Rugby League Insider with James Hooper

The NRL finals are here — and Rugby League Insider is all over the biggest stories of the week.Christian Nicolussi joins the panel to unpack Latrell Mitchell and James Tedesco trading barbs ahead of finals, Parramatta’s interest in Spencer Leniu, player movement mail, judiciary news, injury updates, the West Tigers’ season review and our predictions for the opening week of the finals.Plus, we talk Penrith’s remarkable run, South Sydney’s chances, the Sharks, Dolphins, Warriors and plenty more.Subscribe to Fanatics TV and the Rugby League Insider podcast on Spotify and Apple Music for more NRL news, analysis and finals coverage.#NRL #NRLFinals #RugbyLeague #LatrellMitchell #JamesTedesco #PenrithPanthers #SouthSydneyRabbitohs #SydneyRoostersTimecodes0:00 Finals are here + episode intro6:40 Latrell Mitchell vs James Tedesco heats up18:35 Parramatta’s push for Spencer Leniu25:10 Transfer talk: Xavier Willison, Payne Haas & Souths28:40 Reuben Cotter judiciary discussion31:30 Finals preview: Sharks, Dolphins & Warriors38:50 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and injury news39:30 Penrith’s injury concerns and finals toughness49:40 West Tigers season review57:25 Viewer comments and finals-week talking points59:00 Penrith’s dynasty, scheduling and finals logistics1:03:10 South Sydney’s finals chances + wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.The NRL finals are here. The team previews a massive opening weekend, including South Sydney’s clash with Newcastle, the red-hot Dolphins travelling to face the Warriors, and Cronulla’s elimination final against North Queensland.They also unpack the Raiders’ season, Coby Black’s record-breaking debut, finals X-factors, and Penrith’s absence from the captains’ call.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & finals footy is here1:40 — South Sydney v Newcastle: can the Knights cause an upset?10:45 — Newcastle’s coaching turnaround and late-season surge18:20 — Warriors v Dolphins: finals preview22:20 — Warriors’ forward depth and Jackson Ford’s return24:15 — Dolphins’ winning run, Wade Egan & Jeremy Marshall-King26:15 — What finals week feels like for players and clubs27:50 — Finals X-factors: Nathan Cleary, Marshall-King and more32:57 — Sharks v Cowboys: elimination-final preview35:10 — Can Nicho Hynes, Braydon Trindall and Cronulla make a run?37:50 — Finals suspensions and the pressure of judiciary calls40:12 — The Sharks’ path through the finals41:12 — Coby Black’s record-breaking Raiders debut45:00 — Raiders’ season review: what went wrong?50:00 — Canberra’s recruitment, roster and rebuild for next year55:35 — Panthers snub the NRL captains’ call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider PodcastBrought to you by FanaticsTV.With the NRL finals here, Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald break down a huge opening weekend of footy. Can Penrith continue their dominant run against the Roosters? Are the Warriors or Dolphins the real danger in their blockbuster clash?The team also unpacks Spencer Leniu and Keaon Koloamatangi’s fiery clash, Cameron Munster’s contract future, the Sharks’ finals venue call, Reuben Cotter’s judiciary battle, and Raiders rookie Coby Black’s record-breaking debut.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & finals footy is here1:48 — Panthers’ minor premiership and finals credentials5:19 — Isaah Yeo’s return and Penrith’s selection calls8:45 — Panthers v Roosters: can the Chooks upset Penrith?11:21 — Spencer Leniu, Keaon Koloamatangi & the Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry19:21 — Warriors v Dolphins: finals preview25:18 — How the Dolphins can beat the Warriors27:50 — Warriors’ defensive concerns29:19 — Dolphins’ finals experience and Christian Woolf’s influence33:28 — Cameron Munster’s contract future42:02 — Sharks v Cowboys moved from Shark Park47:28 — Reuben Cotter’s judiciary case and Josh Papali’i’s farewell49:03 — Coby Black’s record-breaking Raiders debut📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi, Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to break down South Sydney’s finals charge after their big win over the Roosters. Is Wayne Bennett’s side the biggest threat to Penrith?The team also tackles the Roosters’ rest strategy, the Warriors’ home-ground finals advantage, the Dolphins’ premiership hopes, and the latest Jarome Luai-West Tigers drama. Plus, racing tips and fresh PNG recruitment mail involving AJ Brimson.