
Rugby League Insider with James Hooper
Rugby League Insider with James Hooper is a podcast that covers the latest news, insights, and analysis of rugby league. Hosted by James 'Hoops' Hooper along with Brandon, Darcie McDonald, and Matt Vautin, the show delves into the world of NRL and other rugby league topics. It is produced by FanaticsTV and distributed by Acast.
Episodes

Broncos Spoil Papa’s Party as Ryles Moon-landing Spray and Brimson Eyes PNG Move | RLIEP136
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider PodcastBrought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage to unpack a massive night of NRL action and the biggest stories across the game.The team breaks down Brisbane’s dramatic comeback to spoil Josh Papalii’s Canberra farewell and end the Raiders’ finals hopes. Plus, the Dolphins make it five straight to stay in the top

Sin Bin City! Panthers Survive Storm Chaos, PNG Debate & AJ Brimson’s Next Move | RLIEP135
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Choc Watmough and Brandon Savage to unpack a huge night of NRL action and the biggest stories across the game.The team breaks down Penrith’s win over Melbourne, the controversial sin bins and why the Panthers showed serious finals grit. Plus, the unsung workhorses every great s

Raiders Offer HUDSON $3.3 Million DEAL! Wayne To Save The Maroons | RLIEP134
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast — now 7 days a week!
Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald, Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest rugby league stories of the week.The team debates whether Hudson Young is worth a reported $1.1 million per season, Wayne Bennett’s potential return as Maroons coach, and the Storm’s clash with the Panthers.

Who Are the Real Premiership Favourites? | Roosters Surge, Panthers Under Pressure & Bulldogs Crisis | RLIEP133
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower, Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to debate who the real premiership favourites are. The boys break down the Roosters’ statement win over Penrith, Nathan Cleary’s future, the Warriors’ top-four push, and whether the Bulldogs’ roster issues are starting to catch

Jetting To Penrith! Cleary Gets The Nod & Bronx DISASTER Season To Be Investigated | RLIEP132
🏉 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 re cap Friday night footy and more ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS3:06 - Cameron Smith Rejects Queensland Maroons Coaching Job8:30 - Jetting To Penrith19:15 - Breaking News: Immortal in waiting Cameron Smith has rejected it26:13 - Broncos Champs to Chumps4

NRL Finals Contenders & Pretenders | Luai Heat & Walsh Fullback Debate | RLI EP131
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast - NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Matty Vautin to break down Round 24, headlined by the Wests Tigers' latest slide, Jarome Luai's form, Benji Marshall's rebuild pressure and whether the Tigers have become a transit lounge rather than a destination club.Plus, the boys unpack the Reece Walsh v

DOGS OF SNORE! Season OVER For The Bulldogs, Where To NOW? | RLIEP129
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford and Brandon Savage re cap Friday night footy and more ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro03:57 - Dogs Season Over36:34 - Billy Slater QUITS Maroons44:37 - Manly Vs Phins52:20 - Chooks Complain About Mansour📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? We'd lo

ROOSTERS GO TOP! Premiership Statement Against Penrith | RLIEP128
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage re cap Panther Vs Rooster & much more⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:00 - Roosters Vs Panthers39:00 - Manly Vs Dolphins Preview49:50 - Friday Fill U p52:30 - Broncos Madge Decision 📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion or hot take? W

Sam Walker's PayDay AUDITION! Cleary's Future & Canberra's Fight To Keep Hudson | RLIEP128
🏉 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 for another huge edition of Rugby League Insider. The team break down Adam Reynolds injury? The Panthers-Roosters minor premiership showdown, DCE’s potential Super League swansong, Canberra’s fight to keep Hudson Young, Jett Cleary Requests re

NO DEAL! Sam Walker REJECTS Roosters Contract Extension | RLIEP127
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro03:40 - Sam Walker 📞 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: Rugby League Insider with Jame

PNG's #008 TARGET! To'o Signs With The Chiefs & Corey's Surprise Landing Spot | RLIEP126
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro6:50 - Horse’s Contract Curveball11:08 - PNG Target 00820:56 - Bizza Joins Jarmome at PNG26:26 - Chooks Break the Curse 33:53 - Doggies Season on Line Against Souths 39:48 - The Hotline 50:28 - Knights Find Some Steel 58:19 - Comments📞 INSIDER HOTLINEGot a question, opinion

Corey Horsburgh BLOW UP: Sticky Goes Nuclear On Big Red
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast - NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK!Brought to you by FanaticsTV.James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Matty Vautin to break down a massive Round 23, headlined by Ricky Stuart's public spray for Corey Horsburgh, Big Red's sin bin moment, and whether his Raiders future is now under serious pressure.Plus, the boys unpack the Panthers and Roosters top-eight race

Wahs BLITZ Panthers as September Comes Early ON FANTASTIC Friday | RLIEP124
🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast – NOW 7 DAYS A WEEK! Brought to you by FanaticsTV.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:48 - Up The Wahs Roll The Champs27:10 - Cock-A-Doodle-Do The Chooks Beat The Bulldogs56:00 - Super Saturday📞 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 co

Cowboys BOUNCE BACK | Roosters & Bulldogs Salary Cap Ploy & Metcalf REDEMPTION | RLI EP123
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
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Game III Decider D-Day | Nathan's Last CHANCE?
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PNG Curse! Tigers 2 From 9 Since Luai Signed With PNG
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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?
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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
🏉 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!
🏉 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
🏉 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
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
🏉 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
🏉 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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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











