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With talk rife about expansion and growth of the NRL, now is as good a time as any to ask: Are the Wahs truly on the up in Aotearoa?
Mike Meehall Wood heads across the ditch this week to chat with two of New Zealand's most respected sports commentators: Host of the 'It's Only Sport' podcast, and regular contributor to The Platform, Martin Devlin and Mediaworks' Craig Norenbergs to discuss the state of rugby league in NZ, how it has captured the younger demographics, whether league and union can co-exist, and the arguments for a second team.
Martin Devlin:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/martindevlinnz
It's Only Sport Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/its-only-sport-podcast-the-platform/id1688331244
The Platform (Twitter): https://twitter.com/theplatform_nz
Craig Norenbergs:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraigNorenbergs
Mediaworks: https://www.mediaworks.co.nz/home.html
Host: Mike Meehall Wood
Guests: Martin Devlin, Craig Norenbergs
Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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The sports and gambling world has a long and complicated history, with one having a massive impact on the other - and that is only set to continue.
Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Reading The Play's Gerard Condon and Nick Tedeschi, rugby league writer and the author of the annual Punters' Guide to the NRL Season. They discuss the ins and outs of punting on the NRL, the challenges ahead as the game targets America, and more.
Reading the Play (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ReadingThePlay
Nick Tedeschi (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Tedeschi8181
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Host: Mike Meehall Wood
Guests: Gerard Condon, Nick Tedeschi

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Less than a year ago, South Sydney Rabbitohs were emerging as one of the most dangerous sides in the competition, primed for a challenge at the title. What happened?
Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Rugby League Writers' Oscar Pannifex, and Matt Bungard, host of the Boom Rookies Podcast and ESPN Columnist. They discuss what's going on at the Bunnies, whether the issues can be resolved with the removal of Jason Demetriou, what happens to the likes of players like Latrell Mitchell, and more.
Oscar Pannifex (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OscarPannifex
Rugby League Writers: https://twitter.com/rlwriters
Matt Bungard (Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheMattBungard
Boom Rookies (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BoomRookies
Boom Rookies (Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nrl-boom-rookies/id994786654
Host: Mike Meehall Wood
Guests: Oscar Pannifex, Matt Bungard
Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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The journey to becoming an NRL player is a long, tough process, filled with guidance from many coaches and navigating pathways.
Our first collaboration episode, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Brock Shepperd, co-host of the Fifth And Last NRL Podcast. Also serving as NSW Cup Coach for the Raiders, Mike and Brock discuss the value of lower competitions, taking different approaches with players, how pathways differ across the world, the value of 'soft skills', and more.
Host: Mike Meehall Wood
Guest: Brock Shepperd
Producer: Nick Wasiliev

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Concussion is becoming an increasingly examined part of our game, with the impacts being felt all around how the game is managed and player safety.
Mike Meehall Wood is joined by the Director of Operations & Legal at The Rugby Football League, Rob Hicks, to discuss the impact of concussion on rugby league, how it is being managed in both the NRL and Super League, what the future of the game looks like as more focus is made on the effects of it, and more.
Host: Mike Meehall Wood
Guest: Rob Hicks
Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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Today we dive into the world that is much discussed but often misunderstood in rugby league: psychology.
Mike Meehall Wood is joined by renowned sports psychologist Dr Jo Lukins to discuss the impact of psychology on the game, how coaches can help or hinder a player's development, the unique mental health challenges faced in a professional sporting environment, how psychology can help win premierships, and more.
Host: Mike Meehall Wood
Guest: Dr Jo Lukins
Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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