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The Rugby League World Cup is heating up and the Rugby League Rat Pack is analyzing results, surprises, standings, and making predictions as the men's and women's tournaments move toward Round 3.

From Australia's clash with Fiji to England vs. France, Tonga vs. Lebanon, Papua New Guinea vs. Samoa, and New Zealand vs. Cook Islands, Niuy, Duck Arse & Captain America deliver insights and opinions on all the World Cup action.

The crew also reviews the Women's Rugby League World Cup, previews the upcoming fixtures, and looks ahead to the opening round of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.

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In This Episode:

Men's Rugby League World Cup Results

Australia vs. Fiji

England vs. France

Tonga vs. Lebanon

Papua New Guinea vs. Samoa

New Zealand vs. Cook Islands

Women's Rugby League World Cup

World Cup Standings & Predictions

Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

Scrum Vegas IV Countdown

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On this special episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack, we're proud to welcome one of the most respected and influential figures in rugby league, Melbourne Storm Director of Football, Frank Ponissi!

Go behind the scenes of one of the NRL's most successful clubs as Frank shares incredible stories from his remarkable career, including his partnership with Craig Bellamy, Grand Final triumphs, the salary cap scandal, the Battle of Brookvale, and his fascinating experiences across rugby league, rugby union, and American sports.

From his early coaching days and touring with the Australian Kangaroos to his time in rugby union, coaching the New York Knights, and building a winning culture at Melbourne Storm, Frank takes the Rat Pack through an extraordinary journey in professional sports.

Plus, the boys break down Round 1 of the Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cup, review the standings, preview Round 2, and share their latest World Cup predictions.

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In This Episode:

• Frank Ponissi's Rugby League Journey
• Australian Kangaroos to Melbourne Storm
• Building Melbourne Storm's NRL Dynasty
• Working with Craig Bellamy
• Cameron Munster's Development
• NRL Grand Final Championships
• Melbourne Storm Salary Cap Scandal
• The Battle of Brookvale
• Coaching the New York Knights
• Rugby Union and American Sports
• Celebrity Bartender Frank Ponissi!
• Rugby League World Cup 2026
• World Cup Results, Previews & Picks
• Rugby League Las Vegas & Scrum Vegas IV

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Team USA coach Adam Woolnough joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for Episode 32!

The boys also preview Rugby League World Cup 2026, featuring the men's, women's and wheelchait tournaments with analysis, key matchups, players to watch, and early predictions.

Woolnough, a former Newcastle Knights and Melbourne Storm player, shares his rugby league journey, his approach to developing the game in America, and what it will take to build a winning Team USA program.

Niuy, Duck Arse and Captain America also previews World Cup contenders including Australia, New Zealand, England, Samoa, and Fiji.

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Which teams are you backing in the Rugby League World Cups? Shout them out in the comments for the Rat Pack to respond.

In This Episode:

Adam Woolnough joins the Pack to discuss coaching Team

USA Developing rugby league in the United States

Woolnough's NRL career with Newcastle and Melbourne

Team USA's World Cup ambitions and emerging players

2026 Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cup previews

Players to watch from Australia, New Zealand, England, Samoa & Fiji

What’s Next for Team USA

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Three Grand Finals. Big moments. And a special guest from USA Rugby League!

In Episode 31, Niuy, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze the action and reveal their takeaways from three Grand Finals — the NRL Grand Final, NRLW Grand Final and Super League Grand Final — reacting to the biggest moments, storylines and talking points from across rugby league.

The boys also discuss the latest rugby league news, the upcoming USA vs Wales international, and the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV — just 140 days away!

Plus, USA Rugby League Captain Joe Eichner joins the Rat Pack! Eichner has represented the United States national rugby league team since making his international debut in 2016 and has also played professionally for the Toronto Wolfpack.

In This Episode:

NRL Grand Final highlights, reactions and takeaways

NRLW Grand Final highlights and reaction

Super League Grand Final recap

USA vs Wales international preview

NRL Grand Final entertainment

Ali Brigginshaw not selected for the World Cup

Ponga's massive tackle Ponga's try

Marky Mark's try

USA Rugby League Captain Joe Eichner interview

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A great friend and mentor joins the Rat Pack for our most recent 'Sit Down'. Matty Elliott is the former Bradford Bulls in Super League, Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers, and New Zealand Warriors Head Coach in the NRL along with leading the USA Tomahawks to qualification at the 2013 RLWC sits down with the Rat Pack to chat about his illustrious career as player and coach. Off the field Matt leads 'The Change Room' which is an Australian performance collective. For over thirty years they have helped people, teams and organizations move from where they are to where they need to be — in corporate leadership, in elite sport, and in recovery. A must watch!