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & Jairo’s special night8:11 — Roosters v Rabbitohs: Spencer Leniu, Keaon Koloamatangi & the rivalry9:15 — Are the Roosters right to rest players before finals?14:35 — Why South Sydney can make the Grand Final18:15 — Rabbitohs team news, Brandon Smith & Newcastle21:10 — Finals contenders: who can win the premiership?27:45 — Warriors: form, experience & home advantage32:15 — Mount Smart or Eden Park for Warriors finals?38:05 — Dolphins v Titans review & the Fins’ finals chances43:50 — South Sydney’s goal-kicking concern44:45 — Jarome Luai, Benji Marshall & the West Tigers fallout54:20 — Racing tips56:40 — AJ Brimson and PNG recruitment talk📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough to unpack Darius Boyd’s appointment as Queensland Maroons coach, why Wayne Bennett’s influence still looms large, and whether the Bulldogs have lost their famous Dogs of War identity.Plus, the boys discuss South Sydney’s emotional charge into the finals, Latrell Mitchell’s return, and why the Rabbitohs could be the team nobody wants to face in September.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:38 — Darius Boyd Named Maroons Coach 16:48 — Have the Bulldogs Lost Their Dogs of War DNA? 31:17 — Rabbitohs’ Emotional Night & Finals Push 38:08 — Roosters Young Guns and Souths v Roosters 39:48 — Friday Fill-Up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Anthony Watmough to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week.The team rates the Bulldogs’ season, debates Brisbane’s rebuild and unpacks whether Hudson Young is worth $1 million to the PNG Chiefs. Plus, Mad Monday warnings, a potential NRL wildcard round, finals predictions, and your listener questions.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome: Bulldogs v Broncos 2:40 — Bulldogs Season Review 21:17 — Broncos Rebuild: Mitch Barnett, Ben Hunt & Captaincy 26:49 — Hudson Young, PNG and Market Value 36:08 — Mad Monday Warnings 39:50 — Should the NRL Introduce Wildcard Weekend? 42:57 — Finals Predictions: Panthers, Warriors, Bunnies & More 45:39 — Listener Questions: Luai, PNG, Souths v Roosters & Gus Gould 50:44 — Player Agents, Media Roles & Conflict of Interest📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week.The team debates the Roosters’ decision to rest nine players against South Sydney, the Panthers’ approach to the final round and the minor premiership race with the Warriors. Plus, finals scheduling, Blaze Talagi’s future, the battle for the try-scoring crown, and Jerome Luai’s controversial PNG trip while still contracted to the Wests Tigers.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Roosters Rest Nine & Souths’ Emotional Friday Night24:40 — Panthers’ Final-Round Call vs Tigers27:10 — Warriors, the Minor Premiership & Isaah Yeo’s Fitness30:30 — Finals Fixture Debate: Sharks, Cowboys & Venues33:55 — Blaze Talagi’s Penrith Future40:25 — AJ vs Thomas Jenkins: Try-Scoring Crown43:08 — Jerome Luai’s PNG Trip Sparks Tigers Debate53:30 — Final Thoughts & Jai Arrow Stories📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Nathan Cleary’s Origin brilliance headlines a huge episode, as James Hooper, James Graham and Brandon “The Savage” look at the finals picture, Penrith’s resting call and the Warriors’ rise.They also unpack Jarome Luai’s controversial PNG trip, the Broncos’ “root and branch” review, Cronulla’s late-season wobble, Parramatta’s recruitment plans and why the Dolphins are emerging as a genuine finals threat.