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NRL Boom Rookies
by ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard
ESPN's rugby league podcast hosted by ESPN columnist Matt Bungard, ABC sports writer Nick Campton, and NRL legend Josh Reynolds. If you're look for something beyond the regular take cycle of the sport, Boom Rookies provides game-by-game analysis and previews, delves into the bigger issues of the sport, and still leaves plenty of time to indulge in some good old-fashioned footy buffoonery. From Monday's weekly recap to Friday's preview show, there's plenty of the kind of footy chat that Dave 'Coal Train' Taylor would be proud of. So if you're a front rower with a halfback's skills, a battler who never quite made it, or just a keyboard warrior looking for ammunition in your next rugby league debate, look no further - because we've got you covered.
Episodes
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Rugby League World Cup - Week 1
Some good, some bad, some Taane Milne magic baby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rugby League World Cup Preview
It's coming home (to Lang Park) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Grand Final Recap
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week, we break down every angle, storyline, legacy-impacting moment and controversy from the 2026 NRL Grand Final, before weighing in on the Kangaroos World Cup Squad and how the team will line up. Please note - some parts of the show are…
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Grand Final Recap - They Play for Premierships
Well I guess that's nice if you like that sort of thing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Grand Final Week - Slow Your Brain GF
Will Jack go back-to-back? Or will the Portaloo Prince Declan Campton complete an incredible repechage run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Grand Final Week - Game Previews
It all comes down to this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Grand Final Week - Roosters Preview
Josh Brandon joins us once again to talk all things Roosters ahead of Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Grand Final Week - Knights Preview
The great Harry Ramage joins us to talk all things Knights before the big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Grand Final Week - Team of the Year
It's Boom Rookies Awards Night! You're Invited! Our teams of the year, best player, best coach and a bunch of other awards - and a bit of Phoenix Crossland chat at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Grand Final Preview
The boys LIVE from the Grub Hub for Grand Final week! This week, what makes Justin Holbrook a great coach, why the Knights attack is so unique, our teams of the year for 2026, and plenty more! Please note - some parts of the show are better consumed through a visual medium, the...
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Finals Week Three Review - Sandon, You Crazy Diamond
Some say Sandon Smith is still running Dolphins v Roosters (01:24) Panthers v Knights (27:05) Roosters v Raiders (01:01:30) Titans v Broncos (01:04:02) Slow Your Brain (01:09:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Finals Week Three Preview - Tonedeaf
Let's have less grand final entertainment, and more money for public schools! Dolphins v Roosters (01:13) Panthers v Knights (30:57) Roosters v Raiders (51:50) Titans v Broncos (57:02) Slow Your Brain (01:00:55) News (1:19:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Finals Week Three
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week, some huge wraps on Newcastle and their toughness, whether or not any of those late calls on Sunday were right or wrong, our plays of the week and plenty more! Please note - some parts of the show are better consumed through a visual…
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Finals Week Two Review - And I Know Better
They don't care and it's just not fair! Roosters v Sharks (00:41) Warriors v Knights (20:45) Slow Your Brain (53:03) NRLW (01:04:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Finals Week Two Preview - The Last DanCE?
And then there were six... Tigers v Raiders (00:32) Broncos v Knights (10:56) Roosters v Sharks (15:57) Warriors v Knights (37:10) Slow Your Brain (01:07:44) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Finals Week Two
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week, a post-mortem into Souths' tough loss, the NRL's problem with ticket prices, your plays of the week and plenty more! Please note - some parts of the show are better consumed through a visual medium, the Youtube link is here...
