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by Niuy, Vassi, Bobo, Matty and Prezzo
“Rugby League Rat Pack” is a podcast that will be used to inform the world about the happenings, competitions, stories, and future goals regarding the sport of Rugby League. It will be informative, as well as humorous and the main goal will be to promote Rugby League.
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- Yesterday52 min
EPISODE 31: NRL, NRLW & Super League Grand Finals Reactions + USA Rugby League Captain Joe Eichner
Three Grand Finals. Big moments. And a special guest from USA Rugby League! In Episode 31, Niuy, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze the action and reveal their takeaways from three Grand Finals — the NRL Grand Final, NRLW Grand Final and Super League Grand Final — reacting to the biggest moments, storylines and talking points from across rugby league. The boys also discuss the latest rugby league news, the upcoming USA vs Wales international, and the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV — just 140 days away! Plus, USA Rugby League Captain Joe Eichner joins the Rat Pack! Eichner has represented the United States national rugby league team since making his international debut in 2016 and has also played professionally for the Toronto Wolfpack. In This Episode: NRL Grand Final highlights, reactions and takeaways NRLW Grand Final highlights and reaction Super League Grand Final recap USA vs Wales international preview NRL Grand Final entertainment Ali Brigginshaw not selected for the World Cup Ponga's massive tackle Ponga's try Marky Mark's try USA Rugby League Captain Joe Eichner interview FOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyleagueratpack
- 1 weeks ago1h 30m
RL Rat Pack SIT DOWN SERIES IV: Former NRL, SL & USA Tomahawks Coach Matt Elliott
A great friend and mentor joins the Rat Pack for our most recent 'Sit Down'. Matty Elliott is the former Bradford Bulls in Super League, Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers, and New Zealand Warriors Head Coach in the NRL along with leading the USA Tomahawks to qualification at the 2013 RLWC sits down with the Rat Pack to chat about his illustrious career as player and coach. Off the field Matt leads 'The Change Room' which is an Australian performance collective. For over thirty years they have helped people, teams and organizations move from where they are to where they need to be — in corporate leadership, in elite sport, and in recovery. A must watch! FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyleagueratpack
- 1 weeks ago1h 0m
Episode 30: Grand Final Weekend: NRL, NRLW, Knights & Roosters | Rugby League Rat Pack
The Rugby League Rat Pack is back with a massive Grand Final edition! The NRL and NRLW are heading toward the biggest games of the season, and the boys are diving into the drama, the matchups, the biggest moments and everything you need to know before the Grand Finals. Follow the podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 Join Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America for complete analysis of the NRL Grand Final, including the Newcastle Knights' dramatic win over the Panthers, the Roosters' place in the Grand Final, and the NRLW Grand Final between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Sydney Roosters. Of course the Pack give their predictions too! Plus, the guys look back at their AMNRL Grand Finals, Bobo ranks the best and worst entertainment performances at sporting events and Captain America awards another MVP. In This Episode: Dramatic Newcastle win that sent the Knights to the NRL Grand Final The Rat Pack's Grand Final weekend discussion AMNRL Grand Final trivia and photos The NRL Grand Final and the road to the big game The NRLW Grand Final NRLW highlights and commentary Bobo's Breakdown and Grand Final entertainment The best and worst Grand Final entertainment performances A look back at classic Grand Final programs from the 1980s Captain America's Most Valuable Preston Award: Sandon Smith Old-school rugby league jerseys Grand Final predictions SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyleagueratpack
- 2 weeks ago38 min
RL Rat Pack SIT DOWN SERIES III: Former NRL & now SL Leigh Leopards Star Joe Ofahengaue
A former NRL star with the Brisbane Broncos, Parramatta Eels, and Wests Tigers along with being a Qld Maroon and Tongan international, Joe Ofahengaue joins the lads for a Sit Down to discuss his playing journey in Australia and his current love of the Super League with the Leigh Leopards. Where he is a candidate for the prestigious Man of Steel award. In an interesting twist Jofa has connections to three clubs that will be at NRL Vegas 2027 along with a fourth club, the Broncos that were one of the inaugural teams in 2024. Enjoy this fascinating chat with one of the games most exciting players in the past decade. We look forward to seeing Jofa again in Las Vegas soon!FOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPackTik Tik - https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyleagueratpack
