Rugby League Insider with James Hooper

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James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage Breaking down Knights win over Rabbitohs

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With Hoops away, Darcie and the team break down the opening week of the NRL finals, including South Sydney’s clash with Newcastle and why the Rabbitohs could be primed for a deep September run.

Plus, the panel dives into rugby league’s goal-kicking problem, Souths’ contract priorities, Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker’s futures, World Cup selection debates, and the Dolphins’ growing salary-cap squeeze.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider
1:26 — NRLW: Bulldogs, Roosters and Finals Fever
4:19 — NRL World: Could Rugby League Get Its Own Theme Park?
7:20 — Goal-Kicking Crisis: Why It Could Decide the Finals
14:30 — South Sydney v Newcastle Finals Preview
20:30 — Souths’ Fullback Puzzle: Latrell Mitchell, Jai Gray & Matt Dafty
25:35 — Rabbitohs Contract Priorities: Cody Walker, Latrell and the Next Generation
31:20 — How Far Can South Sydney Go in the Finals?
36:25 — World Cup Squad Debate: Who Makes the Cut?
45:20 — Dolphins Salary-Cap Squeeze and Contract Pressure
50:40 — Player Movement, Injuries and Club Rebuilds
53:15 — Friday Fill-Up & Weekend Plans

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James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough to unpack Darius Boyd’s appointment as Queensland Maroons coach, why Wayne Bennett’s influence still looms large, and whether the Bulldogs have lost their famous Dogs of War identity.

Plus, the boys discuss South Sydney’s emotional charge into the finals, Latrell Mitchell’s return, and why the Rabbitohs could be the team nobody wants to face in September.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider
1:38 — Darius Boyd Named Maroons Coach
16:48 — Have the Bulldogs Lost Their Dogs of War DNA?
31:17 — Rabbitohs’ Emotional Night & Finals Push
38:08 — Roosters Young Guns and Souths v Roosters
39:48 — Friday Fill-Up

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The NRL finals are here — and Rugby League Insider is all over the biggest stories of the week.

Christian Nicolussi joins the panel to unpack Latrell Mitchell and James Tedesco trading barbs ahead of finals, Parramatta’s interest in Spencer Leniu, player movement mail, judiciary news, injury updates, the West Tigers’ season review and our predictions for the opening week of the finals.

Plus, we talk Penrith’s remarkable run, South Sydney’s chances, the Sharks, Dolphins, Warriors and plenty more.

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Timecodes

0:00 Finals are here + episode intro
6:40 Latrell Mitchell vs James Tedesco heats up
18:35 Parramatta’s push for Spencer Leniu
25:10 Transfer talk: Xavier Willison, Payne Haas & Souths
28:40 Reuben Cotter judiciary discussion
31:30 Finals preview: Sharks, Dolphins & Warriors
38:50 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and injury news
39:30 Penrith’s injury concerns and finals toughness
49:40 West Tigers season review
57:25 Viewer comments and finals-week talking points
59:00 Penrith’s dynasty, scheduling and finals logistics
1:03:10 South Sydney’s finals chances + wrap-up
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The NRL finals are here. The team previews a massive opening weekend, including South Sydney’s clash with Newcastle, the red-hot Dolphins travelling to face the Warriors, and Cronulla’s elimination final against North Queensland.

They also unpack the Raiders’ season, Coby Black’s record-breaking debut, finals X-factors, and Penrith’s absence from the captains’ call.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider & finals footy is here
1:40 — South Sydney v Newcastle: can the Knights cause an upset?
10:45 — Newcastle’s coaching turnaround and late-season surge
18:20 — Warriors v Dolphins: finals preview
22:20 — Warriors’ forward depth and Jackson Ford’s return
24:15 — Dolphins’ winning run, Wade Egan & Jeremy Marshall-King
26:15 — What finals week feels like for players and clubs
27:50 — Finals X-factors: Nathan Cleary, Marshall-King and more
32:57 — Sharks v Cowboys: elimination-final preview
35:10 — Can Nicho Hynes, Braydon Trindall and Cronulla make a run?
37:50 — Finals suspensions and the pressure of judiciary calls
40:12 — The Sharks’ path through the finals
41:12 — Coby Black’s record-breaking Raiders debut
45:00 — Raiders’ season review: what went wrong?
50:00 — Canberra’s recruitment, roster and rebuild for next year
55:35 — Panthers snub the NRL captains’ call
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