Levels with Willie Mason & Justin Horo

Have the Kangaroos lost their aura? 🔥 We preview Australia v Samoa and New Zealand v Tonga, breaking down the biggest matchups and giving our tips for the RLWC semi-finals. Plus, your questions on Samoa v Tonga rivalling Origin, international player pay, World Cup scheduling and Jason Taumalolo’s Immortal case. Drop your finalists in the comments and subscribe to LEVELS!
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Levels Podcast:
Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.'
00:00 Intro & the road to 50K subscribers
01:05 Tradie banter & life before footy
06:04 Fan questions: Is Samoa vs Tonga rivalling Origin?
09:43 International player pay: Where’s the money going?
15:42 A Jason Taumalolo trophy & the Immortal debate
20:16 How often should we name an Immortal?
21:05 Adam Gee: Letting the big games flow
23:35 France vs Lebanon: Golden point controversy
28:34 Growing rugby league in France
29:49 Pre-season yarns & Bulldogs pathways
34:22 World Cup scheduling & the Newcastle venue debate
38:28 Nathan Cleary’s future & player contract clauses
41:53 Can the Dolphins keep Hammer, Herbie & Bostock?
46:20 New Zealand vs Tonga preview
47:51 Casey McLean vs Robert Toia & the key matchups
54:54 Will Kalyn Ponga play?
56:38 Try-scorer picks, bench impact & predictions
59:35 Australia vs Samoa preview
59:57 Ronald Volkman’s shot on the big stage
1:01:16 Have the Kangaroos lost their aura?
1:06:26 Key matchups: Brian To’o vs Jack Bostock
1:08:38 Melbourne Cup yarns & catching up with the boys
1:11:43 Can Samoa win the middle?
1:13:25 Try-scorer picks & final predictions
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Willie Mason and Justin “Scope” Horo break down a blockbuster Samoa v Tonga clash, from the electric atmosphere and brutal forward battle to Robert Toia’s brilliance and Jason Taumalolo’s lasting impact on international rugby league. The boys discuss the World Cup semi-finals, Australia’s selection questions, the Kiwis’ form and Ronaldo Mulitalo’s suspension, before tackling Sam Walker’s future, a potential Matt Burton swap and the latest Herbie Farnworth rumours. Plus, passionate conversations about heritage, eligibility and the next generation of Pacific talent, alongside all the action from England v PNG, New Zealand v Fiji and Lebanon v France.
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Levels Podcast:
Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.'
0:00 Intro & Dynasty kits
2:03 Samoa v Tonga: Atmosphere & first reactions
5:55 How Taumalolo & Fifita changed international footy
9:29 Is Jason Taumalolo a future Immortal?
13:17 Fixing the Hall of Fame & Immortals system
16:45 Robert Toia: The best centre in the game?
20:23 Tui Lolohea’s outstanding form
22:24 Tonga’s bench power & Kristian Woolf’s tactics
24:02 Spencer Leniu interview & the Vaimauga battle
28:59 Spencer Leniu’s on-field alter ego
32:15 Samoa’s costly goal-kicking struggles
33:44 Jarome Luai’s massive hit & stare-down
37:09 Addin Fonua-Blake’s decisive try
39:08 Goal-kicking injuries & player workloads
42:13 Francis Manuleleua’s potential at lock
48:24 Australian heritage & representing your country
57:34 Eligibility rules & the next Pacific generation
1:00:31 Inspiring the next generation of international players
1:03:15 Sam Walker’s value & the halfback market
1:07:05 Is the Roosters’ premiership window closing?
1:10:41 Transfer mail, Herbie Farnworth & media accountability
1:13:53 Sam Walker–Matt Burton swap discussion
1:16:55 Dolphins jersey reveal
1:18:53 World Cup semi-finals: Who would you rather face?
1:21:22 Should rugby league invest in Canada?
1:23:21 Footy IQ, stereotypes & junior development
1:34:04 Mongrel Boots
1:34:20 Joe Tapine, Brandon Wakeham & the Fiji flashpoint
1:42:03 Ronaldo Mulitalo’s suspension debate
1:44:27 England v PNG: England’s frustrating campaign
1:49:24 PNG’s future & the Chiefs pathway
1:50:36 New Zealand v Fiji & World Cup contenders
1:51:42 Cook Islands shout-out
1:53:49 How should the Kiwis replace Mulitalo?
