
League legend Phil 'Gus' Gould and Mathew Thompson tackle the biggest talking points in Rugby League each week, delivering bold opinions, deep analysis and inside stories.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RugbyNewsSportsSports News | |||

The finals race is heating up and Phil Gould believes this weekend could reshape the top four.
This week on Six Tackles with Gus:
• Can the Cowboys recover after conceding a record 82 points?
• Why the Warriors are Gus' upset pick against Penri... more
The Wests Tigers dominate this week's episode after Benji Marshall and Adam Doueihi front the media following one of the biggest stories of the NRL season.
Phil Gould explains why the real issue isn't Adam Doueihi refusing to play lock, but how the ... more
Phil Gould explains why Andrew Johns should seriously consider coaching New South Wales and why the opportunity may not come again.
Gus also weighs in on Tom Trbojevic’s future at Manly, Marcelo Montoya’s immediate retirement, Dean Young taking cha... more
With Origin now in the rear-view mirror, Gus explains why the emotional hangover can linger for players and clubs as the race to the finals heats up.
Gus praises Nathan Cleary’s brilliant decider performance, declares the champion halfback is yet t... more
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Please get a sound tech in to level up the mics. Sound quality is dreadful. Stop mumbling Gus.
Please can you balance Matt’s and Gus’s voice levels half of today’s podcast I could hear Gus then I turn it up and Matt blows my ears off so frustrating
I really enjoy listening to Gus, his very knowledgeable & intelligent & i like when he knows his been baited. Love your work Gus 👍🏻👍🏻
Can’t really believe a word that comes out of his mouth so not waisting my time listening anymore unfollowed. I always found Thompson annoying
Until Gus apologises for the way he talked to Michael Chammas, I am done with this podcast. He pleads his innocence on the fact he didn’t use the exact wording that is put to him but you don’t have to be a genius to see what was happening. Gus was not genuine in his actions or the way spoke, he was caught out and then tried to belittle someone to get the upper hand. Understand the majority of NRL followers don’t trust Gus anymore. You did what you needed to do for the Dogs but treated everyone e... more
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Two rugby league analysts deliver bold takes, tactical breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes stories from the game's biggest moments each week. Episodes commonly dissect Origin series dynamics, coaching decisions, player movements, and the shifting landscape of clubs vying for finals, while weaving in historical context, media narratives, and live guest perspectives. Notable strengths include a deep game IQ, long-form conversations with prominent rugby league names, and a willingness to tackle departures from the expected with entertaining banter. This show is likely to appeal to superfans who crave both granular analysis and personality-driven storytelling, as well as to industry folks seeking accessible, opinionated sports content for potenti... more
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