Levels with Willie Mason & Justin Horo

The Rugby League World Cup is here, and Willie Mason and Justin Horo are fired up ahead of the opening round!
With Australia and New Zealand preparing to go head-to-head, the boys break down the growing rivalry between the Kangaroos and Kiwis, the key matchups and what it means to represent your country on the international stage.
Mase and Scope also dive into the latest international rugby league news, including England’s controversial squad selections, Nathan Cleary’s injury recovery, the future of the international game and some classic stories from Mase’s playing days.
PLUS, the boys preview every game from the opening round of the Rugby League World Cup:
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs Australia 🇦🇺
🇼🇸 Samoa vs France 🇫🇷
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon 🇱🇧
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England vs Tonga 🇹🇴
🇫🇯 Fiji vs Cook Islands 🇨🇰
Who starts their World Cup campaign with a win, and which nation could cause the biggest upset?
All that and plenty more on 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 & Australia vs New Zealand Rivalry
3:00 Representing Australia vs Pacific Island Nations
7:30 Kangaroos vs Kiwis Rivalry Heats Up
9:00 Reece Walsh vs James Tedesco
11:00 Kangaroos Selection & International Experience
13:00 World Cup Form vs Momentum
16:00 Willie Mason's Toughest Kiwi Opponents
19:00 How New Zealand Became a Rugby League Powerhouse
21:00 Keon Koloamatangi & Australia's Forward Pack
24:00 Nathan Cleary's Injury Recovery
26:00 Nathan Cleary & Mary Fowler
29:00 Levels World Cup Plans
30:30 England Squad Selection Controversy
33:00 Jake Connor's England Snub
35:00 The Future of English Rugby League
37:00 French Rugby League's Rising Talent
38:30 Willie Mason's Stories from France
41:00 International Rugby League & Super League
44:00 Hip Drops & Rugby Union Rule Changes
47:00 International Suspensions & NRL Eligibility
49:20 New Zealand vs Australia Preview
1:03:59 Samoa vs France Preview
1:10:09 Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon Preview
1:15:21 England vs Tonga Preview
1:25:26 Fiji vs Cook Islands Preview
1:28:30 Rugby League World Cup Scheduling & Tournament Format
1:30:00 Final Thoughts & Outro
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The 9’s Premier League is back, and Levels has the exclusive LIVE draw for this year’s tournament!
Willie Mason and Justin Horo are joined by 9PL’s Anthony Mitchell to reveal the pools for the upcoming Gold Coast tournament, break down all 16 teams and discuss the big names set to compete for the $40,000 prize pool.
With the competition getting bigger and stronger every year, the boys look at the defending champion Salty Pigs, Campbelltown Saints, Port Moresby Vipers, Junkyard Dogs and plenty more, including the four remaining spots up for grabs through the NSW and Queensland qualifiers.
Plus, Justin announces he’ll be taking over as coach of the RLPA Fossils, with a tough road ahead if they’re going to challenge for the title!
Before the draw, the boys recap Kieran Foran’s massive 50km charity walk for the Top Blokes Foundation, the incredible fundraising effort from the rugby league community and the growing excitement around the Rugby League World Cup.
IN THIS EPISODE:
* Exclusive 9PL live pool draw
* Anthony Mitchell on the growth of the competition
* Breaking down the 16-team tournament
* The biggest names and teams to watch
* Justin Horo announced as RLPA Fossils coach
* NSW and Queensland qualifying tournaments
* $40,000 prize pool and the future of 9PL
* Kieran Foran’s 50km charity walk
* Rugby League World Cup excitement
All that and plenty more on this special edition of 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.'
0:00 Intro & 9's Premier League Special
1:07 Justin Horo Announced as RLPA Fossils Coach
2:29 Top Blokes Foundation Fundraising Update
3:31 Justin's 50km Charity Walk
6:32 Kieran Foran's Tough 50km Walk
10:12 Plans for Next Year's Charity Walk
11:41 Rugby League World Cup Excitement
14:22 Anthony Mitchell Joins the Show
15:30 Willie Mason's New Bulldog Puppy
17:32 Anthony Mitchell on the Growth of 9PL
19:35 How Competitive Has 9PL Become?
21:04 9PL Tournament Format & Qualifiers
22:20 LIVE 9PL Pool Draw
34:18 Justin Horo's Plans for the RLPA Fossils
35:12 $40,000 Prize Pool
35:53 NSW & Queensland Qualifier Draw
36:36 Teams to Watch in the Qualifiers
37:37 How Competitive Will This Year's Tournament Be?
