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Five Rugby League players. Decades of experience. No filter. Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Captain America are back for Episode 7 to deliver authentic rugby commentary and lots of laughs! Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to never miss an episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack — where rugby meets laughs, stories, and pure passion: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 This week, the Rat Pack tackles one of the most debated topics in the game — why teams often improve after a coach is sacked. The boys draw on their own playing experiences to break down how different coaching styles impact performance, confidence, and results — and why certain messages just stop landing in the locker room. The Pack also breaks down the latest action across the NRL and Super League, highlighting results, performances, and moments that actually matter — with plenty of debate and disagreement along the way. Fan-favorite segments return, including Bobo’s Breakdown, where the game gets dissected from the player’s perspective, and Most Valuable Preston, rewarding a standout performer. Duck Arse brings insight from the local scene with the DC Cavalry, while the crew delivers their 5 Takeaways from around the rugby league world — covering coaching changes, the continued rise of the women’s game and Parramatta v Canterbury. 🏉 In This Episode: NRL Recap & key results Super League Round Up with Vassy Bobo’s Breakdown Most Valuable Preston Local league spotlight (DC Cavalry) 5 Takeaways Coaching styles & player reactions Women’s Rugby League discussion 🔥 Rat Pack Hot Seat (first-ever games revealed) Follow the Rat Pack: X: https://x.com/RL_RatPack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack

Five Rugby League players. Years of high-level experience. Endless passion for the game. Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Captain America are back — bringing laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league with zero filters. This week, the Rat Pack sits down with special guest Steven “Johno” Johnson, who has been involved in rugby league in Australia, to discuss his involvement in key initiatives across the game — including the Rugby League World Cup in 2013, the Arthur Beetson Foundation’s annual rugby league events in Las Vegas, and the Ipswich Jets’ push for an NRL expansion license as the potential 20th team. Duck Arse breaks down the past weekend’s NRL action, highlighting key results, standout performances, and major talking points, with the rest of the crew jumping in with reactions and debate. We then move into the Super League Round Up, covering the biggest results and storylines across the competition. Next is Bobo’s Breakdown, where Bobo takes us through an entertaining review of a selected game. We also hand out Captain America’s MVP, take a look at the local league, and wrap up with 5 key takeaways from the week across the NRL, Super League, and rugby league globally: Melbourne woes — how would you stop this slide?Marcus Dacre bags another try!John Cartwright out of Hull FCPreston is already gearing up for WNRLDisrupter penalties — what the hell is a disrupter?!🏉 In This Episode: NRL Recap & key resultsMelbourne Storm strugglesSuper League Round UpBobo’s BreakdownCaptain America’s MVP5 Takeaways (NRL, Super League & Rugby League globally)Local league spotlightInterview with Steven “Johno” JohnsonChapters: 02:56 NRL Recap 06:33 Super League Round Up 14:27 Bobo’s Breakdown 24:45 5 Takeaways 38:56 A look at the local league 43:33 Steven Johnson joins the Pack 🎧 If you want real rugby league insight mixed with banter and personality, this is your weekly go-to. Subscribe and join the Rat Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 Follow the Rat Pack: X: https://x.com/RL_RatPack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack Subscribe & hit the bell to never miss an episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack — where rugby meets laughs, stories, and pure passion.

Five Rugby League players. Years of high-level experience. Endless passion for the game. Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Sergeant Slaughter are back — bringing laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league with zero filters. This week, the Rat Pack dives into a featured discussion on the development of Rugby League in the USA, breaking down where the game stands, the challenges ahead, and what growth could look like moving forward. The boys also recap the latest NRL action, highlighting the biggest results, key performances, and major storylines shaping the competition. Then it’s over to the Super League Round Up, covering everything you need to know from across the league. And just when you thought it was safe to keep watching, the guys flash back to yesteryear with mullet pictures to bust out laughing! Subscribe and join the Rat Pack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 🏉 In This Episode: Development of Rugby League in the USA NRL Recap & key takeaways Super League Round Up Bobo’s Breakdown Captain America’s MVP 5 Takeaways from the week NFL Positions for Rugby League players Upcoming Games preview Comeback of the Mullet Chapters: 00:00 In the Penalty Box 05:17 NRL Recap 09:11 Super League Round Up 21:56 Bobo's Breakdown 38:38 Captain America's MVP 45:11 5 Takeaways 50:52 Comeback of the Mullet 58:47 Development of Rugby League in the U.S.A. 🎧 If you love rugby league, real player insight, and unfiltered banter, this is your weekly go-to for everything happening across the game. Follow the Rat Pack: Twitter/X: https://x.com/RL_RatPack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack Subscribe on YouTube and set notifications to never miss an episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack — where rugby meets laughs, stories, and pure passion!