- 2 weeks ago1h 27m
Episode 29: Jillaroos Coach Jess Skinner on NRLW, the World Cup & Women’s Rugby League + NRL Playoffs
The Rugby League Rat Pack is back for Episode 29 with an informative conversation featuring Jillaroos & Women's Rugby League World Cup Coach Jess Skinner!Jess joins the boys to talk about her rugby league journey, the growth and future of the women’s game, coaching, Indigenous rugby league, the World Cup and what comes next for the sport.Plus, Niy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America tackle the latest NRL Finals action, preliminary final predictions, NRLW, Super League, Bobo’s Breakdown, the Most Valuable Preston Award and the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas!Follow the Podcast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1In This Episode00:00 Introduction - Rugby League Playoffs! 05:03 We found Vassy! 05:50 Jess Skinner joins the Rat Pack 07:11 Jess’ Rugby League Journey 13:10 Launching Rugby League in her Community 15:10 That time the girls beat up on the Rat Pack in touch footy 17:16 Challenges of being a female in a male dominated sport 18::50 Advice to women rugby league players 20:16 Women coaching in juniors and the bush 21:46 Biggest Changes & Opportunities in women’s game 27:09 Women’s game best way to grow Rugby League in the USA 29:04 Women’s World Cup Selections 32:03 Coaching the Indigenous Team 35:41 Great Women Players 36:13 Jessica Sergis 37:06 Jess’ Coaching Style and Influences 44:28 Tiana Granby and Roots Rugby Family 46:08 First Nations Women’s Rugby League 51:26 What happens after World Cup selections? 1:02:01 NRL Recap 1:06:29 Referee Ashley Klein dumped for preliminary finals after major mistake in New Zealand1:10:06 Road to NRL Final: Round 3 Predictions 1:15:08 Bobo’s Breakdown: Underdogs1:17:39 Super League Round Up 1:19:50 Most Valuable Preston Award 1:21:38 NRLW Playoffs scores and highlights 1:22:59 NRLW Round 2 Predictions 1:26:17 Countdown to Scrum Vegas IVFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
- 3 weeks ago1h 29m
Episode 28: Rugby League Coach Lee Addison Joins the Rat Pack + NRL Finals, Super League & NRLW
The Rat Pack welcomes Rugby League Coach Lee Addison to explore his rugby league journey, his move to Australia, coaching philosophy, working with Australian schools, adapting coaching delivery for today's players and his path to the USA. Lee also shares his perspective on the recent Warriors vs. Dolphins matchup and looks back to Team USA's Rugby League World Cup "Shock the World" campaign.Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze the NRL playoffs, look ahead to the NRL Grand Final, recap the Super League playoff picture, preview the NRLW Finals Series before the highly anticipated Bobo's Breakdown and the Most Valuable Preston Award!Follow the Podcast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1In This EpisodeLee Addison joins the Rat Pack to share his rugby league journeyCoaching lessons from Lee AddisonHow today's players differ from previous generationsWhy coaches need to adapt their delivery to today's playersLee's experience coaching Australian schoolsLee's path to the USARugby League World Cup: "Shock the World" campaignNRL Finals Week 1 recapThe road to the NRL Grand FinalSuper League playoff updateNRLW scores, highlights and Finals Series previewBobo's Breakdown: Mental Edges in the NRL PlayoffsMost Valuable Preston: Dylan EdwardsChapters 00:00 Introduction - NRL Playoffs! 04:30 NFL in Australia at NCG 07:38 Lee Addison joins the Rat Pack 09:31 Lee Addison’s Rugby League Journey 22:08 How Lee got to Australia 28:45 A lesson from Lee 30:54 Lee’s takeaways from Warriors v Dolphins 32:07 Qualities of a great coach 35:06 How are players of today different than older players? 40:02 Coaches need to adapt their deliveries 41:45 Coaching at Australian Schools 49:34 How Lee found his way to the USA 52:40 Rugby League World Cup: Shock the World Campaign 1:04:57 NRL Recap 1:09:41 Road to the NRL Grand Final 1:12:36 Super League Round Up 1:14:13 NRLW Scores and Highlights 1:20:25 NRLW Finals Series Preview 1:22:30 Bobo’s Breakdown: Mental Edges in the NRL Playoffs 1:24:45 Most Valuable Preston: Dylan EdwardsFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
- Sep 9, 20261h 23m
Episode 27: Newcastle Knights Old Boy Stephen Crowe Joins the Pack + NRL Finals & NRLW Highlights