38:03 9PL Tickets & Event Details
39:14 What to Expect on the Gold Coast
40:09 Outro
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The NRL season might be over, but Levels rolls on.
Willie Mason and Justin Horo wrap up Grand Final week and look ahead to a massive international period, with the Rugby League World Cup now firmly on the radar.
The boys break down the latest news around the game, including Daniel Tupou’s retirement, Naufahu Whyte’s huge Grand Final performance, James Tedesco’s future, Mark Nawaqanitawase and the Wallabies, plus the latest player movement heading towards November 1.
Then it’s all things RLWC, reacting to the squads from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, France, Cook Islands and Lebanon before building their predicted squads for New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Samoa and England.
Plenty of footy still to come. Levels continues.

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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
3:03 Grand Final Interviews & Lindsay Collins
13:42 Kieran Foran’s 50km Mental Health Walk
17:46 WTC Charity Golf Day
20:45 Daniel Tupou Retires
28:30 Gatekeeping Gate
36:47 Naufahu Whyte’s Grand Final Performance
39:34 Rugby League World Cup Format
41:57 Angus Crichton’s Incredible Journey
44:43 Mark Nawaqanitawase & the Wallabies
47:47 James Tedesco’s Future
50:38 Nathan Charles’ Incredible Story
51:35 Roosters & Knights Looking Ahead to 2027
62:34 Reputation vs Form for Rep Jerseys
66:23 Can the Kiwis Win the World Cup?
66:54 Fiji RLWC Squad Reaction
71:32 Papua New Guinea RLWC Squad Reaction
72:50 France RLWC Squad Reaction
74:36 Cook Islands RLWC Squad Reaction
75:39 Lebanon RLWC Squad Reaction
78:04 New Zealand RLWC Squad Preview
83:15 Australia RLWC Squad Preview
85:28 Tonga RLWC Squad Preview
90:36 Samoa RLWC Squad Preview
95:18 England RLWC Squad Preview
99:54 Levels 9PL Announcement
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The 2026 NRL season is done and dusted. Mase and Scope break down the Grand Final between the Roosters and Knights, the biggest moments from the game, the Clive Churchill Medal, where it was won and lost, and what comes next for both clubs. Plus, the boys wrap up a massive Grand Final weekend and look ahead to what’s next for Levels and 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 Grand Final Weekend Wrap
2:30 Levels Grand Final Show Recap
19:34 Roosters vs Knights Grand Final Review
21:24 Grand Final Entertainment
27:10 Breaking Down The Grand Final
29:28 Roosters Attack & Sam Walker
36:11 Where Newcastle Let It Slip
40:20 Newcastle’s Incredible Grand Final Effort
40:39 Grand Final Refereeing & Controversial Calls
47:45 Roosters Take Control
53:03 Roosters Finally Break Through
56:52 Billy Smith’s Grand Final Try
59:42 Sam Walker’s Return
59:59 James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Moment
1:03:38 Why Teddy Won The Clive Churchill
1:07:11 DCE’s Field Goal
1:10:07 Mongrel Player Of The Grand Final
1:13:49 Australia vs New Zealand
1:19:20 Clive Churchill Medal Debate
1:19:41 Trent Robinson’s Grand Final Record
1:27:46 NRLW Grand Final
1:33:29 Kangaroos Squad
1:44:58 International Footy & What’s Next
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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 Cameron Munster Joins The Show
2:55 Levels Grand Final Show ft. Cam Munster, Craig Bellamy & Shaun Johnson
7:14 Shaun Johnson’s Move Into Commentary
13:15 AFL Grand Final & “Warfy Time”
19:51 The Hip Drop Tackle Debate
34:41 Billy Slater’s Take On Hip Drops
41:43 Sandon Smith’s Quick Tap vs Panthers
45:40 Bradman Best & The Kangaroos Centres Debate
49:40 Cameron Munster’s Grand Final Record
51:55 Newcastle Knights Grand Final Hype
55:45 Cameron Munster’s Grand Final Prediction
56:26 Roosters & Knights Grand Final Team Changes
59:23 Roosters vs Knights Key Matchups
65:13 The Battle Through The Middle
69:56 Newcastle’s Grand Final History
72:16 First Try Scorer Picks
74:00 Grand Final Predictions & Scorelines
75:39 Clive Churchill Medal Picks
77:45 NRLW Grand Final Preview
78:50 Grand Final Day At The Stars
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