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“Rugby League Rat Pack” is a podcast that will be used to inform the world about the happenings, competitions, stories, and future goals regarding the sport of Rugby League. It will be informative, as well as humorous and the main goal will be to promote Rugby League.
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On this special episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack, we're proud to welcome one of the most respected and influential figures in rugby league, Melbourne Storm Director of Football, Frank Ponissi!Go behind the scenes of one of the NRL's most successful clubs as Frank shares incredible stories from his remarkable career, including his partnership with Craig Bellamy, Grand Final triumphs, the salary cap scandal, the Battle of Brookvale, and his fascinating experiences across rugby league, rugby union, and American sports.From his early coaching days and touring with the Australian Kangaroos to his time in rugby union, coaching the New York Knights, and building a winning culture at Melbourne Storm, Frank takes the Rat Pack through an extraordinary journey in professional sports.Plus, the boys break down Round 1 of the Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cup, review the standings, preview Round 2, and share their latest World Cup predictions.Follow the podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1In This Episode:Frank Ponissi's Rugby League JourneyAustralian Kangaroos to Melbourne StormBuilding Melbourne Storm's NRL DynastyWorking with Craig BellamyCameron Munster's DevelopmentNRL Grand Final ChampionshipsMelbourne Storm Salary Cap ScandalThe Battle of BrookvaleCoaching the New York KnightsRugby Union and American SportsCelebrity Bartender Frank Ponissi!Rugby League World Cup 2026World Cup Results, Previews & PicksRugby League Las Vegas & Scrum Vegas IVFOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPackTik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyleagueratpack
Team USA coach Adam Woolnough joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for Episode 32! The boys also preview Rugby League World Cup 2026, featuring the men's, women's and wheelchait tournaments with analysis, key matchups, players to watch, and early predictions. Woolnough, a former Newcastle Knights and Melbourne Storm player, shares his rugby league journey, his approach to developing the game in America, and what it will take to build a winning Team USA program. Niuy, Duck Arse and Captain America also previews World Cup contenders including Australia, New Zealand, England, Samoa, and Fiji. Follow the podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 Which teams are you backing in the Rugby League World Cups? Shout them out in the comments for the Rat Pack to respond. In This Episode: Adam Woolnough joins the Pack to discuss coaching Team USA Developing rugby league in the United States Woolnough's NRL career with Newcastle and Melbourne Team USA's World Cup ambitions and emerging players 2026 Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cup previews Players to watch from Australia, New Zealand, England, Samoa & Fiji What’s Next for Team USA FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyleagueratpack
Three Grand Finals. Big moments. And a special guest from USA Rugby League! In Episode 31, Niuy, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze the action and reveal their takeaways from three Grand Finals — the NRL Grand Final, NRLW Grand Final and Super League Grand Final — reacting to the biggest moments, storylines and talking points from across rugby league. The boys also discuss the latest rugby league news, the upcoming USA vs Wales international, and the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV — just 140 days away! Plus, USA Rugby League Captain Joe Eichner joins the Rat Pack! Eichner has represented the United States national rugby league team since making his international debut in 2016 and has also played professionally for the Toronto Wolfpack. In This Episode: NRL Grand Final highlights, reactions and takeaways NRLW Grand Final highlights and reaction Super League Grand Final recap USA vs Wales international preview NRL Grand Final entertainment Ali Brigginshaw not selected for the World Cup Ponga's massive tackle Ponga's try Marky Mark's try USA Rugby League Captain Joe Eichner interview FOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyleagueratpack
A great friend and mentor joins the Rat Pack for our most recent 'Sit Down'. Matty Elliott is the former Bradford Bulls in Super League, Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers, and New Zealand Warriors Head Coach in the NRL along with leading the USA Tomahawks to qualification at the 2013 RLWC sits down with the Rat Pack to chat about his illustrious career as player and coach. Off the field Matt leads 'The Change Room' which is an Australian performance collective. For over thirty years they have helped people, teams and organizations move from where they are to where they need to be — in corporate leadership, in elite sport, and in recovery. A must watch! FOLLOW US ON 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 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
A former NRL star with the Brisbane Broncos, Parramatta Eels, and Wests Tigers along with being a Qld Maroon and Tongan international, Joe Ofahengaue joins the lads for a Sit Down to discuss his playing journey in Australia and his current love of the Super League with the Leigh Leopards. Where he is a candidate for the prestigious Man of Steel award. In an interesting twist Jofa has connections to three clubs that will be at NRL Vegas 2027 along with a fourth club, the Broncos that were one of the inaugural teams in 2024. Enjoy this fascinating chat with one of the games most exciting players in the past decade. We look forward to seeing Jofa again in Las Vegas soon!FOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPackTik Tik - 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=1In This Episode00:00 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 Zealand1:10:06 Road to NRL Final: Round 3 Predictions 1:15:08 Bobo’s Breakdown: Underdogs1:17:39 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 IVFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - 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=1In This EpisodeLee Addison joins the Rat Pack to share his rugby league journeyCoaching lessons from Lee AddisonHow today's players differ from previous generationsWhy coaches need to adapt their delivery to today's playersLee's experience coaching Australian schoolsLee's path to the USARugby League World Cup: "Shock the World" campaignNRL Finals Week 1 recapThe road to the NRL Grand FinalSuper League playoff updateNRLW scores, highlights and Finals Series previewBobo's Breakdown: Mental Edges in the NRL PlayoffsMost Valuable Preston: Dylan EdwardsChapters 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 EdwardsFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack
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