Rugby League Rat Pack

Rugby League Rat Pack

por Niuy, Vassi, Bobo, Matty and Prezzo
Noticias deportivasRugby
Temporada 1
St. Patrick's Day, Punches at RFK & the Story That Started It All | Ep 2
St. Patrick's Day brings out the best stories. In Episode 2 the Rat Pack dives into the history of USA v Ireland — the games at RFK Stadium live on ESPN, the referee with a microphone calling commercial breaks mid-tackle, and a fight that Preston swears he's not proud of. The boys break down NRL Round 2, talk Super League Challenge Cup, reveal that York Knights are looking to return to America, and pay tribute to John Morgan — the man who started it all.
T1 · E2
19 mar 2026
1:02:00
The Rat Pack Returns: American Rugby League's Founding Fathers on Vegas, the NRL, and What Comes Next
Episode 1. No studio. No producer. Just a few rugby league lifers with stories the game never got to hear. The Rugby League Rat Pack — former AMNRL players who toured internationally and helped build the sport in America from scratch — sit down for the first time to talk about what they built, where the game is now, and where it needs to go. In this episode: the crew comes straight off Scrum Vegas 3, reflects on what it felt like to watch NRL teams pack out Allegiant Stadium knowing they helped lay the foundation, and has a frank conversation about the NRL's US strategy — the right city, the wrong kickoff times, and why American fans couldn't find the game on TV. Real talk from the men who washed dishes, lined fields, and spread the gospel of rugby league in America decades before Las Vegas was even a conversation. Subscribe and follow @rugbyleagueratpack on Instagram. #rugbyleague #NRL #ScrumVegas #rugbyleagueratpack
T1 · E1
16 mar 2026
2:00:16
EPISODE 23: John Strange on Coaching the Roosters, State of Origin & the Women’s Game
NRLW Sydney Roosters head coach and NSW Women’s State of Origin coach John Strange joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an inside look at his remarkable rugby league journey. Follow the Podscast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 John Strange takes us from his playing and coaching days with Featherstone Rovers and York Wasps to coaching his son, working his way through junior rugby league, and eventually reaching the Sydney Roosters and NSW Women’s State of Origin. He also shares his perspective on the growth of the women’s game, the differences between coaching men and women and the changing landscape of rugby league. Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Vassey & Captain America break down the latest action from the NRL, Super League and NRLW, with plenty of opinions, laughs and rugby league banter along the way. In This Episode: John Strange joins the Rat Pack John's rugby league journey from England to Australia Featherstone Rovers and York Wasps Becoming the youngest captain/coach for York Coaching his son and his path through junior rugby league The move to the Sydney Roosters The differences between coaching men and women NSW Women’s State of Origin The growth of women’s rugby league NRL recap and predictions Super League Round Up Bobo’s Breakdown Captain America’s MVP: Dominic Young NRLW scores and highlights A look at the local league #FreeTheRatPack Chapters 00:00 Countdown to Scrum Vegas IV 03:33 Free the Rat Pack! 06:52 John Strange joins the Rat Pack 07:18 John Strange’s Rugby League Journey 08:47 Featherstone Rovers 12:56 York Wasps: Youngest Captain/Coach ever 20:50 John coaching his son 24:15 Coaching U6 to the Roosters 29:24 Differences coaching men and women 36:41 State of Origin 43:22 Dedicated facilities for women 47:05 How far the women’s game has come 49:13 John’s son not playing for the Roosters 55:29 NRL Recap 1:02:05 NRL Predictions 1:02:48 Super League Round Up 1:01:31 Bobo’s Breakdown: Is Hair out of Bounds? 1:11:04 Most Valuable Preston Award: Dominic Young 1:14:02 NRLW scores and highlights 1:18:36 A Look at the Local League FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
E23
12 ago 2026
1:21:31
Rugby League Rat Pack Ep. 22 | NRL Round 22, Super League & NRLW Magic Round
