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- 2 days ago44 min
LOOSE CARRY: The most disappointing NRL clubs of 2026 + fixing an Origin “farce”
With half of the 2026 NRL season in the books, the team look at how the ladder is taking shape and the teams that have been the most disappointing so far, with two clubs the standouts. The timing and impact of Origin on the NRL season is also put under the microscope, with the league called to look into changing the ‘farcical’ format of the representative period. Plus, a preview for Game 2 in Melbourne, the latest on the TV rights deal, and another NRL Select Cards Break Battle comes down to the final two cards!Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry02:14 NUMBER UP05:09 Most disappointing season?09:54 Wests Tigers15:54 Jai Arrow16:27 TV Rights20:47 Origin impacting regular season26:09 Origin Game II Preview32:37 Origin Game II Predictions33:24 Coach's Corner38:49 Select Card Break Battle🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 15/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
- 2 days ago40 min
THE BOARDROOM: Inside NRL player education and support frameworks
Following the recent battles of Jai Arrow and Kane Evans, Hoffy and Chad discuss the support players and their families receive from the NRL during and after their careers. Within the discussion, the boys go inside the frameworks and education seminars players undergo, focusing on drugs, alcohol and respect for women, as well as being role models for NRL fans and their community. Plus, an Origin Game 2 preview as New South Wales and Queensland plan for Melbourne.Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL.⬇️ THE AGENDA:00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom02:06 Previewing State of Origin Game 209:01 Billy Slater mistake?13:28 Setting up life after football23:27 Drugs, alcohol and respect for women30:22 Importance of club culture31:45 Ian Roberts32:25 Kane Evans36:34 Jai Arrow39:05 State of Origin Game 2 PredictionsRecorded on 11/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
- 1 weeks ago39 min
LOOSE CARRY: The BIG surprises from Origin Game 2 teams + why Brisbane shouldn’t worry
Hot off the teams for Origin Game 2 dropping, the Loose Carry team break down the changes from the series opener and the big surprises for both New South Wales and Queensland. The Panthers’ 68-0 win over the Tigers raised plenty of talking points for both sides, while Lee goes into bat for the Broncos after the reigning premiers suffered another horror loss. Plus, Israel Folau’s floated NRL return, and a closer look at Penrith for Coach’s Corner.Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry02:03 NSW Game 2 Team09:10 QLD Game 2 Team13:47 NUMBER UP15:52 Double Donut18:14 Broncos23:59 Israel Folau return?!26:15 Coach's Corner: Penrith Panthers32:25 Select Card Break Battle🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 09/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
- 2 weeks ago26 min
FOUR clubs chasing Broncos gun + the Cowboy on the move
In the latest episode of the NRL Contract Show, Darren and Scott recap a busy couple of weeks on the open market, with several deals landing and more big names potentially on the move, including two Kangaroos representatives. With Penrith heading toward a contract crunch, Thomas Jenkins could emerged as a target for rivals to circle, with the boys naming the potential landing spots for the in-form Panther. Plus, a look at the state of the Cronulla Sharks amid a player exodus and a further eight key players still off-contract.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Intro01:33 Done Deals04:58 On the Move07:33 Whispers11:14 Landing Spots for Thomas Jenkins15:24 Recruit Rater18:18 State of Play - Cronulla Sharks25:29 What's Coming up?Recorded on 02/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
- 2 weeks ago47 min
LOOSE CARRY: Dragons end losing streak + “justice” for NSW young gun
The Loose Carry team give the Dragons their flowers after the Red V managed to end a 15-game losing run with a dominant performance over the Broncos, who have issues of their own arising after suffering their fourth straight defeat. Cameron Ciraldo’s pattern of blaming officials post-game also comes under the microscope, and Round 13 might’ve included the game of the season so far. Plus, an Origin opener recap after New South Wales’ come-from-behind win, and a new Select NRL Cards game!Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry02:34 NUMBER UP05:09 Dragons Relief, Broncos Woes08:45 Ciraldo umpire drama17:30 Penrith v Warriors game of the year?26:10 Origin Review30:00 State Of Origin Game 2 Injuries33:03 Coach's Corner: NSW Attack🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 01/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
- 2 weeks ago40 min
THE BOARDROOM: The strike rate of famous sons returning to coach NRL clubs
From having to sack a favourite son, to considering a great of the club for the next senior coaching role, how do clubs fare when it comes to reunions with stalwarts of a past system? This week, the boys dive into some of the club champions-turned-coaches across the NRL, and how much that connection pays off. With some failing to fire as coaches after stellar playing careers, and others currently in the hot seat after returning to their former clubs, the modern era coaching landscape has presented plenty of case studies. Plus, Hoffy names the current assistant could who could be the next senior coach of a club they captained, and the boys also chat the thrilling opener to the 2026 Origin series.Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL.⬇️ THE AGENDA:00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom02:13 State of Origin Game 1 Review11:36 Stephen Crichton14:15 Former players coaching at clubland16:51 What it takes to be an NRL coach28:30 Why all coaches/players are replaceable30:33 The importance of Old Boys37:53 Jay Hoffman introduced into Raiders HOFRecorded on 28/05/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
- 3 weeks ago42 min
LOOSE CARRY: The Penrith star to depart + Manly’s Foran warning
The Loose Carry Podcast team react to Andrew Abdo’s call to resign from his role and look back on his tenure as CEO of the NRL. Zero Tackle editor Scott Pryde details his report on the latest Penrith star heading toward the exit, and where he could be off to next. Meanwhile, Manly managed to “win ugly” over the Titans amid a big watch on Kieran Foran’s future as a coach, and when will the Dragons’ first win of 2026 come? Plus, with Origin just days away, the team preview Game 1, and take a look at Nathan Cleary as a representative player compared to his form in Panthers colours.Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Intro01:50 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin04:21 Andrew Abdo Resigns06:39 Warriors def. Dragons10:28 Manly def. Titans15:03 Penrith Exodus17:57 Jai Arrow Heartbreak24:31 Coach's Corner: Roos Nathan Cleary30:23 State of Origin Preview37:10 Select Card Break Battle🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 25/05/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
- 4 weeks ago18 min
EXCLUSIVE: Chatting all things Perth Bears with MAL MENINGA
In a one-on-one chat with Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga, Zero Tackle reporter Leo Twemlow quizzes the inaugural Bears coach on how the expansion club’s recruitment drive is faring, growing the game in Western Australia, the tactics set to be embedded by the coaching group, and Mal’s return to senior coaching in the NRL.🐻 BECOME A FOUNDATION PERTH BEARS MEMBER:https://shop.perthbears.com.au/⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Intro00:45 Building the Bears04:30 Travel and team welfare07:40 Squad build09:50 Style of play14:45 Mal's return to coaching16:06 State of Origin 2026Recorded on 18/05/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
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