Rugby League Insider with James Hooper

Cowboys BOUNCE BACK | Roosters & Bulldogs Salary Cap Ploy & Metcalf REDEMPTION | RLI EP123 Aug 7, 2026 1:04:15 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro02:05 - Cowboys Off the Canvas31:54 - Metcalf In for Up the Wahs38:01 - Chooks Teddy Blow0:00 - The Hotline📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could

NRL Expansion Heats Up! Will the Orcas Be a Success? + Preston Contract Drama | RLIEP122 Aug 6, 2026 59:34 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro03:45 – Breaking News: Jacob Preston contract latest18:47 – Up The Wahs: Warriors resurgence under Andrew Webster42:36 – Cowboys dead cat bounce?53:51 – Crystal Balling: Top 8 predictions55:46 – Comments & wrap-up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd lov

Panther’s Stars Contract Dillema’s| Munster Back Just in Time For Perth Visit 🤔 | RLIEP121 Aug 5, 2026 51:41 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS01:49 – Friday Night Lights34:24 – Munster Back49:10 – Comments📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rug

Matt King Named NSW Coach | Broncos' Madge Issue | Paulo's Future Takes Another Twist | RLIEP120 Aug 4, 2026 54:46 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:58 - Bears Hold up with Paulo17:00 – Lozball Officially Retires24:27 – Broncos Premiership Defence Up In Smoke37:03 – Indigenous Round44:23 – Fozball In Freeball47:45 – Comments📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby Le

Tigers Snatch Defeat From Victory & Dearden's Cowboys Call Aug 3, 2026 58:50 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast - NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Anthony Watmough joins RLI00:00 - Intro02:22 - Bulldogs, Roosters and finals race09:21 - Sharks statement and Souths run home16:48 - Tigers and Eels chaos22:50 - Tigers roster concerns25:05 - Twal to front row, Doueihi to lock?27:41 - Benji's communication call31:26 - Tigers heartbr

Warriors & Panthers FLEX Premiership Muscle | Super Saturday Review | RLIEP118 Aug 1, 2026 54:31 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro3:00 - Referee Chat07:31 – Up the Wahs14:20 – Panthers Pounce29:11 – Knights Rising36:50 - Sunday Preview47:15 – Wayne Blows Up📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voi

Bulldogs INTO THE 8! Storm Fall Out After Horror Season | RLIEP117 Aug 1, 2026 53:54 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS03:03 – Doggies Having a Top Eight Party29:40 – Phins Up for Finals 📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 6260Leave us a voicemail and you could feature on an upcoming episode.⸻🎧 Listen on Sp

Roosters RAMPAGE! Chooks Put RECORD Score On The Cowboys | RLIEP116 Jul 31, 2026 1:02:17 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper, Anthony Watmough & Brandon Savage break down a massive week of rugby league, including the Roosters' premiership statement, Sam Walker's red-hot form, Dean Young's bold Dragons selection call, Friday night's finals-shaping clashes, and answer your questions in this week's comments segm

Dragon’s Recruitment WIN! Walker To Re-Sign & Cowboys Top 4 Push | RLIEP115 Jul 30, 2026 52:54 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Matty Vautin & Brandon Savage unpack the Dragons' impressive recruitment spree and what it means for their roster heading into 2027, before turning their attention to Sam Walker's optimism around the Roosters. They also debate Adam Doueihi's defensive struggles, discuss the latest

Benji & Doueihi Face The Media | Lozball's Blues Farewell | RLI EP114 Jul 29, 2026 1:09:05 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Craig Gower & Christian Nocolussi break down the Adam Doueihi SAGA ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro00:54 - Benji & Doueihi Front The Media28:43 – Lozball to Sign Off as Blues Coach46:51 – Roosters Eyeing Top Two Finish📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to

'Vaping In The Gym' West Tigers Toxic Culture EXPOSED | RLIEP113 Jul 28, 2026 52:58 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Anthony Watmough & Darcie McDonald break down the Adam Doueihi SAGA ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro01:37  – What's Doueihing at Wests Tigers?📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd love to hear from you!Call the Rugby League Insider Hotline: ☎️ (02) 8001 626

