Episodes
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Sam Walker Standoff, Burton to Perth & Could Munster Join the Roosters? | RLIEP193
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower, Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL talking points in the final studio episode of the season. The team discuss Sam Walker’s contract standoff with the...
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World Cup SHOWDOWN! Ponga Vs Walsh EPIC AWAITS | RLIEP192
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to unpack the World Cup semi-finals and preview a blockbuster Australia v New Zealand decider. The team discuss Australia’s dominant performance against Samoa,...
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PNG Go To $1 MILLION! Hudson Young Deal, Cleary Snub & World Cup Semis | RLIEP189
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. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Choc's big...
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Sam Walker to the DOGS? Inside the Nick Politis x Phil Gould Meeting That Could Decide It | RLIEP190
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss Hudson Young’s trip to Papua New Guinea as the PNG Chiefs close in, whether Liam Martin could be the...
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Tonga v Samoa EPIC & November 1 Chaos: Cleary, Walker, Bostock | RLIEP189
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by two-time premiership winner Anthony Watmough, Sydney Morning Herald journalist Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league talking points. The team break down the...
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Sam Walker Roosters Fallout: Bulldogs Move & NRL’s Halfback Dominoes | RLIEP188
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony “Choc” Watmough and Brandon Savage to unpack the Sam Walker contract saga and the fallout at the Sydney Roosters. Could Walker land at the Bulldogs? The team debate his next move, a...
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“Sam Never Agreed”: Walker Contract Bombshell & Hudson Young’s Future | RLIEP187
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford, Christian Nicolussi and Brendan Savage to unpack a massive week of NRL contract drama. The team discuss Sam Walker’s shock Roosters contract breakdown, with Hoops challenging...
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Harry Grant to the Titans? + Kangaroos Selection Headaches | RLIEP186
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Sean O’Sullivan, Darcie McDonald to unpack the biggest rugby league talking points. The team discuss Fiji’s brave challenge against Australia, Kurt Donoghoe’s outstanding performance, and the...
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Choc Fires Up Over PNG’s NRL Advantage, Bradman Best’s Future & Tigers Rebuild | RLIEP185
Choc Fires Up Over PNG’s NRL Advantage, Bradman Best’s Future & Tigers Rebuild | RLIEP185 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony “Choc” Watmough and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL off-season talking points. The team...
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PNG POUNCE! Chiefs Closing In On Their Target + Sam Walker’s Roosters Contract Standoff | RLIEP184
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower and Christian Nicolussi to unpack the biggest rugby league talking points. The team discuss the latest mail linking AJ Brimson to the PNG Chiefs, whether the Perth Bears have the...
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World Cup Explodes: Tonga Fire, Bostock Stars & Kangaroos Selection Debate | RLIEP183
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Sean O’Sullivan to unpack a blockbuster opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup. The team discuss Tonga’s win over England, Isaiya Katoa’s composure, Jack Bostock’s...
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Australia Survive NZ Thriller as Jack Bostock Stars | Rugby League World Cup | RLIEP183
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brendan Savage to unpack Australia’s thrilling Rugby League World Cup win over New Zealand. The team discuss Jack Bostock’s incredible Kangaroos debut, the selection calls...
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Dragons TARGET Bostock | Rugby League World Cup Preview & Cleary’s Contract Call | RLIEP181
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Sean O’Sullivan and Brandon Savage to preview the opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup. The team unpack Australia v New Zealand, including the Kiwis’ imposing forward pack, Kalyn…
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Reece Walsh v Teddy, Sam Walker’s Deal & Spencer's Eels Deal | RLIEP180
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Christian Nicolussi to unpack the biggest rugby league stories as the World Cup gets underway. The team debate the Kangaroos’ fullback call between Reece Walsh and James...
