Rugby League Rat Pack

Niuy, Vassi, Bobo, Matty and Prezzo
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    RL Rat Pack SIT DOWN SERIES IV: Former NRL, SL & USA Tomahawks Coach Matt Elliott

    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

  2. 4d ago

    Episode 30: Grand Final Weekend: NRL, NRLW, Knights & Roosters | Rugby League Rat Pack

    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

  3. Sep 24

    RL Rat Pack SIT DOWN SERIES III: Former NRL & now SL Leigh Leopards Star Joe Ofahengaue

    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 SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Tik Tik - https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbyleagueratpack

  4. Sep 23

    Episode 29: Jillaroos Coach Jess Skinner on NRLW, the World Cup & Women’s Rugby League + NRL Playoffs

    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=1 In This Episode 00:00 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 Zealand 1:10:06 Road to NRL Final: Round 3 Predictions 1:15:08 Bobo’s Breakdown: Underdogs 1:17:39 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 IV FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

  5. Sep 16

    Episode 28: Rugby League Coach Lee Addison Joins the Rat Pack + NRL Finals, Super League & NRLW

    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=1 In This Episode Lee 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 Edwards FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

  6. Sep 9

    EPISODE 27: Newcastle Knights Old Boy Stephen Crowe Joins the Pack + NRL Finals & NRLW Highlights

    Stephen Crowe joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for a wild trip through Newcastle Knights history, the 1997 Grand Final, rugby league battles, NRL Finals, Super League and the latest NRLW action. In this episode, Niuy, Vassy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America are joined by special guest Stephen Crowe, a Newcastle Knights old boy and longtime supporter of the New York Knights. Crowe shares stories from his rugby league journey, including the unforgettable 1997 Newcastle Knights vs. Manly Grand Final, what happened on the pitch, his championship ring story, the 2002 Grand Final team and the Knights' connection to New York. The boys also break down the current NRL Finals picture, recap the weekend's biggest games, look around the Super League, revisit some old-school rugby league stories and continue the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas! IN THIS EPISODE: Stephen Crowe joins the Rat PackStories from the 1997 Newcastle Knights Grand FinalRugby league fights and old-school storiesCrowe's rugby league journeyNewcastle Knights and the New York KnightsThe latest NRL Finals pictureRabbitohs vs. KnightsWarriors vs. DolphinsSharks vs. CowboysPanthers vs. RoostersSuper League Round UpBobo's Breakdown: NRL has the best Playoff FormatCaptain America's MVP: Coby BlackNRLW scores and highlightsThe countdown to Scrum Vegas IVCHAPTERS: 00:00 NRL Finals, NFL in Australia and more! 03:23 Vassy Returns 04:12 Old School Hunter Mariners Jersey 05:39 Countdown to Scrum Vegas 07:20 Spencer Leniu vs Keaon Koloamatangi: A Study in Discipline 10:00 When Captain America got stripped of Captaincy on the Pitch 11:55 Stephen Crowe joins the Pack 14:11 Crowe gets smashed on the Pitch 15:05 Stephen Crowe’s Rugby League Journey 21:36 Playing in the 1997 Grand Final: Newcastle vs Manly 26:27 Fists on the Pitch! 28:53 Stephen Crowe gave his championship ring to a teammate 33:12 Semi-Pro Days: Transitioning to Team Management 37:31 Newcastle Knights helping New York Knights 41:15 2002 Grand Final Team 46:36 What is Stephen doing now? 51:57 NRL Recap 58:51 Analyzing the NRL Ladder & Finals 58:58 Rabbitohs v Knights 1:00:42 Warriors v Dolphins 1:01:07 Sharks v Cowboys 1:02:06 Panthers v Roosters 1:03:25 Super League Round Up 1:06:34 Bobo’s Breakdown: NRL has the best Championship Format 1:11:09 Captain America’s MVP: Coby Black 1:18:20 NRLW Scores and Highlights FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

  7. Sep 2

    EPISODE 26:: Hollywood Meets Rugby League: Josh Brandon’s L.A. Roosters Story + NRL Analysis | Rugby League Rat Pack

    Rugby league and Hollywood collide in this special episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack! Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America welcome Josh Brandon, boss of the L.A. Roosters and a Hollywood screenwriter, who cleverly works rugby league player names into his movie and TV scripts! Fresh off the USARL National Championship Final, Brandon joins the conversation after a thrilling clash with the Tampa Mayhem. The Pack looks back at the final and projects what’s next for rugby league on the West Coast of the USA before Josh shares his unique journey from rugby league to Hollywood. Plus, the latest NRL, NRLW and Super League action, Scrum Vegas IV, Bobo’s Breakdown and Captain America’s MVP.! Follow the Podcast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 In This Episode: Josh Brandon’s rugby league journeyBuilding the L.A. RoostersRugby league player names in Hollywood scriptsJosh’s work as a Hollywood screenwriterCasting NRL players in movies and TVThe story behind the L.A. RoostersPossible rugby league expansion in Los AngelesGrowing the women’s game on the West Coast of the USAL.A. Roosters merchandise and the Roosters vs. SacramentoNRL predictions and Sam Walker’s injury statusNRL Round 26 recapNRL ladder analysis and predictionsNRL rule change experimentSuper League roundupCaptain America’s MVPWhy the women’s game can help grow rugby league in the USAChapters: 00:00 Las Vegas Invasion - Break out the Budgies! 02:36 Countdown to Scrum Vegas! 05:53 Championship Final in the USA: L.A. Roosters vs Tampa Mayhem 07:10 Josh Brandon Joins the Pack 08:28 Josh’s L.A. Story: Roosters in Hollywood 12:55 Rooster Player Names in Hollywood 15:41 Casting NRL Players 16:56 How the L.A.Roosters came to be 18:23 2026 USARL Men's Finals Recap: L.A. Roosters vs Tampa Mayhem 22:08 Talent Level of West Coast Players 23:48 Possible expansion in Los Angeles 25:20 Growing the Women’s Game on the West Coast of the USA 26:28 Player Names to Know 27:32 L.A. Roosters Merchandise! 28:43 Video: Roosters Trip to Sacramento 32:44 Help from Sydney Roosters 36:06 Josh’s latest book: William Shatner and You! 36:43 Roosters NRL Predictions 37:17 Sam Walker Injury Status 40:04 Where’s Vassy? 40:30 NRL Recap 43:42 Jai Arrow Tribute 50:50 The Bird 51:22 NRL New Rule Change 55:41 Bobo’s Breakdown 57:26 Why the Women’s Game is best way to grow the sport in the USA 1:02:42 Super League Round Up 1:04:22 Most Valuable Preston Award 1:07:54 NRLW Scores & Highlights 1:14:40 NRL Insights: Are the Rabbitohs for Real? 1:15:51 Analyzing the NRL Ladder/Predictions FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

  8. Sep 1

    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.

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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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  • Creator
    Niuy, Vassi, Bobo, Matty and Prezzo
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © JeffreyRPreston2026
  • Show Website
    Rugby League Rat Pack

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