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St. Patrick's Day, Punches at RFK & the Story That Started It All | Ep 2
por Niuy, Vassi, Bobo, Matty and Prezzo
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.
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
In the first of the Rugby League Rat Pack Specials, the 'Sit Down' series: The Rat Pack chat to top NRL Coach Andrew Webster and discuss his ties to the AMNRL going back over 20 years, why the War on the Shore was the original Magic Round, how the '05 Grand Final vs the Aston Bulls still haunts him and the lessons he's learned in the USA and the path less traveled.
The Rugby League Rat Pack is back with a massive Grand Final edition! The NRL and NRLW are heading toward the biggest games of the season, and the boys are diving into the drama, the matchups, the biggest moments and everything you need to know before the Grand Finals. Follow the podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 Join Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America for complete analysis of the NRL Grand Final, including the Newcastle Knights' dramatic win over the Panthers, the Roosters' place in the Grand Final, and the NRLW Grand Final between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Sydney Roosters. Of course the Pack give their predictions too! Plus, the guys look back at their AMNRL Grand Finals, Bobo ranks the best and worst entertainment performances at sporting events and Captain America awards another MVP. In This Episode: Dramatic Newcastle win that sent the Knights to the NRL Grand Final The Rat Pack's Grand Final weekend discussion AMNRL Grand Final trivia and photos The NRL Grand Final and the road to the big game The NRLW Grand Final NRLW highlights and commentary Bobo's Breakdown and Grand Final entertainment The best and worst Grand Final entertainment performances A look back at classic Grand Final programs from the 1980s Captain America's Most Valuable Preston Award: Sandon Smith Old-school rugby league jerseys Grand Final predictions SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyleagueratpack
The Rugby League Rat Pack is back for Episode 29 with an informative conversation featuring Jillaroos & Women's Rugby League World Cup Coach Jess Skinner! Jess joins the boys to talk about her rugby league journey, the growth and future of the women’s game, coaching, Indigenous rugby league, the World Cup and what comes next for the sport. Plus, Niy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America tackle the latest NRL Finals action, preliminary final predictions, NRLW, Super League, Bobo’s Breakdown, the Most Valuable Preston Award and the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas! Follow the Podcast 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 00:00 Introduction - Rugby League Playoffs! 05:03 We found Vassy! 05:50 Jess Skinner joins the Rat Pack 07:11 Jess’ Rugby League Journey 13:10 Launching Rugby League in her Community 15:10 That time the girls beat up on the Rat Pack in touch footy 17:16 Challenges of being a female in a male dominated sport 18::50 Advice to women rugby league players 20:16 Women coaching in juniors and the bush 21:46 Biggest Changes & Opportunities in women’s game 27:09 Women’s game best way to grow Rugby League in the USA 29:04 Women’s World Cup Selections 32:03 Coaching the Indigenous Team 35:41 Great Women Players 36:13 Jessica Sergis 37:06 Jess’ Coaching Style and Influences 44:28 Tiana Granby and Roots Rugby Family 46:08 First Nations Women’s Rugby League 51:26 What happens after World Cup selections? 1:02:01 NRL Recap 1:06:29 Referee Ashley Klein dumped for preliminary finals after major mistake in New Zealand 1:10:06 Road to NRL Final: Round 3 Predictions 1:15:08 Bobo’s Breakdown: Underdogs 1:17:39 Super League Round Up 1:19:50 Most Valuable Preston Award 1:21:38 NRLW Playoffs scores and highlights 1:22:59 NRLW Round 2 Predictions 1:26:17 Countdown to Scrum Vegas IV FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