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Finals Week One Review - Kali Ma
He's got no heart, but he's got ticker! Rabbitohs v Knights (01:13) Warriors v Dolphins (31:21) Sharks v Cowboys (54:46) Panthers v Roosters (01:13:12) Slow Your Brain (01:32:29) NRLW (01:43:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Finals Week One Preview - The Best Week of the Year
Finals Footy? Finals Footy. Rabbitohs v Knights (04:36) Warriors v Dolphins (29:47) Sharks v Cowboys (42:11) Panthers v Roosters (59:23) Slow Your Brain QF 1 (01:13:26) News (01:25:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Finals Week One
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again!This week, is the Warriors edge defence a concern going into the finals? Plus a look at Penrith's never-ending tenacity, our dream attractions at the NRL theme park, plays of the week and plenty more! Please note - some parts of the show are better...
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Round 27 Review - The Corner of Shame
Shame on all of you. Well, nine of you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round 27 Preview - Hand Wave Weekend
It's like the last day of school! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 27
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again!This week, a look at which individual players could drag Souths, Newcastle or even the Cowboys from the bottom half of the eight into a big finals run, how tough the Dolphins were against the Roosters, your plays of the week and plenty more! Please...
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Round 26 Review - Dr Titans Waiting Room
Here's a lollipop! Broncos v Storm (0:34) Sea Eagles v Dragons (09:56) Panthers v Bulldogs (15:34) Titans v Rabbitohs/Coal Train Cup celebration with TB (24:24) Roosters v Dolphins (46:09) Cowboys v Tigers (56:42) Warriors v Knights (01:00:26) Eels v Sharks (01:11:12) NRLW (01:19:43) Learn more...
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Boom Rookies LIVE! Ft. Tim Mannah and Jacob Yaghi
Some excerpts from our live show at Wenty Leagues on August 7th, with special guests Tim Mannah and Jacob Yaghi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round 26 Preview - Double Ambush
The match can only be described as on this Thursday Subscribe to Tahlia's newsletter to read that Luke Burt article here! Broncos v Storm 'What About This Bloke?' with Tahlia Pritchard (11:10) Sea Eagles v Dragons (23:13) Panthers v Bulldogs (29:37) Titans v Rabbitohs (33:54) Roosters v Dolphins...
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 26
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week, a preview of the key position battles for several World Cup nations, why the Warriors are so good, your plays of the week and plenty more! Please note - some parts of the show are better consumed through a visual medium, the...
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Round 25 Review - Mauled by the Tigers
Well that is very funny, isn't it Storm v Panthers (01:12) Raiders v Broncos (06:30) Dolphins v Eels (28:10) Knights v Sea Eagles (33:56) Rabbitohs v Warriors (39:24) Dragons v Bulldogs (52:45) Titans v Sharks (58:29) Roosters v Tigers (01:04:23) NRLW (01:18:23) News (01:22:34) Learn more about...
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Round 25 Preview - Papa's Last Homestand
Go Josh! Storm v Panthers (01:12) 'What About This Bloke?' (08:46) Raiders v Broncos (26:30) Dolphins v Eels (40:10) Knights v Sea Eagles (44:55) Rabbitohs v Warriors (49:04) Dragons v Bulldogs (57:53) Titans v Sharks (01:02:51) Roosters v Tigers (01:08:53) NRLW (01:09:33) News (01:13:37) Learn...
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 25 ft. Tony Williams
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again!This week, NRL legend Tony Williams joins us to talk about his upcoming boxing debut, life after footy and some valuable lessons for young players. Then, a look at how the Sharks navigate the rest of the season, our plays of the week, and plenty…
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Round 24 Review - The Start of the Run
Some weeks, we're all winners! Sea Eagles v Dolphins (01:44) Rabbitohs v Bulldogs (10:03) Sharks v Raiders (31:33) Eels v Cowboys (40:03) Broncos v Warriors (47:56) Knights v Titans (54:03) Tigers v Dragons (01:03:35 ) NRLW (01:12:44 ) News (01:18:05 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Round 24 Preview - Who Let the Ogs Out?
