NRL Boom Rookies
We are Boom Rookies, ESPN's rugby league podcast hosted by ABC sports writer Nick Campton and ESPN columnist Matt Bungard.
If you're look for something beyond the regular take cycle of the sport, Boom Rookies provides game-by-game analysis and previews, delves into the bigger issues of the sport, and still leaves plenty of time to indulge in some good old-fashioned footy buffoonery. From Monday's weekly recap to Friday's preview show, there's plenty of the kind of footy chat that Dave 'Coal Train' Taylor would be proud of.
So if you're a front rower with a halfback's skills, a battler who never quite made it, or just a keyboard warrior looking for ammunition in your next rugby league debate, look no further - because we've got you covered.
1
Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 3
What's the best win you've ever had? How crazy is the Hull Derby? Could you get a yard in the NFL?
46 min
2
Round 23 Review - Spoon-free Sunday
Is Todd Payten's time at the Cowboys over? Will the Dolphins fall down the stretch again? Are the Raiders locked in to top spot?
87 min
3
Round 23 Preview - Spoon Bowl Sunday
Is that it for Brisbane? Can Souths avoid the spoon? Will the Raiders bounce back?
79 min
4
Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 2
Which top four teams will bounce back this weekend? How big was that win for the Tigers? Who's the hardest defender Josh ever faced?
44 min
5
Round 22 Review - Can't Go Out In This!
Did Canberra need a loss? Are the Warriors Top 4 hopes disappearing? Will Souths get the spoon?
82 min
6
Round 22 Preview - Paea Day
How big was this Storm win? Is the top eight going to change? Are Souths going to win another game this year?
115 min
7
Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 1
How much tea is too much tea? Have you ever got anything for free from a mechanic? Who wins the Reynolds-Galvin Cup this Sunday?
38 min
8
Round 21 Review - Very Slowly Getting Away
Was that the best Dogs performance of the year? Are Manly going to miss the eight? Are Penrith all the way back?
99 min
9
Round 21 Preview - Comfortably Uncomfortable
Are Canberra title favourites now? Will Hughes return for the finals? Has a team ever had a worse injury crisis than Souths?
95 min
10
Round 20 Review - GLTFB
Have you ever seen a game end like that? Are Canterbury back on track? Can the Sharks sneak into the top four?
103 min
11
Round 20 Preview - Heffron Memorial Hospital
Are the Cowboys done for? Can the Dolphins make some noise in September? How does the Kalyn Ponga situation play out?
114 min
12
Round 19 Review - What A Pleasant Weekend
Are Penrith going to go on a run? Will the Warriors stay in the top four? Is the Galvin era parked until 2026?
92 min
13
Round 19 Preview - It's Tanah Time
Who starts their run to the finals now? Can the Dogs get back on track? Will Brisbane end Des Hasler's career?
88 min
14
State of Origin III Review - It Happened Again
How many heads have to roll? Is that Queensland's best-ever win? Do NSW just not get it?
62 min
15
State of Origin III Preview - The Deciders
Can Queensland find another shock win? Is this this the end for Souths? Are Canberra going to win the comp?
95 min
16
Round 18 Preview - Not Feelin' Great, Nick!
Who wins the NRLW this year? Is 12 teams a good spot for now? Is this Cobbo's last game for Brisbane?
103 min
17
Round 17 Review - Suawan River
Are Souths done for? What is Billy Slater doing? What can the Warriors do now?
85 min
18
Round 17 Preview - Magic Round Junior
Are Penrith all the way back? Will Selwyn Cobbo be the first Bear? Can Souths still make the finals?
95 min
19
Round 16 Review - The Boys Are Back
87 min
20
Round 16 preview - Trevor Thurling Combat Club
92 min
21
Origin II recap - The Demons Inside
26 min
22
Origin II preview and Round 15 review - Campo's...
93 min
23
Round 15 - The Audio Quality Is Better This Tim...
80 min
24
Bungard went to Europe and all I got was this l...
105 min
25
Round 14 Preview - Medium Dollars
What is going on with Manly? Is Josh Papalii the greatest Raider of the 21st century? Can Brisbane snap the losing run?
92 min