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    Episode 125: Kiwis v Kangaroos: Let the World Cup begin

    11/10/2026 | 34 mins.
    This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley have everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.
    The boys break down the key contenders, major storylines and New Zealand’s chances of lifting the trophy.
    Plus, Kiwis debutant Jacob Laban joins the podcast ahead of New Zealand’s tournament-opening clash with Australia on Thursday night (NZT), discussing his remarkable rise to the international stage and what wearing the black jersey means to him.
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    Episode 124: NRL grand final review - The Kiwis' winners and worries

    05/10/2026 | 29 mins.
    This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the NRL grand final, highlighting the standout Kiwi performances on rugby league's biggest stage.
    They also discuss the growing concern around Kalyn Ponga, with the Kiwis star facing a potential ban just two weeks out from the Rugby League World Cup. What would his absence mean for New Zealand's chances, and who could step up if he's unavailable?
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    Episode 123: Dreams come true for Newcastle

    28/09/2026 | 48 mins.
    This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess look back on the incredible Preliminary Final between the Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers that saw Newcastle turn their team from Wooden Spooners to Grand Finalists.
    They also preview the Grand Final in which the Knights will face the Roosters, and discuss how the Warriors did in the TBL's end of season report card.
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    Episode 122: Ref chaos, Warriors woes and Barnett + Martin speak

    21/09/2026 | 37 mins.
    This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess unpack the disaster at Eden Park.
    The pair debate those controversial referring decisions - and head to the sheds to catch up with Mitch Barnett and Te Maire Martin.
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    Episode 121: Can the Warriors keep the dream alive?

    17/09/2026 | 39 mins.
    Today on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess preview the Warriors' biggest game of the season as they prepare to face the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park on Sunday.
    The stakes couldn't be higher, with the winner advancing to a preliminary final against Penrith and the loser seeing their season come to an abrupt end.
    Plus, Warriors captain James Fisher-Harris joins the podcast to discuss the challenge ahead and what it will take to keep their premiership dream alive.
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About The Big League Podcast
Join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL. This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines.A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year. The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.
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