Fatty’s Sam Walker Prediction, Doueihi Drama & Joey Johns Coaching NSW Jul 27, 2026 1:06:53 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Paul "Fatty" Vautin and Matty Vautin for a huge Rugby League Insider, unpacking Adam Doueihi's Wests Tigers standoff, whether Perth or PNG could come calling, and why there may be more to the story than a simple positional switch.Plus, Fatty gives his take on Manly's Brookvale horror show, why the

Rock Bottom TIGERS | Benji & Doueihi Feud EXPOSED As Tigers Get Milked in Canberra | RLIEP111 Jul 26, 2026 59:47 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Simon Woolford, Christian Nicolussi & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro00:58 – RAIDERS DRIVE NAIL INTO TIGER TOWN30:14 – DOGS HAVING A PARTY AGAINST WAHS41:48 – COWBOYS RE

Steel City Fight | Brown & Lucas Down, Ponga Returns & Storm Done⭐ | RLIEP110 Jul 25, 2026 52:08 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Simon Woolford & Darcie McDonald as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro01:04 – Chooks Win a Knightmare14:26 – Latest Tales from Tiger Town12:45 – Bunnies End Storm Season45:12 - Super Saturda

Doueihi Walks Out, Drama at Tiger Town + Panthers Survive Eels Scare | RLIEP109 Jul 24, 2026 53:47 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Anthony Watmough & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro02:14 – Shit Show in Tiger Town40:39 – Panthers Win Battle of the West50:22 – Cha Ching Chiefs (Munster, PNG & Loma

Munster PNG BOMBSHELL Halfback Merry-Go-Round Heats Up | RLIEP108 Jul 23, 2026 1:03:43 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Matty Vautin & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS04:58 - Show Me The Munny: Munster in Talk with PNG 32:39 – Bears Posted Wide37:58 – Cleary's Next Move35:30 – Augustus Pushes Joe

Bunnies DECIMATED! Souths' Season Unravelling & Seibold VS Chammas Comes To a Head | RLIEP107 Jul 22, 2026 1:11:49 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Christian Nicolussi & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS02:38 – Bunnies Decimated: Souths' season unravelling?14:33 – Everyone Hates the Broncos: Todd Payten fires the first shot29:10 -

Roosters DCE Gamble, Dragons Bright Future & Turbo’s Crash Landing | RLIEP106 Jul 21, 2026 1:08:45 🏉 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 NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS04:09 – Breaking: DCE to Play On with Roosters17:12 – Chiefs Chasing Joey Manu31:17 – Dragons Lock In Dean Young40:30 – Bulldogs Six

Tigers in TROUBLE! Twal’s Blow-Up Exposes Wests’ Big Problem Jul 20, 2026 1:04:45 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Matty Vautin to break down a fiery weekend of rugby league, headlined by Alex Twal's sin-bin moment and what it says about the frustration, passion and direction of the Wests Tigers.Plus, the panel unpacks Manly's injury crisis after Tom Trbojevic goes down again, the Titans'

Red V RAGE! Damien Cook Blows Up About Referees + The Luai Effect | RLIEP104 Jul 19, 2026 53:19 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Simon Woolford & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro04:00 – RED V RAGE AS WAHS WIN AGAIN18:39 – GREEN MACHINE ROLL SOUTHS30:15 – BULLDOGS BURY TIGERS34:45 – ROUND 20 PREVIE

Storm Season OVER! Sharks Solidify Top 4 Spot | RLIEP103 Jul 18, 2026 1:00:01 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Simon Woolford & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro03:22 – Sharks Circling the Top Four24:43 – Rugby League Insider Hotline41:01 – Roosters End the Storm's Season55:03 – R

Reece Walsh & Broncos STUN Panthers To Ignite Late Finals CHARGE | RLIEP102 Jul 17, 2026 1:02:40 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Anthony Watmough & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS02:16 – Broncos Find a Pulse! Reece Walsh inspires upset over Panthers42:00 - Friday Fill up43:16 – Insider Hotline & Viewer Qu

Luai SPEAKS! Plus, Ivan turns down Blues, and Ryles defends decision | RLI EP101 Jul 16, 2026 53:10 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Matty Vautin & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Start01:30 - Luai Press Conference24:00 - Lomax to Chiefs27:04 - Ryles defends decision42:08 - Ivan says no to Blues⸻📞 INSIDER H

