The Chad Townsend Show

THE NRL FINALS ARE HERE!
Josh Morris joins Chad Townsend for a huge preview of NRL Finals Week 1 as the race for the 2026 Premiership officially begins.We go through
EVERY Week 1 finals matchup, break down the key players and matchups, and give our tips for who we think will win.
FINALS WEEK 1:
- Rabbitohs vs Knights
- Warriors vs Dolphins
- Sharks vs Cowboys
- Panthers vs Roosters

Can the Panthers continue their incredible form?
Can the Warriors go all the way?
Are the Dolphins ready to make a deep finals run?
Can the Roosters bounce back without Sam Walker?
And can the Sharks overcome their late-season slump and beat the Cowboys at Allianz Stadium?

Plus, we get stuck into all the biggest NRL news heading into September — team selections, injuries, returning stars, Sam Walker's injury, the Sharks' finals venue controversy, the premiership contenders and much more.

And of course… WE'RE PUTTING OUR TIPS ON THE LINE.

Who are you tipping to win the 2026 NRL Premiership?

Let us know your Week 1 tips in the comments:

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10 YEARS ON… WE'RE GOING BACK TO 2016. 🦈🏆
Wade Graham joins James Maloney and Chad Townsend on The Chad Townsend Show in collaboration with the Rugby League Journeyman to relive the greatest seasons in Cronulla Sharks history — the 2016 premiership.

Ten years after the Sharks finally ended a 50-year wait for their first premiership, we sit down and go through the season from the inside.From the start of the season, the incredible 15-game winning streak, the pressure of finals football, the infamous Canberra semi-final, the huge preliminary final against the Cowboys and, of course, the 2016 Grand Final against the Melbourne Storm.

Wade, Jimmy and Chaddy look back at what made that team so special, the personalities inside the dressing room, the moments that could have changed the season and what it was really like playing alongside legends like Paul Gallen, Michael Ennis, Andrew Fifita, Luke Lewis and Ben Barba.

Wade was instrumental throughout that 2016 season bringing leadership, toughness and a skillset that made him one of the games most valuable back rowers.
We revisit the Grand Final, the 14-12 win over Melbourne and the moment Cronulla finally became premiers after 50 years of waiting.

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WHO CAN WIN THE 2026 NRL PREMIERSHIP?
Round 27 is DONE and the NRL Finals are officially here!
Chad Townsend breaks down the biggest results, performances and talking points from the final round of the regular season — plus some early thoughts on what Mad Monday could look like for the teams already looking ahead to 2027.

The Panthers have claimed the MINOR PREMIERSHIP after a dominant win over the Wests Tigers, while the Warriors finished second after an incredible 31-30 thriller against Manly.
South Sydney put 50 points on the Roosters, the Dolphins survived a huge scare against the Titans, Canberra smashed the Cowboys, Melbourne finished their season with a last-second win over Cronulla and the Dragons finished their season with an incredible Tyrell Sloan field goal.Now the real question…

WHO CAN ACTUALLY WIN THE 2026 NRL PREMIERSHIP?

IN THIS EPISODE:
• Panthers claim the Minor Premiership
• Are Penrith now the team to beat?
• Warriors finish second after a crazy final round
• Can the Warriors win their first NRL Premiership?
• Souths smash the Roosters 50-20
• Are the Rabbitohs a genuine premiership threat?
• Dolphins finish the regular season with seven straight wins
• Coby Black's incredible Raiders debut
• Josh Papalii's emotional farewell
• Sharks' worrying form heading into the finals
• Melbourne Storm finish with a dramatic win
• What happens next for Cameron Munster and the Storm?
• Tyrell Sloan's incredible Dragons farewell
• What went wrong for the Bulldogs?
• What went wrong for the Broncos?
• The biggest winners and losers from Round 27
• Who can win the 2026 NRL Premiership?
• Mad Monday thoughts and the teams already planning for 2027

The Panthers and Warriors finished the regular season as the top two teams, while the full finals picture is now locked in.

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ROUND 27 NRL TIPS ARE HERE!
Chad Townsend is joined by Josh Morris for the final round of NRL tips before the 2026 finals!
With the regular season coming down to the final weekend, there is still plenty to play for — including the minor premiership, home finals and momentum heading into September.
But there's one massive problem for the tipsters...
WHO IS ACTUALLY PLAYING?
Several finals teams have decided to rest key players ahead of the opening week of the finals, making Round 27 one of the hardest rounds of the season to tip.
Chad and Josh go through every Round 27 game and give their tips, predictions and biggest calls.
ROUND 27 MATCHUPS
- Bulldogs v Broncos
- Titans v Dolphins
- Roosters v Rabbitohs
- Warriors v Sea Eagles
- Sharks v Storm
- Cowboys v Raiders
- Panthers v Tigers

We discuss:
Panthers & Warriors — who finishes as minor premiers?
Can the Dolphins finish the regular season strongly?
Roosters v Rabbitohs — can South Sydney secure a home final?
Warriors v Sea Eagles — can the Warriors finish No.1?
Sharks v Storm — can Cronulla find some form before the finals?
Cowboys v Raiders — can North Queensland build momentum?
Panthers v Tigers — will Penrith rest players or go all-out for the minor premiership?
Plus plenty of Josh Morris v Chad Townsend tipping banter, big calls, potential upsets and predictions for who we think will win every game.
With the finals just around the corner, every tip matters.
PUT YOUR ROUND 27 TIPS IN THE COMMENTS!
Who are you backing to win the 2026 NRL Premiership?
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Welcome back to the podcast.
Chris Heighington was one of the experienced forwards who helped drive that Cronulla side through the season, while Chad Townsend and James Maloney formed the halves combination that guided the Sharks to the biggest prize in rugby league.
This isn't just a story about winning a Grand Final.It's about 49 years of history, the people who came before us, the players who carried that weight and the group that finally got the job done.Three players.

One premiership.
49 years of waiting.
Welcome inside the story of the 2016 Cronulla Sharks.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- How the 2016 Sharks team came together
- The belief inside the playing group
- The famous 15 game winning streak
- What made that team so difficult to beat
- The pressure of the finals
- The build-up to the 2016 Grand Final
- Facing the Melbourne Storm
- Andrew Fifita's iconic Grand Final performance
- What it felt like to finally win the Sharks' first premiership
- The celebrations after 49 years of heartbreak
- The dressing-room stories and moments fans didn't see
- What made the 2016 Sharks team so special

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