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The Rugby League Rat Pack is back with a massive Grand Final edition!

The NRL and NRLW are heading toward the biggest games of the season, and the boys are diving into the drama, the matchups, the biggest moments and everything you need to know before the Grand Finals.

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Join Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America for complete analysis of the NRL Grand Final, including the Newcastle Knights' dramatic win over the Panthers, the Roosters' place in the Grand Final, and the NRLW Grand Final between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Sydney Roosters.

Of course the Pack give their predictions too!

Plus, the guys look back at their AMNRL Grand Finals, Bobo ranks the best and worst entertainment performances at sporting events and Captain America awards another MVP.

In This Episode:

Dramatic Newcastle win that sent the Knights to the NRL Grand Final

The Rat Pack's Grand Final weekend discussion

AMNRL Grand Final trivia and photos

The NRL Grand Final and the road to the big game

The NRLW Grand Final NRLW highlights and commentary

Bobo's Breakdown and Grand Final entertainment

The best and worst Grand Final entertainment performances

A look back at classic Grand Final programs from the 1980s

Captain America's Most Valuable Preston Award: Sandon Smith

Old-school rugby league jerseys

Grand Final predictions

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A former NRL star with the Brisbane Broncos, Parramatta Eels, and Wests Tigers along with being a Qld Maroon and Tongan international, Joe Ofahengaue joins the lads for a Sit Down to discuss his playing journey in Australia and his current love of the Super League with the Leigh Leopards. Where he is a candidate for the prestigious Man of Steel award. In an interesting twist Jofa has connections to three clubs that will be at NRL Vegas 2027 along with a fourth club, the Broncos that were one of the inaugural teams in 2024. Enjoy this fascinating chat with one of the games most exciting players in the past decade. We look forward to seeing Jofa again in Las Vegas soon!

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The Rugby League Rat Pack is back for Episode 29 with an informative conversation featuring Jillaroos & Women's Rugby League World Cup Coach Jess Skinner!

Jess joins the boys to talk about her rugby league journey, the growth and future of the women’s game, coaching, Indigenous rugby league, the World Cup and what comes next for the sport.

Plus, Niy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America tackle the latest NRL Finals action, preliminary final predictions, NRLW, Super League, Bobo’s Breakdown, the Most Valuable Preston Award and the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas!

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In This Episode

00:00 Introduction - Rugby League Playoffs!

05:03 We found Vassy!

05:50 Jess Skinner joins the Rat Pack

07:11 Jess’ Rugby League Journey

13:10 Launching Rugby League in her Community

15:10 That time the girls beat up on the Rat Pack in touch footy

17:16 Challenges of being a female in a male dominated sport

18::50 Advice to women rugby league players

20:16 Women coaching in juniors and the bush

21:46 Biggest Changes & Opportunities in women’s game

27:09 Women’s game best way to grow Rugby League in the USA

29:04 Women’s World Cup Selections 32:03 Coaching the Indigenous Team

35:41 Great Women Players

36:13 Jessica Sergis

37:06 Jess’ Coaching Style and Influences

44:28 Tiana Granby and Roots Rugby Family

46:08 First Nations Women’s Rugby League

51:26 What happens after World Cup selections?

1:02:01 NRL Recap

1:06:29 Referee Ashley Klein dumped for preliminary finals after major mistake in New Zealand

1:10:06 Road to NRL Final: Round 3 Predictions

1:15:08 Bobo’s Breakdown: Underdogs

1:17:39 Super League Round Up

1:19:50 Most Valuable Preston Award

1:21:38 NRLW Playoffs scores and highlights

1:22:59 NRLW Round 2 Predictions

1:26:17 Countdown to Scrum Vegas IV

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The Rat Pack welcomes Rugby League Coach Lee Addison to explore his rugby league journey, his move to Australia, coaching philosophy, working with Australian schools, adapting coaching delivery for today's players and his path to the USA. Lee also shares his perspective on the recent Warriors vs. Dolphins matchup and looks back to Team USA's Rugby League World Cup "Shock the World" campaign.

Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze the NRL playoffs, look ahead to the NRL Grand Final, recap the Super League playoff picture, preview the NRLW Finals Series before the highly anticipated Bobo's Breakdown and the Most Valuable Preston Award!

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In This Episode

• Lee Addison joins the Rat Pack to share his rugby league journey
• Coaching lessons from Lee Addison
• How today's players differ from previous generations
• Why coaches need to adapt their delivery to today's players
• Lee's experience coaching Australian schools
• Lee's path to the USA
• Rugby League World Cup: "Shock the World" campaign
• NRL Finals Week 1 recap
• The road to the NRL Grand Final
• Super League playoff update
• NRLW scores, highlights and Finals Series preview
• Bobo's Breakdown: Mental Edges in the NRL Playoffs
• Most Valuable Preston: Dylan Edwards

Chapters 00:00 Introduction - NRL Playoffs!

04:30 NFL in Australia at NCG

07:38 Lee Addison joins the Rat Pack

09:31 Lee Addison’s Rugby League Journey

22:08 How Lee got to Australia

28:45 A lesson from Lee

30:54 Lee’s takeaways from Warriors v Dolphins

32:07 Qualities of a great coach

35:06 How are players of today different than older players?

40:02 Coaches need to adapt their deliveries

41:45 Coaching at Australian Schools

49:34 How Lee found his way to the USA

52:40 Rugby League World Cup: Shock the World Campaign

1:04:57 NRL Recap

1:09:41 Road to the NRL Grand Final

1:12:36 Super League Round Up

1:14:13 NRLW Scores and Highlights

1:20:25 NRLW Finals Series Preview

1:22:30 Bobo’s Breakdown: Mental Edges in the NRL Playoffs

1:24:45 Most Valuable Preston: Dylan Edwards

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Stephen Crowe joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for a wild trip through Newcastle Knights history, the 1997 Grand Final, rugby league battles, NRL Finals, Super League and the latest NRLW action.

In this episode, Niuy, Vassy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America are joined by special guest Stephen Crowe, a Newcastle Knights old boy and longtime supporter of the New York Knights. Crowe shares stories from his rugby league journey, including the unforgettable 1997 Newcastle Knights vs. Manly Grand Final, what happened on the pitch, his championship ring story, the 2002 Grand Final team and the Knights' connection to New York.

The boys also break down the current NRL Finals picture, recap the weekend's biggest games, look around the Super League, revisit some old-school rugby league stories and continue the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas!

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Stephen Crowe joins the Rat Pack
• Stories from the 1997 Newcastle Knights Grand Final
• Rugby league fights and old-school stories
• Crowe's rugby league journey
• Newcastle Knights and the New York Knights
• The latest NRL Finals picture
• Rabbitohs vs. Knights
• Warriors vs. Dolphins
• Sharks vs. Cowboys
• Panthers vs. Roosters
• Super League Round Up
• Bobo's Breakdown: NRL has the best Playoff Format
• Captain America's MVP: Coby Black
• NRLW scores and highlights
• The countdown to Scrum Vegas IV

CHAPTERS:

00:00 NRL Finals, NFL in Australia and more!

03:23 Vassy Returns

04:12 Old School Hunter Mariners Jersey

05:39 Countdown to Scrum Vegas

07:20 Spencer Leniu vs Keaon Koloamatangi: A Study in Discipline

10:00 When Captain America got stripped of Captaincy on the Pitch

11:55 Stephen Crowe joins the Pack

14:11 Crowe gets smashed on the Pitch

15:05 Stephen Crowe’s Rugby League Journey

21:36 Playing in the 1997 Grand Final: Newcastle vs Manly

26:27 Fists on the Pitch!

28:53 Stephen Crowe gave his championship ring to a teammate

33:12 Semi-Pro Days: Transitioning to Team Management

37:31 Newcastle Knights helping New York Knights

41:15 2002 Grand Final Team

46:36 What is Stephen doing now?