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS1:26 — Nathan Cleary Wins the Brad Fittler Medal5:57 — Jarome Luai’s PNG Trip and the Tigers’ Optics Problem11:02 — Should Penrith and the Warriors Rest Their Stars?16:44 — Roosters’ Form Slump and Finals Readiness28:50 — Broncos Review: Adam Reynolds, Madge and the Player Problem43:44 — Sharks in Trouble? Fitzgibbon’s Frustration and Trindall’s Injury49:55 — Parramatta’s Recruitment Wish List and Ronnie Volkman’s Rise55:57 — Dolphins’ Top-Four Charge: Can They Win It All?📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper, Anthony Watmough and the team unpack the NRL’s run into finals. The Sharks’ form slump has them searching for answers without Braydon Trindall, while the Dolphins make a serious September statement.They also discuss Papua New Guinea’s recruitment push, Nico Hynes’ defensive vulnerabilities, the blow of Sam Walker’s season-ending injury, which teams can make a finals run, and why the Broncos’ review of Michael Maguire is already raising eyebrows.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider3:59 — Sharks’ Form Collapse: What’s Gone Wrong?9:50 — PNG’s Recruitment Push & the Cost of Expansion16:47 — Roddy Volkman’s Try and Nico Hynes’ Defensive Issues18:52 — Dolphins Send a September Statement26:03 — Sam Walker Injury Blow for the Roosters33:35 — Can the Sharks Find Finals Form?41:19 — Which Bottom-Four Teams Can Make a Run?44:23 — Broncos Review: Why Is Madge Already “Safe”?📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper and the team unpack a huge week in rugby league: Penrith’s statement win over the Bulldogs, the controversial no-try call, and why the Panthers look ready for September.They also dive into the Broncos’ latest Adam Reynolds–Michael Maguire drama, the club’s looming review, Manly’s dominant win over the Dragons, and the awkward timing of Jerome Luai’s Papua New Guinea Pepsi deal.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS2:30 — Panthers Send a September Warning12:00 — The No-Try Call That Divided Everyone17:50 — Broncos Chaos: Reynolds, Madge & the Tribute Drama35:30 — Why Broncos “Reviews” Don’t Fix Anything49:30 — Manly Crush Dragons as Turbo Finds Form53:00 — Jerome Luai’s Pepsi Deal Problem📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week.The team debates whether Michael Maguire can survive at the Broncos after Adam Reynolds’ controversial omission, the NRL’s new kick-off rule, and the race to the finals. Plus, Panthers v Bulldogs, Roosters v Dolphins, and why the top four is shaping as a September dogfight.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider2:51 — Madge Is Done? Broncos’ Adam Reynolds Fallout19:30 — NRL’s Controversial New Kick-Off Rule27:02 — Round 26 Finals Picture28:42 — Panthers v Bulldogs: Sudden Death Comes Early34:52 — Roosters v Dolphins: Can the Chooks Bounce Back?📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week.The team dives into the Broncos’ Adam Reynolds retirement drama, Michael Maguire’s future, Payne Haas’ farewell and Reece Walsh’s social-media controversy. Plus, Broncos v Storm predictions, the NRL’s new kickoff-rule trial, Dolphins v Roosters, Hudson Young’s future and the Panthers’ finals concerns.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider02:08 — Adam Reynolds exit drama and Broncos v Storm05:20 — Payne Haas farewell debate09:00 — Broncos dressing-room pressure and Michael Maguire16:00 — Broncos captaincy and recruitment19:00 — Reece Walsh social-media controversy24:00 — How the Adam Reynolds situation escalated32:42 — NRL kickoff-rule trial explained38:00 — Dolphins v Roosters preview43:00 — Herbie Farnworth’s future46:00 — Can the Roosters peak for the finals?52:00 — Jacob Preston re-signs with the Bulldogs55:00 — Hudson Young, Canberra and the PNG offer59:00 — Panthers roster concerns and Liam Martin’s future1:03:30 — Panthers v Bulldogs predictions1:05:00 — Wrap-up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider PodcastBrought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicollusi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL stories heading into the business end of the season.The team goes deep on the Broncos’ mounting drama, including Adam Reynolds’ controversial farewell, Michael Maguire’s handling of the situation and Reece Walsh’s role in the fallout.They also discuss Cody Walker’s future at South Sydney, Tallis Duncan’s looming new deal, and the West Tigers’ increasingly messy Jarome Luai situation.