They're gonna win the comp, aren't they? Panthers v Roosters recap (00:45) 'What About This Bloke?' (24:30) Sea Eagles v Dolphins (36:23) Bulldogs v Rabbitohs (43:25) Sharks v Raiders (57:21) Eels v Cowboys (01:06:02) Broncos v Warriors (01:09:30) Knights v Titans (01:12:38) Tigers v Dragons...
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 24 ft. Michael Chammas
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again!This week, PNG Chiefs GM of football Michael Chammas joins the show fresh off the Brian To'o signing to talk about the expansion project ahead of their 2028 NRL debut, how that signing got over the line, and other challenges that lie ahead. Then…
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Round 23 Review - Horsing Around
That wasn't very Green Machine at all! Warriors v Panthers (01:44) Roosters v Bulldogs (16:45) Storm v Sea Eagles (30:34) Dolphins v Broncos (38:23) Rabbitohs v Eels (44:00) Raiders v Knights (55:25) Dragons v Sharks (01:07:10) News (01:16:28) NRLW (01:35:40) Learn more about your ad choices.…
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Boom Rookies LIVE - MND/Jai Arrow Charity Day
Matt and Grub are live from Marconi Park, home of the Mustangs - who put on a gala day on Saturday to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease research, and honour Jai Arrow. Click on this link to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round 23 Preview - The Mean Chortler
Titans v Cowboys (00:23) What About This Bloke? (12:41) Warriors v Panthers (23:15) Roosters v Bulldogs (36:03) Storm v Sea Eagles (42:10) Dolphins v Broncos (52:44) Rabbitohs v Eels (58:00) Raiders v Knights (01:04:48) Dragons v Sharks (01:10:25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 23 ft. Luke Brooks
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again!This week, Manly five-eighth Luke Brooks joins the show to discuss his rehab, relationship with Kieran Foran and what the Sea Eagles need to do to make the finals. Grub wraps Laurie Daley on an excellent coaching career, our most embarrassing sports...
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Round 22 Review - Disappointing Sequel
Operation 'Not In The Face' was a resounding success! Dragons v Dolphins (04:22) Storm v Bulldogs (12:33) Titans v Warriors (24:40) Panthers v Raiders (29:04) Broncos v Knights (37:55) Sharks v Rabbitohs (45:16) Tigers v Eels (57:45) NRLW (01:12:30) Laurie Daley steps down (01:17:33) Hot Take...
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Round 22 Preview - The Cowboys Incident
What on earth just happened Cowboys v Roosters recap (00:35) 'What About This Bloke?' (20:08) Dragons v Dolphins (30:54) Storm v Bulldogs (39:11) Titans v Warriors (44:03) Panthers v Raiders (50:14) Broncos v Knights (01:02:35) Sharks v Rabbitohs (01:08:03) Tigers v Eels (01:12:23) NRLW…
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 22 ft. Matt Frawley
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again!This week, Raiders and Bulldogs legend Matt Frawley joins the show to talk about both of those teams, life after footy, and how the game is changing - even in the middle of this year. Also, what's going with the Wests Tigers, your plays of the week…
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Round 21 Review - Mature Rookies Appreciation Society
And then there were 11...(apologies, Matt's audio is a bit quiet - can't wait for some comedians to message/comment saying 'not quiet enough! HA HA HA') Eels v Panthers (01:44) Knights v Roosters (10:15) Rabbitohs v Storm (23:14) Raiders v Tigers (33:26) Bulldogs v Warriors (54:33) Cowboys v...
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Round 21 Preview - Prepaid Right
He's back! In Campo form! Eels v Panthers (01:44) 'What About This Bloke?' (11:23) Knights v Roosters (23:25) Rabbitohs v Storm (31:54) Raiders v Tigers (45:46) Bulldogs v Warriors (50:17) Cowboys v Broncos (56:43) Dragons v Titans (01:03:56) Sea Eagles v Sharks (01:08:46) NRLW (01:15:40) Learn...