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Roosters Crowned 2026 NRL Premiers: Grand Final Review | RLIEP179
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower and Brandon Savage to review the 2026 NRL Grand Final, as the Sydney Roosters defeat the Newcastle Knights 19–18. The team breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable finals run, the…
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Rabbitohs Multi Million Dollar Jigsaw Puzzle 🧩 | RLIEP178
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Kangaroo Selection Shock: Kevin Walters Squad Early Mail | RLIEP177
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage for a huge grand final week edition of Rugby League Insider. The team break down Newcastle’s extraordinary finals run and whether they can upset the...
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"BLOW IT UP" Dally M Outrage As Multiple Players/Coaches Get SNUBBED! Ft. Buzz Rothfield | RLIEP176
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Buzz Rothfield and Darcie McDonald for a huge grand final week edition of Rugby League Insider. The team unpack the Dally M Awards, calls for greater voting transparency, and the incredible...
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Connor's Conundrum, Crossland Ban, Adam Gee & Dally M Awards | RLIEP175
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage for a full NRL Grand Final week breakdown. The team unpack Phoenix Crossland’s suspension after the tackle that injured Nathan Cleary, the fallout for...
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From Wooden Spoon to Grand Final: Newcastle’s Unbelievable NRL Story | RLIEP174
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brendan Savage to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss Newcastle’s remarkable run from wooden spoon to the grand final, Phoenix Crossland’s tackle on Nathan...
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Knights’ Fairytale Grand Final Run | Crossland Facing Ban | Roosters v Newcastle | RLIEP173
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Anthony Watmough to unpack one of the wildest preliminary-final weekends in recent memory. The team breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable 12-man win over Penrith, including...
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Newcastle's 12-Man MIRACLE: Knights Stun Penrith To Reach Grand Final | RLIEP172
One of the great finals performances — Newcastle played 44 minutes with 12 men after Phoenix Crossland's send-off and Nathan Cleary's broken leg, and somehow beat the Premiership-favourite Penrith Panthers 22-14 to book a grand final berth. Hoops, Anthony Watmough and John Sutton break down Kalyn...
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Roosters STORM Into Grand Final After Marky Mark Masterclass, Bunker Controversy Erupts | RLI EP171
Description: Live from the Hyde Park House pub — the Sydney Roosters have booked their first grand final berth since 2019, outclassing the Dolphins 36-20 at Suncorp Stadium. Simon Woolford and Sean O'Sullivan break down Marky Mark's stunning 313m masterclass, the controversial bunker call that...
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Panthers BIG 4 Set to Re-Sign | Harry Grant Contract Saga & Canberra Gun to Super League | RLI EP170
🏉 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 NRL talking points. The team discuss Penrith’s moves to retain Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin and Moses Leota — plus the...
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Ponga's EVOLUTION | Can Newcastle Stop Penrith? | Titans Contract Drama | RLIEP169
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Anthony Watmough to unpack the biggest NRL finals talking points. The team pay tribute to Australian rock icon Angry Anderson and discuss Jai Arrow’s inspiring response to...
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'Souths Offered Him $800,000' What is Latrell Worth? + Key Team List Changes | RLIEP168
🏉 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 NRL talking points ahead of preliminary-final weekend. The team preview the Dolphins’ blockbuster clash with the Roosters, including...
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Cody's Lowball Offer EXPOSED, Ashley Klein AXED + Special Guest Buzz Rothfield | RLIEP167
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Simon Woolford to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss the contract stand-off involving Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker at South Sydney, the…
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Knights’ Fairytale, Sharks’ Exit & Wahs Refereeing BLOW UPS | RLIEP166
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss the Knights’ win over the Warriors, the refereeing controversy from the clash, and the stories...
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Knights AMBUSH The WAHS Who Go Out in STRAIGHT SETS! | RLIEP165
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Cronulla CRUMBLE! Rooster Get Through To The PRELIM | RLIEP164
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Warriors HIA DRAMA! Nathan Cleary injury update & Tommy Dearden's future | RLI EP163
🏉 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 NRL talking points. The team discuss the Warriors’ HIA controversy, Nathan Cleary’s foot injury, and the stories shaping the week in...