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Welcome to Rugby League Insider2:24 - Adam Reynolds’ farewell drama and the Broncos’ crisis10:00 - Reece Walsh fallout and the pressure on Michael Maguire34:10 - Cody Walker’s future at South Sydney38:00 - Tallis Duncan’s new deal and the Bunnies’ roster plans47:06 - Jarome Luai, John Bateman and Tigers tension📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL stories heading into the business end of the season.The team discusses Jacob Preston’s looming long-term Bulldogs extension, Adam Reynolds being ruled out of Brisbane’s final games, and the Broncos’ root-and-branch review. They also break down Victor Radley’s concussion lay-off, the NRL’s controversial kick-off trial, and Penrith’s halves reshuffle after Jack Cogger’s suspension.Plus, the Insider Hotline goes off on the Sharks, Storm, global expansion and more — before the boys assess Latrell Mitchell’s return for South Sydney.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:09 - Jacob Preston Set to Stay at the Bulldogs 15:40 - Adam Reynolds Has Played His Last Game for the Broncos 22:00 - Broncos Launch Root-and-Branch Review 27:09 - Victor Radley Out for the Rest of the Regular Season 29:43 - New Kick-Off Rule to Be Trialled 34:39 - Panthers’ Halves Headache After Jack Cogger Ban 40:44 - The Hotline Goes Burko 57:47 - Latrell Mitchell Cleared for Take-Off📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to break down the Wests Tigers' boilover win over the Roosters, the Warriors' shock trip to the top of the table, breaking news on the PNG Chiefs' marquee signing, and all the big talking points from the weekend's footy!⸻📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider PodcastBrought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to unpack a massive night of NRL action and the biggest stories across the game.The team breaks down Brisbane’s dramatic comeback to spoil Josh Papalii’s Canberra farewell and end the Raiders’ finals hopes. Plus, the Dolphins make it five straight to stay in the top four as Parramatta’s on- and off-field problems deepen, including Jason Ryles’ moon-landing bunker spray.They also discuss AJ Brimson’s potential move to the PNG Chiefs, what the NRL’s market-value rules mean for a Hudson Young deal, and the Panthers’ halves headache after Jack Cogger’s three-week ban.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Intro00:32 — Broncos spoil Papa’s party24:19 — Dolphins stay top four; Parramatta chaos grows41:58 — AJ Brimson firming for PNG Chiefs53:19 — Jack Cogger’s ban and Penrith’s halves headache📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Choc Watmough and Brandon Savage to unpack a huge night of NRL action and the biggest stories across the game.The team breaks down Penrith’s win over Melbourne, the controversial sin bins and why the Panthers showed serious finals grit. Plus, the unsung workhorses every great side needs, Choc’s tackle-technique masterclass, the politics facing NRL coaches, and the growing debate around PNG’s recruitment advantages and AJ Brimson’s future.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:14 — Brian To’o’s Big Night & Lindsay Smith’s Skill 05:52 — “He Can’t Disappear”: The Sin-Bin Debate 22:15 — The Unsung Players Every Team Needs 29:00 — Choc Watmough’s Tackle Technique Masterclass 52:00 — PNG’s Tax Advantage, AJ Brimson & the Bulldogs📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week!
Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week.The team debates whether Hudson Young is worth a reported $1.1 million per season, Wayne Bennett’s potential return as Maroons coach, and the Storm’s clash with the Panthers. Plus, Liam Martin’s contract future, Jacob Preston knocking back the Bulldogs’ reported $1.9 million extension offer, and why the Warriors are flying.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:54 — Wayne: Maroons Saviour?
