The Chad Townsend Show

Chad Townsend
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NRL Premiership winner Chad Townsend breaks down the biggest stories, hottest headlines, and trending topics across rugby league — straight from someone who’s lived it at the highest level. Each episode features raw, unfiltered chats with current stars, rising talents, coaches, and iconic legends of the game. From behind-the-scenes insights to honest opinions, Chad brings listeners closer to the action than ever before. With deep conversations, elite athlete mindset breakdowns, and headline-making interviews, this is the show for anyone who loves the NRL and wants the stories behind the stories. Big guests. Big opinions. Big moments. New episodes every week Presented by BearBet. 

  1. 3d ago

    Who Are The Boys Tipping? RLWC Week 2 Tips With Chad Townsend & Josh Morris

    Josh Morris joins Chad Townsend to preview Week 2 of the Rugby League World Cup, breaking down the biggest matchups, key players and talking points heading into another huge week of international rugby league. We look at the teams making a statement, the nations under pressure and the players who could make the difference as the tournament heats up. Which teams are genuine contenders to lift the trophy, and who needs a big performance in Week 2? Chad and Josh discuss the key games to watch, give their predictions and debate what to expect from the biggest nations in the tournament. What's your biggest game of Week 2? Who do you think wins the Rugby League World Cup? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to the Chad Townsend Show for more Rugby League World Cup coverage, NRL analysis, interviews, previews and reviews. #RLWC #RugbyLeagueWorldCup #RugbyLeague LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE! Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend Gamble Responsibly Join FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access: https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsend MY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE: https://www.playersgolfclub.com.au THE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9... HUDDLE CONNECT: Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnect Contact: Chad@chadtownsend.com.au LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW: https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshow Please make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support. CT

  2. 4d ago

    NRL Top 8 Season Review | Reviewing Every Team That Played Finals Football

    The 2026 NRL season is over, and it's time to review the eight teams that played finals football. Chad Townsend breaks down every team that finished in the NRL top eight, looking at their regular season, finals campaign, standout players, biggest disappointments and what needs to change heading into 2027. Which teams should be happy with their season? Who failed to meet expectations? Which clubs are genuine premiership contenders next year, and who has the most work to do? We analyse all eight finalists and look at the biggest lessons from the 2026 NRL season, including the Sydney Roosters' premiership-winning campaign. Who do you think had the best season, and which team disappointed you the most? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to the Chad Townsend Show for more NRL news, analysis, interviews, previews and reviews. Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend Gamble Responsibly Join FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access: https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsend MY WEBSITE: https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE: https://www.playersgolfclub.com.au THE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9... HUDDLE CONNECT: Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnect Contact: Chad@chadtownsend.com.au CT

  3. 5d ago

    AUS, Tonga & Samoa DOMINATE! | RLWC Week 1 Review with Michael Carayannis

    Week 1 of the Rugby League World Cup is in the books, and there is plenty to discuss. Chad Townsend is joined by Michael Carayannis to review the opening week of the RLWC, breaking down the biggest talking points, standout performances, surprise results and the teams that have made an early statement. We discuss which nations have impressed, which teams have questions to answer, the players who have caught our attention and what the opening round tells us about the tournament ahead. Who has been the biggest surprise of Week 1? Which nations look like genuine contenders? And what should we expect as the Rugby League World Cup continues? Join the conversation in the comments and subscribe to the Chad Townsend Show for more rugby league news, interviews, analysis and World Cup coverage. LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE! Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend Gamble Responsibly Join FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access: https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsend MY WEBSITE: https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE: https://www.playersgolfclub.com.au THE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9... HUDDLE CONNECT: Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnect Contact: Chad@chadtownsend.com.au LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW: https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshow Please make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support. CT

