The Carpool Rugby League Podcast

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Carpool Rugby League is a two episode a week extravaganza hosed by Shane and Graham, two Rugby League Tragic's. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

  1. 6d ago

    Rugby League World Cup Week 3 2026 Preview

    The international rugby league action is heating up, and Shane and Griffo are back behind the wheel for another massive episode of Carpool Rugby League! With Round 2 of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup done and dusted, the boys unpack all the big hits, stunning performances, surprise results and international rivalries that are making this tournament one to remember. The lads review the Kangaroos' hard-fought victory over Fiji, New Zealand's demolition of the Cook Islands, Samoa's dominant performance against Papua New Guinea and England's emphatic response against France. With the race for the semi-finals intensifying, who's looking like a genuine World Cup contender, and who's in danger of packing their bags early? The Women's Rugby League World Cup is also delivering plenty of talking points, with the Jillaroos flexing their muscles, the Kiwi Ferns showing their class and the Pacific nations making their mark on the international stage. Shane and Griffo discuss the standout performances and the growing strength of women's rugby league. Then it's full throttle into Round 3, with some mouth-watering clashes on the horizon, including Tonga vs Samoa, New Zealand vs Fiji and England vs Papua New Guinea. With semi-final positions on the line, the boys break down the crucial matchups, identify potential upsets and lock in their tips. And there's another exciting chapter beginning as the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup kicks off in Wollongong!The lads preview the opening round, including Australia taking on New Zealand and defending champions England facing Wales, while celebrating the extraordinary skill, speed and physicality of wheelchair rugby league. Three World Cups, international pride on the line, and plenty of passionate opinions, questionable predictions and classic carpool banter. From the Kangaroos and Jillaroos to the world's best wheelchair athletes, rugby league is taking centre stage—buckle up and enjoy the ride.

  2. Oct 22

    Grand final and WC week review... RLWC week 2 preview

    The NRL season may be over, but the rugby league action is far from finished! Shane and Griffo are back behind the wheel for another massive episode of Carpool Rugby League, wrapping up the 2026 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals before turning their attention to the international stage and the Rugby League World Cup. First up, the boys revisit an unforgettable NRL Grand Final, where the Sydney Roosters edged out the Newcastle Knights 19–18 in a nail-biting premiership decider. They unpack the biggest moments, standout performances, controversial calls and the plays that ultimately decided the title. There's also plenty to discuss from the NRLW Grand Final between the Roosters and Broncos, as the lads reflect on another huge season for women's rugby league. Then it's time to go international! With Week 1 of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup done and dusted, Shane and Griffo break down the opening matches, including Australia's thrilling victory over New Zealand, Tonga's impressive win against England and Samoa's demolition of France. Who impressed, who disappointed, and which nations are emerging as genuine World Cup contenders? Looking ahead to Week 2, the boys preview some cracking international clashes, including Australia vs Fiji, Papua New Guinea vs Samoa, England vs France and Tonga vs Lebanon. With both the men's and women's tournaments gathering momentum, there's plenty of international rugby league to dissect and even more bold predictions to be made. Expect passionate opinions, questionable tips, a few international rivalries and the usual laughs and classic carpool banter as the boys swap the NRL ladder for the world stage. From Grand Final glory to World Cup dreams, the Rugby League journey continues—buckle up and enjoy the ride.

  3. Oct 1

    NRL 2026 Grand Final Preview

    It all comes down to this! After a season of huge hits, incredible tries, controversy, upsets and unforgettable moments, Grand Final week has arrived, and Shane and Griffo are back behind the wheel for the biggest Carpool Rugby League episode of 2026. First up, the boys preview the NRLW Grand Final, where the Sydney Roosters take on the Brisbane Broncos in a rematch of last year's decider. Shane and Griffo break down the key matchups, the stars who can change the game in an instant, and what each side needs to do to finish the season as 2026 NRLW Premiers. Then it's time for the big one—the 2026 NRL Grand Final, with the Sydney Roosters facing the Newcastle Knightsfor the Provan-Summons Trophy. The boys dissect the battle across the park, from James Tedesco and Kalyn Ponga at fullback to the forward packs and playmakers who will be asked to deliver when the pressure is at its greatest. Who handles the occasion? Who produces the moment we'll still be talking about in years to come? And who gets to lift the trophy when the final siren sounds? Shane and Griffo lock in their Grand Final tips, discuss their potential match-winners and Clive Churchill Medal contenders, and throw around a few final bold predictions before bringing the curtain down on another massive season of rugby league. Roosters v Broncos. Roosters v Knights. Two Grand Finals. Two premierships. One massive day of rugby league. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

  4. Sep 24

    NRL Finals week 3 preview 2026

    Carpool Rugby League – Preliminary Finals Preview | NRL & NRLW 2026 The road to Grand Final glory is almost complete, and the boys are back behind the wheel for one of the biggest episodes of Carpool Rugby League in 2026! With the men's and women's competitions reaching the pointy end of the season, it's all on the line as the remaining teams battle for a place in the Grand Final. This week, the lads break down the NRL Preliminary Finals, looking at the key matchups, the players who could make the difference, and the tactical battles that will determine who gets the chance to play for the premiership. Who will handle the pressure? Who will rise to the occasion? And whose premiership dreams will come crashing down just one game short of the big dance? The boys also turn their attention to the NRLW Preliminary Finals, previewing the crucial clashes that will decide which two teams will fight it out for the women's premiership. With everything on the line, expect plenty of discussion about the standout players, the key battles and the growing excitement surrounding the women's game. As always, the lads lock in their tips, throw around a few bold predictions and deliver plenty of passionate opinions, questionable calls and classic carpool banter. Two competitions. Four Grand Final spots. One massive weekend of rugby league. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

  5. Sep 16

    NRL Week 2 Finals Preview 2026

    The road to Grand Final glory is getting shorter! The boys are back behind the wheel for another massive episode of Carpool Rugby League, as they preview Week 2 of the 2026 NRL Finals Series and turn their attention to the start of the NRLW Finals. After a huge opening weekend of NRL finals footy, the pressure goes up another level. The lads look back at the winners, losers, big moments and talking points from Week 1 before turning their attention to the sudden-death Semi Finals. There are no second chances now—win and you're through to a Preliminary Final; lose and Mad Monday comes calling. The boys break down the key matchups, discuss where each game could be won and lost, look at the players capable of producing something special, and lock in their tips. With rested teams waiting in the Preliminary Finals, the question is simple: who can survive another brutal 80 minutes and keep the premiership dream alive? And there's even more finals footy to get excited about, with Week 1 of the NRLW Finals getting underway. The lads preview the opening matchups, look at the teams chasing premiership glory and celebrate the beginning of the biggest part of the women's rugby league season. Two competitions, finals pressure everywhere, and premiership dreams hanging in the balance. Expect big opinions, questionable predictions, plenty of laughs and the usual Carpool Rugby League banter.

  6. Sep 10

    NRL Telstra Premiership 2026 finals week 1

    The regular season is done and dusted, and now the real footy begins! The boys are back behind the wheel for a massive Carpool Rugby League episode as they preview Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Finals Series. After 27 rounds, eight teams remain and the equation is simple—win and move one step closer to premiership glory; lose, and for some, the season is over. The lads break down the Qualifying and Elimination Finals, looking at the key matchups, the players who can turn a game, and where each contest could be won and lost. Who will earn the week off? Who will survive the sudden-death pressure? Which team is ready to announce themselves as the genuine premiership favourite—and could we see a finals upset that turns the whole competition on its head? The boys lock in their tips, make their Grand Final predictions and, as always, throw in plenty of passionate opinions, questionable calls and classic carpool banter. Twenty-seven rounds got us here. Now every tackle, every mistake and every moment matters. September footy has arrived—buckle up and enjoy the ride.

  7. Sep 2

    Round 27 NRL 2026 Preview

    Carpool Rugby League – Round 27 Preview This is it—the final round of the 2026 NRL regular season! The boys are back behind the wheel for a massive Carpool Rugby League Round 27 Preview, and with the finals just one week away, there is everything to play for. With spots in the Top 8, home finals and crucial ladder positions potentially on the line, the lads break down every Round 27 clash and look at all the possible finals scenarios. Who controls their own destiny? Who needs other results to fall their way? And which teams could see their season come crashing to an end in the final 80 minutes? The boys also turn their attention to the genuine 2026 premiership contenders. Which teams are hitting form at exactly the right time? Who has the squad to survive four weeks of finals football? And are there any dark horses capable of coming from outside the top four and making a charge towards the Grand Final? Of course, there are tips, potential upsets, bold finals predictions and plenty of classic carpool banter as we prepare to say goodbye to the regular season and hello to September footy. One round. Eight finals spots. One premiership waiting at the end of the road. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

  8. Aug 26

    NRL Round 26 2026 preview

    Carpool Rugby League – Round 26 Preview The boys are back behind the wheel for another huge episode of Carpool Rugby League as they preview Round 26 of the 2026 NRL Premiership. With just two rounds remaining, the calculators are out, the ladder is getting a workout, and the race for September is going right down to the wire. This week, the lads break down all the key Round 26 matchups as the top teams battle for finals positioning and those on the edge of the eight fight to keep their seasons alive. Who can handle the pressure? Who’s about to stumble at the final hurdle? And which team could come from nowhere to throw the finals race into complete chaos? There’s also plenty of discussion around the premiership contenders, the teams running out of chances, and the players who could make the difference when everything is on the line. The boys lock in their tips, nominate their potential upsets, and make a few bold predictions heading into the penultimate round of the regular season. The finals are almost here, the pressure is building, and there’s nowhere left to hide.

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Carpool Rugby League is a two episode a week extravaganza hosed by Shane and Graham, two Rugby League Tragic's. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

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  • Creator
    carpoolrugbyleague
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    The Carpool Rugby League Podcast