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
Magic Round Preview - Oh Yeah
Who takes first blood in Origin? Is this the biggest Magic Round yet? Are the Panthers in must-win mode?
82 min
2
Round 8 Review - Superb Sunday
Was that the best Sunday double header ever? Are you excited for Magic Round? Are the Knights completely cooked?
78 min
3
Round 8 Preview - Finish The Story
Is this comp wide open? Will Anzac Day bring some upsets? Can the Tigers bounce back?
93 min
4
Round 1 Review - The 1-0 Boys
Is Jamie Humphreys the best player in the world? How have we already got Dally M shenanigans? Where do Parra go from here?
60 min
5
Round 1 Preview - Go Shane Go
Are Brisbane for real? Is it a win-or-bust year for Manly? What can the Eels fans hope for this weekend?
78 min
6
Round 2 Preview - Johnny Drawbridge
Did Kalyn Ponga put on a 10 out of 10 showing? Is there any hope for the Roosters? Will the Tigers get off the mark?
101 min
7
Round 2 Review - The 2-0 Boys
Will Souths ever lose? Will Canberra ever lose? Will this podcast ever lose?
95 min
8
Round 3 Preview - Full Nelson
Will Penrith take a moral victory from that? Who stays undefeated this weekend? Can Parra get on the board?
89 min
9
Round 3 Review - The 2-1 Boys
Have you ever impersonated a referee? Why are mascots at away games? How good is Payne Hass?
83 min
10
Round 4 Preview - Rabbit Season
Is the dynasty in danger? Where does Jye Gray fit next week? Will it be a weekend of upsets?
114 min
11
Round 4 Review - Slopping It Up
Are the Bulldogs for real? Who wins a game first? Did anyone tip more than four this week?
86 min
12
Round 5 Preview - One Good Play
How do the Raiders do it? Will Latrell stay at centre? Do Parra get their first win?
77 min
13
Round Six Preview - Mucked Dynasty
Is there a way back for Penrith? Will Perth get an NRL team? Can the Warriors break the streak?
87 min
14
Round 7 Preview - Lightning Round
Have the Tigers handled everything perfectly? Is this the last chance for Penrith? Will we see 75,000 on Good Friday?
65 min
15
Round 7 Review - Not Galvinised
What do the Tigers do now? Is Moses already back in the NSW frame? Do Brisbane need to shake things up?
80 min
16
Emergency Pod - Galvin's Gone
What should the Tigers do now? Where is Galvin going?
15 min
17
Round 6 Review - The Tanahcopter
Does the Bunker need an overhaul? Are Melbourne unstoppable? What's going on in Newcastle?
81 min
18
Round 5 Review - Jack Todd Detective Agency
Are Souths back? Can anyone stop the Bulldogs? What do the Knights do now?
74 min
19
Live from Vegas: Game Recaps
Was the weekend a success? How good is Tom Starling? Will Penrith ever slow down?
50 min
20
Live from Vegas: Day Two
Can the Sharks set the tone? Is four games too many? Will the Jillaroos cruise?
48 min
21
Live from Vegas: Day One
What are the vibes like? Does the house always win? Can footy win over Americans?
29 min
22
2025 Season Previews - Brisbane Broncos
Can they win the comp? Are people undervaluing the Ben Hunt signing? What does Michael Maguire bring?
46 min
23
2025 Season Previews - North Queensland Cowboys
Are they underacheiving? Which young guns will step up? Can they make a grand final?
45 min
24
2025 Season Previews - Canterbury Bulldogs
How can they go to the next level? What will the back five look like? Are the middles up to it?
57 min
25
2025 Season Previews - St George Illawarra Dragons
Will all these veterans signings get the Dragons back into the eight? What does the post-Hunt era look like?
52 min