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Prelim Schedule MISTAKE? Luke Brooks’ Manly Exit & Knights’ Rise | RLIEP162
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss Manly’s off-season coaching shake-up, Luke Brooks’ future at the Sea Eagles, and the Newcastle...
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Luai’s Up Yours To The TIGERS! Josh Addo-Carr’s Future & Dolphins Finals Call | RLIEP161
🏉 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 NRL finals talking points. The boys discuss Josh Addo-Carr’s future after his latest incident, whether Parramatta should stand by the...
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Who Wins Coach Of The Year? Cleary Foot Scare, Cowboys Crisis & Souths’ Big Call | RLIEP160
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford to unpack Nathan Cleary’s foot injury and Penrith’s push for a seventh straight preliminary final. Plus, the boys preview Knights v Warriors, debate the Coach of the Year race,...
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Nathan Cleary ESCAPES BAN, Panthers March On, Dolphins Dream & Finals Fallout | RLIEP159
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to unpack a huge opening weekend of the NRL finals. The team debates whether Nathan Cleary is facing a preliminary-final ban, breaks down Penrith’s win over...
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Panthers STRANGLE Roosters In Arm-Wrestle Thriller To Book Prelim Spot | RLIEP158
Live from the Hyde Park House pub — the Penrith Panthers have ground out another preliminary final berth in a scrappy arm-wrestle against the Roosters. Anthony Watmough and Sean O'Sullivan break down the Nathan Cleary charge-down controversy and his late injury scare, Blaize Talagi's redemption...
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Cowboys' Season ENDS: Sharks Grind Out Do-Or-Die Thriller | RLIEP156
Another team's premiership dream is over — the North Queensland Cowboys have been eliminated from the finals, going down 26-16 to the Cronulla Sharks in a hard-fought elimination final. Darcie, Simon Woolford and Toby Coachman break down the Cowboys' costly second-half errors, Sione Katoa's…
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Dolphins STUN Warriors In Epic Eliminator Final! | RLIEP156
A special finals edition of Rugby League Insider — the Dolphins have pulled off an epic upset over the Warriors in New Zealand to book a home preliminary final, in their first-ever finals series. Hoops, Craig Gower and Ryan Couchman break down Herbie Farnworth's match-winning heroics, Jack...
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Bunny Disaster! Knights BEAT Rabbitohs In Elimination FINAL | RLIEP155
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage Breaking down Knights win over Rabbitohs 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a...
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Rabbitohs Premiership Push, Herbie’s Future & World Cup Squads | RLIEP154
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV. With Hoops away, Darcie and the team break down the opening week of the NRL finals, including South Sydney’s clash with Newcastle and why the Rabbitohs could be primed for a deep September run. Plus, the panel dives into...
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Fullback SHOWDOWN! Who Gets The Fullback Jersey For The Kangaroos? Cleary's Future | RLIEP153
🏉 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...
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'"He's Got My Number" Teddy Vs Latrell Saga HEATS UP! + Spencer's Future | RLIEP152
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...
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Mission Impossible: Sharks & Cowboys Making Up Numbers, Wahs Get Key Forward BACK | RLIEP151
🏉 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...
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September UP WE GO! Finals Footy Is Here | Coby Black's Debut & Munster Declines Storm Offer | RLIEP150
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought 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…
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Are Souths Title SMOKEYS? Warriors’ Finals Edge & the Jarome Luai Fallout | RLIEP149
🏉 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?…
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Dogs Computer Needs A REBOOT! Darius Boyd’s Maroons Mission & Can Souths Make a Run? | RLIEP148
🏉 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...
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Bulldogs’ Reality Check, Hudson Young’s $1M PNG Call & Wildcard Finals Debate | RLIEP148
🏉 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…
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Blaize On The OUTER, Roosters Rest Nine & Panthers’ Finals Call | RLIEP146
🏉 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’...
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Tigers BLINDSIDED With Jarome's Day Off, Madge is Safe & Cleary's Dominance | RLIEP146
🏉 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...
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RIP Roosters, Gummy Sharks FALL APART + Madge’s Broncos Review EXPOSED | RLIEP145
🏉 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…
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