Canadian Rugby League takes center stage as the Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes Blake Stewart (Whistler Wolves RFC) and Josh Knight (Rugby League British Columbia) for a wide-ranging conversation about the growth of the game in Canada, the connection between Canadian and American rugby league, and the upcoming Scrum Vegas IV!Niuy, Bobo, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America also break down the latest NRL and NRLW action, celebrate the latest Most Valuable Preston Award winner, examine an experimental new rule in Rugby League and analyze how Mullets impact the game.Follow the Podcast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1In This Episode:Blake Stewart and Josh Knight join the Rat Pack to discuss the Canadian Rugby LeagueThe roots and growth of rugby league in CanadaHow rugby union has influenced the Canadian gameThe Toronto Wolfpack and the development of rugby leagueWhy rugby league is easy to understand and how the sport can growWomen’s rugby league in CanadaWhere to watch rugby league in CanadaAdam Reynolds announces his retirementThe latest NRL and NRLW results, scores and highlightsBobo’s Breakdown features an experimental rugby league ruleCaptain America’s Most Valuable Preston Award goes to Josh FeledyMullets on the pitch, a field goal for the win and a memorable moment for VassyChapters00:00 Rugby League in Las Vegas & Canada 05:39 Where to find the Rat Pack 06:22 Adam Reynolds retirement & playing vs Tomahawks 09:47 Josh Knight & Blake Stewart join10:47 Canadian Rugby League 15:08 Rugby League Roots in Canada 16:49 Rugby Union Influence 19:53 Toronto Wolfpack 22:10 Rugby League Easy to Understand 25:53 Rugby League Format in Canada 30:40 Growing the Game in Canada 33:16 Women’s Rugby League in Canada 39:32 Watching Rugby League in Canada 46:58 Josh on Stage in Las Vegas 48:39 Connection to USA Rugby League 50:51 Who’s Coming to Scrum Vegas IV? 52:54 Umina Bunnies 58:02 Most Valuable Preston Award: Josh Feledy 1:00:55 Vassy not into it 1:01:53 Mullets on the Pitch1:03:54 Field goal for the Win! 1:06:55 Moment of Silence for Vassy 1:07:33 Bobo’s Breakdown: Experimental Rule 1:15:04 NRL Recap 1:23:30 NRLW Scores & Highlights 1:27:50 When to Watch NRL & NRLW this weekFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

In the first of the Rugby League Rat Pack Specials, the 'Sit Down' series: The Rat Pack chat to top NRL Coach Andrew Webster and discuss his ties to the AMNRL going back over 20 years, why the War on the Shore was the original Magic Round, how the '05 Grand Final vs the Aston Bulls still haunts him and the lessons he's learned in the USA and the path less traveled.

Kelly McGill joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an incredible conversation about his journey from football to rugby, the USA Tomahawks, Hawaii and the global growth of rugby league!Follow the Podcast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1Kelly McGill shares stories from his football career, playing in the Hula Bowl, crossing over to rugby, competing in France and the Cook Islands, representing the USA and helping grow rugby league in Hawaii. He also tells the story of meeting King Charles III and shows off his Vietnamese language skills during a memorable conversation with the Rat Pack.Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America break down the latest action from the NRL, Super League and NRLW, including rugby league video highlights, this week’s Most Valuable Preston Award winner and plenty of opinions, laughs and rugby league debate.IN THIS EPISODE:Kelly McGill — From football to rugby and the USA TomahawksRugby League in the USA — The next generation of American talentNRL Round 24 Recap & upcoming PredictionsNRLW scores and highlightsSuper League Round UpBobo’s Breakdown — The evolution of the wing positionThis week’s Most Valuable Preston Award winner — David FifitaNRL in Las Vegas — The countdown continuesCHAPTERS00:00 Countdown to NRL in Las Vegas02:29 Lifeguard Competition: Rat Pack goes Baywatch03:33 Free The Rugby League Rat Pack04:09 Where to Watch the Podcast06:27 Kelly McGill joins the Rat Pack08:22 Hurricane in Hawaii10:06 How Kelly got to Hawaii and how his football career started17:00 Playing for Head Coach Paul Johnson18:52 Playing in the Hula Bowl21:24 Crossing over to Rugby28:54 Rugby Union vs Rugby League31:21 USA Tomahawks & Rugby League Development in Hawaii33:02 Kelly speaking Vietnamese36:32 Playing Soccer41:14 USA vs Samoa & NSW vs Hawaii44:33 Shaking Hands with King Charles III45:55 Playing in France & the Cook Islands51:42 NRL Recap54:42 NRL Ladder/Predictions57:29 Super League Round Up1:01:44 Bobo’s Breakdown: Wing position evolution1:12:00 Most Valuable Preston Award: David Fifita1:14:50 NRLW Scores and Highlights1:21:46 Rugby League Talent coming up in the USA1:22:14 NRL & NFL Announcer SwapFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