22:12 — Storm Host the Panthers
31:16 — Liam Martin Contract Deadline
35:50 — Jacob Preston Knocks Back Dogs’ $1.9M Offer
43:33 — Up the Wahs📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:
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🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower, Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to debate who the real premiership favourites are. The boys break down the Roosters’ statement win over Penrith, Nathan Cleary’s future, the Warriors’ top-four push, and whether the Bulldogs’ roster issues are starting to catch up with them.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro08:20 Roosters complain over Josh Mansour’s on-field advice10:10 Are the Roosters now premiership favourites?15:50 Nathan Cleary’s future, salary cap pressure and possible next move23:00 Why a Warriors move may not add up for Cleary25:24 Roosters vs Tigers — could it be a blowout?30:15 Craig Gower on Penrith’s 2003 premiership run35:00 Penrith vs Roosters rivalry and 2003 Grand Final memories42:35 Panthers injury update: Mitch Kenny, Casey McLean and finals plans45:50 Warriors vs Rabbitohs and the battle for the top four47:00 Panthers vs Storm — can Penrith win in Melbourne?49:25 Luke Hanson’s Warriors opportunity and Penrith’s junior production line52:00 Gus Gould, the Bulldogs’ roster and salary-cap issues1:04:10 Jacob Preston’s future and potential Roosters interest1:06:30 Can the Bulldogs keep their key players?1:08:35 Weekend footy chat and wrap-up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage re cap Friday night footy and more ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS3:06 - Cameron Smith Rejects Queensland Maroons Coaching Job8:30 - Jetting To Penrith19:15 - Breaking News: Immortal in waiting Cameron Smith has rejected it26:13 - Broncos Champs to Chumps47:04 - Big Papa Calls Time54:55 - Comments📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast - NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Matty Vautin to break down Round 24, headlined by the Wests Tigers' latest slide, Jarome Luai's form, Benji Marshall's rebuild pressure and whether the Tigers have become a transit lounge rather than a destination club.Plus, the boys unpack the Reece Walsh v Dylan Edwards Australian fullback debate, the Roosters and Warriors shaking up the title race, Cronulla's finals worries without Braydon Trindall, Newcastle's pathway boom, the value of effort players and whether the Dolphins are ready for September.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro04:20 - Warriors injuries and Dragons surge09:11 - Tigers slide and Luai under fire17:10 - Cowboys miss their chance20:00 - Is the NRL season too long?21:09 - Title race twists and turns22:48 - Reece Walsh Australian fullback debate27:30 - Sharks stumble without Trindall33:34 - Newcastle pathways and Holbrook's rebuild37:50 - Knights build finals momentum47:50 - Choc on effort players55:00 - Dolphins enter the top four📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage re cap Friday night footy and more ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:57 - Dogs Season Over36:34 - Billy Slater QUITS Maroons44:37 - Manly Vs Phins52:20 - Chooks Complain About Mansour📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage re cap Panther Vs Rooster & much more⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:00 - Roosters Vs Panthers39:00 - Manly Vs Dolphins Preview49:50 - Friday Fill U p52:30 - Broncos Madge Decision 📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage for another huge edition of Rugby League Insider. The team break down Adam Reynolds injury? The Panthers-Roosters minor premiership showdown, DCE’s potential Super League swansong, Canberra’s fight to keep Hudson Young, Jett Cleary Requests release & the latest on Sam Walker and plenty more from around the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:17 - Adam Reynold Mystery07:37 - Minor Premiership Showdown 23:09 - DCE Departing? 27:40 - Raiders Fight to Retain Hudson 30:57 - Jett Cleary Requests Release 40:58 - Comments📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro03:40 - Sam Walker 📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro6:50 - Horse’s Contract Curveball11:08 - PNG Target 00820:56 - Bizza Joins Jarmome at PNG26:26 - Chooks Break the Curse 33:53 - Doggies Season on Line Against Souths 39:48 - The Hotline 50:28 - Knights Find Some Steel 58:19 - Comments📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast - NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Matty Vautin to break down a massive Round 23, headlined by Ricky Stuart's public spray for Corey Horsburgh, Big Red's sin bin moment, and whether his Raiders future is now under serious pressure.Plus, the boys unpack the Panthers and Roosters top-eight race, the Dragons' upset over Cronulla, Manly's collapse against Melbourne, the Cameron Munster charge downgrade, the Broncos blowing a 24-point lead, and Souths nearly coughing up a record comeback against Parramatta.