The Rat Pack welcomes Rugby League Coach Lee Addison to explore his rugby league journey, his move to Australia, coaching philosophy, working with Australian schools, adapting coaching delivery for today's players and his path to the USA. Lee also shares his perspective on the recent Warriors vs. Dolphins matchup and looks back to Team USA's Rugby League World Cup "Shock the World" campaign. Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze the NRL playoffs, look ahead to the NRL Grand Final, recap the Super League playoff picture, preview the NRLW Finals Series before the highly anticipated Bobo's Breakdown and the Most Valuable Preston Award! Follow the Podcast 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 Lee Addison joins the Rat Pack to share his rugby league journey Coaching lessons from Lee Addison How today's players differ from previous generations Why coaches need to adapt their delivery to today's players Lee's experience coaching Australian schools Lee's path to the USA Rugby League World Cup: "Shock the World" campaign NRL Finals Week 1 recap The road to the NRL Grand Final Super League playoff update NRLW scores, highlights and Finals Series preview Bobo's Breakdown: Mental Edges in the NRL Playoffs Most Valuable Preston: Dylan Edwards Chapters 00:00 Introduction - NRL Playoffs! 04:30 NFL in Australia at NCG 07:38 Lee Addison joins the Rat Pack 09:31 Lee Addison’s Rugby League Journey 22:08 How Lee got to Australia 28:45 A lesson from Lee 30:54 Lee’s takeaways from Warriors v Dolphins 32:07 Qualities of a great coach 35:06 How are players of today different than older players? 40:02 Coaches need to adapt their deliveries 41:45 Coaching at Australian Schools 49:34 How Lee found his way to the USA 52:40 Rugby League World Cup: Shock the World Campaign 1:04:57 NRL Recap 1:09:41 Road to the NRL Grand Final 1:12:36 Super League Round Up 1:14:13 NRLW Scores and Highlights 1:20:25 NRLW Finals Series Preview 1:22:30 Bobo’s Breakdown: Mental Edges in the NRL Playoffs 1:24:45 Most Valuable Preston: Dylan Edwards FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
Stephen Crowe joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for a wild trip through Newcastle Knights history, the 1997 Grand Final, rugby league battles, NRL Finals, Super League and the latest NRLW action. In this episode, Niuy, Vassy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America are joined by special guest Stephen Crowe, a Newcastle Knights old boy and longtime supporter of the New York Knights. Crowe shares stories from his rugby league journey, including the unforgettable 1997 Newcastle Knights vs. Manly Grand Final, what happened on the pitch, his championship ring story, the 2002 Grand Final team and the Knights' connection to New York. The boys also break down the current NRL Finals picture, recap the weekend's biggest games, look around the Super League, revisit some old-school rugby league stories and continue the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas! IN THIS EPISODE: Stephen Crowe joins the Rat Pack Stories from the 1997 Newcastle Knights Grand Final Rugby league fights and old-school stories Crowe's rugby league journey Newcastle Knights and the New York Knights The latest NRL Finals picture Rabbitohs vs. Knights Warriors vs. Dolphins Sharks vs. Cowboys Panthers vs. Roosters Super League Round Up Bobo's Breakdown: NRL has the best Playoff Format Captain America's MVP: Coby Black NRLW scores and highlights The countdown to Scrum Vegas IV CHAPTERS: 00:00 NRL Finals, NFL in Australia and more! 03:23 Vassy Returns 04:12 Old School Hunter Mariners Jersey 05:39 Countdown to Scrum Vegas 07:20 Spencer Leniu vs Keaon Koloamatangi: A Study in Discipline 10:00 When Captain America got stripped of Captaincy on the Pitch 11:55 Stephen Crowe joins the Pack 14:11 Crowe gets smashed on the Pitch 15:05 Stephen Crowe’s Rugby League Journey 21:36 Playing in the 1997 Grand Final: Newcastle vs Manly 26:27 Fists on the Pitch! 