1:56:42 Australia’s attack, selections & aerial tactics
2:00:07 Lebanon v France: A dramatic finish
2:02:53 Wrap-up & France’s response to Mase
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The boys are back for a massive RLWC preview as the countdown begins to the blockbuster SAMOA vs TONGA showdown at CommBank Stadium! 🔥 We dive into the drama surrounding Sam Walker’s contract situation at the Roosters, Nick Politis and his future, before breaking down the biggest names hitting the open market on November 1. Plus, we debate the future of international rugby league, World Cup seedings, the rise of the Pacific nations and what needs to change to grow the international game. Willie Mason and Justin Horo preview every upcoming RLWC clash, including England vs PNG, New Zealand vs Fiji, Australia vs Cook Islands and Lebanon vs France, before delivering their predictions for the biggest game of the tournament so far!
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Levels Podcast:
Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.'
00:00 Introduction & World Cup Format Debate
03:22 Sam Walker & November 1 Free Agency – Coming Up Later
04:04 Paul Kent's 2014 Comments & The Rise of International Rugby League
10:39 Could Australia Lose Its World Cup Dominance?
11:44 Australia's Junior Pathways & Pacific Island Talent
17:10 Samoan Players in the NFL & Rugby League Pathways
19:40 FOOT LOCKER LIVE EVENT – Parramatta, November 1
22:06 Lebanon's Fans, Marches & Rugby League Growth
25:34 Samoa vs Tonga Rivalry & World Cup Seeding Debate
29:09 World Cup Comparisons With Other Sports
33:00 World Cup Investment, Broadcasting & Tournament Structure
37:55 Rugby Union vs Rugby League World Cup
39:15 Scotland, Wales & European Rugby League
42:22 World Cup Prize Money
46:52 Growing Rugby League in France & England
49:30 French Rugby League Talent & Coaching Development
55:40 Super League Broadcasting & English Rugby League
57:15 Fiji's Development & International Talent
1:03:20 SAM WALKER – Roosters Contract Drama & His Future
1:18:15 NOVEMBER 1 – Top 10 Off-Contract Players & Predictions
1:42:28 ENGLAND vs PAPUA NEW GUINEA Preview
1:46:44 NEW ZEALAND vs FIJI Preview
1:52:14 AUSTRALIA vs COOK ISLANDS Preview
1:57:20 LEBANON vs FRANCE Preview
1:58:37 SAMOA vs TONGA Preview
2:14:31 Final Predictions & Sign-off
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Willie Mason and Justin Horo are back to unpack a massive second week of the Rugby League World Cup! The boys break down all the action from Tonga vs Lebanon, England vs France, New Zealand vs Cook Islands and Australia vs Fiji, while looking ahead to the blockbuster Samoa vs Tonga clash. Plus, Mase shares his thoughts on Sonny Bill Williams’ heart surgery, Horo pitches his plan to fix the Rugby League World Cup, and the boys dive into the future of international rugby league.
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Levels Podcast:
Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.'
0:00 Sonny Bill Williams' Open Heart Surgery
6:48 The Rugby League World Cup – What's Wrong With the Current Format?
7:35 TANGENT: Channel Seven's Commentary Team
9:54 Is the Rugby League World Cup Just a South Pacific Cup?
11:50 Blowouts & Why Smaller Nations Deserve a Chance
14:12 Horo's Proposal to Fix the Rugby League World Cup
15:41 The Proposed 16-Team World Cup Format
18:20 England's Complaints About World Cup Scheduling
22:51 Growing International Rugby League
26:07 Samoa vs Tonga – Should the Rivals Be Kept Apart?
29:30 Why Samoa vs Tonga Is So Important
32:37 International Rugby League vs State of Origin
36:14 Can International Rugby League Reach Its Potential?
40:15 TANGENT: French Rugby League & International Players
43:29 French Rugby League's Toughest Players
47:46 Listener Question: Should Samoa & Tonga Rest Players?