From NRL Round 22 to Super League and NRLW Magic Round, the Rugby League Rat Pack breaks down the biggest performances, surprise results and headline stories from across the rugby league world. Subscribe to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 In this episode, Niuy, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze NRL Round 22 and the current ladder, preview Indigenous Round, and highlight the standout performances from NRLW Magic Round. The boys also cover the latest Super League action and hand out Captain America's MVP Award before taking a walk down memory lane and exploring the future of rugby league in North America. Don't miss the deep dive on Rugby League United (RLU) and the structure of the competition, discussing how leagues can create the best possible format to showcase top talent. . In this episode: NRL Round 22 analysis and ladder breakdown Indigenous Round predictions USA vs Aboriginals World 7s highlights Glen Mills vs Aboriginals lookback Super League Round Up Super League ladder and player movement NRLW Magic Round highlights & discussion Captain America's MVP: Sam Walker Old school black boots vs. white boots The future of Rugby League United (RLU) Analyzing league formats and showcasing the best talent A look at the local league championship: New York Knights vs. DC Cavalry | USA Rugby League Chapters: FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0nJyI77D5c6QyhlB95YHuA?si=215e4993c1a44898
E22
5 ago 2026
1:15:03
EPISODE 21: USA Rugby League Star Ryan Burroughs Joins the Rat Pack | NRL Round 21, Super League & NRLW
USA Hawks and DC Cavalry standout Ryan Burroughs joins the Rugby League Rat Pack to share his incredible journey from military service to international rugby league. Ryan discusses representing the United States, playing in Australia with Wentworthville, signing with the Toronto Wolfpack, life in Barrow, Major League Rugby, and the growth of the game in America. Niuy, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America also break down the biggest stories and highlights from NRL Round 21, recap the latest Super League action, dive into on the NRLW and reveal this week's Most Valuable Preston Award winner. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for more Rugby League Rat Pack episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@rugbyleagueratpack?sub_confirmation=1 In This Episode Ryan Burroughs on serving in the military and discovering rugby league Playing for Wentworthville, the USA Hawks and Toronto Wolfpack Life with the DC Cavalry and the future of rugby league in the United States NRL Round 21 recap and predictions Super League Roundup NRLW update Most Valuable Preston Award (NRL player of the week) Chapters 00:00 Vegas Baby Vegas! 08:13 Honoring Rugby Marines 12:01 Ryan Burroughs Interview Begins 13:55 Ryan's Military Journey 16:32 Discovering Rugby League 17:50 Playing at Wentworthville 20:45 Representing the USA Hawks 24:18 Signing with the Toronto Wolfpack 25:57 Playing for Paul Rowley 27:19 Journey to Barrow-in-Furness 29:40 Major League Rugby 32:31 DC Cavalry 39:55 Interview Wrap-Up 41:11 NRL Round 21 Recap 47:30 NRL Predictions 51:48 Super League Roundup 56:38 NRLW Update 1:05:38 Prestons Are Everywhere 1:06:28 Captain America's MVP 1:12:05 Bobo's Fake Anniversary FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
E21
29 jul 2026
1:12:26
EPISODE 20: Matt Petersen shares NRL, Super League & USA Tomahawks Stories + NRL Round 21 Picks
Former NRL, Super League and USA Tomahawks star Matt Petersen joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an unforgettable conversation filled with career stories, behind-the-scenes moments and rugby league history. Episode 20 features Matty reflecting on his journey from junior rugby league through the Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans, Wakefield Wildcats, and representing the USA Tomahawks on the international stage. The Rat Pack also breaks down all the biggest NRL and Super League action, makes predictions for Round 21, hands out Captain America's MVP Award, and discusses the latest NRLW storylines. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for more Rugby League Rat Pack episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@rugbyleagueratpack?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters 00:00 Introductions 03:01 Captain America hurtin’ from the pitch 06:09 Rugby League Rat Pack Parents & Children 08:12 World Cup: Internationals love the U.S.A. & U.S.A. loves Internationals 09:22 Bobo back to Dr. Evil 12:51 Matty Petersen joins the Pack 16:27 First game played in the U.S.A. in Philadelphia 17:14 Legendary Hair 18:25 Matty's roots and early days 19:35 Playing Local 21:04 Super League 22:36 Journey to Newcastle 25:54 Highlights: Matty can take a punch 29:15 Playing with the Eels 31:52 2007 season 32:41 After Gold Coast to Wakefield 34:37 Tomahawks Highlights 36:31 U.S. Tomahawks World Class Coaches 41:15 Perth Bears and former teams Matty supports 42:14 Which former club is Matty pulling for to win the Grand Final? 