Zero Tackle NRL Podcast

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  1. 2d ago

    NRL CONTRACT SHOW: South Sydney busy, Papenhuyzen latest + Dragons deep dive

    The NRL Contract Show discuss Jarome Luai’s early departure from the Wests Tigers, with the NSW playmaker set to leave the club at the end of the current season, giving him 12 months before his switch to PNG. South Sydney’s Jamie Humphreys’ future is also up in the air after opting against a move to the Perth Bears as the Rabbitohs work through a busy period of wheeling and dealing. The boys also discuss all the latest NRL player movement news and rumours, as well as take an in-depth look at where St George Illawarra’s roster is heading. ⬇️ Today's Rundown: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Done Deals 06:21 On the Move 10:26 Whispers 16:22 Burning Question 20:11 Sign or Send? 24:43 State of Play: St George Illawarra Dragons 29:32 What's coming up? Recorded on 14/07/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

    NRL CONTRACT SHOW: South Sydney busy, Papenhuyzen latest + Dragons deep dive

  2. 3d ago

    LOOSE CARRY: A Nathan Cleary GOAT debate + the NRL’s Coach of the Year

    Round 19 of the NRL season saw South Sydney get the win for Jai Arrow’s birthday while Cronulla’s demolition of The Dolphins broke record after record. ‘Fair or Foul’ leads to a tense debate over Nathan Cleary’s standing in the game off the back of New South Wales’ Origin series win, with Jarome Luai’s future and Nicho Hynes’ form also raised. The crew give their picks for the NRL’s Coach of the Year, and Lee looks at the prop position for Coach’s Corner. Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Mitch Keating, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison. ⬇️ Today's Rundown: 00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry 02:02 Number up with Darren Parkin 03:24 Souths def. Knights 05:37 Sharks demolition 08:01 Fair or Foul 21:34 Origin Decider Recap 29:59 Coach of the Year Contenders 33:52 Coach's Corner 40:56 Select Card Break Battle 44:17 What's Coming up? 🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/ ⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroes https://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrl Recorded on 13/07/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

    LOOSE CARRY: A Nathan Cleary GOAT debate + the NRL’s Coach of the Year

  3. Jul 7

    THE BOARDROOM: NRL expansion and the business of rugby league ft. John Ribot

    The Boardroom’s Ryan Hoffman (Melbourne Storm, New Zealand Warriors, New South Wales, Australia) is joined by renowned rugby league administrator John Ribot for a deep dive into building an NRL club from the ground up. Having been the founding CEO of the Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm and the ceased Australian Super League, Ribot reflects and dissects the travails, tribulations and intricacies of expansion ahead of Perth and Papua New Guinea’s arrival. Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide-lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big-picture, no-nonsense views on the NRL. ⬇️ THE AGENDA: 00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom 01:58 Where the game is now 04:26 Mandate for Super League 14:05 Denver Broncos story 17:07 Brisbane Broncos 18:31 Expansion in Rugby League 19:24 Perth Bears 22:26 PNG Chiefs 23:47 Starting at the Melbourne Storm 25:39 20th NRL team? 29:44 Most important in starting a franchise 30:32 Chris Anderson 31:54 Peter V'landys verdict 32:56 NRLW expansion 37:47 Record-Breaking TV deal Recorded on 19/06/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

    THE BOARDROOM: NRL expansion and the business of rugby league ft. John Ribot

  4. Jul 6

    LOOSE CARRY: Eels’ “gamble” fails + the “real test” for Brisbane

    The Loose Carry NRL Podcast team recap a thrilling weekend of results that saw the Dragons claim their first home win since August and the Knights rise into the top four. ‘Fair or Foul’ raises questions over Brisbane’s season and the future of Michael Maguire, Jonah Pezet’s contract with Parramatta, and Luke Brooks’ role at Manly. Plus, a preview of the Origin series decider, and rugby league coach Lee Addison looks at the role of the fullback for Coach’s Corner. Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison. ⬇️ Today's Rundown: 00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry 03:09 Number up with Darren Parkin 05:06 Dragons 06:37 Knights + Dylan Brown 08:58 Fair or Foul 19:37 Origin Game 3 24:22 Daley or Popovic? 26:50 Coach's Corner 34:24 Select Card Break Battle 38:05 What's coming up? 🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/ ⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroes https://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrl Recorded on 06/07/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

