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The Chad Townsend Show
by Chad Townsend
NRL Premiership winner Chad Townsend breaks down the biggest stories, hottest headlines, and trending topics across rugby league — straight from someone who’s lived it at the highest level. Each episode features raw, unfiltered chats with current stars, rising talents, coaches, and iconic legends of the game. From behind-the-scenes insights to honest opinions, Chad brings listeners closer to the action than ever before. With deep conversations, elite athlete mindset breakdowns, and headline-making interviews, this is the show for anyone who loves the NRL and wants the stories behind the stories. Big guests. Big opinions. Big moments. New episodes every week Presented by BearBet.
Episodes
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Australia In Trouble? | Week 2 RLWC Review With Michael Carayannis
Michael Carayannis joins Chad Townsend to break down Week 2 of the Rugby League World Cup and discuss all the biggest talking points from the tournament. Australia were nowhere near their best, raising questions about their performances and whether they have what it takes to go all the way. Are…
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Who Are The Boys Tipping? RLWC Week 2 Tips With Chad Townsend & Josh Morris
Josh Morris joins Chad Townsend to preview Week 2 of the Rugby League World Cup, breaking down the biggest matchups, key players and talking points heading into another huge week of international rugby league. We look at the teams making a statement, the nations under pressure and the players who...
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NRL Top 8 Season Review | Reviewing Every Team That Played Finals Football
The 2026 NRL season is over, and it's time to review the eight teams that played finals football. Chad Townsend breaks down every team that finished in the NRL top eight, looking at their regular season, finals campaign, standout players, biggest disappointments and what needs to change heading...
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AUS, Tonga & Samoa DOMINATE! | RLWC Week 1 Review with Michael Carayannis
Week 1 of the Rugby League World Cup is in the books, and there is plenty to discuss. Chad Townsend is joined by Michael Carayannis to review the opening week of the RLWC, breaking down the biggest talking points, standout performances, surprise results and the teams that have made an early...
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Who Are The Boys Tipping? RLWC Tips With Chad Townsend & Josh Morris
The Rugby League World Cup is here! Chad Townsend is joined by Josh Morris to preview Week 1 of the RLWC, breaking down the biggest matchups, key players to watch and the teams looking to make a statement on the world stage. We discuss the major talking points heading into the opening week, the...
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Reviewing Every NRL Team That Missed The Top 8 With Michael Caryannis
The 2026 NRL season is over, and it's time to review the teams that failed to make the top eight.I'm joined by the Daily Telegraph's Michael Caryannis to break down every NRL club that missed the finals this season. We discuss what went wrong, which teams underperformed, the players and coaches...
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Revisiting My 2026 NRL Season Predictions | Some RIGHT! Some WAY OFF?
Before the 2026 NRL season started, I made my predictions for the year. Now that the season is over, it’s time to see just how right — or wrong — I actually was. I revisit my preseason predictions and look back at everything I got right, everything I got completely wrong and the calls that...
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Who Wins The RLWC? & What We Learned From The NRL Grand Final | Chad Townsend & Josh Morris
The Rugby League World Cup is almost here — and the squads have officially been announced. Chad Townsend and Josh Morris are back to break down the biggest talking points from the 2026 NRL Grand Final before turning their attention to the Rugby League World Cup. We discuss the Sydney Roosters'...
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ROOSTERS WIN IT ALL! Knights Heartbreak & DCE's Grand Final Field Goal | NRL Grand Final Review
THE SYDNEY ROOSTERS ARE THE 2026 NRL PREMIERS! What a Grand Final. The Sydney Roosters have defeated the Newcastle Knights 19-18 in one of the most dramatic NRL Grand Finals in recent memory to claim their 16th premiership. The Knights came out firing and raced to a 12-0 lead before the Roosters...
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Who Do NRL Players Think Will Win The 2026 Grand Final?
