Rugby League Insider with James Hooper

🏉 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 rugby league. Plus, Tommy Dearden’s future, a potential Luke Brooks move to the Cowboys, Manly’s Steve Hansen appointment, team updates, and a look ahead to the weekend’s biggest matches. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:52 — Warriors HIA numbers and James Fisher-Harris scrutiny 13:33 — Warriors, Eden Park and the Newcastle clash 23:32 — Nathan Cleary’s foot injury and recovery plan 35:58 — Tommy Dearden’s Cowboys future 40:40 — Luke Brooks to North Queensland? 43:00 — Steve Hansen joins Manly 46:00 — Christian Wolff, Dolphins culture and Tonga stories 53:47 — Sudden-death finals weekend preview and wrap-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 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 Knights’ remarkable rebuild. Plus, Warriors v Knights and Roosters v Sharks finals previews, the preliminary-final schedule, Jerome Luai’s West Tigers awards-night absence, contract news and the stories shaping the week in rugby league. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 2:39 — Preliminary-finals schedule locked in 4:30 — Peter V’landys and the NRL landscape 6:00 — West Tigers advertise for a defensive coach 6:59 — Manly’s coaching shake-up 8:49 — Luke Brooks set to leave Manly? 12:25 — Tom Starling linked to the Sea Eagles 15:00 — Manly’s junior pathways problem 19:18 — Newcastle’s rebuild and the Dylan Brown deal 22:40 — Warriors v Knights finals preview and predictions 38:31 — Roosters v Sharks: Trindall’s shoulder and key match-ups 44:39 — Jerome Luai snubs the West Tigers awards night 59:35 — Final wrap-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 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 Foxx, and the likely consequences ahead. Plus, Jarome Luai’s no-show at the Wests Tigers awards night, the Dolphins’ frustration over tactics used against Jack Bostock, looming contract calls, and the finals outlook for the Roosters, Sharks, Warriors and Knights. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 0:31 — NFL Melbourne and NRL finals crowd debate 3:37 — Josh Addo-Carr’s future and Parramatta’s call 11:34 — Jarome Luai misses the Wests Tigers awards night 21:58 — Jarome Luai’s surprise post-footy career option 25:03 — Dolphins defend Jack Bostock over aerial tactics 27:41 — AFB’s no-try and the double-movement debate 28:37 — Dolphins’ contract crunch: Bostock, Herbie and Hammer 31:28 — Roosters halves, Sam Walker’s recovery and finals prospects 34:00 — Roosters v Sharks finals preview 38:16 — Warriors injuries and the Newcastle test 41:10 — Final predictions and wrap-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 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, assess the Cowboys’ disappointing finish against the Sharks, and discuss South Sydney’s future—including Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker and the Rabbitohs’ halves dilemma. They also look at Canberra’s roster options and the Tigers’ search for a new assistant coach for Benji Marshall. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:20 — Nathan Cleary’s Foot Injury & Penrith’s Finals Chances 12:10 — Finals Form, Injury Returns & Dally M Debate 15:30 — Knights v Warriors Preview 18:00 — Coach of the Year: Holbrook, Webster & Woolf 31:40 — Cowboys v Sharks: What Went Wrong? 39:30 — Cowboys’ Consistency, Todd Payten & Tom Dearden’s Future 45:30 — Rabbitohs’ Finals Exit, Latrell Mitchell & Cody Walker 52:50 — Raiders’ Halves and Roster Decisions 53:25 — Tigers’ Search for Benji Marshall’s New Assistant 60:50 — Wrap-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 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 the Roosters, and looks ahead to the Sharks v Roosters sudden-death clash. Plus, the Dolphins keep their dream debut finals run alive, South Sydney’s season comes to an emotional end, and the Cowboys are sent packing by Cronulla. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 4:46 — Nathan Cleary’s dangerous-contact charge 10:00 — Panthers v Roosters: Penrith march into another prelim 16:40 — Dylan Edwards, Reece Walsh and the fullback debate 19:42 — Roosters’ form concerns ahead of Cronulla 23:02 — Souths eliminated: Latrell, Gagai and the Knights 29:30 — Dolphins defeat the Warriors and reach a preliminary final 36:20 — Warriors v Knights: who advances? 41:42 — Sharks end the Cowboys’ season 47:00 — Can Cronulla upset the Roosters? 📞 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.