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 21
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again!This week, a chat about Dean Young being made permanent coach and the overall future of the Dragons, how Sean O'Sullivan could be the missing piece for Canterbury, Joey Manu's rumoured return to rugby league, our plays of the week and plenty more!...
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Round 20 Review - Pulling A Homer
Just like we drew it up! Panthers v Broncos (00:55) Sharks v Knights (15:02) Roosters v Storm (23:41) Raiders v Rabbitohs (29:11) Warriors v Dragons (42:22) Bulldogs v Tigers (48:44) Titans v Sea Eagles (01:00:55) Dolphins v Cowboys (01:11:33) NRLW (01:19:54) Hot Take Hotline (01:27:05) Learn…
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Round 20 Preview - Coins at the Toll Booth
Let's have less Nick Campton, and more money for public schools! (And also Jasper) Panthers v Broncos (01:11) 'What About This Bloke?' (10:25) Sharks v Knights (22:19) Roosters v Storm (29:20) Raiders v Rabbitohs (34:57) Warriors v Dragons (42:30) Bulldogs v Tigers (50:44) Titans v Sea Eagles...
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 20
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again! This week, a look at the Dolphins' late season nosedives in 2023, 2024 and 2025 - surely that doesnt happen again? Which 'rebuilding' teams actually look better this year, the Jarome Luai situation festering at Wests, our plays of the week and…
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Round 19 Review - Never In Doubt
Happy birthday Jai! Tigers v Warriors (01:03) Sharks v Dolphins (15:07) Bulldogs v Raiders (27:47) Roosters v Eels (40:26) Rabbitohs v Knights (50:44) Sea Eagles v Cowboys (01:06:21) Storm v Titans (01:13:28) NRLW wrap (01:19:33) Bonus World Cup chat (01:28:16) Learn more about your ad choices....
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Boom Rookies LIVE! Ft. Brent Sherwin, Winston Neville & HecticFred
This is the recording of our live show at Canterbury Leagues two weeks ago - was a great night, hopefully YOU can make it to the next one! As always these are better with visual, the YouTube link is here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Origin III Review - Breaking the Mould
I don't think anyone expected that! Origin III recap (00:43) Hot Take Hotline (47:30) Jarome Luai leaving Wests (59:40) NRL Preview (01:08:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 19
The boys are LIVE from the Grub Hub once again!This week, a preview of the Origin decider, a big chat about the Tigers' tip in form after a superb first couple of months, Cody Walker's brain explosion, our plays of the week, and plenty more! Please note - some parts of the show are better…
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Origin III Preview - Triple Jeopardy
We want Silly Willy! Origin III Preview (01:44) Panthers v Rabbitohs (27:26) Dragons v Tigers (41:03) Broncos v Sharks (51:54) Eels v Sea Eagles (58:25) Knights v Dolphins (01:05:10) NRLW Wrap (01:12:37) Bonus World Cup chat (01:22:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
ESPN's rugby league podcast hosted by ESPN columnist Matt Bungard, ABC sports writer Nick Campton, and NRL legend Josh Reynolds.
If you're look for something beyond the regular take cycle of the sport, Boom Rookies provides game-by-game analysis and previews, delves into the bigger issues of the sport, and still leaves plenty of time to indulge in some good old-fashioned footy buffoonery. From Monday's weekly recap to Friday's preview show, there's plenty of the kind of footy chat that Dave 'Coal Train' Taylor would be proud of.
So if you're a front rower with a halfback's skills, a battler who never quite made it, or just a keyboard warrior looking for ammunition in your next rugby league debate, look no further - because we've got you covered.
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ESPN AU/NZ, Nick Campton, Matt Bungard
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ESPN's rugby league podcast hosted by ESPN columnist Matt Bungard, ABC sports writer Nick Campton, and NRL legend Josh Reynolds. If you're look for something beyond the regular take cycle of the sport, Boom Rookies provides game-by-game analysis and previews, delves into the bigger issues of the...
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