Five rugby players. Years of high-level experience. Endless passion for the game. Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Sergeant Slaughter are back — bringing laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league with zero filters. This week, the Rat Pack is joined by Greg Stelluti (former USA Tomahawks star, AMNRL pioneer, and Founder of Next Phase Rugby) and Chris Martin (USARL Board Member & RLU Founder) — two key figures in the growth of rugby league in the United States. They share their memories from the teams they played for and the games they were part of, giving us a unique insider perspective on the early days of rugby league in the USA. We break down the NRL weekend and hand out Captain America’s MVP award for the performance that stole the show. Then it’s over to Bobo’s Game Breakdown, where the details matter and the game gets dissected the way only players can. We also wrap up the Super League, where Vassy shares vivid stories from his trip abroad, giving us a front-row look at the live rugby action, plus the biggest results, plays, and storylines you need to know. 🎧 If you love rugby, banter, and real insight from players and pioneers who’ve lived it, this is your new weekly go-to. Insight, laughs, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to join the Rat Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome & Introductions 04:38 - Greg Stelluti joins the Pack 08:59 - Greg's Rugby League Journey 14:38 - Playing at RFK Stadium 19:05 - International Play 29:18 - Next Phase Rugby 36:37 - NRL Recap 45:33 - Vassy overseas: Super League Round Up 55:33 - Bobo's Breakdown - Knights vs Bulldogs 59:18 - Captain America's MVP 1:05:50 - Chris Martin joins the Pack 1:27:45 - Growth of Rugby in the U.S. Follow the Rat Pack: Twitter/X: https://x.com/RL_RatPack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack

The Rat Pack is here! Five rugby players with years of high-level experience and a shared love for the game — bringing you laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league. Subscribe for Rugby insights, laughs, and analysis: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 This week, the Rat Pack dive into the NRL weekend madness — from jaw-dropping plays to the chaos of Bulldogs vs Raiders — plus Jeff hands out his Captain America’s MVP award for the most unforgettable moment on the pitch. We also wrap up the Super League, calling out the standout games, big plays, and moments you need to know. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, the Pack gets surprised in the middle of the show by pictures of two players reuniting decades after one of the hardest hits ever on the pitch — trust us, you’ll want to see this one! Finally, in the Multi-Cultural Round, the boys swap stories from their time playing across the globe, sharing laughs, cultural quirks, and unforgettable rugby adventures from the countries they’ve played in. 🎧 If you love rugby, banter, and insider stories from players who’ve been there, done that, and still have the scars to prove it — this is your new weekly obsession. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 04:42 – NRL Weekend Highlights 08:35 – Captain America’s MVP 13:35 - Impact of playing in Las Vegas 21:58 – Super League Round Up 25:00 - Surprise photos from a unlikely reunion 36:18 – Multi-Cultural Round: Global Rugby Stories Follow the Rat Pack: Twitter/X: https://x.com/RL_RatPack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack Follow the Podcast and never miss an episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack — where rugby meets laughs, stories, and pure passion!

St. Patrick's Day brings out the best stories. In Episode 2 the Rat Pack dives into the history of USA v Ireland — the games at RFK Stadium live on ESPN, the referee with a microphone calling commercial breaks mid-tackle, and a fight that Preston swears he's not proud of. The boys break down NRL Round 2, talk Super League Challenge Cup, reveal that York Knights are looking to return to America, and pay tribute to John Morgan — the man who started it all.

Episode 1. No studio. No producer. Just a few rugby league lifers with stories the game never got to hear. The Rugby League Rat Pack — former AMNRL players who toured internationally and helped build the sport in America from scratch — sit down for the first time to talk about what they built, where the game is now, and where it needs to go. In this episode: the crew comes straight off Scrum Vegas 3, reflects on what it felt like to watch NRL teams pack out Allegiant Stadium knowing they helped lay the foundation, and has a frank conversation about the NRL's US strategy — the right city, the wrong kickoff times, and why American fans couldn't find the game on TV. Real talk from the men who washed dishes, lined fields, and spread the gospel of rugby league in America decades before Las Vegas was even a conversation. Subscribe and follow @rugbyleagueratpack on Instagram. #rugbyleague #NRL #ScrumVegas #rugbyleagueratpack