Welcome to my Spotify channel.The biggest game of the NRL season is here, and who better to predict the 2026 NRL Grand Final than the players who have been on the field all season?In this video, Chad Townsend gets current NRL players to give their predictions for the 2026 NRL Grand Final…
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Who Are The Boys Tipping? NRL GRAND FINAL Tips With Josh Morris
NRL GRAND FINAL TIPS! Chad Townsend & Josh Morris Pick The WinnerThe NRL Grand Final is here — and Chad Townsend and Josh Morris are giving their final tips for the biggest game of the season. After an incredible finals series, the Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters are set to battle it out…
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"TURN YOUR PORTCH LIGHTS OFF" - Paul Gallen 10 Years On From The Cronulla Sharks NRL Premiership
10 YEARS ON FROM THE 2016 CRONULLA SHARKS PREMIERSHIP. Paul Gallen and James Maloney sit down with Chad Townsend to look back on the season that finally delivered Cronulla's first NRL premiership. The 2016 Sharks went on an incredible run, winning 15 straight games before defeating the Melbourne...
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Knights Shock Panthers! Nathan Cleary Injury & Roosters Make The NRL GRAND FINAL | Prelims Review
KNIGHTS SHOCK PANTHERS! What a weekend of NRL finals football. The Newcastle Knights have pulled off a stunning preliminary final upset against the Penrith Panthers in a dramatic, hard-fought game — knocking the defending powerhouse out of the race for another premiership. But the result was...
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LIVE SHOW | 2016 Cronulla Sharks NRL Premiers | 10 YEARS ON | Gallen, Maloney, Lewis, Graham & Townsend
10 YEARS ON FROM THE 2016 CRONULLA SHARKS PREMIERSHIP. For the first time in 10 years, five key members of the Cronulla Sharks' 2016 premiership-winning team sit down together to relive one of the greatest seasons in club history. Recorded LIVE (audio quality represents a LIVE SHOW) at Highfield...
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Who Are The Boys Tipping? NRL Prelim Finals Tips With Josh Morris
NRL PRELIMINARY FINAL TIPS ARE HERE! Chad Townsend is joined by Josh Morris to preview and pick the winners for the 2026 NRL Preliminary Finals. With a place in the NRL Grand Final on the line, we break down both massive matchups, including the key players, biggest matchups, form, injuries, game...
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How We Did It - Shane Flanagan Reveals The Story Behind The 2016 Cronulla Sharks NRL Premiership Glory
10 YEARS ON FROM THE 2016 CRONULLA SHARKS PREMIERSHIP. Shane Flanagan joins The Chad Townsend Show to take us inside one of the greatest seasons in Cronulla Sharks history. In 2016, the Sharks finally broke through for the club's first NRL premiership after decades of heartbreak. Now, 10 years...
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WARRIORS ROBBED?! & Roosters Blowout Sharks | NRL Finals Week 2 Review With Michael Caryannis
NRL FINALS WEEK 2 REVIEW! Chad Townsend breaks down all the biggest talking points from a huge second week of the 2026 NRL Finals. Were the Warriors robbed against the Knights at Eden Park? Newcastle escaped with a controversial 12–10 victory after several major refereeing and Bunker decisions...
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Behind The Fairytale | Yarrawarrah Tigers' 2026 A Grade Premiers | Chad Townsend Plays Park Footy
You've seen the story across my YouTube channel where I have documented the journey, it's now time to get the men who made it happen on the podcast to go over our fairytale season. (Going on podcasts isn't something they regularly do lol 😂) This is the story of the 2026 Yarrawarrah Tigers A…
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Why Did Kyle Feldt Quit Super League For AFL???
Kyle Feldt joins The Chad Townsend Show to reveal what's next after his time in the Super League. After leaving the UK, Feldt is heading back to Australia — but instead of returning to the NRL, he's taking on a completely different challenge: playing local AFL. Kyle opens up about his decision to...
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Who Are The Boys Tipping This Week? NRL Finals Week 2 Tips With Josh Morris
Welcome back to the podcast! WEEK 2 OF THE NRL FINALS IS HERE — AND JOSH MORRIS IS BACK WITH CHAD TOWNSEND TO GIVE HIS TIPS! The NRL finals are heating up with four teams fighting for a place in the Grand Final. Chad Townsend and Josh Morris break down every Week 2 finals matchup, including...
