{"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/6ad54fe67198e8df7fa2bbb2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"World Cup Explodes: Tonga Fire, Bostock Stars & Kangaroos Selection Debate | RLIEP183","description":"<p>🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast</p><p>Brought to you by FanaticsTV.</p><p>James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Sean O’Sullivan to unpack a blockbuster opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup.</p><p><br></p><p>The team discuss Tonga’s win over England, Isaiya Katoa’s composure, Jack Bostock’s sensational Australian debut and the Kangaroos’ epic clash with New Zealand.</p><p>Plus, Kalyn Ponga’s injury, Reece Walsh versus James Tedesco, Australia’s halves selection, Samoa’s attacking firepower and the player market heating up ahead of November 1 — including Hudson Young, Xavier Willison and Herbie Farnworth.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ TIMESTAMPS</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 — Welcome, Simon’s wedding weekend and Sean’s watch-along debut</p><p>2:25 — Tonga beat England: defensive grit and controversial calls</p><p>6:24 — Isaiya Katoa’s masterclass and Tonga’s forward power</p><p>8:46 — World Cup crowds, TV ratings and representative pride</p><p>12:05 — Offseason training, fat clubs and old-school Raiders stories</p><p>19:08 — Tonga’s injury setbacks and Siua Wong’s dummy-half effort</p><p>21:16 — Robert Toia’s rise and Herbie Farnworth’s future</p><p>25:39 — Samoa’s attacking clinic and the Tonga showdown</p><p>27:42 — Phoenix Crossland, Mitch Moses and Australia’s halves options</p><p>30:34 — Jack Bostock’s stunning Kangaroos debut</p><p>32:00 — Kalyn Ponga’s injury and the Kiwis’ World Cup hopes</p><p>34:35 — Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and New Zealand’s attacking adjustments</p><p>37:00 — Reece Walsh versus James Tedesco: who owns the No.1 jersey?</p><p>41:19 — November 1 approaches: Hudson Young and PNG’s recruitment push</p><p>44:12 — Xavier Willison’s contract situation and Brisbane’s retention battle</p><p>46:38 — Herbie Farnworth and the decisions facing off-contract stars</p><p>49:05 — 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><br></p><p>👉 Join now: fanatics.tv</p>","author_name":"FanaticsTV"}