Overview

04:03 - State of Origin Eligibility Updated

14:46 - Super League: Round 1 Review

19:53 - World Club Challenge Preview: Hull KR v Brisbane Broncos

22:05 - Newcastle Knights

27:16 - Gold Coast Titans

30:31 - St George Illawarra Dragons

35:44 - South Sydney Rabbitohs

40:40 - Wests Tigers

44:11 - North Queensland Cowboys

46:45 - Parramatta Eels

50:53 - Manly Sea Eagles

54:13 - The Dolphins

57:20 - Sydney Roosters

1:00:37 - New Zealand Warriors

1:04:25 - Canterbury Bulldogs

1:09:38 - Canberra Raiders

1:12:04 - Penrith Panthers

1:16:01 - Cronulla Sharks

1:18:28 - Melbourne Storm

1:23:31 - Brisbane Broncos

1:27:10 - NRL Ladder Summaries + GF Predictions

1:29:14 - Dally M + Team of the Year

1:33:45 - State of Origin

1:35:24 - Rugby League World Cup + Golden Boot

1:40:19 - Super League + Man of Steel

1:41:31 - Outro

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Season 6 of the podcast is ushered in with the annual off-season bunker review, with your returning hosts Tass, Clarkie and Guildy discussing all the hot topics of the 2025/2026 rugby league off-season!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

11:38 - Episode Overview

13:01 - Topic 1: Payne Haas shock signing with the Rabbitohs

34:14 - Topic 2: R360 fail and the Zac Lomax fallout

1:00:28 - Topic 3: New on-field 2026 NRL rules

1:23:25 - Topic 4: Perth Bears signings

1:35:05 - Topic 5: RLWC2026 nations locked-in; Golden Boot drama

1:46:48 - Topic 6: Update on Eliesa Katoa

1:51:00 - Topic 7: Trouble in Tiger-Town (again)

1:58:24 - Topic 8: Quick-fire topics (NZ Origin, Injuries/Returns, Super League, Logos, Buzz retires)

2:07:26 - Topic 9: Player Transfers and Re-signings (Tino, Bellamy, Kikau, Angus, Lodge, etc.)

2:24:35 - Outro

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