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"Weren't Allowed To Vote For Me" - Andrew Fifita Reveals 2016 Clive Churchill Controversy
Welcome back to the podcast! 10 YEARS ON… ANDREW FIFITA IS BACK TO RELIVE ONE OF THE GREATEST SEASONS IN CRONULLA SHARKS HISTORY. In this episode of The Chad Townsend Show, I sit down with my former Sharks teammate Andrew Fifita in collaboration with James Maloney and the Rugby League Journeyman…
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Who Can Stop Penrith? | NRL Finals Week 1 Review & Responding To That Viral TikTok Video
The NRL Finals are heating up! Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Finals delivered massive moments, huge upsets and plenty of controversy — and the big question is now: WHO CAN ACTUALLY BEAT THE PANTHERS? In this episode of The Chad Townsend Show, we break down EVERYTHING from Week 1 of the NRL Finals: - Are...
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Who Are The Boys Tipping This Week? NRL Finals Week 1 Tips With Josh Morris
THE NRL FINALS ARE HERE! Josh Morris joins Chad Townsend for a huge preview of NRL Finals Week 1 as the race for the 2026 Premiership officially begins.We go through EVERY Week 1 finals matchup, break down the key players and matchups, and give our tips for who we think will win. FINALS WEEK 1: -...
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10 YEARS ON: Wade Graham Relives The Sharks 2016 NRL Premiership With James Maloney & Chad Townsend
10 YEARS ON… WE'RE GOING BACK TO 2016. 🦈🏆 Wade Graham joins James Maloney and Chad Townsend on The Chad Townsend Show in collaboration with the Rugby League Journeyman to relive the greatest seasons in Cronulla Sharks history — the 2016 premiership. Ten years after the Sharks finally ended a...
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Who Can Win The PREMIERSHIP? Round 27 NRL Review | Plus Mad Monday Thoughts
WHO CAN WIN THE 2026 NRL PREMIERSHIP? Round 27 is DONE and the NRL Finals are officially here! Chad Townsend breaks down the biggest results, performances and talking points from the final round of the regular season — plus some early thoughts on what Mad Monday could look like for the teams...
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Who Are The Boys Tipping This Week? | Round 27 NRL Tips With Josh Morris
ROUND 27 NRL TIPS ARE HERE! Chad Townsend is joined by Josh Morris for the final round of NRL tips before the 2026 finals! With the regular season coming down to the final weekend, there is still plenty to play for — including the minor premiership, home finals and momentum heading into…
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Chris Heighington Talks 2016 Cronulla Sharks Grand Final & Unpaid Bet With The Boys
Welcome back to the podcast. Chris Heighington was one of the experienced forwards who helped drive that Cronulla side through the season, while Chad Townsend and James Maloney formed the halves combination that guided the Sharks to the biggest prize in rugby league. This isn't just a story about...
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Who Can Win it From Here? Sam Walker Injury + Jett Cleary STARS | Round 26 NRL Review
Welcome back to the podcast. NRL ROUND 26 IS DONE — AND THE FINALS PICTURE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE INTERESTING! I break down the biggest performances, controversies, injuries and storylines as we head into the final round of the regular season. And there is plenty to talk about. The Roosters'...
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Who Are The Boys Tipping This Week? | Round 26 NRL Tips With Josh Morris
ROUND 26 IS HERE — AND THE FINALS RACE IS HEATING UP! I am joined by Josh Morris to tip every game of Round 26 of the NRL! With just two rounds remaining before the finals, every game has massive consequences — from the race for the minor premiership to the battle for the Top 8. Can we get our…
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Valentine Holmes Reveals 2016 Sharks Premiership Stories | Chad Townsend & James Maloney
THE 2016 CRONULLA SHARKS PREMIERSHIP — FROM THE PLAYERS WHO LIVED IT. Chad Townsend and James Maloney sit down with one of the stars of the 2016 Cronulla Sharks, Valentine Holmes, to go back to the season that changed the club forever. After 49 years of waiting, the Sharks finally became NRL...