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:05 - Flying and Fizzing05:25 - Panthers v Roosters top-eight race11:21 - Finals picture and ladder permutations12:25 - Sticky's Big Red blow-up18:40 - Will Horsburgh leave the Raiders?22:18 - Dragons roll the Sharks27:00 - Dragons build for next season35:00 - Manly fall apart against Storm43:56 - Munster charge downgrade debate49:59 - Broncos blow a 24-point lead55:15 - Souths survive Eels comeback📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:48 - Up The Wahs Roll The Champs27:10 - Cock-A-Doodle-Do The Chooks Beat The Bulldogs56:00 - Super Saturday📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro02:05 - Cowboys Off the Canvas31:54 - Metcalf In for Up the Wahs38:01 - Chooks Teddy Blow0:00 - The Hotline📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro03:45 – Breaking News: Jacob Preston contract latest18:47 – Up The Wahs: Warriors resurgence under Andrew Webster42:36 – Cowboys dead cat bounce?53:51 – Crystal Balling: Top 8 predictions55:46 – Comments & wrap-up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS01:49 – Friday Night Lights34:24 – Munster Back49:10 – Comments📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:58 - Bears Hold up with Paulo17:00 – Lozball Officially Retires24:27 – Broncos Premiership Defence Up In Smoke37:03 – Indigenous Round44:23 – Fozball In Freeball47:45 – Comments📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast - NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Anthony Watmough joins RLI00:00 - Intro02:22 - Bulldogs, Roosters and finals race09:21 - Sharks statement and Souths run home16:48 - Tigers and Eels chaos22:50 - Tigers roster concerns25:05 - Twal to front row, Doueihi to lock?27:41 - Benji's communication call31:26 - Tigers heartbreak and recruitment issues39:50 - Walsh hair pull and Knights stun Broncos41:49 - Coach of the year debate45:45 - Roosters depth and Dearden's Cowboys call55:15 - Round 23 blockbusters and Manly's finals hopes📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro3:00 - Referee Chat07:31 – Up the Wahs14:20 – Panthers Pounce29:11 – Knights Rising36:50 - Sunday Preview47:15 – Wayne Blows Up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS03:03 – Doggies Having a Top Eight Party29:40 – Phins Up for Finals 📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper, Anthony Watmough & Brandon Savage break down a massive week of rugby league, including the Roosters' premiership statement, Sam Walker's red-hot form, Dean Young's bold Dragons selection call, Friday night's finals-shaping clashes, and answer your questions in this week's comments segment.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro02:42 – Chooks Make Title Statement38:46: PVL MIAMI VICE PIPE DREAM42:20 – Friday Fill Up53:21 – Young Axes Atkinson for Red V55:25 – Dogs Shooting for Late Top Eight Play (Storm vs Bulldogs)55:43 – Wahs vs Titans59:27 – Comments / Q&A  📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Matty Vautin & Brandon Savage unpack the Dragons' impressive recruitment spree and what it means for their roster heading into 2027, before turning their attention to Sam Walker's optimism around the Roosters. They also debate Adam Doueihi's defensive struggles, discuss the latest developments surrounding Bears, assess the increasingly tight NRL finals race with just weeks remaining in the regular season, and wrap up by responding to the best viewer comments and questions.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro04:02 – Red V Recruitment on Fire16:30 – Cock-a-Doodle-Do for Sam Walker29:56 – Doueihi's Defence35:32 - There’s a Bear In There39:17 – Finals Race Red Hot46:12 - Comments  📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Craig Gower & Christian Nocolussi break down the Adam Doueihi SAGA ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro00:54 - Benji & Doueihi Front The Media28:43 – Lozball to Sign Off as Blues Coach46:51 – Roosters Eyeing Top Two Finish📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:
