Rugby League Insider with James Hooper

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week.The team debates whether Michael Maguire can survive at the Broncos after Adam Reynolds’ controversial omission, the NRL’s new kick-off rule, and the race to the finals. Plus, Panthers v Bulldogs, Roosters v Dolphins, and why the top four is shaping as a September dogfight.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider2:51 — Madge Is Done? Broncos’ Adam Reynolds Fallout19:30 — NRL’s Controversial New Kick-Off Rule27:02 — Round 26 Finals Picture28:42 — Panthers v Bulldogs: Sudden Death Comes Early34:52 — Roosters v Dolphins: Can the Chooks Bounce Back?📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week.The team dives into the Broncos’ Adam Reynolds retirement drama, Michael Maguire’s future, Payne Haas’ farewell and Reece Walsh’s social-media controversy. Plus, Broncos v Storm predictions, the NRL’s new kickoff-rule trial, Dolphins v Roosters, Hudson Young’s future and the Panthers’ finals concerns.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider02:08 — Adam Reynolds exit drama and Broncos v Storm05:20 — Payne Haas farewell debate09:00 — Broncos dressing-room pressure and Michael Maguire16:00 — Broncos captaincy and recruitment19:00 — Reece Walsh social-media controversy24:00 — How the Adam Reynolds situation escalated32:42 — NRL kickoff-rule trial explained38:00 — Dolphins v Roosters preview43:00 — Herbie Farnworth’s future46:00 — Can the Roosters peak for the finals?52:00 — Jacob Preston re-signs with the Bulldogs55:00 — Hudson Young, Canberra and the PNG offer59:00 — Panthers roster concerns and Liam Martin’s future1:03:30 — Panthers v Bulldogs predictions1:05:00 — Wrap-up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider PodcastBrought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicollusi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL stories heading into the business end of the season.The team goes deep on the Broncos’ mounting drama, including Adam Reynolds’ controversial farewell, Michael Maguire’s handling of the situation and Reece Walsh’s role in the fallout.They also discuss Cody Walker’s future at South Sydney, Tallis Duncan’s looming new deal, and the West Tigers’ increasingly messy Jarome Luai situation.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Welcome to Rugby League Insider2:24 - Adam Reynolds’ farewell drama and the Broncos’ crisis10:00 - Reece Walsh fallout and the pressure on Michael Maguire34:10 - Cody Walker’s future at South Sydney38:00 - Tallis Duncan’s new deal and the Bunnies’ roster plans47:06 - Jarome Luai, John Bateman and Tigers tension📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL stories heading into the business end of the season.The team discusses Jacob Preston’s looming long-term Bulldogs extension, Adam Reynolds being ruled out of Brisbane’s final games, and the Broncos’ root-and-branch review. They also break down Victor Radley’s concussion lay-off, the NRL’s controversial kick-off trial, and Penrith’s halves reshuffle after Jack Cogger’s suspension.Plus, the Insider Hotline goes off on the Sharks, Storm, global expansion and more — before the boys assess Latrell Mitchell’s return for South Sydney.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:09 - Jacob Preston Set to Stay at the Bulldogs 15:40 - Adam Reynolds Has Played His Last Game for the Broncos 22:00 - Broncos Launch Root-and-Branch Review 27:09 - Victor Radley Out for the Rest of the Regular Season 29:43 - New Kick-Off Rule to Be Trialled 34:39 - Panthers’ Halves Headache After Jack Cogger Ban 40:44 - The Hotline Goes Burko 57:47 - Latrell Mitchell Cleared for Take-Off📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to break down the Wests Tigers' boilover win over the Roosters, the Warriors' shock trip to the top of the table, breaking news on the PNG Chiefs' marquee signing, and all the big talking points from the weekend's footy!⸻📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Choc Watmough and Brandon Savage to unpack a huge night of NRL action and the biggest stories across the game.The team breaks down Penrith’s win over Melbourne, the controversial sin bins and why the Panthers showed serious finals grit. Plus, the unsung workhorses every great side needs, Choc’s tackle-technique masterclass, the politics facing NRL coaches, and the growing debate around PNG’s recruitment advantages and AJ Brimson’s future.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:14 — Brian To’o’s Big Night & Lindsay Smith’s Skill 05:52 — “He Can’t Disappear”: The Sin-Bin Debate 22:15 — The Unsung Players Every Team Needs 29:00 — Choc Watmough’s Tackle Technique Masterclass 52:00 — PNG’s Tax Advantage, AJ Brimson & the Bulldogs📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you. Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260 Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year. No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week. 👉 Join now: fanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week!
Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week.The team debates whether Hudson Young is worth a reported $1.1 million per season, Wayne Bennett’s potential return as Maroons coach, and the Storm’s clash with the Panthers. Plus, Liam Martin’s contract future, Jacob Preston knocking back the Bulldogs’ reported $1.9 million extension offer, and why the Warriors are flying.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:54 — Wayne: Maroons Saviour?
22:12 — Storm Host the Panthers
31:16 — Liam Martin Contract Deadline
35:50 — Jacob Preston Knocks Back Dogs’ $1.9M Offer
43:33 — Up the Wahs📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:
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🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower, Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to debate who the real premiership favourites are. The boys break down the Roosters’ statement win over Penrith, Nathan Cleary’s future, the Warriors’ top-four push, and whether the Bulldogs’ roster issues are starting to catch up with them.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro08:20 Roosters complain over Josh Mansour’s on-field advice10:10 Are the Roosters now premiership favourites?15:50 Nathan Cleary’s future, salary cap pressure and possible next move23:00 Why a Warriors move may not add up for Cleary25:24 Roosters vs Tigers — could it be a blowout?30:15 Craig Gower on Penrith’s 2003 premiership run35:00 Penrith vs Roosters rivalry and 2003 Grand Final memories42:35 Panthers injury update: Mitch Kenny, Casey McLean and finals plans45:50 Warriors vs Rabbitohs and the battle for the top four47:00 Panthers vs Storm — can Penrith win in Melbourne?49:25 Luke Hanson’s Warriors opportunity and Penrith’s junior production line52:00 Gus Gould, the Bulldogs’ roster and salary-cap issues1:04:10 Jacob Preston’s future and potential Roosters interest1:06:30 Can the Bulldogs keep their key players?1:08:35 Weekend footy chat and wrap-up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline:☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports content, live show invites, member-only discounts, sports tours, giveaways and bar shout perks throughout the year.No spam — just quality updates delivered straight to your inbox twice a week.👉 Join now: fanatics.tv