James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.

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🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

00:39 – Bulldogs Tone Down The social media

13:30 – Dolphins vs Manly

24:00 – Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs

32:28 – Panthers vs Storm

40:42 – The raging Bull gets a theatre named after him

45:11 – Comments

59:04 – Friday fill up

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James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.

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🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

16:58 – Bulldogs at Sixes and Sevens

30:01 – Wayne blasted Bunnies – how do they respond

35:53 – Newcastle getting it done without $2.7 million in talent

42:20 – Have the Raiders lost their edge?

50:36 – Comments

56:16 – Wind Up Wednesday

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James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL

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🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

04:12 – Red V Shooting Blanks

26:39 – Black and Gold Never Fold 

36:56 – Chiefs Target Cleary, Munster, Yeo 

43:51 – Kieran Foran Prepares Manly for New Era

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James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down a massive week in rugby league, including the Tigers’ upset in Auckland, Brisbane’s derby win, and the Panthers continuing their dominance.

🧾 Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:51 – Sharks edge Raiders in Canberra

13:27 – Titans off the mark in “spoon bowl”

22:54 – Flying & Fizzing

30:49 – Tigers shock unbeaten Wahs in Auckland

39:24 – Broncos win Battle of Brisbane

47:59 – Knights end Bulldogs streak

58:28 – Panthers dominate Eels in western derby

1:09:10 – Cowboys stun Storm in comeback thriller

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James Hooper is joined by Brandon Savage to break down the breaking news of Anthony Seibold getting sacked from The Manly Sea Eagles

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James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down Manly's loss to the Roosters, Willie Peters PNG Coach & more

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

02:16 – Manly in liquorice all sorts after 0-3 start

27:48 – Roosters find a pulse as DCE booed

36:30 – Willie Peters confirmed as PNG Coach

52:24 – Top 5 Fullbacks since 1980

1:02:27 – Friday Fill Up

1:06:14 – Fan comments & wrap

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James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest stories in the NRL.

This week, the spotlight is on Daly Cherry-Evans returning to Brookvale — but what really led to his shock exit from Manly? Plus, pressure builds on Anthony Seibold& the Sharks lock in Craig Fitzgibbon long-term

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

03:52 – Why DCE really left Manly

25:24 – Is Seibold coaching to save his career?

35:46 – Throwback Thursday

38:51 – Sharks lock in Fitzgibbon until 2029

48:37 – Luke Metcalf back for the Wahs

53:32 – Fan comments & wrap

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James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down all the biggest talking points from around the NRL.

From the ongoing fallout at the Broncos, Panthers dominance, and a fresh chapter in rugby league’s fiercest rivalries — there’s no shortage of drama this week.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

02:46 – Broncos Teo bombshell still simmering

28:43 – Book of Feuds: Souths vs Roosters heats up

37:43 – Alex Johnston’s record-breaking jersey up for auction

40:15 – Panthers flying but Ivan Cleary pumps the brakes

48:07 – Comments

57:19 – Wednesday Wind Up

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James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the big talking points from the week of rugby league.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:53 - Inside Broncos x Teo Feud

28:58 – Chooks road to nowhere

53:05 – Manly staring down the barrel of 0-3

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James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage to break down all the big talking points from the weekend in rugby league

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:40 – Penrith rinse the Roosters

16:25 – Broncos end 10-year hoodoo in Melbourne

24:23 – Up the Wahs carve up the Knights

33:10 – Phins up as Sharks mauled on home soil

38:33 – Bunnies prevail against injury-hit Tigers

46:04 – Eels send Red V crashing to 0–3 start

01:02:04 – Cowboys off the mark as Titans sink to 0–3

01:09:43 - Flying Or Fizzing

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James Hooper is joined by Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage to break down the biggest talking points in the NRL right now.

This episode dives into the Bulldogs’ gritty win, Benji’s call on Xerri, the Roosters’ forgotten recruit plus plenty more.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

03:16 – Bulldogs gritty win over Raiders

24:26 – Reece Robson: the forgotten Roosters recruit

37:47 – Benji rules out Tigers making play for Xerri

46:52 – Friday Fill Up

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James Hooper is back with Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage breaking down the biggest talking points in the NRL today including Gordon Tallis & Pete Badel Feud! The best rugby league feuds and much more

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:31 - Best Rugby league feuds

37:27 - Ricky Chalks up 300 games as Raider coach

49:22 - Thursday Tough Carry

52:04 - Youtube comments

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James Hooper is back with Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage breaking down the biggest talking points in the NRL today including Shibasaki DROPPED, Grand Final rematch, The coaching merry-go-round & more

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

02:49 – Madge Swings the Axe and Defends No-BS Approach

17:19 – The Other Grand Final Rematch: Friday Night

39:55 – Ciraldo Axes Xerri to NSW Cup

33:13 – The Wednesday Wind-Up

47:32 – Too Soon to Sack Seibs?

1:00:21 – Contract Crystal Balling (Jahream Bula)

1:09:34 – Top 5 Centres Ever

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James Hooper is back with Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage breaking down the biggest talking points in the NRL today including Xerri drama still unfolding, Newcastle’s Injury drama & more

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:32 - Xerri bomb still smoking

18:32 – Does Knights $2.7 Million Casualty Ward Mean The Party Is Over?

