2026 NRL Vegas Review: Dragons Robbed?, Perfect Ponga, Galvin's Team & Same Old Cowboys?

The 2026 NRL season is officially underway after a chaotic opening weekend in Las Vegas. We break down the Knights’ win over the Cowboys and ask the big question, was it the same old North Queensland with flashes of brilliance but not enough consistency, or are Newcastle genuine contenders behind a near-perfect Kalyn Ponga performance?Then we dive into the Bulldogs vs Dragons thriller. Were the Dragons robbed in the dying moments? Was it a strip or a loose carry? We unpack the controversial call, Galvin’s impact and what both sides showed in Round 1.EXCLUSIVE TIPS ON UNIBET (18+)Sign Up Now: https://bit.ly/betwithcast00:00 Intro00:26 Knights vs Cowboys Review00:44 Where Did It Go Wrong For The Cowboys?02:38 Knights Prove Too Strong05:23 Dragons vs Bulldogs Review05:36 Were The Dragons Robbed?07:00 Galvin's Team08:23 Dragons' Gutsy In DefeatFREE SUPERCOACH LEAGUE (Code: 994290)https://www.supercoach.com.au/nrl/FREE NRL TIPPING COMP: https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/thr_cast_patrol_tippingFollow us @TheCastPatrol on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all things CAST and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.