51:57 NRL Recap

58:51 Analyzing the NRL Ladder & Finals

58:58 Rabbitohs v Knights

1:00:42 Warriors v Dolphins

1:01:07 Sharks v Cowboys

1:02:06 Panthers v Roosters

1:03:25 Super League Round Up

1:06:34 Bobo’s Breakdown: NRL has the best Championship Format

1:11:09 Captain America’s MVP: Coby Black

1:18:20 NRLW Scores and Highlights

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Rugby league and Hollywood collide in this special episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack!

Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America welcome Josh Brandon, boss of the L.A. Roosters and a Hollywood screenwriter, who cleverly works rugby league player names into his movie and TV scripts!

Fresh off the USARL National Championship Final, Brandon joins the conversation after a thrilling clash with the Tampa Mayhem. The Pack looks back at the final and projects what’s next for rugby league on the West Coast of the USA before Josh shares his unique journey from rugby league to Hollywood.

Plus, the latest NRL, NRLW and Super League action, Scrum Vegas IV, Bobo’s Breakdown and Captain America’s MVP.!

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In This Episode:

• Josh Brandon’s rugby league journey
• Building the L.A. Roosters
• Rugby league player names in Hollywood scripts
• Josh’s work as a Hollywood screenwriter
• Casting NRL players in movies and TV
• The story behind the L.A. Roosters
• Possible rugby league expansion in Los Angeles
• Growing the women’s game on the West Coast of the USA
• L.A. Roosters merchandise and the Roosters vs. Sacramento
• NRL predictions and Sam Walker’s injury status
• NRL Round 26 recap
• NRL ladder analysis and predictions
• NRL rule change experiment
• Super League roundup
• Captain America’s MVP
• Why the women’s game can help grow rugby league in the USA

Chapters:

00:00 Las Vegas Invasion - Break out the Budgies!

02:36 Countdown to Scrum Vegas!

05:53 Championship Final in the USA: L.A. Roosters vs Tampa Mayhem

07:10 Josh Brandon Joins the Pack

08:28 Josh’s L.A. Story: Roosters in Hollywood

12:55 Rooster Player Names in Hollywood

15:41 Casting NRL Players

16:56 How the L.A.Roosters came to be

18:23 2026 USARL Men's Finals Recap: L.A. Roosters vs Tampa Mayhem

22:08 Talent Level of West Coast Players

23:48 Possible expansion in Los Angeles

25:20 Growing the Women’s Game on the West Coast of the USA

26:28 Player Names to Know

27:32 L.A. Roosters Merchandise!

28:43 Video: Roosters Trip to Sacramento

32:44 Help from Sydney Roosters

36:06 Josh’s latest book: William Shatner and You!

36:43 Roosters NRL Predictions

37:17 Sam Walker Injury Status

40:04 Where’s Vassy?

40:30 NRL Recap

43:42 Jai Arrow Tribute

50:50 The Bird

51:22 NRL New Rule Change

55:41 Bobo’s Breakdown

57:26 Why the Women’s Game is best way to grow the sport in the USA

1:02:42 Super League Round Up

1:04:22 Most Valuable Preston Award

1:07:54 NRLW Scores & Highlights

1:14:40 NRL Insights: Are the Rabbitohs for Real?

1:15:51 Analyzing the NRL Ladder/Predictions

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Jeff Hardy played almost 400 first grade games in the NRL in Australia, and Super League in England. He joins the Rat Pack to talk about his junior career with his local club the Brighton Seagulls and powerhouse high school team at James Cook Boys HS coached by Brian Smith. Jeff played at the Illawarra Steelers, St George Dragons, Castleford Tigers, Sheffield Eagles and Huddersfield Giants. His on field career translated into off the field success mentoring students as a high school Phys Ed teacher and establishing programs for young indigenous men across Australia. Enjoy this special sit down with a good friend of the Rat Pack who has been an avid supporter of the development of Rugby League in the USA.

Canadian Rugby League takes center stage as the Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes Blake Stewart (Whistler Wolves RFC) and Josh Knight (Rugby League British Columbia) for a wide-ranging conversation about the growth of the game in Canada, the connection between Canadian and American rugby league, and the upcoming Scrum Vegas IV!

Niuy, Bobo, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America also break down the latest NRL and NRLW action, celebrate the latest Most Valuable Preston Award winner, examine an experimental new rule in Rugby League and analyze how Mullets impact the game.