28:53 Stephen Crowe gave his championship ring to a teammate 33:12 Semi-Pro Days: Transitioning to Team Management 37:31 Newcastle Knights helping New York Knights 41:15 2002 Grand Final Team 46:36 What is Stephen doing now? 51:57 NRL Recap 58:51 Analyzing the NRL Ladder & Finals 58:58 Rabbitohs v Knights 1:00:42 Warriors v Dolphins 1:01:07 Sharks v Cowboys 1:02:06 Panthers v Roosters 1:03:25 Super League Round Up 1:06:34 Bobo’s Breakdown: NRL has the best Championship Format 1:11:09 Captain America’s MVP: Coby Black 1:18:20 NRLW Scores and Highlights FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
Rugby league and Hollywood collide in this special episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack! Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America welcome Josh Brandon, boss of the L.A. Roosters and a Hollywood screenwriter, who cleverly works rugby league player names into his movie and TV scripts! Fresh off the USARL National Championship Final, Brandon joins the conversation after a thrilling clash with the Tampa Mayhem. The Pack looks back at the final and projects what’s next for rugby league on the West Coast of the USA before Josh shares his unique journey from rugby league to Hollywood. Plus, the latest NRL, NRLW and Super League action, Scrum Vegas IV, Bobo’s Breakdown and Captain America’s MVP.! Follow the Podcast 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: Josh Brandon’s rugby league journey Building the L.A. Roosters Rugby league player names in Hollywood scripts Josh’s work as a Hollywood screenwriter Casting NRL players in movies and TV The story behind the L.A. Roosters Possible rugby league expansion in Los Angeles Growing the women’s game on the West Coast of the USA L.A. Roosters merchandise and the Roosters vs. Sacramento NRL predictions and Sam Walker’s injury status NRL Round 26 recap NRL ladder analysis and predictions NRL rule change experiment Super League roundup Captain America’s MVP Why the women’s game can help grow rugby league in the USA Chapters: 00:00 Las Vegas Invasion - Break out the Budgies! 02:36 Countdown to Scrum Vegas! 05:53 Championship Final in the USA: L.A. Roosters vs Tampa Mayhem 07:10 Josh Brandon Joins the Pack 08:28 Josh’s L.A. Story: Roosters in Hollywood 12:55 Rooster Player Names in Hollywood 15:41 Casting NRL Players 16:56 How the L.A.Roosters came to be 18:23 2026 USARL Men's Finals Recap: L.A. Roosters vs Tampa Mayhem 22:08 Talent Level of West Coast Players 23:48 Possible expansion in Los Angeles 25:20 Growing the Women’s Game on the West Coast of the USA 26:28 Player Names to Know 27:32 L.A. Roosters Merchandise! 28:43 Video: Roosters Trip to Sacramento 32:44 Help from Sydney Roosters 36:06 Josh’s latest book: William Shatner and You! 36:43 Roosters NRL Predictions 37:17 Sam Walker Injury Status 40:04 Where’s Vassy? 40:30 NRL Recap 43:42 Jai Arrow Tribute 50:50 The Bird 51:22 NRL New Rule Change 55:41 Bobo’s Breakdown 57:26 Why the Women’s Game is best way to grow the sport in the USA 1:02:42 Super League Round Up 1:04:22 Most Valuable Preston Award 1:07:54 NRLW Scores & Highlights 1:14:40 NRL Insights: Are the Rabbitohs for Real? 1:15:51 Analyzing the NRL Ladder/Predictions FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
Canadian Rugby League takes center stage as the Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes Blake Stewart (Whistler Wolves RFC) and Josh Knight (Rugby League British Columbia) for a wide-ranging conversation about the growth of the game in Canada, the connection between Canadian and American rugby league, and the upcoming Scrum Vegas IV! Niuy, Bobo, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America also break down the latest NRL and NRLW action, celebrate the latest Most Valuable Preston Award winner, examine an experimental new rule in Rugby League and analyze how Mullets impact the game. Follow the Podcast 