The Chad Townsend Show

On today's episode Josh Morris and myself preview every game, break down the biggest matchups, analyse team changes, and give our Round 23 NRL tips.

We also cover the latest NRL news, discuss the clubs under the most pressure heading into the final month of the regular season, and predict which teams will strengthen their finals hopes this weekend.In this episode:
- Round 23 NRL tips and predictions
- Every Round 23 game previewed
- Latest NRL news and talking points
- Team list analysis
- Injury updates
- Players to watch
- Finals race breakdown
- Best bets and upset predictions
- Chad Townsend & Josh Morris expert analysis

Who have you got winning in Round 23?

What's your upset of the week?

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With the NRL finals just around the corner, it's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.In this episode, I break down every team still in the premiership race and answers the biggest question in rugby league:

Who can actually win the 2026 NRL Premiership?

Using current form, attack, defence, big-game experience, key players and finals credentials, I analyse which clubs have what it takes to lift the trophy—and which teams may fall short when the pressure is at its highest.In this episode:

- The genuine 2026 NRL premiership contenders
- Which teams are pretenders?
- Breaking down every Top 8 side
- The best attacking and defensive teams
- Finals experience that matters
- Which clubs are peaking at the right time?
- Potential dark horsesDrawing on 15 seasons of NRL experience, I explain what separates teams that simply make the finals from teams that go on to win the competition.

Who do you think wins the 2026 NRL Premiership?

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Round 22 delivered another huge weekend of rugby league, and we're breaking down every major talking point.
Joining me is Michael Carayannis from the Daily Telegraph as we react to the biggest stories from across the NRL, including the bombshell news that Laurie Daley has stepped down as NSW Blues coach, what it means for State of Origin moving forward, and who could be next in line to take over.

We also review every Round 22 game, discuss the biggest winners and losers, injury news, refereeing decisions, standout performances, and what the results mean for the race to the NRL finals.In this episode:
- Laurie Daley steps down as NSW Blues coach
- Who should coach the Blues next?
- Round 22 NRL review
- Biggest talking points from every game
- Injury updates
- Refereeing controversies
- Standout player performances
- Finals race analysis
- Winners and losers from the weekend
- Michael Carayannis' inside insights

With finals just around the corner, every game matters—and so does every decision.Who should be the next NSW Blues coach? And which Round 22 result surprised you the most?

Let us know in the comments.
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Welcome back to the podcast!!
The NRL finals race is reaching boiling point and Round 22 shapes as one of the biggest rounds of the season. This week on The Chad Townsend Show, Josh Morris joins me to break down all the latest NRL news and give our Round 22 NRL tips for every game.

We discuss the biggest stories in rugby league right now, including Adam Doueihi's future at the Wests Tigers, Kodi Nikorima signing with the St George Illawarra Dragons, team changes, injury updates, and which clubs are building momentum heading towards September.
As two former NRL players, we share our insights on the key matchups, the teams under the most pressure, and the players who could decide the finals race.In this episode:
- Round 22 NRL tips and predictions
- Adam Doueihi update
- Kodi Nikorima signs with the Dragons
- Wests Tigers news
- St George Illawarra Dragons recruitment
- Injury and team list updates
- Finals race analysis
- Biggest talking points from around the NRL
- BearBet SGM and upset predictions

Do you think Kodi Nikorima is a good signing for the Dragons? And should the Tigers keep Adam Doueihi long term? Let us know in the comments.

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What separates a good young halfback from a great one?In this episode of Halfback House, I break down the remarkable development of Ethan Sanders throughout the 2026 NRL season.Rather than focusing on highlights, we dive into the subtle improvements that matter most: game management, kicking strategy, organisation, communication, decision-making, running game, and leadership. These are the traits that transform a talented young player into a genuine NRL halfback.Drawing on 15 seasons of first-grade experience, I explain what fans often miss and why Ethan Sanders' growth has been one of the biggest success stories of the season.In this episode:- How Ethan Sanders has improved in 2026- The evolution of his kicking game- Better game management and composure- Running the football team with confidence- Building combinations with teammates- Leadership and communication as a young No. 7- What Ethan Sanders still needs to improve- Can he become one of the NRL's elite halfbacks?If you love rugby league tactics, halfback play and player development, Halfback House is the podcast for you.What part of Ethan Sanders' game has improved the most this season? Let us know in the comments.Like the video and subscribe for weekly NRL tactical analysis, player development breakdowns and exclusive insights from former NRL halfback Chad Townsend.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsendGamble ResponsiblyJoin FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access:https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsendMY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:https://www.playersgolfclub.com.auTHE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9...Contact:Chad@chadtownsend.com.au THE NUTRITIOUS BROS:CHAD20 for 20% off first orderCHAD10 for 10% off ongoing orderhttps://thenutritiousbros.com.au/LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW:https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshowThanks for watching! Please make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support.CT