Luai's Eels Move Sparks Transfer CHAOS | Insider HOTLINE Debut | RLIEP100 Jul 15, 2026 55:46 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Join James Hooper, Matty Vautin & Brandon Savage as they break down the biggest talking points, breaking news, rumours and opinions from across the NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to Episode 10001:59 – Benji Marshall fires back over Jarome Luai rift claims17:15 – Bulldogs eye Sam Walker 22:22

Last CHANCES! Dogs, Tigers & Broncos Season is On The LINE In Round 20 | RLIEP099 Jul 14, 2026 55:14 🏉 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 NRL.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS05:51 – Luai faces 2027 hurdle29:12 – Intro | The Luai-Galvin Cup36:53 – Red V Close In on New Coach41:39 – Broncos' Last Throw of t

Tigers Meltdown • Manly Choke • Bunnies Fly | Round 19 Review | RLIEP098 Jul 13, 2026 58:00 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough & Brandon Savage to break down the latest nrl talking points of Round 19⏱️ TIMESTAMPS01:03 - Flying & Fizzing14:53 - Cowboys Win Golden Point Thriller Over Manly23:35 - Bunnies Big Win For Jai38:03 - Storm's Great Escape Against The Titans52:12 - Troubl

Sharkies SURGE into TOP 4! Raiders Break Dogs Win Streak & Tupou Hattrick | RLIEP097 Jul 12, 2026 1:04:42 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Darcie McDonald is joined by Simon Woolford & Matty Vautin to break down the latest nrl talking points ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS03:10 – Luai Exit Official 14:08 – Broncos Hose Down Rumours18:03 – Jamie Humphreys Knocks Back Bears 20:48 – Sharks 66 def Dolphins 0 31:09 – Raiders 40 def Bulldogs 16 42:37 – R

Tigers in FREEFALL! Luai To Parra & WAHS Fly Up to 2nd | RLIEP096 Jul 11, 2026 1:02:18 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.Darcie McDonald is joined by Craig Gower & Brandon Savage to break down the latest nrl talking points ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro 08:21 - Warriors Vs Tigers 29:38 - Volkman 37:28 - Roosters 46:34 - Phins vs Sharks 51:34 - Dogs Vs Raiders 56:24 - Comments ⸻🎧 Lis

CATTLEDOG BLUES! Cleary Etches Himself Into Origin History | Tigers Axe Luai Jul 10, 2026 59:24 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough & Brandon Savage to break down Origin game 3 & Jarome Luai being tapped on the shoulders by the Tigers⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro 02:51 – 🐶 CATTLEDOG! Blues Get It Done 23:54 – 🔥 Maroons Can't Handle Favouritism? 48:34 – 🐯 Tigers Tap Luai on the Shoulder

NSW WIN THE SERIES! Game 3 Review W/ Paul Gallen, Justin Hodges & Chris Walker Jul 8, 2026 32:34 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Paul Gallen, Justin Hodges & Chris Walker to break down NSW's win over QLD ⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports co

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PNG Curse! Tigers 2 From 9 Since Luai Signed With PNG Jul 7, 2026 1:04:26 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest rugby league talking points ahead of the State of Origin decider.The team discusses Ethan Strange being cleared to play, whether NSW can pull off one of the greatest Origin upsets ever, why Queensland looks perfec

$13M Man DELIVERS! Dylan Brown Locks Knights Into TOP 4! | Round 18 Review Jul 6, 2026 1:02:57 🏉 Welcome to The RLI Podcast. WE ARE HERE FOR 7 DAYS A WEEK NOW! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough & Brandon Savage to Break down Round 18 Review of the Footy ⸻🏉 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:56 - Flying & Fizzing16:11 - Eels Deal Manly Top Four Blow32:43 - Knights' $1.3 Million Man Delivers45:26 - Stranger Things Injury Deadline52:57 - Spy Games57:16

8 & OUT | BRONX Lose 8 STRAIGHT | Round 18 Saturday Review Jul 5, 2026 58:12 🏉 Welcome to The RLI Podcast ON A SUNDAY! YES! WE ARE HERE FOR 7 DAYS A WEEK NOW! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Darcie McDonald to Break down Round 18 Saturday Footy ⸻🏉 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:40 - Red V Revival24:09 - Broncos Cooked43:04 - Jai July45:27 - NRLW Returns52:30 - Comments⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper 🍎 L