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In This Episode:

• Blake Stewart and Josh Knight join the Rat Pack to discuss the Canadian Rugby League
• The roots and growth of rugby league in Canada
• How rugby union has influenced the Canadian game
• The Toronto Wolfpack and the development of rugby league
• Why rugby league is easy to understand and how the sport can grow
• Women’s rugby league in Canada
• Where to watch rugby league in Canada
• Adam Reynolds announces his retirement
• The latest NRL and NRLW results, scores and highlights
• Bobo’s Breakdown features an experimental rugby league rule
• Captain America’s Most Valuable Preston Award goes to Josh Feledy
• Mullets on the pitch, a field goal for the win and a memorable moment for Vassy

Chapters

00:00 Rugby League in Las Vegas & Canada

05:39 Where to find the Rat Pack

06:22 Adam Reynolds retirement & playing vs Tomahawks 09:47 Josh Knight & Blake Stewart join

10:47 Canadian Rugby League

15:08 Rugby League Roots in Canada

16:49 Rugby Union Influence

19:53 Toronto Wolfpack

22:10 Rugby League Easy to Understand

25:53 Rugby League Format in Canada

30:40 Growing the Game in Canada

33:16 Women’s Rugby League in Canada

39:32 Watching Rugby League in Canada

46:58 Josh on Stage in Las Vegas

48:39 Connection to USA Rugby League

50:51 Who’s Coming to Scrum Vegas IV?

52:54 Umina Bunnies

58:02 Most Valuable Preston Award: Josh Feledy

1:00:55 Vassy not into it

1:01:53 Mullets on the Pitch

1:03:54 Field goal for the Win!

1:06:55 Moment of Silence for Vassy

1:07:33 Bobo’s Breakdown: Experimental Rule

1:15:04 NRL Recap

1:23:30 NRLW Scores & Highlights

1:27:50 When to Watch NRL & NRLW this week

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In the first of the Rugby League Rat Pack Specials, the 'Sit Down' series: The Rat Pack chat to top NRL Coach Andrew Webster and discuss his ties to the AMNRL going back over 20 years, why the War on the Shore was the original Magic Round, how the '05 Grand Final vs the Aston Bulls still haunts him and the lessons he's learned in the USA and the path less traveled.

Kelly McGill joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an incredible conversation about his journey from football to rugby, the USA Tomahawks, Hawaii and the global growth of rugby league!

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Kelly McGill shares stories from his football career, playing in the Hula Bowl, crossing over to rugby, competing in France and the Cook Islands, representing the USA and helping grow rugby league in Hawaii. He also tells the story of meeting King Charles III and shows off his Vietnamese language skills during a memorable conversation with the Rat Pack.

Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America break down the latest action from the NRL, Super League and NRLW, including rugby league video highlights, this week’s Most Valuable Preston Award winner and plenty of opinions, laughs and rugby league debate.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Kelly McGill — From football to rugby and the USA Tomahawks
• Rugby League in the USA — The next generation of American talent
• NRL Round 24 Recap & upcoming Predictions
• NRLW scores and highlights
• Super League Round Up
• Bobo’s Breakdown — The evolution of the wing position
• This week’s Most Valuable Preston Award winner — David Fifita
• NRL in Las Vegas — The countdown continues

CHAPTERS

00:00 Countdown to NRL in Las Vegas

02:29 Lifeguard Competition: Rat Pack goes Baywatch

03:33 Free The Rugby League Rat Pack

04:09 Where to Watch the Podcast

06:27 Kelly McGill joins the Rat Pack

08:22 Hurricane in Hawaii

10:06 How Kelly got to Hawaii and how his football career started

17:00 Playing for Head Coach Paul Johnson

18:52 Playing in the Hula Bowl

21:24 Crossing over to Rugby

28:54 Rugby Union vs Rugby League

31:21 USA Tomahawks & Rugby League Development in Hawaii

33:02 Kelly speaking Vietnamese

36:32 Playing Soccer

41:14 USA vs Samoa & NSW vs Hawaii

44:33 Shaking Hands with King Charles III

45:55 Playing in France & the Cook Islands

51:42 NRL Recap

54:42 NRL Ladder/Predictions

57:29 Super League Round Up

1:01:44 Bobo’s Breakdown: Wing position evolution

1:12:00 Most Valuable Preston Award: David Fifita

1:14:50 NRLW Scores and Highlights

1:21:46 Rugby League Talent coming up in the USA

1:22:14 NRL & NFL Announcer Swap

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NRLW Sydney Roosters head coach and NSW Women’s State of Origin coach John Strange joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an inside look at his remarkable rugby league journey.