44:42 Interview takeaways 46:51 NRL Recap, Preview & Predictions 51:39 Shot fired at Vassey 53:33 NRL Predictions for this week's games 1:00:44 Super League Round Up 1:09:24 Bobo's Breakdown: Down the Stretch in NRL: War of Attrition 1:20:23 Most Valuable Preston Award: Reece Walsh 1:24:08 NRLW 1:28:11 Sad News: Scott Dureau passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 39 after a battle with cancer 1:28:58 NRL Observations FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
E20
22 jul 2026
1:30:25
EPISODE 19: Tampa Mayhem Coach Liam Mulhall + NRL, NRLW & Super League Action
The Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes Tampa Mayhem head coach and former professional rugby league player Liam Mulhall for an in-depth conversation about his playing career, coaching philosophy, building one of America's top rugby league clubs, and the growth of the game in the United States. The Rat Pack also breaks down NRL Round 19, recaps the latest Super League action, reviews the NRLW, hands out another Most Valuable Preston Award, and looks at what's happening across the local rugby league scene. In this episode: Special guest Liam Mulhall joins the Rat Pack Building the undefeated Tampa Mayhem Liam's playing career, Western Reds & AMNRL Liam discusses the books he's written NRL Round 19 recap Super League Round Up NRLW recap Daniel Tupou's milestone performance Can Thomas Jenkins break the single-season try record? Local rugby league updates 00:00 Introductions 01:14 Maika Niu Drafted by the New York Yankees 06:08 State of Origin thoughts 07:50 Vassy highlights 13:36 Liam Mulhall joins the show 13:58 Liam’s Rugby League Journey 18:05 Playing for the Western Reds 22:30 How AMNRL made Liam better 27:38 Coaching in Tampa, Florida 30:07 Tampa Mayhem 5-0 to start the season 31:19 Next Man Up mentality & tough practices 34:30 Sarasota-Jacksonville Rivalry 37:41 Liam as an Author: books he’s written 45:01 ‘08 Bulls vs ‘26 Mayhem 47:13 Where to find the Rat Pack 48:22 NRL Recap 55:24 Super League Round Up 59:06 NRLW Recap 1:03:07 Most Valuable Preston Award: Daniel Tupou 1:06:25 Will Thomas Jenkins break the single season try record 1:07:23 Wingers have it easy 1:13:23 A Look at the Local League FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
E19
15 jul 2026
1:16:54
EPISODE 18: Growing Rugby League in Utah | State of Origin III, NRL & Super League
The Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes special guest Eugene Tukumoeatu from the Utah Junior Rugby League for an in-depth conversation about growing rugby league in the United States. Eugene shares how Utah is developing youth and girls programs, engaging the Polynesian community, using American football as a pathway to rugby league, and building the Heritage Cup into a successful grassroots competition. Of course the boys bring their weekly look around the rugby league world with an NRL Recap, Super League Round Up, Bobo's Breakdown, and Captain America's Most Valuable Preston Award, along with State of Origin III predictions, Magic Round discussion, NRLW coverage, and exclusive on location videos from Duck Arse. Follow the podcast and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rugbyleagueratpack?sub_confirmation=1 In This Episode: Eugene Tukumoeatu joins the Rugby League Rat Pack Growing rugby league in Utah and across the United States Building youth and girls rugby league programs The Polynesian community's impact on rugby league Using American football to introduce new players Utah Junior Rugby League Heritage Cup NRL Recap NRLW opening week Super League Round Up featuring Magic Round Bobo's Breakdown Most Valuable Preston Award MND Awareness State of Origin III preview and predictions Chapters: 00:00 State of Origin, Super League Magic Round, NRLW kickoff 00:59 233 Days until Scrum Vegas 4 04:33 Duck Arse Looking Good & Feeling Good 08:03 Eugene Tukumoeatu joins the Rat Pack 10:28 How to develop Rugby League in the U.S.A. 12:16 Polynesian community in Utah 13:15 The biggest challenge growing Rugby League 15:19 Using American Football to teach Rugby League 17:45 What model and format is Eugene using in Utah? 18:49 How Flag Rugby helps people learn the sport 19:39 Utah Junior Rugby League Heritage Cup 2026 23:09 Spirit of Community 26:12 Rugby League growth strategy 29:01 NRL Recap: Duck Arse on location 35:16 NRL Women's Recap 40:50 MND Awareness 42:11 Super League Round Up: Magic Round 50:04 Bobo's Breakdown: Is a referee's decision ever final? 1:00:46 Most Valuable Preston Award: Dayne Jennings 1:05:49 Will Sam Walker dethrone Nathan Cleary as Australia's World Cup halfback? 1:06:24 State of Origin III predictions FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