🐰 Bad Bunny! Cody Walker's Brain Snap Costs Souths Their Season Jul 4, 2026 54:01 🏉 Welcome to The RLI Podcast ON A SATURDAY! YES! WE ARE HERE FOR 7 DAYS A WEEK NOW! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to break down Cody Walker's costly brain snap, South Sydney's self-destruction against Penrith, the latest State of Origin camp news, and plenty more from around the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro 01:44 - Souths Self-Implode A

Blues Back Row BLUEPRINT | Watmough's Origin Camp Secrets & Des Hasler Jul 3, 2026 1:03:09 🏉 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. ⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro04:46 - Blues Origin Camp Yarns33:25 - Blueprint To Win36:11 - Friday Fill Up38:14 - Panthers vs Rabbitohs47:05 - Last Roll Of The Dice For Broncos48:20 - Manly vs Ee

Origin Careers on the Line | Moses Leota Deadline Twist | RLI EP087 Jul 2, 2026 1:17:06 🏉 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 ⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - INTRO1:56 - JOEY’S BLUEPRINT3:50 - LEOTA’S DEADLINE15:14 - NSW GALVIN23:15 - MONEY MUNSTER33:46 - LAST CHANCE BLUES40:45 - TV DEAL52:40 - PARRA FANS⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rug

Top Signings Of 2026 & Parramatta Eels RAPID DECLINE Jul 1, 2026 47:39 🏉 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 ⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - TV Rights Deal09:45 - Team List Round 1818:04 – Eels Road to Nowhere38:06 - Top Signings of 2026⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on

Leota Given Permission To NEGOTIATE | Will Cameron Murray Start In Game 3? Jun 30, 2026 1:02:17 🏉 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⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro08:44 - Leota to test the open market 17:26 - Origin coaches' last stand37:56 - Cam Murray to start at loc

HOLY MOSES! Origin Decider REACTIONS | To'o Dropped, Bostock IN + Round 17 Review Jun 29, 2026 1:08:10 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough Who is joining us regularly and Brandon Savage Breaking down all the biggest rugby league stories from Round 17! & Reacting to the Origin squads for the DECIDER⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS02:09 - Breaking News: Origin III squads announced33:47 - Broncos crash to seven consecutive losses43:5

Moses DISAPPOINTS | Laurie has a massive Origin call to make | RLI EP083 Jun 26, 2026 1:14:01 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage Breaking down all the biggest rugby league stories heading into Round 17! ⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:40 - Breaking News: Dave Trodden to leave NSWRL CEO role09:27 - Bunnies read Eels last rites39:29 - The Payne Haas Cup49:20 - Round 17 Preview01:01:30 - Comm

HAASTA LA VISTA! The Payne Haas Saga Takes Another Twist Jun 25, 2026 1:09:20 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage Breaking down all the biggest rugby league stories heading into Round 17! We cover the latest breaking news, the Payne Haas transfer saga, Sam Walker's return, Reni Maitua's Blues exit, Joey Johns ruling himself out of the NSW coaching job, Eels vs Rabbitohs, our

Walker's OFF! Sam Walker Set To Test The Open Market Jun 24, 2026 57:52 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest talking points in the NRL⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:49 - Sam Walker to Test Open Market37:22 - Bears Get Salary Cap Relief40:52 - Critta Named at Five-Eighth, Burton to the Centres50:33 - The Payne Haas Cup⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby

Storm Re-Build Eyes Xerri On Top | NSW’s Savior Latrell Gone! Jun 23, 2026 1:14:38 🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest talking points from Round 16 of the NRL, including the Storm's roster shake-up, NSW's Origin selection headache after Latrell Mitchell's injury, Tommy Dearden's return, the Broncos' halves dilemma, and another cruel injury blow for t

Snubbed Blues Make STATEMENT! Harrison Stuns Panthers | Round 16 Review Jun 22, 2026 1:06:31 🏉 Welcome to The RLI podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to Review Round 16 of the NRL & Go through the biggest Talking points of the weekend⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS02:58 - Flying & Fizzing11:30 - Knights on target for September16:04 - Phins up in seventh heaven21:47 - Remember the Titans upstage Panthers29:53 - Dogs' tinkering comes up

Origin AUTOPSY! The Fallout Of NSW's Origin 2 Loss Jun 19, 2026 56:29 Welcome to The RLI Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro04:10 - Origin Autopsy45:05 - Comments🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🔥 Fanatics ClubhouseJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclusive sports conte

