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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 1H 2M

NRL 2026 Is Back, Welfare Check, Samoa Trip, and Early Pressure Points | 180 Podcast

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The 180 Podcast is back for season 2026.Braith Anasta and Reni Maitua return after a long break and kick things off with a proper welfare check. Reni opens up on spending six weeks in Samoa, reconnecting with culture, training, routine, and finding balance heading into a new year.From there, the boys ease back into footy mode, talking about where the game is heading in 2026, early pressure building around clubs and coaches, and what this season could look like before a ball is even kicked.It is a relaxed return episode with honest chat, reflections from the off season, and the tone set for what is coming in 2026.If you missed the boys, this one gets things rolling again.0:00 Intro and return for 20261:20 Welfare check and long break recap5:10 Reni’s six week Samoa trip11:40 Training, routine, and lifestyle reset18:30 Culture, mindset, and balance away from footy26:10 Ease back into NRL mode33:45 Early thoughts on the 2026 season42:20 Pressure points and early talking topics51:30 What the preseason really tells you58:40 Vegas, season build up, and what’s coming next1:02:10 Wrap up and sign off

The 180 Podcast is back for season 2026.Braith Anasta and Reni Maitua return after a long break and kick things off with a proper welfare check. Reni opens up on spending six weeks in Samoa, reconnecting with culture, training, routine, and finding balance heading into a new year.From there, the boys ease back into footy mode, talking about where the game is heading in 2026, early pressure building around clubs and coaches, and what this season could look like before a ball is even kicked.It is a relaxed return episode with honest chat, reflections from the off season, and the tone set for what is coming in 2026.If you missed the boys, this one gets things rolling again.0:00 Intro and return for 20261:20 Welfare check and long break recap5:10 Reni’s six week Samoa trip11:40 Training, routine, and lifestyle reset18:30 Culture, mindset, and balance away from footy26:10 Ease back into NRL mode33:45 Early thoughts on the 2026 season42:20 Pressure points and early talking topics51:30 What the preseason really tells you58:40 Vegas, season build up, and what’s coming next1:02:10 Wrap up and sign off

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