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. 1d ago

    Luke Lewis On Life & Business After The NRL

    This is a snipped of audio from my YouTube video with 300 game NRL veteran Luke Lewis on his journey in business and entrepreneurship post football. Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsend Gamble ResponsiblyJoin 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.

  2. 1d ago

    Tom Starling Opens Up About St Helens Signing, Playing with Raiders, Hudson Young & Ricky Stuart!

    Welcome to my Spotify.Tom Starling joins Chad Townsend on the Chad Townsend Show for an exclusive chat about his decision to sign with Super League powerhouse St Helens and what lies ahead in the next chapter of his rugby league career.Tom opens up about his time at the Canberra Raiders, what it was like playing under Ricky Stuart, his favourite memories from his time in Canberra and the decision to make the move to England.We also dive into the latest Hudson Young contract news and what it could mean for the Canberra Raiders moving forward.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/ChadTownsendGamble ResponsiblyJoin FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access:https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsendMY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:https://www.playersgolfclub.com.auTHE 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/huddleconnectContact:Chad@chadtownsend.com.au THE NUTRITIOUS BROS:CHAD20 for 20% off first orderCHAD10 for 10% off ongoing orderhttps://thenutritiousbros.com.au/LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW:https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshowThanks for watching! 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

  3. 6d ago

    Who Are The Boys Tipping? RLWC Week 3 Tips With Chad Townsend

    Welcome to my Spotify!The Rugby League World Cup is heating up, and Week 3 is shaping up to deliver some massive match-ups!On this episode of the Chad Townsend Show, Chad breaks down all the key games heading into Week 3 of the RLWC, analysing the big talking points, players to watch, team form and what each nation needs to do to get the job done.Can Australia continue their dominance? How will Tonga and Samoa fare as the competition intensifies? And which teams are building momentum at the right time to make a serious run at the World Cup?We preview the biggest clashes, discuss the key match-ups and give our predictions ahead of another huge week of international rugby league.Subscribe to the Chad Townsend Show for more NRL news, rugby league analysis, player interviews, match previews and reviews throughout the Rugby League World Cup.Comment below with your Week 3 predictions!#RLWC #RugbyLeagueWorldCup #ChadTownsendShow #RugbyLeague #NRLLIKE | 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/ChadTownsendGamble ResponsiblyJoin FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access:https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsendMY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:https://www.playersgolfclub.com.auTHE 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/huddleconnectContact:Chad@chadtownsend.com.au THE NUTRITIOUS BROS:CHAD20 for 20% off first orderCHAD10 for 10% off ongoing orderhttps://thenutritiousbros.com.au/LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW:https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshowThanks for watching! 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 27

    NRL Free Agency BOMBSHELLS! | November 1 Player Movement Preview with Isaac Issa

    The November 1 NRL free agency deadline is approaching, and the player market is heating up! Isaac Issa from ESPN.com.au joins Chad Townsend on the Chad Townsend Show to break down the biggest NRL free agents, the key contract decisions facing clubs and the player movement to watch as November 1 approaches. Which players could change clubs? Who should their current club fight hardest to keep? And which teams are in the best position to make a big move in the transfer market? In this episode, we discuss: The biggest NRL free agents coming onto the market The key players to watch ahead of November 1 Which clubs have the biggest roster decisions to make Potential player movement and contract negotiations The teams that could be most active in the market The biggest recruitment needs across the NRL What the next wave of player movement could mean for the 2027 season With clubs planning their rosters and players weighing up their futures, we break down the major names, the biggest decisions and the stories to keep an eye on. Who do you think will be the biggest NRL signing or player movement? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to the Chad Townsend Show for more NRL news, contract updates, player movement, analysis, interviews and rugby league discussion. 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 ResponsiblyJoin 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 26

    Sam Walker & Hudson Young Deals Withdrawn By Roosters & Raiders | Emergency Podcast Reaction

    BREAKING NRL NEWS! Chad Townsend is back with an emergency podcast to discuss the latest developments involving Sam Walker and Hudson Young, and the reported decision around their contract offers. What does this mean for the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders? Why have these developments become such a major talking point, and what could happen next in the NRL player market? Chad breaks down the big story, the potential fallout for both clubs and what it could mean for the future of two of the NRL's biggest names. In this emergency episode: The latest Sam Walker contract news The Hudson Young situation and what it means for Canberra The implications for the Sydney Roosters and Raiders What happens next in the NRL player market The biggest questions and talking points coming out of the news What do you make of the latest developments? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to the Chad Townsend Show for breaking NRL news, rugby league analysis, interviews and the biggest stories from across the game. #NRL #SamWalker #HudsonYoung 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

  6. Oct 26

    Australia In Trouble? | Week 2 RLWC Review With Michael Carayannis

    Michael Carayannis joins Chad Townsend to break down Week 2 of the Rugby League World Cup and discuss all the biggest talking points from the tournament. Australia were nowhere near their best, raising questions about their performances and whether they have what it takes to go all the way. Are the concerns justified, and what needs to improve before the tournament reaches its biggest games? We also discuss the standout performances, the teams making a statement, the biggest surprises and what Week 2 has revealed about the race for the Rugby League World Cup title.In this episode: Australia's performance and the concerns moving forward What Australia need to improve to challenge for the trophyT he biggest talking points from Week 2 Which teams have impressed and who is under pressure The major contenders to win the Rugby League World Cup Our thoughts on what's coming next in the tournament Do you have concerns about Australia, or will they lift when it matters most? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to the Chad Townsend Show for more Rugby League World Cup coverage, NRL news, analysis, interviews, previews and reviews. LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts. 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

  7. Oct 21

    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

  8. Oct 20

    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

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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
    239
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chad Townsend
  • Show Website
    The Chad Townsend Show

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