NRL Boom Rookies
ESPN's rugby league podcast hosted by ESPN columnist Matt Bungard, ABC sports writer Nick Campton, and NRL legend Josh Reynolds.
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
Rugby League World Cup - Week 3
Were France robbed? Is the Superpool a terrible idea? What is the point of Wales playing the Jillaroos?
79 min
2
Rugby League World Cup - Week 2
Is the World Cup going in the right direction? How many points are the Jillaroos gonna score? Where's Sam Walker going?
54 min
3
Rugby League World Cup - Week 1
How good was that opening game? Which Superpool team looked the best? Can PNG keep it rolling?
95 min
4
Rugby League World Cup Preview
Who wins it all? Is 10 teams the right number? Can anyone stop the Jillaroos?
83 min
5
Boom Rookies with Grub - Grand Final Recap
How good was Teddy? Should that have been a sin bin? Who plays prop for the Kangaroos?
44 min
6
Grand Final Recap - They Play for Premierships
How good were the Roosters? Will the Knights ever be back? Is the NRLW broken?
96 min
7
Grand Final Week - Slow Your Brain GF
32 min
8
Grand Final Week - Game Previews
Will the Knights do it? Are the Roosters going undefeated? Who wins the RGSB?
75 min
9
Grand Final Week - Roosters Preview
How under the radar can a team be? Will they get it done? How important is DCE?
45 min
10
Grand Final Week - Knights Preview
Can they do it? How can they do it? What if they do it?
55 min
11
Grand Final Week - Team of the Year
Who was the best player this year? Most improved? Best coach?
65 min
12
Boom Rookies with Grub - Grand Final Preview
How good of a coach is Justin Holbrook? Can the Roosters get them through the middle? Who made our teams of the year?
45 min
13
Finals Week Three Review - Sandon, You Crazy Di...
Is that Newcastle's best-ever win? Why were the Phins so flat? What happened to the Titans?
90 min
14
Finals Week Three Preview - Tonedeaf
Can the Phins do it? Does the Knights fairytale end? Is anyone stopping the Roosters in the NRLW?
94 min
15
Boom Rookies with Grub - Finals Week Three
Could the Knights win yet again? Was that a strip late in the game? Are escort penalties to easy to get?
39 min
16
Finals Week Two Review - And I Know Better
Can the Knights keep it going? What do the Sharks do now? Do the Warriors hit reset?
78 min
17
Finals Week Two Preview - The Last DanCE?
Can the Knights spring the upset? Who wins in the NRLW? Do you need to water Steedens?
70 min
18
Boom Rookies with Grub - Finals Week Two
Are games too expensive? Can anyone stop Penrith? How tough are the Knights?
40 min
19
Finals Week One Review - Kali Ma
Where do Souths go now? Can the Knights keep it going? Should the Phins be grand final favourites?
117 min
20
Finals Week One Preview - The Best Week of the ...
Can Souths go on with it? Are the Cowboys a shot? How is Isaah Yeo playing?
96 min
21
Boom Rookies with Grub - Finals Week One
Should the Wahs be concerned? Will Coby Black start for Canberra in 2027? What's going to be at NRL World?
38 min
22
Round 27 Review - The Corner of Shame
Was that round suitably silly? Who is already looking ahead to 2027? What was Reuben Cotter thinking?
87 min
23
Round 27 Preview - Hand Wave Weekend
Are we getting a wild card? Will Souths clinch a home final? Who gets top tryscorer?
74 min
24
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 27
How far can Latrell take Souths? Is it over for Cronulla? Can the Phins win it all?
48 min
25
Round 26 Review - Dr Titans Waiting Room
Are the Knights done for? Can the Roosters recover? Will Souths go on a run now?
87 min