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John Strange takes us from his playing and coaching days with Featherstone Rovers and York Wasps to coaching his son, working his way through junior rugby league, and eventually reaching the Sydney Roosters and NSW Women’s State of Origin. He also shares his perspective on the growth of the women’s game, the differences between coaching men and women and the changing landscape of rugby league.

Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Vassey & Captain America break down the latest action from the NRL, Super League and NRLW, with plenty of opinions, laughs and rugby league banter along the way.

In This Episode:

• John Strange joins the Rat Pack
• John's rugby league journey from England to Australia
• Featherstone Rovers and York Wasps
• Becoming the youngest captain/coach for York
• Coaching his son and his path through junior rugby league
• The move to the Sydney Roosters
• The differences between coaching men and women
• NSW Women’s State of Origin
• The growth of women’s rugby league
• NRL recap and predictions
• Super League Round Up
• Bobo’s Breakdown
• Captain America’s MVP: Dominic Young
• NRLW scores and highlights
• A look at the local league
• #FreeTheRatPack

Chapters

00:00 Countdown to Scrum Vegas IV

03:33 Free the Rat Pack!

06:52 John Strange joins the Rat Pack

07:18 John Strange’s Rugby League Journey

08:47 Featherstone Rovers

12:56 York Wasps: Youngest Captain/Coach ever

20:50 John coaching his son

24:15 Coaching U6 to the Roosters

29:24 Differences coaching men and women

36:41 State of Origin

43:22 Dedicated facilities for women

47:05 How far the women’s game has come

49:13 John’s son not playing for the Roosters

55:29 NRL Recap

1:02:05 NRL Predictions

1:02:48 Super League Round Up

1:01:31 Bobo’s Breakdown: Is Hair out of Bounds?

1:11:04 Most Valuable Preston Award: Dominic Young

1:14:02 NRLW scores and highlights

1:18:36 A Look at the Local League

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From NRL Round 22 to Super League and NRLW Magic Round, the Rugby League Rat Pack breaks down the biggest performances, surprise results and headline stories from across the rugby league world.

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In this episode, Niuy, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze NRL Round 22 and the current ladder, preview Indigenous Round, and highlight the standout performances from NRLW Magic Round.

The boys also cover the latest Super League action and hand out Captain America's MVP Award before taking a walk down memory lane and exploring the future of rugby league in North America. Don't miss the deep dive on Rugby League United (RLU) and the structure of the competition, discussing how leagues can create the best possible format to showcase top talent. .

In this episode:

NRL Round 22 analysis and ladder breakdown

Indigenous Round predictions

USA vs Aboriginals World 7s highlights

Glen Mills vs Aboriginals lookback

Super League Round Up

Super League ladder and player movement

NRLW Magic Round highlights & discussion

Captain America's MVP: Sam Walker

Old school black boots vs. white boots

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USA Hawks and DC Cavalry standout Ryan Burroughs joins the Rugby League Rat Pack to share his incredible journey from military service to international rugby league. Ryan discusses representing the United States, playing in Australia with Wentworthville, signing with the Toronto Wolfpack, life in Barrow, Major League Rugby, and the growth of the game in America.

Niuy, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America also break down the biggest stories and highlights from NRL Round 21, recap the latest Super League action, dive into on the NRLW and reveal this week's Most Valuable Preston Award winner.

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In This Episode

• Ryan Burroughs on serving in the military and discovering rugby league
• Playing for Wentworthville, the USA Hawks and Toronto Wolfpack
• Life with the DC Cavalry and the future of rugby league in the United States
• NRL Round 21 recap and predictions
• Super League Roundup
• NRLW update
• Most Valuable Preston Award (NRL player of the week)

Chapters

00:00 Vegas Baby Vegas!