Game 2 DISASTER! LIVE Origin Game 2 Reaction & Analysis Jun 17, 2026 44:07 🏉 Welcome to the Rugby League Insider Podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the talking points of State of Origin Game II.⸻🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper⸻🔥 FANATICS CLUBHOUSEJoin the Fanatics Clubhouse for exclus

Origin II Preview: Maroons Under Pressure & Dissecting Klein Comments Jun 17, 2026 1:10:52 🏉 Welcome to The RLI podcast, brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the latest rugby league news and the biggest talking points ahead of State of Origin Game II.In this episode:🔹 Is NSW coach Laurie Daley putting his players to sleep?🔹 Origin II Game Day preview – key match-ups, team selections and what both sides need to do to win

KLEIN UNDER FIRE! Should He Ref Origin II? Cleary & Moses Reunite Jun 16, 2026 49:11 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:26 - ORIGIN II COUNTDOWN31:04 - KLEIN UNDER FIRE AFTER GAMBLING LAID BARE🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🔥 Fanatics Clubh

Leichhardt ROARS🦁💥 Raiders Sore, Sharkies SCORE | Round 15 Review Jun 15, 2026 56:51 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:12 - Flying & Fizzing07:32 - Phins up for six straight wins18:55 - Sharks upset the Wahs28:36 - Parra-dise in the winners circle45:05 - Luai shut the f**k up send off at Eighth Wonder🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby

HERO TO ZERO! BRONX Mathematically GONEE | Preston Tests The Open Market Jun 12, 2026 51:25 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:47 - Bunnies Carve Broncos19:58 - Not Much Doing on Mitch Moses D-Day23:41 - Fozball Spied in NSW Origin Camp29:03 - Preston to Test Open Market46:31 - Leilua Wants Out of Dragons48:29 - Friday Fill Up🎧 Listen on S

Wayne’s REVENGE! Moses’ Fitness Update & Phins Strong Roster Jun 11, 2026 58:34 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS01:59 - D-Day for Mitch Moses13:31 - That's in Queensland19:48 - Wayne's Revenge26:41 - Phins Up for the Title Race40:15 - Tigers' Future and Leichhardt Farewell47:50 - Wahs the Real Deal51:05 - Dogs Sign Lussick🎧 Listen on Spotif

DALEY D-DAY! Will Laurie’s Selections Cost NSW the Series? Jun 10, 2026 1:01:41 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS03:31 - Laurie Daley Selections38:24 - Tigers Shoot Down Izzy Folau Link8:30 - Top Four No More47:32 - Phins Up for the Title Race53:02 - Listener Comments🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple P

Haumole AXED🪓 Origin Teams Unpacked, Doggies Survive Arm Wrestle Jun 9, 2026 58:57 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:17 - Loz’s Blues Team for Origin II28:17 - Billy Aiming to Level Series37:01 - Doggies Get Plucky Against the Eels52:45 - Listener Comments🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple P

🚨 BRONCOS GOOOOONE? Early Origin Teams Revealed + Round 14 Review Jun 8, 2026 1:09:50 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Flying & Fizzing09:36 - Reece Lightning Back For Origin II15:35 - Blues Origin II Side26:46 - Storm End Knights Roll33:20 - Roosters Crowing Against Raiders37:52 - Phins Up In Townsville43:53 - Titanic Win Rolls Broncos

🔥 SHIRE FIRE🔥 Shark Park No More? Fozball MANIA Kicks ON Jun 5, 2026 1:05:08 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS01:52 - Foz Pines Park Flying28:45 - Sharks Bite About Shark Park51:19 - Signing News58:00 - Friday Fill Up🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🔥

REECE'S REALITY! Walsh Fronts Media As Dragons Cleanout Continues Jun 4, 2026 1:02:38 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS05:13 - Jai July Round08:49 - Reece Lightning Straight Talking21:43 - What’s Next for the Fainu’s36:12 - Perth Bears and Mal Meninga to Get Breach Notice46:18 - Red V Roster Extreme Makeover51:53 - Comments and Listener Questions🎧

Roosters EXPOSED | Fozball RE-SIGNS & Rivalry Round Jun 3, 2026 1:00:26 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro05:35 - Fozball locked in at Manly17:40 - Storm host the Knights21:50 - The one that got away: Ethan Strange and the Roosters31:51 - Wednesday Wind Up (Chooks kryptonite)41:13 - The all Queensland derbies52:12 - Cleary

