{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a51a0abfebe48ca95e66ad/6ac303b78da1db2e6f95a81d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Roosters Crowned 2026 NRL Premiers: Grand Final Review | RLIEP179","description":"<p>🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast</p><p>Brought to you by FanaticsTV.</p><p><br></p><p>James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower and Brandon Savage to review the 2026 NRL Grand Final, as the Sydney Roosters defeat the Newcastle Knights 19–18.</p><p>The team breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable finals run, the Roosters’ clinical performance, Daly Cherry-Evans’ key moments, James Tedesco’s legacy and the impact of Spencer Leniu.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, the Knights’ future, Roosters recruitment and academy success, Kangaroos selection discussion, and the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 — Welcome and Roosters crowned 2026 premiers</p><p>1:40 — Newcastle’s brave grand final performance</p><p>4:00 — Key moments: Dom Young, Ponga and Newcastle’s tries</p><p>6:20 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and game management</p><p>8:00 — Roosters’ possession, kick chase and clinical edge</p><p>10:00 — Tedesco, Mark Nawaqanitawase and the Roosters’ big names</p><p>12:00 — Spencer Leniu’s impact off the bench</p><p>13:40 — Roosters’ forward pack and physicality</p><p>15:05 — Newcastle’s future and Justin Holbrook’s impact</p><p>18:10 — Thomas Cant at dummy-half and Newcastle’s desperation</p><p>22:30 — Roosters recruitment, academy and next generation</p><p>25:30 — James Tedesco’s place among the great Roosters fullbacks</p><p>28:00 — Kangaroos squad discussion and selection calls</p><p>29:30 — Pacific Championship concerns and player availability</p><p>32:00 — Tedesco, Edwards and the fullback debate</p><p>35:55 — Rugby League Insider’s World Cup coverage</p><p>36:55 — Final wrap-up</p><p><br></p><p>📞 INSIDER HOTLINE</p><p>Got a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.</p><p>☎️ (02) 8001 6260</p><p>Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper</p><p>🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSE</p><p>Join the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.</p><p>No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.</p><p>👉 Join now: fanatics.tv</p>","author_name":"FanaticsTV"}