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JOEY MANU IS 007! PNG Chiefs BOMBSHELL + Hudson Young, AJ Brimson & Round 25 NRL Review
Welcome back to the podcast!! The biggest NRL news, Round 25 review and all the signing dramas are covered on this week's show.Joey Manu has officially joined the PNG Chiefs and the mystery surrounding Chief 007 has finally been revealed. But that's just the start… We break down a HUGE weekend of...
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Who Are The Boys Tipping This Week? | Round 25 NRL Tips With Josh Morris
Welcome back to the podcast. Round 25 is here and the NRL finals race is heating up! 🔥 Myself and Josh Morris are back in the studio to break down all the latest NRL news, injuries, team selections and biggest talking points heading into Round 25 of the 2026 NRL season. With the finals just…
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Luke Lewis Relives the 2016 NRL Sharks Premiership | Clive Churchill Medal Winner
The Chad Townsend Show in collaboration with the @rugbyleaguejourneymen sit down with members of the 2016 Cronulla Sharks Premiership winning team and go through some of the stories and look back at what really went down during the season. Luke Lewis joins the show to relive one of the greatest...
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NRL Round 24 CHAOS! Metcalf & Trindall Injuries, Slater Quits & Finals Fallout!
Round 24 has delivered some massive NRL news, and the finals race is heating up! In this episode of The Chad Townsend Show, we break down all the biggest talking points from Round 24 of the NRL, including major injury blows to Luke Metcalf and Braydon Trindall, as well as the huge news…
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Who Are The Boys Tipping This Week? NRL Round 24 Tips With Josh Morris
NRL Round 24 is here, and every game is becoming more important as the race to the NRL finals reaches its most crucial stage.Josh Morris and I break down every Round 24 matchup, analyse the biggest talking points from around the league, and give their expert tips and predictions for the weekend...
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Inside the 2016 Cronulla Sharks NRL Premiership With James Maloney | Ep.1 2016 Reunion Podcast
Welcome back to my YouTube channel.I am excited to bring you in collaboration with the @rugbyleaguejourneymen and James Maloney our podcast series recounting our famous Cronulla Sharks Premiership in 2016. Ten years after making history, we're going back to relive one of the greatest moments in...
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Brian To'o To PNG - LIVE Reaction + Metcalf Masterclass & Corey Horsburgh Brain Explosion NRL Rnd 23
On today's podcast I sit down with Hectic Fred to discuss the latest news around the NRL and all the fall out from Round 23. In this episode we discuss: - Metcalf masterclass after returning and dominating for the Wahs - We get the news live on air that Brian To'o has signed with PNG Chiefs for 3...
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Who Are The Boys Tipping This Week? | Round 23 NRL Tips With Josh Morris
On today's episode Josh Morris and myself preview every game, break down the biggest matchups, analyse team changes, and give our Round 23 NRL tips. We also cover the latest NRL news, discuss the clubs under the most pressure heading into the final month of the regular season, and predict which...
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Who Can Actually Win the NRL Premiership? | Contenders or Pretenders
With the NRL finals just around the corner, it's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.In this episode, I break down every team still in the premiership race and answers the biggest question in rugby league: Who can actually win the 2026 NRL Premiership? Using current form, attack,...
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Laurie Daley OUT, Matt King IN, Roosters Embarrass Cowboys & Sharks Flying | Round 22 NRL Reaction
Round 22 delivered another huge weekend of rugby league, and we're breaking down every major talking point. Joining me is Michael Carayannis from the Daily Telegraph as we react to the biggest stories from across the NRL, including the bombshell news that Laurie Daley has stepped down as NSW…
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Who Are The Boys Tipping This Week? | Round 22 NRL Tips With Josh Morris
Welcome back to the podcast!! The NRL finals race is reaching boiling point and Round 22 shapes as one of the biggest rounds of the season. This week on The Chad Townsend Show, Josh Morris joins me to break down all the latest NRL news and give our Round 22 NRL tips for every game. We discuss the...