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: Blake Stewart and Josh Knight join the Rat Pack to discuss the Canadian Rugby League The roots and growth of rugby league in Canada How rugby union has influenced the Canadian game The Toronto Wolfpack and the development of rugby league Why rugby league is easy to understand and how the sport can grow Women’s rugby league in Canada Where to watch rugby league in Canada Adam Reynolds announces his retirement The latest NRL and NRLW results, scores and highlights Bobo’s Breakdown features an experimental rugby league rule Captain America’s Most Valuable Preston Award goes to Josh Feledy Mullets on the pitch, a field goal for the win and a memorable moment for Vassy Chapters 00:00 Rugby League in Las Vegas & Canada 05:39 Where to find the Rat Pack 06:22 Adam Reynolds retirement & playing vs Tomahawks 09:47 Josh Knight & Blake Stewart join 10:47 Canadian Rugby League 15:08 Rugby League Roots in Canada 16:49 Rugby Union Influence 19:53 Toronto Wolfpack 22:10 Rugby League Easy to Understand 25:53 Rugby League Format in Canada 30:40 Growing the Game in Canada 33:16 Women’s Rugby League in Canada 39:32 Watching Rugby League in Canada 46:58 Josh on Stage in Las Vegas 48:39 Connection to USA Rugby League 50:51 Who’s Coming to Scrum Vegas IV? 52:54 Umina Bunnies 58:02 Most Valuable Preston Award: Josh Feledy 1:00:55 Vassy not into it 1:01:53 Mullets on the Pitch 1:03:54 Field goal for the Win! 1:06:55 Moment of Silence for Vassy 1:07:33 Bobo’s Breakdown: Experimental Rule 1:15:04 NRL Recap 1:23:30 NRLW Scores & Highlights 1:27:50 When to Watch NRL & NRLW this week FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
Kelly McGill joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an incredible conversation about his journey from football to rugby, the USA Tomahawks, Hawaii and the global growth of rugby league! Follow the Podcast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 Kelly McGill shares stories from his football career, playing in the Hula Bowl, crossing over to rugby, competing in France and the Cook Islands, representing the USA and helping grow rugby league in Hawaii. He also tells the story of meeting King Charles III and shows off his Vietnamese language skills during a memorable conversation with the Rat Pack. Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America break down the latest action from the NRL, Super League and NRLW, including rugby league video highlights, this week’s Most Valuable Preston Award winner and plenty of opinions, laughs and rugby league debate. IN THIS EPISODE: Kelly McGill — From football to rugby and the USA Tomahawks Rugby League in the USA — The next generation of American talent NRL Round 24 Recap & upcoming Predictions NRLW scores and highlights Super League Round Up Bobo’s Breakdown — The evolution of the wing position This week’s Most Valuable Preston Award winner — David Fifita NRL in Las Vegas — The countdown continues CHAPTERS 00:00 Countdown to NRL in Las Vegas 02:29 Lifeguard Competition: Rat Pack goes Baywatch 03:33 Free The Rugby League Rat Pack 04:09 Where to Watch the Podcast 06:27 Kelly McGill joins the Rat Pack 08:22 Hurricane in Hawaii 10:06 How Kelly got to Hawaii and how his football career started 17:00 Playing for Head Coach Paul Johnson 18:52 Playing in the Hula Bowl 21:24 Crossing over to Rugby 28:54 Rugby Union vs Rugby League 31:21 USA Tomahawks & Rugby League Development in Hawaii 33:02 Kelly speaking Vietnamese 36:32 Playing Soccer 41:14 USA vs Samoa & NSW vs Hawaii 44:33 Shaking Hands with King Charles III 45:55 Playing in France & the Cook Islands 51:42 NRL Recap 54:42 NRL Ladder/Predictions 57:29 Super League Round Up 1:01:44 Bobo’s Breakdown: Wing position evolution 1:12:00 Most Valuable Preston Award: David Fifita 1:14:50 NRLW Scores and Highlights 1:21:46 Rugby League Talent coming up in the USA 1:22:14 NRL & NFL Announcer Swap FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack