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Welcome to the podcast about everything Rugby League and the premier competition in Australia, the NRL. Join Tana and a panel of fans as they discuss each round of the regular season, State of Origin, and the Rugby League Internationals, including the Pacific Island teams and the Kiwis.
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Tana and Stacey discuss the Pacific nations’ impact on the Rugby League World Cup, including the proposed 2030 tournament in the Pacific, Samoa and Tonga’s case for Tier 1 status, and questions of player eligibility and tournament fairness. They also review the Tonga and Samoa semi-finals, supporter conduct, player payments, and the upcoming New Zealand-Australia final.
The Usos from the Weswes Network, Tana and Alafau, describe the sold-out Samoa-Tonga match at Parramatta as an electric, family-filled occasion with a rare level of fan passion and cultural pride.They argue the Samoa-Tonga matchup warrants more regular promotion, with Alafau calling for an annual tri-series and suggesting the event could fill major stadiums.Alafau singles out big defensive hits and the impact of the opening exchanges, while both hosts praise the intensity and desperate goal-line defense in the main game.The hosts debate the Kiwis supporters’ mixed flags at a march, with Tana arguing organizers should coordinate around one flag and Alafau defending supporters’ ability to express different heritages.They criticize the bunker’s disallowed Lebanon try against France and discuss how the reversal changed the emotional finish of a close game.Alafau praises Tonga’s pack and attacking threats, while crediting Samoa’s scramble defense and identifying missed opportunities and kicking as decisive factors in the 20-18 result.They discuss the uneven standard across the World Cup, pointing to NRL experience, domestic competition strength, pathways, and national pride as factors behind large score gaps.Ahead of the semifinals, they weigh the Kiwis-Tonga matchup and debate whether Tonga can upset Australia, including concerns about the Kangaroos’ selections and attack.
The Usos from the Weswes Network, Tana and Stacey, talk about week 1 of the Rugby League World Cup, the Kiwis' narrow loss to the Kangaroos, and the emergence of Tonga and Toa Samoa. The boys analyse the latest in rugby league, including World Cup highlights, team performances, and the sport's cultural significance for Polynesian players. We also explore the growth of international rugby league and strategic insights for upcoming matches.
The Usos from the Weswes Network Tana, Stacey and Simon give out the kaea Kele and All Eyez on Me Awards for the week and discuss the results for the NRL Preliminary Finals. They review the Roosters' defeat of the Dolphins and the Knights' shocking defeat of the Panthers, including the hip drop on Nathan Cleary, which broke Cleary's ankle and sent Phoenix Crossland off. They discuss recent selections for Toa Samoa and Ronaldo Mulitalo getting hate for choosing to play for the Kiwis.
It's a sad week for the Usos from the Weswes Network: Tana, Stacey, and Bobby, as their team the NZ Warriors, go down against the Newcastle Knights on the weekend, eliminating the Warriors from the NRL Finals Footy. On this episode, the Usos go through the game and give their opinions on what went wrong for the Warriors and react to the aftermath.
The Usos from the Weswes Network Tana and Bobby give out awards for the best and worst moments in the last week of the NRL, then they react to Week 1 of the NRL Finals Series, including the NZ Warriors' loss to the Dolphins, then they preview Week 2 of the Finals Series.Check out the Weswes Network website here: https://www.theweswes.com/
The Usos from the Weswes Network, Tana, Stacey and Bob, give out Kaea Kele and All Eyez on Me Awards, including Sky TV, which cut away to a betting ad break during Jai Arrow's 100th cap tribute. Then the boys discuss each team competing in Finals Footy in the NRL. Then the boys talk through the chances of the NZ Warriors making the Grand Final and winning the Premiership. They also discuss the implications should the Warriors play at Eden Park.Check out the Weswes Network website here: https://www.theweswes.com/
The Usos from the Weswes Network, Tana, Simon, and Roger, give their Kaea Kele and All Eyez on Me Awards before they dive into the week's NRL news, including the Brisbane Broncos stuffing up their send-off to Payne Haas and Adam Reynolds. Roger gives insight into the Manly Sea Eagles season and what to look forward to next year; the boys discuss Jai Arrow and his final tributes, getting him to 100 NRL capsCheck out the Weswes Network website here: https://www.theweswes.com/
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