Footy In Focus: NRL News with Kat & Isaac

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2026 PREVIEW!The Rugby League World Cup is almost here, and Isaac Issa and Kat Haddad are breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know ahead of the tournament!From the Kangaroos’ star-studded squad to the nations capable of causing major upsets, we take a deep dive into the men’s and women’s competitions, analysing the biggest contenders, key players, notable omissions and storylines to watch.Follow us!Footy In focus: https://www.instagram.com/footyinfocuspod/Isaac: https://www.instagram.com/isaacissa_journalist/Kat: https://www.instagram.com/kathaddadWho are YOU backing to lift the trophy? Drop your predictions in the comments!00:00 - Welcome03:00 - Explaining the pools05:00 - Australia19:25 - New Zealand30:50 - Samoa42:20 - Tonga51:15 - England59:15 - Fiji01:02:40 - PNG01:06:25 - Lebanon01:13:00 - France01:15:10 - Cook Islands#RLWC2026 #RugbyLeague #NRL #Kangaroos #RugbyLeagueWorldCup

Kat and Isaac unpack the NRL news stories of the week, what we are hearing around transfers, and some sneaky club mail from media days - including who’s been putting in serious work behind the scenes. Plus injury updates, big hits, and everything you actually need to know this week. Thank you to our sponsors! ShoeGrab & El Jannah Hosts: Kat Haddad & Isaac Issa

Kat and Isaac unpack the NRL news stories of the week, what we are hearing around transfers, and some sneaky club mail from media days - including who’s been putting in serious work behind the scenes.Plus injury updates, big hits, and everything you actually need to know this week.Thank you to our sponsors!ShoeGrab & El JannahHosts: Kat Haddad & Isaac Issa Time Stamps: 00:15 – Welcome 07:40 – The NRL hoodoo to break 11:00 – Moment of the week17:40 – Grab of the week 29:45 – Transfer talk 50:15 – El Jannah: Lebanon chat 59:15 – El Jannah giveaway 01:00:00 – Holbrook effect

Tyson and Isaac unpack the NRL news stories of the week, what we are hearing around transfers, and some sneaky club mail from media days - including who’s been putting in serious work behind the scenes.Plus injury updates, big hits, and everything you actually need to know this week.Thank you to our sponsors!ShoeGrab & El JannahSpotify link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gR6...Apple link - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Hosts: Tyson Jackson & Isaac Issa

Kat and Isaac unpack the NRL news stories of the week, what we are hearing around transfers, and some sneaky club mail from media days - including who’s been putting in serious work behind the scenes.Plus injury updates, big hits, and everything you actually need to know this week.Thank you to our sponsors!ShoeGrab & El JannahSpotify link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gR6QT3UcwlhGuXQzU4hHg?si=pGWnP5WmRE23VRGpen090wApple link - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-in-focus-nrl-news-with-kat-isaac/id1887002984?i=1000756623875Hosts: Kat Haddad & Isaac Issa

Kat and Isaac unpack the NRL news stories of the week, what we are hearing around transfers, and some sneaky club mail from media days - including who’s been putting in serious work behind the scenes.Plus injury updates, big hits, and everything you actually need to know this week.Thank you to our sponsors!ShoeGrab & El JannahSpotify link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gR6QT3UcwlhGuXQzU4hHg?si=pGWnP5WmRE23VRGpen090wApple link - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-in-focus-nrl-news-with-kat-isaac/id1887002984?i=1000756623875Hosts: Kat Haddad & Isaac Issa00:00 - Welcome 04:00 - Moment of the week  •  Kat finishing up with Guru  •  Jai Arrow20:00 - Sam Walker injury 26:00 - Transfer talk  •  Jacob Preston  •  Tallis Duncan   •  Bradman Best  •  Panthers 50:00 - El Jannah Lebanon chat55:00 - Adam Reynolds 01:04:30 - Will Penisini

Kat and Isaac unpack the NRL news stories of the week, what we are hearing around transfers, and some sneaky club mail from media days - including who’s been putting in serious work behind the scenes.Plus injury updates, big hits, and everything you actually need to know this week.Thank you to our sponsors!ShoeGrab & El JannahSpotify link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gR6QT3UcwlhGuXQzU4hHg?si=pGWnP5WmRE23VRGpen090wApple link - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-in-focus-nrl-news-with-kat-isaac/id1887002984?i=1000756623875Hosts: Kat Haddad & Isaac IssaTimestamps00:00 - Welcome 02:25 - Favourite moment of the week10:45 - Grab of the week: Manu signs with PNG21:30 - Jacob Preston contract talks 27:35 - Hudson Young contract talks32:00 - Emre Guler to England 32:30 - AJ Brimson 37:30 - Ronald Volkman39:45 - Liam Martin42:15 - Jett Cleary to Panthers 43:00 - Adam Doueihi out of Lebanon’s World Cup campaign 45:00 - New NRL team48:00 - YT comments: NZ56:00 - COVID Bulldogs

Kat and Isaac unpack the NRL news stories of the week, what we are hearing around transfers, and some sneaky club mail from media days - including who’s been putting in serious work behind the scenes.Plus injury updates, big hits, and everything you actually need to know this week.Thank you to our sponsors!ShoeGrab & El JannahSpotify link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gR6QT3UcwlhGuXQzU4hHg?si=pGWnP5WmRE23VRGpen090wApple link - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-in-focus-nrl-news-with-kat-isaac/id1887002984?i=1000756623875Hosts: Kat Haddad & Isaac Issa