E18
8 jul 2026
1:09:37
EPISODE 17: State of Origin, NRL Grand Final Predictions & Rugby Analysis | Rugby League Rat Pack
Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America are on the pitch for another entertaining episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack, analyzing NRL & Super League action, making 2026 NRL Grand Final predictions, previewing the deciding State of Origin clash, and breaking down a rare eight-point try and an incredible one-on-one ball steal. Whether you're an NRL or Super League fan or love rugby league from around the world, Episode 17 delivers expert analysis, spirited debate, classic rugby league stories, grassroots coverage, and plenty of laughs from one of the game's most passionate panels. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to join the Rugby League Rat Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 In This Episode: The Rat Pack reveals 2026 NRL Grand Final predictions Which clubs are emerging as the true title contenders? Countdown to Scrum Vegas and rugby league's continued growth in the United States State of Origin Game 3 preview and the keys to deciding the series Bobo's Breakdown: Forwards evolving Captain America's Most Valuable Preston Award Video breakdown of the controversial eight-point try Analysis of an incredible one-on-one ball steal and why it worked Women's State of Origin discussion Local league highlights and standout performers Supporting the fight against MND and ALS Chapters 00:00 Introductions - America 250, World Cup 04:24 Video: Bobo loses an eye on the pitch 11:00 Vassy on Location Video 12:35 Video: Niuy takes one from David "Cement" Gillespie 14:15 David "Cement" Gillespie most feared person in Rugby League 16:44 Storytime: Duck Arse lends his shoulder pads 19:53 NRL Recap 20:18 Video: Dolphins v Warriors 25:10 Video: Panthers v Cowboys 28:21 NRL Ladder Analysis 29:26 Grand Final Predictions from the Rat Pack 30:39 Super League Roundup 33:48 Super League Ladder Analysis 37:19 Rat Pack Goes Hollywood 39:11 Countdown to Scrum Vegas 43:17 Bobo’s Breakdown: Forwards changing the game 51:29 Most Valuable Preston Award 56:10 Video: Kicked in the Head 8-point try 59:16 Video: One on One Steal 1:02:44 State of Origin 1:12:14 Women’s State of Origin 1:17:03 A Look at the Local League 1:24:33 MND and ALS awareness and charitable efforts FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
E17
1 jul 2026
1:26:00
EPISODE 16: Phil Bailey's Rugby League Journey | Cronulla, Wigan & USA Rugby League
Former NRL and Super League star Phil Bailey joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an incredible conversation about his rugby league journey from the Cronulla Sharks to the Wigan Warriors, representing New South Wales in State of Origin, and helping grow USA Rugby League. Phil shares unforgettable stories from his playing career, coaching in America, and life after professional rugby league. Then Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse & Captain America dive into another big week across the NRL, Super League and the local game. Plus, the story of the historic 1953 USARL tour in Australia! Subscribe to Join the Rugby League Rat Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 In This Episode: Phil Bailey's rugby league journey Growing up and getting recruited in Australia Life with the Cronulla Sharks Playing in State of Origin Joining Wigan and adapting to the Super League The biggest differences between the NRL and Super League Coaching rugby league in the United States Incredible stories from Phil's career, including meeting Jon Bon Jovi Super League Round Up NRL Recap Most Valuable Preston Award (MVP): Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Women's State of Origin Match of the Week Local Rugby League Spotlight FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
E16
24 jun 2026
1:38:32
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