  4. Oct 14

    Who Are The Boys Tipping? RLWC Tips With Chad Townsend & Josh Morris

    The Rugby League World Cup is here! Chad Townsend is joined by Josh Morris to preview Week 1 of the RLWC, breaking down the biggest matchups, key players to watch and the teams looking to make a statement on the world stage. We discuss the major talking points heading into the opening week, the nations capable of making a deep run in the tournament, and what fans should be watching closely as the action gets underway. Who are the favourites? Which players will have the biggest impact? And are we in for any upsets in Week 1? We break it all down on the Chad Townsend Show. Subscribe for more NRL news, rugby league analysis, interviews, previews and reviews. LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE S ubscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE! Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend Gamble Responsibly Join FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access: https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsend MY WEBSITE: https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE: https://www.playersgolfclub.com.au THE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9... HUDDLE CONNECT: Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnect Contact: Chad@chadtownsend.com.au LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW: https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshow Please make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support. CT

  5. Oct 12

    Reviewing Every NRL Team That Missed The Top 8 With Michael Caryannis

    The 2026 NRL season is over, and it's time to review the teams that failed to make the top eight.I'm joined by the Daily Telegraph's Michael Caryannis to break down every NRL club that missed the finals this season. We discuss what went wrong, which teams underperformed, the players and coaches under pressure, and what needs to change heading into the 2027 NRL season. Which clubs can bounce back next year? Who needs to make big changes? And which teams have the biggest questions to answer over the off-season? We look at the biggest disappointments of the 2026 NRL season and what the future holds for the teams that missed September football. Subscribe to the Chad Townsend Show for more NRL news, analysis, season reviews, interviews and opinions from a former NRL player. LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts. If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE! Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend Gamble Responsibly Join FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsend MY WEBSITE: https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE: https://www.playersgolfclub.com.au THE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9... HUDDLE CONNECT: Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnect Contact: Chad@chadtownsend.com.au THE NUTRITIOUS BROS: CHAD20 for 20% off first order CHAD10 for 10% off ongoing order https://thenutritiousbros.com.au/ LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW: https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshow Please make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support. CT

  6. Oct 10

    Revisiting My 2026 NRL Season Predictions | Some RIGHT! Some WAY OFF?

    Before the 2026 NRL season started, I made my predictions for the year. Now that the season is over, it’s time to see just how right — or wrong — I actually was. I revisit my preseason predictions and look back at everything I got right, everything I got completely wrong and the calls that surprised me most throughout the 2026 NRL season. Who did I tip for the premiership? Which teams did I back to make the finals? Who did I predict would struggle? And which players did I expect to have breakout seasons? Who had the Knights making the GRAND FINAL??? WOW What a season from Newcastle!This is the ultimate 2026 NRL prediction review. LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts. If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE! Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend Gamble Responsibly Join FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access: https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsend MY WEBSITE: https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE: https://www.playersgolfclub.com.au THE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9... HUDDLE CONNECT: Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnect Contact: Chad@chadtownsend.com.au THE NUTRITIOUS BROS: CHAD20 for 20% off first order CHAD10 for 10% off ongoing order https://thenutritiousbros.com.au/ LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW: https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshow Please make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support. CT

  7. Oct 7

    Who Wins The RLWC? & What We Learned From The NRL Grand Final | Chad Townsend & Josh Morris