54:09 Listener Comments & The Growth of International Rugby League
55:42 Growing Rugby League in the USA
57:26 TANGENT: NFL Players Switching to Rugby League
59:00 The Future of English Rugby League
1:00:53 England's Academy System & Player Development
1:02:29 The NRL, Super League & Broadcast Rights
1:07:07 TANGENT: International Travel & Expansion
1:08:13 TONGA vs LEBANON – Game Reaction
1:09:40 TANGENT: Lebanese & Tongan Fans at Accor Stadium
1:12:06 TANGENT: The Atmosphere & Entertainment at Accor Stadium
1:14:03 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued
1:19:56 TANGENT: SuperCoach & Player Reputations
1:21:36 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued
1:23:05 TANGENT: Newcastle Knights' Recruitment & Squad Depth
1:24:39 TANGENT: NRL Player Positions & Versatility
1:26:20 TANGENT: Jason Saab's Aerial Game & Manly
1:28:00 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued
1:29:34 Gairo Voro & PNG's Emerging Talent
1:31:03 Spencer Leniu's Physicality Against PNG
1:32:38 Samoa's Forward Pack Ahead of Tonga
1:35:52 Samoa & Tonga's Physicality
1:37:22 PNG's Emerging Players
1:39:02 TANGENT: Newcastle Knights' Forward Pack
1:40:27 Samoa vs Tonga – The Biggest Match-Ups
1:42:23 TANGENT: Bradman Best & Newcastle Recruitment
1:44:00 TANGENT: Jeff Fenech's Health
1:45:26 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued
1:47:39 ENGLAND vs FRANCE – Game Reaction
1:49:10 England's Attacking Threats
1:50:43 TANGENT: French Rugby League Training Standards
1:52:28 ENGLAND vs FRANCE – Continued
1:54:03 France's Disappointing Performance
1:55:23 NEW ZEALAND vs COOK ISLANDS – Game Reaction
1:57:28 New Zealand's Attacking Weapons
1:59:12 TANGENT: Try Celebrations & Player Personalities
2:00:39 NEW ZEALAND vs COOK ISLANDS – Continued
2:02:28 Peta Hiku's World Cup Farewell
2:04:00 AUSTRALIA vs FIJI – Game Reaction
2:05:38 Kurt Donoghoe's Performance for Fiji
2:07:21 TANGENT: Kurt Donoghoe's Future at the Dolphins
2:10:42 TANGENT: Dolphins Forward Pack & Morgan Knowles
2:12:21 AUSTRALIA vs FIJI – Continued
2:14:06 Fiji's Emerging Talent & Squad Depth
2:15:40 Controversial Refereeing Decisions
2:17:16 Fiji's Performance & What Comes Next
2:18:42 Final Thoughts & Outro
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The Rugby League World Cup rolls into Week 2, and Willie Mason and Justin Horo are back to break down another massive weekend of international footy!
The boys get stuck into the build-up to Tonga vs Samoa, with one of rugby league’s fiercest rivalries taking centre stage. Is this clash now bigger than State of Origin?
There’s plenty to unpack from the opening round, including England’s struggles, the Kangaroos’ performance against the Kiwis, and the debate around Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga.
The boys also question the World Cup format, why more nations aren’t involved, and what needs to change to grow the international game.
Plus, Mase shares a classic Dwight Yorke story, the boys pick their Team of the Week, and we preview every game ahead of Week 2.
ON THE SHOW:
🏉 Tonga vs Samoa – The rivalry heating up
🇦🇺 Kangaroos, Reece Walsh & Kalyn Ponga
🏆 England’s struggles & the World Cup format
🌏 Why aren’t more nations playing international rugby league?
🔥 Levels Team of the Week
😂 Mase’s Dwight Yorke story
🏉 Full Week 2 previews: Tonga vs Lebanon, PNG vs Samoa, England vs France, New Zealand vs Cook Islands & Australia vs Fiji.
All that and plenty more on another episode of LEVELS with Willie Mason and Justin Horo!
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Levels Podcast:
Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.'
0:00 – Intro & PNG Chiefs Jersey Reaction
3:00 – World Cup Popularity & Levels Community
5:30 – Kangaroos vs Kiwis: Behind the Scenes
7:00 – Mark Nawaqanitawase & Kangaroos Camp
10:23 – Levels Team of the Week: Picking Our Best XIII
18:30 – Foot Locker: Getting Locked In for Test Football
19:00 – Tonga vs Samoa: Is This Rivalry Bigger Than State of Origin?
22:14 – Fan Reactions to Tonga vs Samoa
23:30 – Reece Walsh vs Kalyn Ponga Debate
27:01 – England’s World Cup Struggles & Fan Reactions
33:15 – Is the Rugby League World Cup Draw Unfair?
34:00 – Why Aren’t More Nations Playing in the World Cup?
37:00 – Growing International Rugby League
39:00 – Rugby League, Rugby Union & Football Popularity
42:00 – A-League Memories & Willie Mason’s Dwight Yorke Story
44:00 – The Boys Reminisce About Sydney’s Nightlife
45:45 – Tonga vs Lebanon Preview
52:45 – Papua New Guinea vs Samoa Preview
57:06 – England vs France Preview
59:47 – New Zealand vs Cook Islands Preview
1:02:50 – Australia vs Fiji Preview
1:08:00 – Outro
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