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