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🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Anthony Watmough & Darcie McDonald break down the Adam Doueihi SAGA ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro01:37  – What's Doueihing at Wests Tigers?📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Paul "Fatty" Vautin and Matty Vautin for a huge Rugby League Insider, unpacking Adam Doueihi's Wests Tigers standoff, whether Perth or PNG could come calling, and why there may be more to the story than a simple positional switch.Plus, Fatty gives his take on Manly's Brookvale horror show, why the six-again rule needs to go, Cronulla's charge toward the top four, Queensland's Origin collapse, whether Joey Johns should coach NSW, and the glory days of The Footy Show.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Fatty Vautin joins RLI00:57 - Manly's Brookvale horror show07:59 - Fatty wants six-agains scrapped13:28 - Sharks silence Manly and eye the top four18:58 - 1987 Manly, Ray Price and grand final lessons22:02 - Cliff Lyons, Menzies and Manly history23:41 - Northern Eagles merger and Perth Bears29:12 - Adam Doueihi's Tigers standoff38:02 - Origin fallout at The Milton39:41 - Sam Walker, Broncos and Queensland halves44:51 - Should Joey Johns coach NSW?50:38 - Fatty's Footy Show memories⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Simon Woolford, Christian Nicolussi & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro00:58 – RAIDERS DRIVE NAIL INTO TIGER TOWN30:14 – DOGS HAVING A PARTY AGAINST WAHS41:48 – COWBOYS READ BRONCOS LAST RITES📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Simon Woolford & Darcie McDonald as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro01:04 – Chooks Win a Knightmare14:26 – Latest Tales from Tiger Town12:45 – Bunnies End Storm Season45:12 - Super Saturday📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Anthony Watmough & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro02:14 – Shit Show in Tiger Town40:39 – Panthers Win Battle of the West50:22 – Cha Ching Chiefs (Munster, PNG & Lomax latest)52:06 - Friday Fill Up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Matty Vautin & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS04:58 - Show Me The Munny: Munster in Talk with PNG 32:39 – Bears Posted Wide37:58 – Cleary's Next Move35:30 – Augustus Pushes Joey for Blues44:35– The Hotline📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Christian Nicolussi & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS02:38 – Bunnies Decimated: Souths' season unravelling?14:33 – Everyone Hates the Broncos: Todd Payten fires the first shot29:10 - SEIBOLD HAILS THE CHIEFS57:08 – DCE to Play On? Latest Roosters mail📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Darcie McDonald & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS04:09 – Breaking: DCE to Play On with Roosters17:12 – Chiefs Chasing Joey Manu31:17 – Dragons Lock In Dean Young40:30 – Bulldogs Sixes and Sevens47:25 – Eagles Rocked by Turbo Injury52:38 – The Hotline📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Matty Vautin to break down a fiery weekend of rugby league, headlined by Alex Twal's sin-bin moment and what it says about the frustration, passion and direction of the Wests Tigers.Plus, the panel unpacks Manly's injury crisis after Tom Trbojevic goes down again, the Titans' upset win, the latest bunker and officiating frustrations, the Dolphins' bounce-back win over the Cowboys and Todd Payten lighting the fuse before the Broncos derby.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Weidler v Anasta + Rugby League blowback08:07 - Titans silence Manly as Turbo goes down20:58 - Titans positives and young playmakers28:16 - Bunker, touchies and officiating frustrations32:30 - Alex Twal fires up Tiger Town45:15 - Dolphins bounce back in Cowboys shootout54:47 - Finals contenders and the Dolphins ceiling01:01:10 - Payten lights the Broncos fuse⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Simon Woolford & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro04:00 – RED V RAGE AS WAHS WIN AGAIN18:39 – GREEN MACHINE ROLL SOUTHS30:15 – BULLDOGS BURY TIGERS34:45 – ROUND 20 PREVIEW📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tvRed V RAGE! Damien Cook Blows Up About Referees + The Luai Effect | RLIEP104 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Simon Woolford & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro03:22 – Sharks Circling the Top Four24:43 – Rugby League Insider Hotline41:01 – Roosters End the Storm's Season55:03 – Round 20 Super Saturday PreviewRaiders vs RabbitohsWarriors vs DragonsBulldogs vs Tigers⸻📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Anthony Watmough & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS02:16 – Broncos Find a Pulse! Reece Walsh inspires upset over Panthers42:00 - Friday Fill up43:16 – Insider Hotline & Viewer Questions⸻📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.