Origin II LEAKS | Galvin Vs Crichton & Knights CONTENDERS Jun 2, 2026 1:14:04 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:58 - Crichton Vs Galvin24:40 - Blues Origin II Squad31:26 - Injury Woes for Queensland, Broncos45:04 - Shooting Stars51:50 - Madge Goes Nuclear at Broncos1:04:10 - Knights Top Four Real Deal🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rug

Dragons WIN! Galvin-Crichton TENSION and Tigers Bounce BACK Jun 1, 2026 1:12:00 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:40 - Flying and Fizzing14:07 - Sharks Too Slick for Fozball21:39 - One of Those Knights29:09 - Like a Tiger Over Doggies40:40 - Storm Cook the Chooks48:53 - Red V for Victory59:21 - Stranger Days Delivers Again1:04:54

Klein, Kalyn & Controversy | The Origin Fallout Continues + Round 13 Preview May 29, 2026 1:12:17 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down NRL News⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:49 - Origin I Fallout21:31 - The Lachlan Galvin Cup34:13 - Payne Relief for Broncos & Blues45:25 - Blues Sweep Women’s Origin 3-052:23 - Fozball Meets Fitzball58:12 - Heavyweight Title Fight1:02:00 - Comments1:05:

🚨 KALYN PONGA SENT OFF! NSW COMPLETE ORIGIN COMEBACK | GAME 1 REVIEW May 27, 2026 54:40 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down Origin 1⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - INTRO04:08 - NSW PERFORMANCE28:45 - KALYN PONGA SEND OFF35:25 - QUEENSLAND PERFORMANCE🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hoo

Origin 1 Preview | Cleary's Legacy Game, Sam Walker & Ethan Strange DEBUT May 27, 2026 57:34 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - INTRO04:42 - STAGE SET FOR EPIC ORIGIN I🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🔥 Fanatics ClubhouseJoin the Fana

Stranger THINGS! Moses Bombshell + Burton Gets The Call May 26, 2026 55:08 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - INTRO05:42 - Holy Moses out again28:26 - Maroons bunker down in Sydney40:17 - PVL changing the game47:39 - Comments🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Pod

ABDO GONE! V’LANDYS TAKES CHARGE | Manly & Cowboys Send Premiership Warning May 25, 2026 1:14:46 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - INTRO04:25 - Abdo Resigns09:50 - Flying & Fizzing17:05 - Origin set for lift off36:20 - Doggies snap the streak17:07 - Up the Wahs flying54:16 - Fozball rolls on1:01:58 - Cowboys win another

4 IN-A-ROW PHINS! Top 4 Contenders & Cleary’s Final Frontier May 22, 2026 1:06:41 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - INTRO05:09 - PHINS UP OVER GREEN MACHINE26:45 - DOGS VS STORM44:53 - CLEARY FINAL FRONTIER51:40 - WALKER’S ON55:44 - SUPERCOACH IN DRAG34:00 - NRL COACH IN INSTA SPY GAMES1:01:08 - Friday Fill Up🎧 L

Origin fever HITS + Bulldogs Internal Issues May 21, 2026 1:07:52 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS04:58 - Origin I Talking Points29:18 - Jai Arrow Retirement31:54 - Bulldogs Musical Chairs51:46 - Comments Section1:01:41 - Raiders vs Dolphins Preview🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James

Musical DOGS! Bulldogs Chase BRIMSON | Metcalf & Warriors On Shaky Ground May 20, 2026 1:02:20 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS03:04 - Viva Las Vegas10:36 - Bulldogs aiming to snap five-game losing streak28:21 - Metcalf on the outer at Wahs41:31 - Panthers reject stars request to test market51:24 - Kevvie Walters wins two-year K

Blues ALARM Bells! Origin Bolters & Woodsy x Billy Feud May 19, 2026 1:07:30 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS9:40 – Augustus Flags Concerns for Blues31:23 – Tuesday Takedown36:42 – Comments40:42 – The Origin Bolters54:27 – Aaron Woods and Billy Slater Round 2🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James

OUTRAGE! Origin Game 1 Team Reactions + Magic Round Summary May 18, 2026 57:25 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS02:44 - QLD Origin Team20:27 - NSW Origin Team44:55 - Magic Round48:33 - Bulldogs Hit Rock bottom🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Rugby League Insider w