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 story, and Liam Martin's momentum-turning try. Plus, a preview of the Roosters' sudden-death clash with Cronulla, a full recap of the Dolphins' stunning win over the Warriors, and reaction to the Knights' upset over the Rabbitohs. ⸻ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Panthers Book Another Prelim Final 00:39 - Nathan Cleary Charge-Down: Suspension Fears 02:31 - Cleary's Second-Half Injury Scare 04:02 - Roosters' Sudden Death Fate vs Sharks 06:24 - Cherry-Evans & Hugo's First Hit-Out As A Combo 07:46 - Two Coaches, Two Different Finals Approaches 08:29 - Panthers' Bold Selection Calls Explained 10:18 - Blaize Talagi's Redemption Story 11:22 - Liam Martin's Match-Turning Try 13:02 - Previewing Roosters v Sharks 14:06 - Keys For The Roosters To Beat Cronulla 15:26 - Sharks' Win Over The Cowboys Reviewed 16:29 - Katoa Tackle Avoids Suspension, Cleary Off The Hook? 17:22 - Dolphins Stun Warriors: Farnworth & Bostock Shine 19:38 - Finals Draw Sorted: Who Plays Who 20:43 - Knights Upset Rabbitohs, Ponga & Young Shine 22:10 - Roosters' Alarming Form Slide 23:39 - Finals Schedule Confirmed 24:27 - Rabbitohs' Season Ends: Cody Walker's Injury Impact 25:44 - Outro ⸻ 🎧 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. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 monster impact off the bench, Braden Trindade's shoulder scare, and what's next for both clubs heading into next season. Plus, a preview of tomorrow's blockbuster between Penrith and the Roosters. ⸻ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Cowboys Eliminated: Sharks Win Thriller 26-16 00:57 - Cowboys' Costly Second-Half Errors 03:02 - Cowboys Play Themselves Out Of It 05:21 - Trindade's Shoulder Battle & Kicking Game 06:16 - Nicho Hynes Steps Up With The Spotlight 06:58 - Sione Katoa's Monster Impact Off The Bench 09:33 - Would You Target Trindade's Shoulder? 10:31 - Tackle Count Breakdown: Brailey & Wilton Machines 12:20 - Cowboys' "Rocks and Diamonds" Problem 13:48 - Drinkwater's Dragons Move Looms 15:33 - Cowboys' Backline Boost: Ramien & Katoa Incoming 16:36 - Do The Cowboys Have A Premiership Roster? 17:45 - Todd Payten Locked In For Two More Years 19:03 - Green Shoots: What Cowboys Can Build On 19:55 - Can The Sharks Go All The Way? 22:18 - What The Sharks Need To Fix To Win It All 23:44 - Previewing Panthers v Roosters ⸻ 🎧 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. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Bostock's rise from Origin debutant to finals hero, and what's next for Andrew Webster's Warriors. ⸻ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Dolphins Stun Warriors, Book Home Prelim 00:46 - Gutsy Win: Dolphins Do It the Hard Way 02:10 - Chaos Game: Sin Bins, Injuries & Bunker Drama 04:18 - Suncorp Awaits After Historic Win 04:42 - Farnworth's Second-Half Explosion 07:46 - Bostock: Origin Star to Prelim Final Hero 09:00 - Dolphins' Off-Contract Gold: Bostock, Farnworth & Williams 10:33 - Donohue Shines Through the Middle 11:17 - What's Next for Webster's Warriors? 12:18 - Where Will the Warriors' Next Final Be Played? 13:05 - Webster's Halves Dilemma 14:06 - Knights Stun Rabbitohs in Boilover 18:40 - Cowboys v Sharks Elimination Final Preview 19:04 - Penrith v Roosters Preview 23:41 - What's Next on Fanatics TV ⸻ 🎧 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. 👉 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 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 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. 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 rugby league’s goal-kicking problem, Souths’ contract priorities, Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker’s futures, World Cup selection debates, and the Dolphins’ growing salary-cap squeeze. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:26 — NRLW: Bulldogs, Roosters and Finals Fever 4:19 — NRL World: Could Rugby League Get Its Own Theme Park? 7:20 — Goal-Kicking Crisis: Why It Could Decide the Finals 14:30 — South Sydney v Newcastle Finals Preview 20:30 — Souths’ Fullback Puzzle: Latrell Mitchell, Jai Gray & Matt Dafty 25:35 — Rabbitohs Contract Priorities: Cody Walker, Latrell and the Next Generation 31:20 — How Far Can South Sydney Go in the Finals? 36:25 — World Cup Squad Debate: Who Makes the Cut? 45:20 — Dolphins Salary-Cap Squeeze and Contract Pressure 50:40 — Player Movement, Injuries and Club Rebuilds 53:15 — Friday Fill-Up & Weekend Plans 📞 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.

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 #SydneyRoosters Timecodes 0:00 Finals are here + episode intro 6:40 Latrell Mitchell vs James Tedesco heats up 18:35 Parramatta’s push for Spencer Leniu 25:10 Transfer talk: Xavier Willison, Payne Haas & Souths 28:40 Reuben Cotter judiciary discussion 31:30 Finals preview: Sharks, Dolphins & Warriors 38:50 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and injury news 39:30 Penrith’s injury concerns and finals toughness 49:40 West Tigers season review 57:25 Viewer comments and finals-week talking points 59:00 Penrith’s dynasty, scheduling and finals logistics 1:03:10 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. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & finals footy is here 1:40 — South Sydney v Newcastle: can the Knights cause an upset? 10:45 — Newcastle’s coaching turnaround and late-season surge 18:20 — Warriors v Dolphins: finals preview 22:20 — Warriors’ forward depth and Jackson Ford’s return 24:15 — Dolphins’ winning run, Wade Egan & Jeremy Marshall-King 26:15 — What finals week feels like for players and clubs 27:50 — Finals X-factors: Nathan Cleary, Marshall-King and more 32:57 — Sharks v Cowboys: elimination-final preview 35:10 — Can Nicho Hynes, Braydon Trindall and Cronulla make a run? 37:50 — Finals suspensions and the pressure of judiciary calls 40:12 — The Sharks’ path through the finals 41:12 — Coby Black’s record-breaking Raiders debut 45:00 — Raiders’ season review: what went wrong? 50:00 — Canberra’s recruitment, roster and rebuild for next year 55:35 — Panthers snub the NRL captains’ call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 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.