{"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/6acc1ce9e53019e8904aacb6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Reece Walsh v Teddy, Sam Walker’s Deal & Spencer's Eels Deal | RLIEP180","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 Simon Woolford and Christian Nicolussi to unpack the biggest rugby league stories as the World Cup gets underway.</p><p>The team debate the Kangaroos’ fullback call between Reece Walsh and James Tedesco, preview Australia v New Zealand, and assess the representative squads.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Spencer Leniu’s move to Parramatta, Junior Paulo’s future, the looming November 1 player market, Hudson Young’s PNG links, Sam Walker’s Roosters deal, Jason Ryles’ contract clause and the issues facing Perth’s NRL entry.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider</p><p>1:55 — Reece Walsh v James Tedesco: who should be Kangaroos fullback?</p><p>4:00 — Kangaroos team news, halves and squad selections</p><p>9:36 — Bradman Best, Latrell Mitchell and Australia’s centres</p><p>14:48 — Australia v New Zealand preview and World Cup predictions</p><p>17:56 — Samoa, PNG and the rest of the World Cup weekend</p><p>18:53 — Parramatta sign Spencer Leniu</p><p>21:46 — Junior Paulo’s future, Samoa and Perth’s interest</p><p>23:36 — Can Spencer Leniu become a starting front-rower?</p><p>27:18 — November 1 market: why this year could be different</p><p>29:54 — Hudson Young, Canberra’s offer and PNG links</p><p>35:14 — Sam Walker’s Roosters future and contract value</p><p>37:57 — Roosters roster changes and recruitment plans</p><p>43:55 — Jason Ryles’ Parramatta contract clause</p><p>46:41 — Eels rebuild, pathways and expectations for 2026</p><p>53:00 — Perth’s CEO fallout and Mal Meninga’s challenge</p><p>58:56 — Wrap-up and upcoming World Cup coverage</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><br></p><p>Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.</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"}