Rugby League Insider with James Hooper

🏉 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 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & finals footy is here 1:48 — Panthers’ minor premiership and finals credentials 5:19 — Isaah Yeo’s return and Penrith’s selection calls 8:45 — Panthers v Roosters: can the Chooks upset Penrith? 11:21 — Spencer Leniu, Keaon Koloamatangi & the Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry 19:21 — Warriors v Dolphins: finals preview 25:18 — How the Dolphins can beat the Warriors 27:50 — Warriors’ defensive concerns 29:19 — Dolphins’ finals experience and Christian Woolf’s influence 33:28 — Cameron Munster’s contract future 42:02 — Sharks v Cowboys moved from Shark Park 47:28 — Reuben Cotter’s judiciary case and Josh Papali’i’s farewell 49:03 — Coby Black’s record-breaking Raiders debut 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider ⸻ 🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & Jairo’s special night 8:11 — Roosters v Rabbitohs: Spencer Leniu, Keaon Koloamatangi & the rivalry 9:15 — Are the Roosters right to rest players before finals? 14:35 — Why South Sydney can make the Grand Final 18:15 — Rabbitohs team news, Brandon Smith & Newcastle 21:10 — Finals contenders: who can win the premiership? 27:45 — Warriors: form, experience & home advantage 32:15 — Mount Smart or Eden Park for Warriors finals? 38:05 — Dolphins v Titans review & the Fins’ finals chances 43:50 — South Sydney’s goal-kicking concern 44:45 — Jarome Luai, Benji Marshall & the West Tigers fallout 54:20 — Racing tips 56:40 — AJ Brimson and PNG recruitment talk 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — 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 HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — 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 HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Roosters Rest Nine & Souths’ Emotional Friday Night 24:40 — Panthers’ Final-Round Call vs Tigers 27:10 — Warriors, the Minor Premiership & Isaah Yeo’s Fitness 30:30 — Finals Fixture Debate: Sharks, Cowboys & Venues 33:55 — Blaze Talagi’s Penrith Future 40:25 — AJ vs Thomas Jenkins: Try-Scoring Crown 43:08 — Jerome Luai’s PNG Trip Sparks Tigers Debate 53:30 — Final Thoughts & Jai Arrow Stories 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 1:26 — Nathan Cleary Wins the Brad Fittler Medal 5:57 — Jarome Luai’s PNG Trip and the Tigers’ Optics Problem 11:02 — Should Penrith and the Warriors Rest Their Stars? 16:44 — Roosters’ Form Slump and Finals Readiness 28:50 — Broncos Review: Adam Reynolds, Madge and the Player Problem 43:44 — Sharks in Trouble? Fitzgibbon’s Frustration and Trindall’s Injury 49:55 — Parramatta’s Recruitment Wish List and Ronnie Volkman’s Rise 55:57 — Dolphins’ Top-Four Charge: Can They Win It All? 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 3:59 — Sharks’ Form Collapse: What’s Gone Wrong? 9:50 — PNG’s Recruitment Push & the Cost of Expansion 16:47 — Roddy Volkman’s Try and Nico Hynes’ Defensive Issues 18:52 — Dolphins Send a September Statement 26:03 — Sam Walker Injury Blow for the Roosters 33:35 — 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 HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 2:30 — Panthers Send a September Warning 12:00 — The No-Try Call That Divided Everyone 17:50 — Broncos Chaos: Reynolds, Madge & the Tribute Drama 35:30 — Why Broncos “Reviews” Don’t Fix Anything 49:30 — Manly Crush Dragons as Turbo Finds Form 53:00 — Jerome Luai’s Pepsi Deal Problem 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 2:51 — Madge Is Done? Broncos’ Adam Reynolds Fallout 19:30 — NRL’s Controversial New Kick-Off Rule 27:02 — Round 26 Finals Picture 28:42 — Panthers v Bulldogs: Sudden Death Comes Early 34:52 — Roosters v Dolphins: Can the Chooks Bounce Back? 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 02:08 — Adam Reynolds exit drama and Broncos v Storm 05:20 — Payne Haas farewell debate 09:00 — Broncos dressing-room pressure and Michael Maguire 16:00 — Broncos captaincy and recruitment 19:00 — Reece Walsh social-media controversy 24:00 — How the Adam Reynolds situation escalated 32:42 — NRL kickoff-rule trial explained 38:00 — Dolphins v Roosters preview 43:00 — Herbie Farnworth’s future 46:00 — Can the Roosters peak for the finals? 52:00 — Jacob Preston re-signs with the Bulldogs 55:00 — Hudson Young, Canberra and the PNG offer 59:00 — Panthers roster concerns and Liam Martin’s future 1:03:30 — Panthers v Bulldogs predictions 1:05:00 — Wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Welcome to Rugby League Insider 2:24 - Adam Reynolds’ farewell drama and the Broncos’ crisis 10:00 - Reece Walsh fallout and the pressure on Michael Maguire 34:10 - Cody Walker’s future at South Sydney 38:00 - Tallis Duncan’s new deal and the Bunnies’ roster plans 47:06 - Jarome Luai, John Bateman and Tigers tension 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:09 - 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 HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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 HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 00:32 — Broncos spoil Papa’s party 24:19 — Dolphins stay top four; Parramatta chaos grows 41:58 — AJ Brimson firming for PNG Chiefs 53:19 — Jack Cogger’s ban and Penrith’s halves headache 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:14 — 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 HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:54 — 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 HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 08:20 Roosters complain over Josh Mansour’s on-field advice 10:10 Are the Roosters now premiership favourites? 15:50 Nathan Cleary’s future, salary cap pressure and possible next move 23:00 Why a Warriors move may not add up for Cleary 25:24 Roosters vs Tigers — could it be a blowout? 30:15 Craig Gower on Penrith’s 2003 premiership run 35:00 Penrith vs Roosters rivalry and 2003 Grand Final memories 42:35 Panthers injury update: Mitch Kenny, Casey McLean and finals plans 45:50 Warriors vs Rabbitohs and the battle for the top four 47:00 Panthers vs Storm — can Penrith win in Melbourne? 49:25 Luke Hanson’s Warriors opportunity and Penrith’s junior production line 52:00 Gus Gould, the Bulldogs’ roster and salary-cap issues 1:04:10 Jacob Preston’s future and potential Roosters interest 1:06:30 Can the Bulldogs keep their key players? 1:08:35 Weekend footy chat and wrap-up 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 3:06 - Cameron Smith Rejects Queensland Maroons Coaching Job 8:30 - Jetting To Penrith 19:15 - Breaking News: Immortal in waiting Cameron Smith has rejected it 26:13 - Broncos Champs to Chumps 47:04 - Big Papa Calls Time 54:55 - Comments 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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. ⸻ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Warriors injuries and Dragons surge 09:11 - Tigers slide and Luai under fire 17:10 - Cowboys miss their chance 20:00 - Is the NRL season too long? 21:09 - Title race twists and turns 22:48 - Reece Walsh Australian fullback debate 27:30 - Sharks stumble without Trindall 33:34 - Newcastle pathways and Holbrook's rebuild 37:50 - Knights build finals momentum 47:50 - Choc on effort players 55:00 - Dolphins enter the top four 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:57 - Dogs Season Over 36:34 - Billy Slater QUITS Maroons 44:37 - Manly Vs Phins 52:20 - Chooks Complain About Mansour 📞 INSIDER HOTLINE Got 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 CLUBHOUSE Join 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.