NRL Boom Rookies

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We are Boom Rookies, ESPN's rugby league podcast hosted by ABC sports writer Nick Campton and ESPN columnist Matt Bungard. If you're look for something beyond the regular take cycle of the sport, Boom Rookies provides game-by-game analysis and previews, delves into the bigger issues of the sport, and still leaves plenty of time to indulge in some good old-fashioned footy buffoonery. From Monday's weekly recap to Friday's preview show, there's plenty of the kind of footy chat that Dave 'Coal...

Episode List

Round 3 Review - The Little Lion

Mar 22nd, 2026 6:00 PM

A wild weekend with some big upsets, some blowouts, and some bravery. Roosters v Panthers (00:41) Storm v Broncos (09:22) Knights v Warriors (23:04) Sharks v Dolphins (33:51) Rabbitohs v Tigers (44:10) Eels v Dragons (01:01:18) Cowboys v Titans (01:08:12) Hot Take Hotline (01:17:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Round 3 Preview - Canberra's Soggy Sorrows

Mar 19th, 2026 6:00 PM

The boys recap Canterbury's win in a rainy nation's capital, then another round of 'What About This Bloke?' and the upcoming weekend preview. Raiders v Bulldogs (00:31) What About This Bloke? (13:10) Roosters v Panthers (23:01) Storm v Broncos (31:03) Knights v Warriors (38:02) Sharks v Dolphins (46:45) Rabbitohs v Tigers (51:24) Eels v Dragons (01:01:11) Cowboys v Titans (01:08:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 2

Mar 17th, 2026 3:30 AM

Matt and Josh are back together in person to discuss Alex Johnston's record, the Wests Tigers hot start, if there's anything to worry about with the Broncos, and plenty more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Round 2 Review - A Record-Breaking Night

Mar 16th, 2026 7:40 AM

The boys recap all of the weekend's action, including an historic night at the Sydney Football Stadium, before the return of the Hot Take Hotline! Warriors v Raiders (0:31) Roosters v Rabbitohs (10:36) Tigers v Cowboys (28:49) Dragons v Storm (40:05) Panthers v Sharks (46:21) Sea Eagles v Knights (51:31) Dolphins v Titans (01:04:44) Hot Take Hotline (01:12:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Round 2 Preview - Woah, Broncos!

Mar 12th, 2026 6:00 PM

The boys recap Brisbane's shock loss to Parramatta and go over the Mitch Barnett signing news before the long-awaited return of What About This Bloke?, the rest of the weekend's games and some other news. Broncos v Eels recap (0:21) Barnett signs with Brisbane (19:02) What About This Bloke? (26:48) Warriors v Raiders (38:55) Roosters v Rabbitohs (46:17) Tigers v Cowboys (01:12:28) Dragons v Storm (01:18:55) Panthers v Sharks (01:25:55) Sea Eagles v Knights (01:34:56) Dolphins v Titans (01:41:31) Kalyn Ponga playing for Kiwis (01:45:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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