Stephen Crowe joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for a wild trip through Newcastle Knights history, the 1997 Grand Final, rugby league battles, NRL Finals, Super League and the latest NRLW action.In this episode, Niuy, Vassy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America are joined by special guest Stephen Crowe, a Newcastle Knights old boy and longtime supporter of the New York Knights. Crowe shares stories from his rugby league journey, including the unforgettable 1997 Newcastle Knights vs. Manly Grand Final, what happened on the pitch, his championship ring story, the 2002 Grand Final team and the Knights' connection to New York.The boys also break down the current NRL Finals picture, recap the weekend's biggest games, look around the Super League, revisit some old-school rugby league stories and continue the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas!IN THIS EPISODE:Stephen Crowe joins the Rat PackStories from the 1997 Newcastle Knights Grand FinalRugby league fights and old-school storiesCrowe's rugby league journeyNewcastle Knights and the New York KnightsThe latest NRL Finals pictureRabbitohs vs. KnightsWarriors vs. DolphinsSharks vs. CowboysPanthers vs. RoostersSuper League Round UpBobo's Breakdown: NRL has the best Playoff FormatCaptain America's MVP: Coby BlackNRLW scores and highlightsThe countdown to Scrum Vegas IVCHAPTERS:00:00 NRL Finals, NFL in Australia and more!03:23 Vassy Returns04:12 Old School Hunter Mariners Jersey05:39 Countdown to Scrum Vegas07:20 Spencer Leniu vs Keaon Koloamatangi: A Study in Discipline10:00 When Captain America got stripped of Captaincy on the Pitch11:55 Stephen Crowe joins the Pack14:11 Crowe gets smashed on the Pitch15:05 Stephen Crowe’s Rugby League Journey21:36 Playing in the 1997 Grand Final: Newcastle vs Manly26:27 Fists on the Pitch!28:53 Stephen Crowe gave his championship ring to a teammate33:12 Semi-Pro Days: Transitioning to Team Management37:31 Newcastle Knights helping New York Knights41:15 2002 Grand Final Team46:36 What is Stephen doing now?51:57 NRL Recap58:51 Analyzing the NRL Ladder & Finals 58:58 Rabbitohs v Knights1:00:42 Warriors v Dolphins1:01:07 Sharks v Cowboys1:02:06 Panthers v Roosters1:03:25 Super League Round Up1:06:34 Bobo’s Breakdown: NRL has the best Championship Format1:11:09 Captain America’s MVP: Coby Black1:18:20 NRLW Scores and HighlightsFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
- Sep 2, 20261h 20m
EPISODE 26:: Hollywood Meets Rugby League: Josh Brandon’s L.A. Roosters Story + NRL Analysis | Rugby League Rat Pack
Rugby league and Hollywood collide in this special episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack! Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America welcome Josh Brandon, boss of the L.A. Roosters and a Hollywood screenwriter, who cleverly works rugby league player names into his movie and TV scripts!Fresh off the USARL National Championship Final, Brandon joins the conversation after a thrilling clash with the Tampa Mayhem. The Pack looks back at the final and projects what’s next for rugby league on the West Coast of the USA before Josh shares his unique journey from rugby league to Hollywood.Plus, the latest NRL, NRLW and Super League action, Scrum Vegas IV, Bobo’s Breakdown and Captain America’s MVP.!Follow the Podcast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1In This Episode:Josh Brandon’s rugby league journeyBuilding the L.A. RoostersRugby league player names in Hollywood scriptsJosh’s work as a Hollywood screenwriterCasting NRL players in movies and TVThe story behind the L.A. RoostersPossible rugby league expansion in Los AngelesGrowing the women’s game on the West Coast of the USAL.A. Roosters merchandise and the Roosters vs. SacramentoNRL predictions and Sam Walker’s injury statusNRL Round 26 recapNRL ladder analysis and predictionsNRL rule change experimentSuper League roundupCaptain America’s MVPWhy the women’s game can help grow rugby league in the USAChapters:00:00 Las Vegas Invasion - Break out the Budgies!02:36 Countdown to Scrum Vegas!05:53 Championship Final in the USA: L.A. Roosters vs Tampa Mayhem07:10 Josh Brandon Joins the Pack08:28 Josh’s L.A. Story: Roosters in Hollywood12:55 Rooster Player Names in Hollywood 15:41 Casting NRL Players16:56 How the L.A.Roosters came to be18:23 2026 USARL Men's Finals Recap: L.A. Roosters vs Tampa Mayhem22:08 Talent Level of West Coast Players23:48 Possible expansion in Los Angeles25:20 Growing the Women’s Game on the West Coast of the USA26:28 Player Names to Know27:32 L.A. Roosters Merchandise!28:43 Video: Roosters Trip to Sacramento32:44 Help from Sydney Roosters36:06 Josh’s latest book: William Shatner and You! 36:43 Roosters NRL Predictions37:17 Sam Walker Injury Status40:04 Where’s Vassy?40:30 NRL Recap43:42 Jai Arrow Tribute50:50 The Bird51:22 NRL New Rule Change 55:41 Bobo’s Breakdown57:26 Why the Women’s Game is best way to grow the sport in the USA1:02:42 Super League Round Up1:04:22 Most Valuable Preston Award1:07:54 NRLW Scores & Highlights1:14:40 NRL Insights: Are the Rabbitohs for Real?1:15:51 Analyzing the NRL Ladder/PredictionsFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
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