NRLW Sydney Roosters head coach and NSW Women’s State of Origin coach John Strange joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an inside look at his remarkable rugby league journey.Follow the Podscast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1John Strange takes us from his playing and coaching days with Featherstone Rovers and York Wasps to coaching his son, working his way through junior rugby league, and eventually reaching the Sydney Roosters and NSW Women’s State of Origin. He also shares his perspective on the growth of the women’s game, the differences between coaching men and women and the changing landscape of rugby league.Plus, Niuy, Bobo, Vassey & Captain America break down the latest action from the NRL, Super League and NRLW, with plenty of opinions, laughs and rugby league banter along the way.In This Episode:John Strange joins the Rat PackJohn's rugby league journey from England to AustraliaFeatherstone Rovers and York WaspsBecoming the youngest captain/coach for YorkCoaching his son and his path through junior rugby leagueThe move to the Sydney RoostersThe differences between coaching men and womenNSW Women’s State of OriginThe growth of women’s rugby leagueNRL recap and predictionsSuper League Round UpBobo’s BreakdownCaptain America’s MVP: Dominic YoungNRLW scores and highlightsA look at the local league#FreeTheRatPackChapters00:00 Countdown to Scrum Vegas IV03:33 Free the Rat Pack!06:52 John Strange joins the Rat Pack07:18 John Strange’s Rugby League Journey08:47 Featherstone Rovers12:56 York Wasps: Youngest Captain/Coach ever20:50 John coaching his son24:15 Coaching U6 to the Roosters29:24 Differences coaching men and women36:41 State of Origin43:22 Dedicated facilities for women47:05 How far the women’s game has come49:13 John’s son not playing for the Roosters55:29 NRL Recap1:02:05 NRL Predictions1:02:48 Super League Round Up1:01:31 Bobo’s Breakdown: Is Hair out of Bounds?1:11:04 Most Valuable Preston Award: Dominic Young1:14:02 NRLW scores and highlights1:18:36 A Look at the Local LeagueFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

From NRL Round 22 to Super League and NRLW Magic Round, the Rugby League Rat Pack breaks down the biggest performances, surprise results and headline stories from across the rugby league world. Subscribe 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, Niuy, Vassey, Duck Arse & Captain America analyze NRL Round 22 and the current ladder, preview Indigenous Round, and highlight the standout performances from NRLW Magic Round. The boys also cover the latest Super League action and hand out Captain America's MVP Award before taking a walk down memory lane and exploring the future of rugby league in North America. Don't miss the deep dive on Rugby League United (RLU) and the structure of the competition, discussing how leagues can create the best possible format to showcase top talent. . In this episode: NRL Round 22 analysis and ladder breakdown Indigenous Round predictions USA vs Aboriginals World 7s highlights Glen Mills vs Aboriginals lookback Super League Round Up Super League ladder and player movement NRLW Magic Round highlights & discussion Captain America's MVP: Sam Walker Old school black boots vs. white boots The future of Rugby League United (RLU)Analyzing league formats and showcasing the best talent A look at the local league championship: New York Knights vs. DC Cavalry | USA Rugby League Chapters: FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0nJyI77D5c6QyhlB95YHuA?si=215e4993c1a44898