    The Rugby League World Cup is almost here — and the squads have officially been announced. Chad Townsend and Josh Morris are back to break down the biggest talking points from the 2026 NRL Grand Final before turning their attention to the Rugby League World Cup. We discuss the Sydney Roosters' 19-18 Grand Final win over the Newcastle Knights, Daly Cherry-Evans' match-winning field goal, James Tedesco's Clive Churchill Medal performance and what made the difference in one of the great Grand Finals. Then it's all about the World Cup. With the Kangaroos, Kiwis, England, Fiji and the other nations naming their squads, Chad and Josh debate the biggest selections, surprise inclusions, Test debutants, key positional battles and which teams can challenge Australia for the World Cup. We discuss: The biggest takeaways from the NRL Grand Final Roosters 19-18 Knights Daly Cherry-Evans' fairytale finish James Tedesco's Clive Churchill Medal Mark Nawaqanitawase's Grand Final performance What the Knights can take from their incredible season The 2026 Kangaroos squad The new faces in the Australian team Tedesco vs Reece Walsh for the No.1 jersey The biggest Kiwis squad talking points Kalyn Ponga's return to the New Zealand team England's World Cup squad The teams that can challenge Australia Our early World Cup predictions Who we think will make the World Cup Final The 2026 Rugby League World Cup kicks off on October 15 with Australia taking on New Zealand in Sydney. Who do you think wins the World Cup? Subscribe to The Chad Townsend Show for NRL stories, interviews, analysis and behind-the-scenes rugby league content. LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE! Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend Gamble Responsibly Join FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access: https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsend MY WEBSITE: https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE: https://www.playersgolfclub.com.au THE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9... HUDDLE CONNECT: Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnect Contact: Chad@chadtownsend.com.au THE NUTRITIOUS BROS: CHAD20 for 20% off first order CHAD10 for 10% off ongoing order https://thenutritiousbros.com.au/ LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW: https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshow Please make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support. CT

  8. Oct 5

    ROOSTERS WIN IT ALL! Knights Heartbreak & DCE's Grand Final Field Goal | NRL Grand Final Review

    THE SYDNEY ROOSTERS ARE THE 2026 NRL PREMIERS! What a Grand Final. The Sydney Roosters have defeated the Newcastle Knights 19-18 in one of the most dramatic NRL Grand Finals in recent memory to claim their 16th premiership. The Knights came out firing and raced to a 12-0 lead before the Roosters fought their way back into the contest. Mark Nawaqanitawase scored twice, James Tedesco produced a Clive Churchill Medal-winning performance and Daly Cherry-Evans stepped up with a crucial field goal to put the Roosters in front. The Knights weren't finished, with Greg Marzhew scoring late to make it a one-point game, but the Roosters held on to become NRL premiers. In this episode of The Chad Townsend Show, we break down the entire Grand Final and the biggest stories from an incredible 2026 NRL season. We discuss: The Sydney Roosters winning the 2026 NRL PremiershipRoosters 19-18 KnightsDaly Cherry-Evans' crucial field goalJames Tedesco winning the Clive Churchill MedalMark Nawaqanitawase's two triesKalyn Ponga's huge Grand Final performanceThe Knights' incredible run from last year's wooden spoon to the Grand FinalThe moments that decided the gameWhy the Roosters were able to withstand Newcastle's late comebackThe biggest winners and losers from Grand Final nightWhat the premiership means for the RoostersWhere the Knights go from hereThe biggest moments from the 2026 NRL seasonThe Roosters are premiers. The Knights' fairytale came up one point short. And the 2026 NRL season is officially over. Subscribe to The Chad Townsend Show for NRL reviews, interviews, analysis, stories and behind-the-scenes rugby league content. LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts. If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE! Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend Gamble Responsibly Join FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access: https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsend MY WEBSITE: https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE: https://www.playersgolfclub.com.au THE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9... HUDDLE CONNECT: Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnect Contact: Chad@chadtownsend.com.au LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW: https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshow Please make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support. CT

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NRL Premiership winner Chad Townsend breaks down the biggest stories, hottest headlines, and trending topics across rugby league — straight from someone who’s lived it at the highest level. Each episode features raw, unfiltered chats with current stars, rising talents, coaches, and iconic legends of the game. From behind-the-scenes insights to honest opinions, Chad brings listeners closer to the action than ever before. With deep conversations, elite athlete mindset breakdowns, and headline-making interviews, this is the show for anyone who loves the NRL and wants the stories behind the stories. Big guests. Big opinions. Big moments. New episodes every week Presented by BearBet. 

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  • Creator
    Chad Townsend
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    233
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chad Townsend
  • Show Website
    The Chad Townsend Show

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