Rugby League Insider with James Hooper

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James Hooper is joined by Phil “Buzz” Rothfield and Simon Woolford to unpack the biggest NRL talking points.

The team discuss the contract stand-off involving Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker at South Sydney, the Newcastle Knights’ extraordinary resurgence, and Penrith’s injury concerns ahead of the preliminary finals.

Plus, Ashley Klein’s axing, the Broncos’ “root and branch” review, the Bulldogs’ disappointing season, coaches under pressure, Cronulla’s missing X-factor and Paul Gallen’s boxing return.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider with Phil “Buzz” Rothfield
3:20 — Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker’s Souths contract drama
20:50 — Newcastle Knights: from wooden spoon to preliminary final
27:00 — Dally M awards and Nathan Cleary’s foot injury
32:11 — Ashley Klein axed after Knights v Warriors controversy
35:20 — Is the six-again rule hurting finals crowds?
40:37 — Broncos’ root-and-branch review: what does it mean for Michael Maguire?
51:09 — Bulldogs’ dramatic slide from top four to 12th
55:09 — Coaches under pressure heading into 2027
58:10 — Bulldogs coaching staff and the Jason Taylor situation
1:07:40 — Cronulla’s X-factor problem
1:09:20 — Paul Gallen v Nelson: boxing return announced
1:12:10 — Final wrap-up

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Brought to you by FanaticsTV.

James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to unpack the biggest NRL talking points.
The team discuss the Knights’ win over the Warriors, the refereeing controversy from the clash, and the stories shaping the week in rugby league.
Plus, Roosters vs Sharks, the preliminary-final matchups, team updates, and tips for the weekend’s biggest matches.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider
1:30 — Knights defeat Warriors: finals reaction
4:05 — Warriors vs Knights refereeing controversy
7:30 — Warriors’ season review and what’s next
10:45 — Panthers vs Knights preliminary-final preview
15:55 — Bunker calls and injury updates
23:40 — Roosters vs Sharks finals recap
27:30 — Roosters vs Dolphins matchup preview
36:30 — Cronulla’s fifth straight finals exit
40:15 — Sharks roster, recruitment and Nico Hynes
44:25 — What Cronulla need to change
45:50 — Final predictions and wrap-up

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

James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL talking points.
The team discuss the Warriors’ HIA controversy, Nathan Cleary’s foot injury, and the stories shaping the week in rugby league.

Plus, Tommy Dearden’s future, a potential Luke Brooks move to the Cowboys, Manly’s Steve Hansen appointment, team updates, and a look ahead to the weekend’s biggest matches.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider
1:52 — Warriors HIA numbers and James Fisher-Harris scrutiny
13:33 — Warriors, Eden Park and the Newcastle clash
23:32 — Nathan Cleary’s foot injury and recovery plan
35:58 — Tommy Dearden’s Cowboys future
40:40 — Luke Brooks to North Queensland?
43:00 — Steve Hansen joins Manly
46:00 — Christian Wolff, Dolphins culture and Tonga stories
53:47 — Sudden-death finals weekend preview and wrap-up

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