08:13 Honoring Rugby Marines

12:01 Ryan Burroughs Interview Begins

13:55 Ryan's Military Journey

16:32 Discovering Rugby League

17:50 Playing at Wentworthville

20:45 Representing the USA Hawks

24:18 Signing with the Toronto Wolfpack

25:57 Playing for Paul Rowley

27:19 Journey to Barrow-in-Furness

29:40 Major League Rugby

32:31 DC Cavalry

39:55 Interview Wrap-Up

41:11 NRL Round 21 Recap

47:30 NRL Predictions

51:48 Super League Roundup

56:38 NRLW Update

1:05:38 Prestons Are Everywhere

1:06:28 Captain America's MVP

1:12:05 Bobo's Fake Anniversary

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Former NRL, Super League and USA Tomahawks star Matt Petersen joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an unforgettable conversation filled with career stories, behind-the-scenes moments and rugby league history.

Episode 20 features Matty reflecting on his journey from junior rugby league through the Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans, Wakefield Wildcats, and representing the USA Tomahawks on the international stage.

The Rat Pack also breaks down all the biggest NRL and Super League action, makes predictions for Round 21, hands out Captain America's MVP Award, and discusses the latest NRLW storylines.

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Chapters

00:00 Introductions

03:01 Captain America hurtin’ from the pitch

06:09 Rugby League Rat Pack Parents & Children

08:12 World Cup: Internationals love the U.S.A. & U.S.A. loves Internationals

09:22 Bobo back to Dr. Evil

12:51 Matty Petersen joins the Pack

16:27 First game played in the U.S.A. in Philadelphia

17:14 Legendary Hair

18:25 Matty's roots and early days

19:35 Playing Local

21:04 Super League

22:36 Journey to Newcastle

25:54 Highlights: Matty can take a punch

29:15 Playing with the Eels

31:52 2007 season

32:41 After Gold Coast to Wakefield

34:37 Tomahawks Highlights

36:31 U.S. Tomahawks World Class Coaches

41:15 Perth Bears and former teams Matty supports

42:14 Which former club is Matty pulling for to win the Grand Final?

44:42 Interview takeaways

46:51 NRL Recap, Preview & Predictions

51:39 Shot fired at Vassey

53:33 NRL Predictions for this week's games

1:00:44 Super League Round Up

1:09:24 Bobo's Breakdown: Down the Stretch in NRL: War of Attrition

1:20:23 Most Valuable Preston Award: Reece Walsh

1:24:08 NRLW

1:28:11 Sad News: Scott Dureau passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 39 after a battle with cancer

1:28:58 NRL Observations

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The Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes Tampa Mayhem head coach and former professional rugby league player Liam Mulhall for an in-depth conversation about his playing career, coaching philosophy, building one of America's top rugby league clubs, and the growth of the game in the United States.

The Rat Pack also breaks down NRL Round 19, recaps the latest Super League action, reviews the NRLW, hands out another Most Valuable Preston Award, and looks at what's happening across the local rugby league scene.

In this episode:

• Special guest Liam Mulhall joins the Rat Pack
• Building the undefeated Tampa Mayhem
• Liam's playing career, Western Reds & AMNRL
• Liam discusses the books he's written
• NRL Round 19 recap
• Super League Round Up
• NRLW recap
• Daniel Tupou's milestone performance
• Can Thomas Jenkins break the single-season try record?
• Local rugby league updates

00:00 Introductions

01:14 Maika Niu Drafted by the New York Yankees

06:08 State of Origin thoughts

07:50 Vassy highlights

13:36 Liam Mulhall joins the show

13:58 Liam’s Rugby League Journey

18:05 Playing for the Western Reds

22:30 How AMNRL made Liam better

27:38 Coaching in Tampa, Florida

30:07 Tampa Mayhem 5-0 to start the season

31:19 Next Man Up mentality & tough practices

34:30 Sarasota-Jacksonville Rivalry

37:41 Liam as an Author: books he’s written

45:01 ‘08 Bulls vs ‘26 Mayhem

47:13 Where to find the Rat Pack

48:22 NRL Recap

55:24 Super League Round Up

59:06 NRLW Recap

1:03:07 Most Valuable Preston Award: Daniel Tupou

1:06:25 Will Thomas Jenkins break the single season try record

1:07:23 Wingers have it easy

1:13:23 A Look at the Local League

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