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Join hosts Sam Ackerman and Mitch James as they review the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals and preview the grand final matches with the Kiwis facing the Kangaroos and the Kiwi Ferns battling the Jillaroos!

Join hosts Sam Ackerman and Mitch James as they review the first half of the Rugby League World Cup as the competition now heads into semi-finals!

The Finals Countdown - Rugby League World Cup Week Three Preview.

Join hosts Sam Ackerman and Mitch James as they preview the second week of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, looking back on the first week of the tournament, and being joined by Keano Kini to discuss the upcoming Kiwis game against Cook Islands in Christchurch.

Join hosts Sam Ackerman and Mitch James as they preview the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with the Kiwis and Kangaroos kicking off the competition on Thursday evening.

Join hosts Sam Ackerman, injured Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd and former Warrior Jerome Ropati as they review the 2026 NRL Grand Final and look ahead to an exciting Rugby League World Cup!

Join hosts Sam Ackerman, injured Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd and former Warrior Jerome Ropati as they continue counting down to this weekend’s NRL Grand Final.

Join hosts Sam Ackerman, injured Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd and former Warrior Jerome Ropati as they reflect on their teams’ elimination and continue the count down to this weekend’s preliminary finals.

Join hosts Sam Ackerman, injured Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd and former Warrior Jerome Ropati as they count down to this weekends elimination finals.

Join hosts Sam Ackerman, injured Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd and former Warrior Jerome Ropati as they count down to this weekends quarter and elimination finals.

Welcome to the debut of 'The Finals Countdown' where Sam Ackerman previews the finals round of the NRL and NRLW regular seasons, the run to the grand final and Kiwis to keep an eye on in a Rugby League World Cup year!

The NRL Finals are almost here! Sport Nation is getting right into the rugby league spirit with a new podcast dedicated to the greatest time of year, with host Sam Ackerman and Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd. Tune in live Wednesdays 6-7pm from September 2nd through to October 7th on Sport Nation - and subscribe to the podcast today.