24:18 - Replying to your comments

33:13 – AJ gets a statue at Heffron Park

37:08 – Fresh gloves off between Souths & Roosters

41:57 - TUESDAY TAKE DOWN

47:06 – Chooks new E-Bike laws

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James Hooper is back with Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage breaking down the biggest talking points in the NRL today including Tigers start HOT, Newcastles Injury woes, Manly start with a shocker, Xerri DROPPED & much more

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:57 - Bronson Xerri Axed to NSW Cup

17:43 – Newcastle’s $2.7 Million Knightmare

23:58 – Sea Eagles Shocker Means manly 0-2

32:29 – AJ Creates history in epic scenes at Allianz

41:45 – Benjiball launches into orbit at Leichhardt

53:45 - Wahs defeat Canberra

01:01:58 - Flyer Or Fizzer (Penrith & Storm)

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James Hooper is back with Darcie McDonald and Brandon Savage breaking down the biggest talking points in the NRL today including Eels demolishing the reigning premiers, weekend preview for the NRL & more.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

02:00 - Billy Smith's Accident

08:27 – Eels rock Broncos in Brisbane

17:01 – Champs to chumps

37:30 – Wahs shooting for back-to-back wins to start season

44:03 – Benji’s new hard line regime

50:59 – Payten coaching for career at Cowboys

1:00:18 – Friday fill up

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James Hooper is back with Matty Vautin and Brandon Savage breaking down the biggest talking points in the NRL today including Mitch Barnett’s landing spot, NRL’s Crackdown, AJ Breaking the record & more

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

03:53 – D-Day For Mitch Barnett

12:10 – Red V Looking To Shake Golden Point Heartbreak

15:31 – NRL Crackdown On Ref Aggro

25:35 – The Thursday Tough Carry

26:07 – History Awaits Alex Johnston

32:07 – Top 5 Wingers Of The NRL

59:08 – Perth Bears Want Bunnies & Albo To Launch Season in 2027

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James Hooper is back with Darcie Mcdonald and Brandon Savage breaking down the biggest talking points in the NRL this week, including the Payne Haas bombshell decision to leave the Broncos for South Sydney and what it really says about the situation at Red Hill.

The team also dive into Benji Marshall’s fiery message to the Wests Tigers, the Cowboys’ disappointing performance in Las Vegas, and Kalyn Ponga declaring his international future with New Zealand.

Plus, there’s plenty more NRL drama including Ezra Mam’s Broncos situation, Josh Addo-Carr’s return for the Eels, and the Wednesday Wind Up where the boys launch off the back fence about the biggest issues in the game.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:10 – Tales Of Tigertown

15:31 – Cowboys Shooting Blanks In Vegas

20:19 – Ponga Declares For New Zealand

27:36 – Madge Sees The Light With Ezra Mam

32:01 – The Foxx Set For Take Off At Parramatta

41:19 – Wednesday Wind Up

41:50 – The Truth About Madge & Payne Haas

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This week the team dives into Zac Lomax’s shock switch to rugby union, the Sharks putting the competition on notice with a 50-point demolition, the Titans’ worrying start under Josh Hannay, pressure building at the Roosters, and the Raiders snapping their golden point curse.

Plus, Take Down Tuesday with a strong opinion on whether Parramatta actually gained anything from the Lomax contract saga.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

02:16 – Zac’s One Finger Salute To The NRL

06:36 – Sharks Make A Statement By Putting 50 On The Titans

14:52 – Remember The Titans

22:12 – Cock-A-Doodle-Boo (Roosters Struggles)

34:06 – Ricky’s Raiders Shake The Golden Point Curse

48:39 – Take Down Tuesday (The Lomax Contract Circus)

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00:00 - Intro

02:11 - Lomax To Rugby Confirmed

07:11 - Roosters Rude Awakening To DCE Era

14:50 - Glory, Glory The Bunnies Are Up & About

22:29 - Munster's New Barrier Reef

23:54 - Flyer Or Fizzer (Player Of The Round) 

35:43 - Manly Bomb a 14-0 Lead At Brookvale

39:16 - Panthers Make An Early Statement Against Premiers

49:41 - Broncos Fail to Deliver

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

02:34 - Eels Get Minced In Melbourne 

19:25 - Barnett's Landing Location

24:09 - NRL Gives Only Fans Star VIP Treatment

29:11 - Super Saturday

39:17 - Manly Approach Ivan

46:36 - JAMAL FOGARTY Cup

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - Zac Lomax's Visit to Rugby HQ

10:56 - Parramatta & Melbourne Bad Blood

26:46 - Ryan Matterson's Statement

30:07 - Waynes Winning Ways

39:09 - PNG'S Private Island

45:45 - Shane Flanagan's Vegas Comments

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00: Start

2:56: Bellamy’s Phone Call With Matterson

12:26: Rockstars Or Back-To-Back

21:54: Darcie’s Back From Vegas

42:33 Cock-A- Doodle-Do Premiers?

48:34: Webster’s Wahs Uprise

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

03:44 - Latest on Lomax

17:58 - Vegas winners & losers

25:47 - Knights start well

33:58 - Cowboys disappoint

47:53 - Doggies MASSIVE win

55:37 - Red V Rage

58:56 - 2026 Predictions

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