    LOOSE CARRY: Eels’ “gamble” fails + the “real test” for Brisbane

  5. Jun 30

    NRL CONTRACT SHOW: Penrith champion on the move + potential Perth signings

    Double digit done deals have been signed and sealed since the last episode of the NRL Contract Show, giving the boys plenty to pick through from the rumour mill. More NRL talent could be on the move, including the likes Moses Leota, Bronson Xerri and Junior Paulo, while the the team take a look at Latrell Mitchell’s contract. Plus, a deep dive into the state of play of the Perth Bears’ squad build, including the names already signed, the issues arising for the expansion club, and their ideal next signings, as well as another edition of the Recruiter Rater! ⬇️ Today's Rundown: 00:00 Intro 01:43 Done Deals 09:14 On the Move 10:49 Whispers 15:36 Burning Question 20:21 Recruit Rater 23:46 State of Play: Perth Bears Recorded on 30/06/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

    NRL CONTRACT SHOW: Penrith champion on the move + potential Perth signings

  6. Jun 29

    LOOSE CARRY: NSW’s Game 3 team “smacks of not having a plan”

    The final team lists for the 2026 Origin series have landed ahead of the series decider, with the team breaking down some of the surprise changes and decisions, namely out of New South Wales following the Game 2 loss in Melbourne. Lee takes a look at the evolution of the game for Coach’s Corner, and ‘Fair or Foul?’ argues whether Selwyn Cobbo is the NRL’s form player. Also, a look at the Cowboys’ win over Penrith, the Dolphins-Dragons clash, and another Select Cards NRL Break Battle.Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry02:07 QLD Game III team04:21 NSW Game III team06:02 Origin Game III team reaction13:11 NUMBER UP15:18 Cowboys def. Panthers17:56 Dolphins def. Warriors18:59 Katoa injury20:34 Lee Addison story21:55 Fair or Foul25:16 Jason Ryles26:06 Coach's Corner33:46 Select Card Break Battle🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 29/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

    LOOSE CARRY: NSW’s Game 3 team “smacks of not having a plan”

  7. Jun 24

    THE BOARDROOM: The next wave of Origin coaches + when Hoffy represented Queensland

    With Origin fever at a high ahead of the 2026 series decider in Queensland, Hoffy and Chad discuss what’s working and what could change for the NRL’s best product. The boys discuss whether the league should look to adjust the Origin schedule, their surprises from attending the Melbourne game, and the NSW and QLD pathways. Plus, a look at who could be the next coaches in line for both states, and Hoffy’s story on when he pulled on a Maroons jersey.Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL.⬇️ THE AGENDA:00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom01:56 State of Origin II05:40 Origin Pre-Game entertainment08:48 Changes to neutral venue?10:02 U19s State of Origin15:28 Standalone Origin period?17:42 Changes to the Wednesday night21:49 Hoffy's U19s story29:43 Laurie Daley37:02 QLD next coach?39:29 Most important staff memberRecorded on 23/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

    THE BOARDROOM: The next wave of Origin coaches + when Hoffy represented Queensland

  8. Jun 22

    LOOSE CARRY: Why the NSW Blues should DROP Nathan Cleary for Origin Game 3

    Some BIG results from NRL Round 16 - headlined by Gold Coast’s win over Penrith - leave the Loose Carry team with plenty to discuss. With wins on the board over the weekend, the premiership prospects for the Storm and Dolphins also come into consideration. ‘Fair or Foul?’ raises some big questions over Nathan Cleary and Laurie Daley after the SNW Blues’ Game. 2 defeat, while rugby league coach Lee Addison dives deeper into Origin for Coach’s Corner. Plus, the team open up the Mailbag, and another Select Cards NRL Break Battle!Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry02:21 NUMBER UP05:07 Titans12:06 Dolphins16:38 Storm19:26 Raiders20:28 Origin Fair or Foul25:43 Origin Reactions34:36 Mailbag40:20 Coach's Corner46:26 Select Card Break Battle🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 22/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

    LOOSE CARRY: Why the NSW Blues should DROP Nathan Cleary for Origin Game 3
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  • Creator
    Zero Tackle
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
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