Rugby League Rat Pack

by Niuy, Vassi, Bobo, Matty and Prezzo

RL Rat Pack SIT DOWN SERIES II: Former NRL and SL Star Jeff Hardy

Jeff Hardy played almost 400 first grade games in the NRL in Australia, and Super League in England. He joins the Rat Pack to talk about his junior career with his local club the Brighton Seagulls and powerhouse high school team at James Cook Boys HS coached by Brian Smith. Jeff played at the Illawarra Steelers, St George Dragons, Castleford Tigers, Sheffield Eagles and Huddersfield Giants. His on field career translated into off the field success mentoring students as a high school Phys Ed teacher and establishing programs for young indigenous men across Australia. Enjoy this special sit down with a good friend of the Rat Pack who has been an avid supporter of the development of Rugby League in the USA.

Sep 1, 2026

1:04:59

Rugby League Rat Pack: What Is a Disrupter?! NRL Controversy + Steven “Johno” Johnson Interview

Five Rugby League players. Years of high-level experience. Endless passion for the game. Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Captain America are back — bringing laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league with zero filters. This week, the Rat Pack sits down with special guest Steven “Johno” Johnson, who has been involved in rugby league in Australia, to discuss his involvement in key initiatives across the game — including the Rugby League World Cup in 2013, the Arthur Beetson Foundation’s annual rugby league events in Las Vegas, and the Ipswich Jets’ push for an NRL expansion license as the potential 20th team. Duck Arse breaks down the past weekend’s NRL action, highlighting key results, standout performances, and major talking points, with the rest of the crew jumping in with reactions and debate. We then move into the Super League Round Up, covering the biggest results and storylines across the competition. Next is Bobo’s Breakdown, where Bobo takes us through an entertaining review of a selected game. We also hand out Captain America’s MVP, take a look at the local league, and wrap up with 5 key takeaways from the week across the NRL, Super League, and rugby league globally: Melbourne woes — how would you stop this slide? Marcus Dacre bags another try! John Cartwright out of Hull FC Preston is already gearing up for WNRL Disrupter penalties — what the hell is a disrupter?! 🏉 In This Episode: NRL Recap & key results Melbourne Storm struggles Super League Round Up Bobo’s Breakdown Captain America’s MVP 5 Takeaways (NRL, Super League & Rugby League globally) Local league spotlight Interview with Steven “Johno” Johnson Chapters: 02:56 NRL Recap 06:33 Super League Round Up 14:27 Bobo’s Breakdown 24:45 5 Takeaways 38:56 A look at the local league 43:33 Steven Johnson joins the Pack 🎧 If you want real rugby league insight mixed with banter and personality, this is your weekly go-to. Subscribe and join the Rat Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 Follow the Rat Pack: X: https://x.com/RL_RatPack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack Subscribe & hit the bell to never miss an episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack — where rugby meets laughs, stories, and pure passion.

Apr 15, 2026

1:39:42

Rugby League Rat Pack: Greg Stelluti & Chris Martin Interviews + NRL & Super League

Five rugby players. Years of high-level experience. Endless passion for the game. Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Sergeant Slaughter are back — bringing laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league with zero filters. This week, the Rat Pack is joined by Greg Stelluti (former USA Tomahawks star, AMNRL pioneer, and Founder of Next Phase Rugby) and Chris Martin (USARL Board Member & RLU Founder) — two key figures in the growth of rugby league in the United States. They share their memories from the teams they played for and the games they were part of, giving us a unique insider perspective on the early days of rugby league in the USA. We break down the NRL weekend and hand out Captain America’s MVP award for the performance that stole the show. Then it’s over to Bobo’s Game Breakdown, where the details matter and the game gets dissected the way only players can. We also wrap up the Super League, where Vassy shares vivid stories from his trip abroad, giving us a front-row look at the live rugby action, plus the biggest results, plays, and storylines you need to know. 🎧 If you love rugby, banter, and real insight from players and pioneers who’ve lived it, this is your new weekly go-to. Insight, laughs, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to join the Rat Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome & Introductions 04:38 - Greg Stelluti joins the Pack 08:59 - Greg's Rugby League Journey 14:38 - Playing at RFK Stadium 19:05 - International Play 29:18 - Next Phase Rugby 36:37 - NRL Recap 45:33 - Vassy overseas: Super League Round Up 55:33 - Bobo's Breakdown - Knights vs Bulldogs 59:18 - Captain America's MVP 1:05:50 - Chris Martin joins the Pack 1:27:45 - Growth of Rugby in the U.S. Follow the Rat Pack: Twitter/X: https://x.com/RL_RatPack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack

Apr 2, 2026

1:32:14

Rugby League Rat Pack: NRL Weekend, Super League Round Up, Surprise Reunion & Multicultural Tour

The Rat Pack is here! Five rugby players with years of high-level experience and a shared love for the game — bringing you laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league. Subscribe for Rugby insights, laughs, and analysis: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 This week, the Rat Pack dive into the NRL weekend madness — from jaw-dropping plays to the chaos of Bulldogs vs Raiders — plus Jeff hands out his Captain America’s MVP award for the most unforgettable moment on the pitch. We also wrap up the Super League, calling out the standout games, big plays, and moments you need to know. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, the Pack gets surprised in the middle of the show by pictures of two players reuniting decades after one of the hardest hits ever on the pitch — trust us, you’ll want to see this one! Finally, in the Multi-Cultural Round, the boys swap stories from their time playing across the globe, sharing laughs, cultural quirks, and unforgettable rugby adventures from the countries they’ve played in. 🎧 If you love rugby, banter, and insider stories from players who’ve been there, done that, and still have the scars to prove it — this is your new weekly obsession. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 04:42 – NRL Weekend Highlights 08:35 – Captain America’s MVP 13:35 - Impact of playing in Las Vegas 21:58 – Super League Round Up 25:00 - Surprise photos from a unlikely reunion 36:18 – Multi-Cultural Round: Global Rugby Stories Follow the Rat Pack: Twitter/X: https://x.com/RL_RatPack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack Follow the Podcast and never miss an episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack — where rugby meets laughs, stories, and pure passion!

Mar 26, 2026

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