Rugby League Insider with James Hooper

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 Queensland.They also unpack the Raiders’ season, Coby Black’s record-breaking debut, finals X-factors, and Penrith’s absence from the captains’ call.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & finals footy is here1:40 — South Sydney v Newcastle: can the Knights cause an upset?10:45 — Newcastle’s coaching turnaround and late-season surge18:20 — Warriors v Dolphins: finals preview22:20 — Warriors’ forward depth and Jackson Ford’s return24:15 — Dolphins’ winning run, Wade Egan & Jeremy Marshall-King26:15 — What finals week feels like for players and clubs27:50 — Finals X-factors: Nathan Cleary, Marshall-King and more32:57 — Sharks v Cowboys: elimination-final preview35:10 — Can Nicho Hynes, Braydon Trindall and Cronulla make a run?37:50 — Finals suspensions and the pressure of judiciary calls40:12 — The Sharks’ path through the finals41:12 — Coby Black’s record-breaking Raiders debut45:00 — Raiders’ season review: what went wrong?50:00 — Canberra’s recruitment, roster and rebuild for next year55:35 — Panthers snub the NRL captains’ call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September UP WE GO! Finals Footy Is Here | Coby Black's Debut & Munster Declines Storm Offer | RLIEP150

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider PodcastBrought 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & finals footy is here1:48 — Panthers’ minor premiership and finals credentials5:19 — Isaah Yeo’s return and Penrith’s selection calls8:45 — Panthers v Roosters: can the Chooks upset Penrith?11:21 — Spencer Leniu, Keaon Koloamatangi & the Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry19:21 — Warriors v Dolphins: finals preview25:18 — How the Dolphins can beat the Warriors27:50 — Warriors’ defensive concerns29:19 — Dolphins’ finals experience and Christian Woolf’s influence33:28 — Cameron Munster’s contract future42:02 — Sharks v Cowboys moved from Shark Park47:28 — Reuben Cotter’s judiciary case and Josh Papali’i’s farewell49:03 — Coby Black’s record-breaking Raiders debut📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave 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 CLUBHOUSEJoin 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.

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?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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & Jairo’s special night8:11 — Roosters v Rabbitohs: Spencer Leniu, Keaon Koloamatangi & the rivalry9:15 — Are the Roosters right to rest players before finals?14:35 — Why South Sydney can make the Grand Final18:15 — Rabbitohs team news, Brandon Smith & Newcastle21:10 — Finals contenders: who can win the premiership?27:45 — Warriors: form, experience & home advantage32:15 — Mount Smart or Eden Park for Warriors finals?38:05 — Dolphins v Titans review & the Fins’ finals chances43:50 — South Sydney’s goal-kicking concern44:45 — Jarome Luai, Benji Marshall & the West Tigers fallout54:20 — Racing tips56:40 — AJ Brimson and PNG recruitment talk📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave 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 CLUBHOUSEJoin 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.

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 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.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — 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 HOTLINEGot 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 CLUBHOUSEJoin 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.

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 worth $1 million to the PNG Chiefs. Plus, Mad Monday warnings, a potential NRL wildcard round, finals predictions, and your listener questions.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — 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 HOTLINEGot 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 CLUBHOUSEJoin 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.