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The Rise of Ethan Sanders: The Most Improved Halfback In The NRL | Halfback House
What separates a good young halfback from a great one?In this episode of Halfback House, I break down the remarkable development of Ethan Sanders throughout the 2026 NRL season.Rather than focusing on highlights, we dive into the subtle improvements that matter most: game management, kicking...
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LIVE REACTION Doueihi Staying, Bears & PNG Signings + NRL Round 21 Reaction
The race to the NRL finals is heating up, and Round 21 delivered another massive weekend of storylines. This week on The Chad Townsend Show, I break down all the biggest talking points from the round, including Adam Doueihi's decision to remain at the Wests Tigers following the club's CEO...
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Who Are The Boys Tipping This Week? NRL Round 21 Tips With Josh Morris & Chad Townsend
The NRL finals race is heating up, and there's no shortage of huge talking points heading into Round 21. This week on The Chad Townsend Show, Josh Morris joins me to break down all the latest NRL news, discuss the biggest stories from around the competition, analyse the key matchups, and give our...
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We Built the PERFECT NRL Player for Every Position
On today's episode we used every positions different traits and build the perfect player in each position. For example in the fullback role, who has the best running game? who has the best ball playing and who's footwork would you take? You cannot use the same players trait twice which has made…
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Round 20 NRL CHAOS! Walsh's Brilliance, Twal vs Salmon, Ref Drama & Injury Crisis
Today on the Chad Townsend Show, Hectic Fred and I react to the biggest moments from the round, including Reece Walsh's outstanding performance, the controversial Alex Twal vs Jaeman Salmon incident, the biggest refereeing decisions, key injuries that could shape the finals race, and what every...
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Who Are The Boys Tipping This Week? | Round 20 NRL Tips With Josh Morris
Josh Morris joins me on the Chad Townsend Show to break down all the biggest stories and tips ahead of Round 20 in the NRL. We discuss the latest NRL news, the biggest talking points from around the league, team form, injury updates, selection decisions, finals implications, and give our Round 20...
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The Race to the Finals Is Heating Up! | Who Makes It & Who Misses Out? | NRL Round 19 Reaction
Welcome back to the podcast!! Join myself and Michael Caryannis from Code Sports to dissect all the latest news and results from Round 19 of the NRL. - NRL Sharks HUGE win over the Dolphins - Are the Warriors premiership contenders? - Are the Bulldogs done? - Where does Jarome Luai end up? -...
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WOW!!! Laurie Silences HATERS! Origin Game 3 Reaction & Round 19 NRL Tips With Josh Morris.
Welcome back, on today's podcast, I'm joined by Josh Morris to break down every key moment from the series decider before looking ahead to NRL Round 19 with our best tips and predictions. If you like these podcasts please make sure you SUBSCRIBE, drop us a rate and review. Join BearBet today for...
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State of Origin Game 3: Predictions, Team Changes & Keys to Victory | Josh Morris
Get ready for the biggest game of the rugby league calendar! Chad Townsend is joined by Josh Morris to preview **State of Origin Game 3**, Breaking down everything you need to know before the series decider. The boys discuss the key match-ups, team selections, tactical battles, players under the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
NRL Premiership winner Chad Townsend breaks down the biggest stories, hottest headlines, and trending topics across rugby league — straight from someone who’s lived it at the highest level.
Each episode features raw, unfiltered chats with current stars, rising talents, coaches, and iconic legends of the game.
From behind-the-scenes insights to honest opinions, Chad brings listeners closer to the action than ever before.
With deep conversations, elite athlete mindset breakdowns, and headline-making interviews, this is the show for anyone who loves the NRL and wants the stories behind the stories. Big guests. Big opinions. Big moments.
New episodes every week Presented by BearBet.
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