USA Hawks and DC Cavalry standout Ryan Burroughs joins the Rugby League Rat Pack to share his incredible journey from military service to international rugby league. Ryan discusses representing the United States, playing in Australia with Wentworthville, signing with the Toronto Wolfpack, life in Barrow, Major League Rugby, and the growth of the game in America.Niuy, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America also break down the biggest stories and highlights from NRL Round 21, recap the latest Super League action, dive into on the NRLW and reveal this week's Most Valuable Preston Award winner.Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for more Rugby League Rat Pack episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@rugbyleagueratpack?sub_confirmation=1In This EpisodeRyan Burroughs on serving in the military and discovering rugby leaguePlaying for Wentworthville, the USA Hawks and Toronto WolfpackLife with the DC Cavalry and the future of rugby league in the United StatesNRL Round 21 recap and predictionsSuper League RoundupNRLW updateMost Valuable Preston Award (NRL player of the week)Chapters00:00 Vegas Baby Vegas! 08:13 Honoring Rugby Marines 12:01 Ryan Burroughs Interview Begins 13:55 Ryan's Military Journey 16:32 Discovering Rugby League 17:50 Playing at Wentworthville 20:45 Representing the USA Hawks 24:18 Signing with the Toronto Wolfpack 25:57 Playing for Paul Rowley 27:19 Journey to Barrow-in-Furness 29:40 Major League Rugby 32:31 DC Cavalry 39:55 Interview Wrap-Up 41:11 NRL Round 21 Recap 47:30 NRL Predictions 51:48 Super League Roundup 56:38 NRLW Update 1:05:38 Prestons Are Everywhere 1:06:28 Captain America's MVP 1:12:05 Bobo's Fake AnniversaryFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

Former NRL, Super League and USA Tomahawks star Matt Petersen joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an unforgettable conversation filled with career stories, behind-the-scenes moments and rugby league history.Episode 20 features Matty reflecting on his journey from junior rugby league through the Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans, Wakefield Wildcats, and representing the USA Tomahawks on the international stage. The Rat Pack also breaks down all the biggest NRL and Super League action, makes predictions for Round 21, hands out Captain America's MVP Award, and discusses the latest NRLW storylines.Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for more Rugby League Rat Pack episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@rugbyleagueratpack?sub_confirmation=1Chapters00:00 Introductions 03:01 Captain America hurtin’ from the pitch 06:09 Rugby League Rat Pack Parents & Children 08:12 World Cup: Internationals love the U.S.A. & U.S.A. loves Internationals 09:22 Bobo back to Dr. Evil 12:51 Matty Petersen joins the Pack 16:27 First game played in the U.S.A. in Philadelphia 17:14 Legendary Hair 18:25 Matty's roots and early days 19:35 Playing Local 21:04 Super League 22:36 Journey to Newcastle 25:54 Highlights: Matty can take a punch29:15 Playing with the Eels 31:52 2007 season 32:41 After Gold Coast to Wakefield 34:37 Tomahawks Highlights 36:31 U.S. Tomahawks World Class Coaches 41:15 Perth Bears and former teams Matty supports 42:14 Which former club is Matty pulling for to win the Grand Final? 44:42 Interview takeaways 46:51 NRL Recap, Preview & Predictions 51:39 Shot fired at Vassey 53:33 NRL Predictions for this week's games 1:00:44 Super League Round Up 1:09:24 Bobo's Breakdown: Down the Stretch in NRL: War of Attrition 1:20:23 Most Valuable Preston Award: Reece Walsh 1:24:08 NRLW 1:28:11 Sad News: Scott Dureau passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 39 after a battle with cancer 1:28:58 NRL ObservationsFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

The Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes Tampa Mayhem head coach and former professional rugby league player Liam Mulhall for an in-depth conversation about his playing career, coaching philosophy, building one of America's top rugby league clubs, and the growth of the game in the United States.The Rat Pack also breaks down NRL Round 19, recaps the latest Super League action, reviews the NRLW, hands out another Most Valuable Preston Award, and looks at what's happening across the local rugby league scene.In this episode:Special guest Liam Mulhall joins the Rat PackBuilding the undefeated Tampa MayhemLiam's playing career, Western Reds & AMNRLLiam discusses the books he's writtenNRL Round 19 recapSuper League Round UpNRLW recapDaniel Tupou's milestone performanceCan Thomas Jenkins break the single-season try record?Local rugby league updates00:00 Introductions01:14 Maika Niu Drafted by the New York Yankees06:08 State of Origin thoughts07:50 Vassy highlights13:36 Liam Mulhall joins the show13:58 Liam’s Rugby League Journey18:05 Playing for the Western Reds22:30 How AMNRL made Liam better27:38 Coaching in Tampa, Florida30:07 Tampa Mayhem 5-0 to start the season31:19 Next Man Up mentality & tough practices34:30 Sarasota-Jacksonville Rivalry37:41 Liam as an Author: books he’s written45:01 ‘08 Bulls vs ‘26 Mayhem47:13 Where to find the Rat Pack48:22 NRL Recap55:24 Super League Round Up59:06 NRLW Recap1:03:07 Most Valuable Preston Award: Daniel Tupou1:06:25 Will Thomas Jenkins break the single season try record1:07:23 Wingers have it easy1:13:23 A Look at the Local LeagueFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

The Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes special guest Eugene Tukumoeatu from the Utah Junior Rugby League for an in-depth conversation about growing rugby league in the United States. Eugene shares how Utah is developing youth and girls programs, engaging the Polynesian community, using American football as a pathway to rugby league, and building the Heritage Cup into a successful grassroots competition. Of course the boys bring their weekly look around the rugby league world with an NRL Recap, Super League Round Up, Bobo's Breakdown, and Captain America's Most Valuable Preston Award, along with State of Origin III predictions, Magic Round discussion, NRLW coverage, and exclusive on location videos from Duck Arse. Follow the podcast and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rugbyleagueratpack?sub_confirmation=1 In This Episode:Eugene Tukumoeatu joins the Rugby League Rat Pack Growing rugby league in Utah and across the United States Building youth and girls rugby league programs The Polynesian community's impact on rugby league Using American football to introduce new players Utah Junior Rugby League Heritage Cup NRL Recap NRLW opening week Super League Round Up featuring Magic Round Bobo's Breakdown Most Valuable Preston Award MND Awareness State of Origin III preview and predictions Chapters: 00:00 State of Origin, Super League Magic Round, NRLW kickoff 00:59 233 Days until Scrum Vegas 4 04:33 Duck Arse Looking Good & Feeling Good 08:03 Eugene Tukumoeatu joins the Rat Pack 10:28 How to develop Rugby League in the U.S.A. 12:16 Polynesian community in Utah 13:15 The biggest challenge growing Rugby League 15:19 Using American Football to teach Rugby League 17:45 What model and format is Eugene using in Utah? 18:49 How Flag Rugby helps people learn the sport 19:39 Utah Junior Rugby League Heritage Cup 2026 23:09 Spirit of Community 26:12 Rugby League growth strategy 29:01 NRL Recap: Duck Arse on location 35:16 NRL Women's Recap 40:50 MND Awareness 42:11 Super League Round Up: Magic Round 50:04 Bobo's Breakdown: Is a referee's decision ever final? 1:00:46 Most Valuable Preston Award: Dayne Jennings 1:05:49 Will Sam Walker dethrone Nathan Cleary as Australia's World Cup halfback? 1:06:24 State of Origin III predictions FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack

Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America are on the pitch for another entertaining episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack, analyzing NRL & Super League action, making 2026 NRL Grand Final predictions, previewing the deciding State of Origin clash, and breaking down a rare eight-point try and an incredible one-on-one ball steal.Whether you're an NRL or Super League fan or love rugby league from around the world, Episode 17 delivers expert analysis, spirited debate, classic rugby league stories, grassroots coverage, and plenty of laughs from one of the game's most passionate panels.Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to join the Rugby League Rat Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1In This Episode:The Rat Pack reveals 2026 NRL Grand Final predictionsWhich clubs are emerging as the true title contenders?Countdown to Scrum Vegas and rugby league's continued growth in the United StatesState of Origin Game 3 preview and the keys to deciding the seriesBobo's Breakdown: Forwards evolvingCaptain America's Most Valuable Preston AwardVideo breakdown of the controversial eight-point tryAnalysis of an incredible one-on-one ball steal and why it workedWomen's State of Origin discussionLocal league highlights and standout performersSupporting the fight against MND and ALSChapters00:00 Introductions - America 250, World Cup04:24 Video: Bobo loses an eye on the pitch11:00 Vassy on Location Video12:35 Video: Niuy takes one from David "Cement" Gillespie14:15 David "Cement" Gillespie most feared person in Rugby League16:44 Storytime: Duck Arse lends his shoulder pads19:53 NRL Recap20:18 Video: Dolphins v Warriors25:10 Video: Panthers v Cowboys28:21 NRL Ladder Analysis29:26 Grand Final Predictions from the Rat Pack30:39 Super League Roundup33:48 Super League Ladder Analysis37:19 Rat Pack Goes Hollywood39:11 Countdown to Scrum Vegas43:17 Bobo’s Breakdown: Forwards changing the game51:29 Most Valuable Preston Award56:10 Video: Kicked in the Head 8-point try59:16 Video: One on One Steal1:02:44 State of Origin1:12:14 Women’s State of Origin1:17:03 A Look at the Local League1:24:33 MND and ALS awareness and charitable effortsFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack