Roosters Crowned 2026 NRL Premiers: Grand Final Review | RLIEP179

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider PodcastBrought to you by FanaticsTV.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.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.Plus, the Knights’ future, Roosters recruitment and academy success, Kangaroos selection discussion, and the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome and Roosters crowned 2026 premiers1:40 — Newcastle’s brave grand final performance4:00 — Key moments: Dom Young, Ponga and Newcastle’s tries6:20 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and game management8:00 — Roosters’ possession, kick chase and clinical edge10:00 — Tedesco, Mark Nawaqanitawase and the Roosters’ big names12:00 — Spencer Leniu’s impact off the bench13:40 — Roosters’ forward pack and physicality15:05 — Newcastle’s future and Justin Holbrook’s impact18:10 — Thomas Cant at dummy-half and Newcastle’s desperation22:30 — Roosters recruitment, academy and next generation25:30 — James Tedesco’s place among the great Roosters fullbacks28:00 — Kangaroos squad discussion and selection calls29:30 — Pacific Championship concerns and player availability32:00 — Tedesco, Edwards and the fullback debate35:55 — Rugby League Insider’s World Cup coverage36:55 — Final wrap-up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We’d love to hear from you.☎️ (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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.