EPISODE 25: Canadian Rugby League Takes Center Stage + NRL & NRLW Highlights & Scrum Vegas IV

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.Follow the Podcast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1In This Episode:Blake Stewart and Josh Knight join the Rat Pack to discuss the Canadian Rugby LeagueThe roots and growth of rugby league in CanadaHow rugby union has influenced the Canadian gameThe Toronto Wolfpack and the development of rugby leagueWhy rugby league is easy to understand and how the sport can growWomen’s rugby league in CanadaWhere to watch rugby league in CanadaAdam Reynolds announces his retirementThe latest NRL and NRLW results, scores and highlightsBobo’s Breakdown features an experimental rugby league ruleCaptain America’s Most Valuable Preston Award goes to Josh FeledyMullets on the pitch, a field goal for the win and a memorable moment for VassyChapters00:00 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 join10:47 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 Pitch1:03:54 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 weekFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack