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Rugby League Insider - James Hooper NRL podast

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Penrith Panthers
Rugby League
Newcastle Knights
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Sydney Roosters
Brisbane Broncos
Sam Walker
NRL
National Rugby League
Wests Tigers
South Sydney Rabbitohs
West Tigers
Dolphins
Nathan Cleary
Rugby League World Cup
Warriors
Papua New Guinea Chiefs
Cronulla Sharks
PNG Chiefs
North Queensland Cowboys

Rugby League Insider is a daily NRL podcast providing scoops, opinions & hard takes on all the latest rugby league news.

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James Hooper is joined by a rotating guest list including Anthony Watmough, Craig Gower, Simon Woolford, Christian Nicolussi, Brandon Savage & Darcie McDonald to discuss the greatest game of all!

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🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast

Brought to you by FanaticsTV.

James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to unpack the World Cup semi-finals and preview a blockbuster Australia v New Zealand decider.

The team discus... more

Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!

Brought to you by FanaticsTV.

Join James Hooper, Darcie McDonald & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NR... more

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

James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL talking points. The team discuss Hudson Young’s trip to Papua New Guinea as the PNG Ch... more

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

James Hooper is joined by two-time premiership winner Anthony Watmough, Sydney Morning Herald journalist Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby ... more

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Simon Woolford
Former Canberra Raiders captain and NRL player
Canberra Raiders
Episode: Sam Walker to the DOGS? Inside the Nick Politis x Phil Gould Meeting That Could Decide It | RLIEP190
Brandon Savage
Rugby league commentator and podcast contributor
Episode: Sam Walker to the DOGS? Inside the Nick Politis x Phil Gould Meeting That Could Decide It | RLIEP190
Anthony Watmough
Two-time premiership-winning rugby league player
Episode: Tonga v Samoa EPIC & November 1 Chaos: Cleary, Walker, Bostock | RLIEP189
Christian Nicolussi
Sydney Morning Herald journalist covering rugby league
Sydney Morning Herald
Episode: Tonga v Samoa EPIC & November 1 Chaos: Cleary, Walker, Bostock | RLIEP189
Sean O'Sullivan
St Helens signing and rugby league halfback
St Helens
Episode: Harry Grant to the Titans? + Kangaroos Selection Headaches | RLIEP186
Craig Gower
Former rugby league player and NRL commentator
Episode: PNG POUNCE! Chiefs Closing In On Their Target + Sam Walker’s Roosters Contract Standoff | RLIEP184
Kalyn Ponga
Professional rugby league player mentioned during analysis
Newcastle Knights
Episode: Newcastle's 12-Man MIRACLE: Knights Stun Penrith To Reach Grand Final | RLIEP172
Buzz Rothfield
Former high-profile rugby league journalist, special guest
News/Media figure
Episode: Cody's Lowball Offer EXPOSED, Ashley Klein AXED + Special Guest Buzz Rothfield | RLIEP167
Jack the Bellen
Commentator discussed on the show
Episode: Knights AMBUSH The WAHS Who Go Out in STRAIGHT SETS! | RLIEP165

Hosts

James Hooper
Host of Rugby League Insider
Brandon Savage
Co-host of Rugby League Insider
Darcie McDonald
Co-host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • I would give it 5 stars but….

    Anthony Warmough’s constant coughing, sniffing and smacking his lips between sips of water are distracting. There have actually been podcasts that I’ve turned off because his sound effects drive me crazy. Please get a cough button on those microphones or cut down o his appearances. Otherwise the show is very good.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    therojay
    United States9 days ago
  • Better than i expected

    I think Hoops has found his calling.

    Podcasts enable him to be a bit looser and gives him more of a personality

    Just drop all the fancy sayings

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jacko1512
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love it, keep going gents

    Has become my number 1 league podcast. Great work gents keep it up. Plenty of interesting talk and always a lot of fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDHAILER75
    Australia3 months ago
  • New intro Hoops

    Choc we get it, you took less money. But every time a contract comes up for someone we don’t need to hear it. Love the pod Hoops and the guests are great. But this intro is proper tacky, it needs updating brother. Let the younger guys help you out there mate.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rad collection
    Australia3 months ago
  • Worth a listen

    Well presented discussion of nrl news from a panel that are genuinely independent but have enough insider knowledge to know what’s what. Fast becoming my favourite daily nrl pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @423bpgaf
    Australia3 months ago

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Listeners praise the honest, insider-style analysis and banter from regulars.
Episodes are noted for personalities and candid takes, though some listeners find the vibe very opinionated or confrontational.
Guests and hosts are described as insightful and entertaining, with strong rugby league knowledge.

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#25
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#31
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#35
Canada/Sports/Rugby
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#31
Australia/Sports
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#216
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#5
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sam Walker to the DOGS? Inside the Nick Politis x Phil Gould Meeting That Could Decide It | RLIEP190
Q: Do you think that this deal can happen, Jerm? What do you make of everything that's going on with Sammy Walker?
Woolford says a Walker move depends on other deals falling into place, particularly Matt Burton moving to the Perth Bears or a possible Tom Dearden swap. Without those developments, he thinks Walker may remain with the Roosters next season.
Sam Walker to the DOGS? Inside the Nick Politis x Phil Gould Meeting That Could Decide It | RLIEP190
Q: Hudson's over in Papua New Guinea. It's finally happening. Hudson's over there. He's over having a look at the compound. Let's see where this goes. But it does look as though all roads are starting to lead towards Hudson being a key forward signing for the PNG Chiefs.
Simon Woolford expects the move to be completed unless Young dislikes what he sees in Papua New Guinea. He says the Raiders withdrew their offer and that other clubs are unlikely to match the money available from the Chiefs.
Harry Grant to the Titans? + Kangaroos Selection Headaches | RLIEP186
Q: Should James Tedesco or Reece Walsh wear the No.1, and who gets the nod at halfback, Tom Dearden or Sam Walker?
Darcie McDonald favors Tedesco at fullback, while the panel weighs Dearden's defense and all-round game against Walker's kicking and combination with Tedesco. O'Sullivan calls the halfback choice difficult and says both have made strong cases.
Harry Grant to the Titans? + Kangaroos Selection Headaches | RLIEP186
Q: What did you make of the result?
Sean O'Sullivan praises Fiji's performance, particularly Kurt Donoghoe, and says a key penalty and subsequent Australia try shifted the match's momentum.
World Cup Explodes: Tonga Fire, Bostock Stars & Kangaroos Selection Debate | RLIEP183
Q: Do you think everything being equal, Teddy is actually a chance of unseeding Reece? Or do you think Reece played that well in the opening game that, you know, when the serious games towards the finals come around, that that's where Reece will have his nose in front?
Simon Woolford expects Walsh to stay ahead because he is the incumbent and played well, although Tedesco will get an opportunity against Fiji.

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