Metcalf Decides Future & Magic Round Preview May 14, 2026 59:41 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS01:24 - Metcalf to the Dragons10:47 - Sharks vs Bulldogs21:16 - Rabbitohs vs Dolphins33:30 - Sea Eagles vs Tigers38:36 - Cowboys vs Roosters40:43 - Eels vs Storm44:42 - Titans vs Knights49:44 - Broncos vs W

Cleary FALLOUT! BLUES SHAKE-UP & ROOSTERS RAID! May 14, 2026 1:06:05 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS04:27 - Blues Origin Side27:27 - Cleary Bombshell56:42 - Bulldogs Closing In On Metcalf01:03:37 - Tuilagi to Roosters, Tupou to Call It a Day🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with James Hooper🍎 List

NSW Team LEAKED! Massive Names LEFT OUT! Dogs & Dragons Chase Metcalf May 13, 2026 58:33 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS01:30 - Breaking News On The Blues25:31 - Loz’s Farewell Series31:18 - Dogs And Dragons Circle Metcalf43:00 - Tigers Re-Signing Spree Continues47:43 - Red V Fan Forum Sold Out51:43 - Women’s Origin Previ

Metcalf On The MOVE! Origin 7 Replacement & Bulldogs Blow Up May 12, 2026 1:01:49 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro02:53 - Dragons circling Luke Metcalf17:38 - Maroons No.7 contenders25:15 - Ponga in front for Maroons No.130:13 - Doggies on-field dust up40:54 - Te’o lands new role with Maroons43:41 - Manl

Young Guns SHINE! Fozball Rolls On & Tigers In Freefall | Round 10 Review May 11, 2026 1:16:19 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:52 - Roosters Cock-A-Hoop05:50 - Flying & Fizzing17:03 - Eels Ruin JT Milestone23:10 - Knight-Mare Season Rolls On For Red V29:15 - Bunnies Run Riot Over Gummy Sharks37:02 - Fozball Bri

DOG-SASTER! Crichton & Galvin EXPLODE + Foz’s Manly Future Locked In May 8, 2026 1:08:38 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS02:42 - FOZBALL TO WIN MANLY’S TOP JOB10:41 - PHINS RINSE DOGS34:15 - CHOOKS TO LASSO COWBOY43:58 - BUNNIES BLOW UP OVER LATRELL STATUS47:36 - BLUES CENTRE STOCKS IN DIRE STRAITS55:25 - FRIDAY FILL UP1:01:3

Chooks RAFFLE! Spencer On The Outer & Is Ryles Under Pressure? May 7, 2026 1:12:32 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS02:37 -PHINS UP OR DOGS BARKING19:26 - BACK FENCE SPENCE ON THE MOVE?29:48 - JT BREAKS COWBOYS RECORD39:42 - EELS FALSE DOWN52:30 - THURSDAY THROWBACK58:34 - BUNNIES BIG TEST01:04:51 - COMMENTS🎧 Listen on S

Liam Martin’s Next Move, Latrell Speaks & Titans Unleash Another Star Halfback May 6, 2026 1:04:52 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS05:39 – LIAM MARTIN TO TEST OPEN MARKET24:45 – TRELLAVISION BREAKS MEDIA BAN35:53 – QLD MAROONS ORIGIN I PREDICTION47:45 – ZANE HARRISON DEBUT (TITANS)58:14 – COMMENTS 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League

Creamy Re-Signs, Downward DOGS & Blues Origin Picks May 5, 2026 1:05:48 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS02:32 – Creamy Bula Re-Signs10:42 – Busted Broncos Fuming About Radley 20:19 – Dogs of Snore 38:46 – The New Joey 44:58 – Blues Brothers 🎧 Listen on Spotify: Rugby League Insider with

Warriors & Roosters Make Top 4 Statement & Dogs in Serious Trouble | Round 9 Review May 4, 2026 1:30:30 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.⸻⏱️ TIMESTAMPS01:41 – FLYING & FIZZING TO START09:03 – REED’S REVENGECowboys vs Bulldogs wrap21:25 – DOLPHINS SEND STORM TO SEVENTH STRAIGHT LOSSDolphins vs Storm recap29:10 – GREEN MACHINE FIND A PULSERaiders vs

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