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Rugby League Insider with James Hooper

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Rugby League
Brisbane Broncos
West Tigers
Penrith Panthers
NRL
Nathan Cleary
New South Wales
Queensland
St. George Illawarra Dragons
Kieran Foran
Parramatta Eels
Mitch Barnett
National Rugby League
Newcastle Knights
Jarome Luai
National Rugby League (NRL)
Broncos
Canterbury Bulldogs
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

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🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.

James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage Breaking down Origin Camps & the Blues Blueprint to success. 

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0:00 - Intro

04:46 - Blues ... more

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.

James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage Breaking down the top signings of 2026 & Parramatta’s rapid decline

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0:00 - INTRO

1:56 - JOEY... more

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.

James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage Breaking down the top signings of 2026 & Parramatta’s rapid decline 

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00:00 - TV Rights Deal

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🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.

James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald Who is joining us regularly and Brandon Savage Breaking down Leota given Permission to negotiate & Origin fallout from team lists... more

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Chok Watmough
Two-time Premiership winner for Manly Seagulls; former NSW Origin and Australia representative
Manly Sea Eagles
Episode: HOLY MOSES! Origin Decider REACTIONS | To'o Dropped, Bostock IN + Round 17 Review
Mark Carroll
Former rugby league player, Spud
Manly Sea Eagles / NSW Enforcers
Episode: HAASTA LA VISTA! The Payne Haas Saga Takes Another Twist
Darcie McDonald
Sports journalist and guest on the episode
FanaticsTV (implied via studio intro)
Episode: Klein, Kalyn & Controversy | The Origin Fallout Continues + Round 13 Preview
Matt Vautin
Co-host on the show, guest on this episode when appearing
Episode: 4 IN-A-ROW PHINS! Top 4 Contenders & Cleary’s Final Frontier
Augustus Gould
Club administrator/early interview subject mentioned
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (via interview reference)
Episode: Origin fever HITS + Bulldogs Internal Issues
Kieran Foran
Manly Seagulls head coach candidate / former player
Manly Sea Eagles
Episode: DOG-SASTER! Crichton & Galvin EXPLODE + Foz’s Manly Future Locked In
Benji Marshall
Former rugby league player, coach and commentator
Wests Tigers (via press conference presence)
Episode: LUAI’S PNG Pay Day! What Price Got Luai To PNG? + Queensland Origin in Shambles
Laurie Daley
Former NSW coach, commentator
Episode: Young Blood! Red V Rebuild & Laurie Daley Vows To Pick On Form
Warren Livingston
Guest (commentator)
Episode: The REAL Reason Haas left the Broncos, Benji’s BLOW-UP & Ponga sparks eligibility debate

Hosts

James Hooper
Host of Rugby League Insider
Darcie McDonald
Host/Co-host
Brandon Savage
Co-host/analyst on Rugby League Insider
Matty Vautin
Co-host on the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Great show

    Enjoying the honest views and analysis from Hopper, Darcie and Brandon… great show guys. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexRF11
    Australia2 months ago
  • So cringy it’s good

    This is the cringiest thing on the planet to listen to. Every 30 seconds there’s a cringy analogy from Hoops or a cringy loose carry from Savage by name Savage by nature, but that’s what makes it so good. I feel like I need a shower after listening, but it’s such a fun listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    worsethanthedevil
    Australia3 months ago
  • 5 Stars

    This show is a great listen. Good stuff lads

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Trbojevic
    Australia3 months ago
  • Welcome back Hoops!!

    Loving the poddy, great having Darcie and Brandon onboard. It just works!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    40's Fasion
    Australia4 months ago
  • Insightful and funny

    It’s not often I find a pod which gives me the in-depth information and a giggle at the same time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    In high school I was the man
    Australia4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listener feedback highlights the entertaining, relatable dynamic among Hooper, Darcie, Brandon, and Matt.
Shows strong, opinionated banter that fans love for its energy and insider vibe.
Hosts mix humor with in-depth analysis, keeping complex rugby league topics engaging.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#19
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#63
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#221
Australia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#28
Australia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Parramatta & Melbourne HEATED!! Lomax At Rugby HQ, PNG Private Island
Q: What is the likelihood of Zac Lomax switching to Rugby Union?
There's a plausible pathway discussed where Lomax could switch for a year in Rugby Union, potentially becoming a marquee signing for another club before returning to league, indicating a flexible career path rather than a definitive exit.

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What is Rugby League Insider about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively rugby league-focused roundtable with a rotating panel, delivering opinionated game analysis, insider anecdotes, and culture-heavy banter. Episodes cover game outcomes, referee decisions, player form, club politics, and venue conversations, often blending sharp critique with humor and storytelling. A distinctive angle is the strong emphasis on behind-the-scenes dynamics, media narratives, and live-watch energy, making it appealing to serious fans who want both depth and personality from a panel that includes established hosts and regular guests.

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5. Augustus Gould
6. Kieran Foran
7. Benji Marshall
8. Laurie Daley

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