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
Round 23 Preview - The Mean Chortler
Is this it for Canberra? How keen are you for Friday? Will Souths stay in the eight?
78 min
2
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 23
How has Foz helped Luke Brooks? Who wins on Friday night? What legacy does Laurie Daley leave behind?
56 min
3
Round 22 Review - Disappointing Sequel
Is it over for Canberra? Can the Sharks finish first? What's next for Laurie Daley?
87 min
4
Round 22 Preview - The Cowboys Incident
Will we ever see anything like that again? Will Souths fare any better? Can Canberra perform another miracle?
89 min
5
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 22
What is life after footy like? Who makes the finals? Can the Tigers turn anything around this year?
61 min
6
Round 21 Review - Mature Rookies Appreciation S...
Are Manly done for? Can the Sharks finish first? Will the Roosters win the comp?
106 min
7
Round 21 Preview - Prepaid Right
Can the Knights bounce back? Will Souths injury curse ever go away? Are the Tigers going to win again this year?
83 min
8
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 21
Is Dean Young the man for the job? What are the Cowboys doing? Can the Dogs make the eight?
42 min
9
Round 20 Review - Pulling A Homer
How did it happen again? Can the Bulldogs or Raiders go on a run? Are the Tigers the worst team in the league?
98 min
10
Round 20 Preview - Coins at the Toll Booth
Will any team's finals hopes end this weekend? Can the Dolphins get back on track? Could Souths finally beat the Raiders?
83 min
11
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 20
Are Phins still up? What happens with the Tigers? Can Souths go on a run?
45 min
12
Round 19 Review - Never In Doubt
Are the Raiders back? Will the Phins fade late again? What on earth do the Tigers do going forward?
92 min
13
Boom Rookies LIVE! Ft. Brent Sherwin, Winston N...
How good are optional restarts? How has the game changed in twenty years? Who wins the 2026 GF?
26 min
14
Origin III Review - Breaking the Mould
Is that the Blues' best-ever win? What do the Tigers do now? Who backs up from Origin?
100 min
15
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 19
Can the Blues do it? How bad was that brain snap? Can Parra improve next year?
50 min
16
Origin III Preview - Triple Jeopardy
Is that the worst Bunker call of the year? Are the Blues any chance? Can the Dragons avoid the spoon?
88 min
17
Round 18 Preview - Dub Duopoly
Who wins the NRLW? Can Souths upset Penrith? Do you care about TV rights?
99 min
18
Boom Rookies With Grub - Round 18
Why is nobody signing Kodi Nikorima? Are you excited to see Joey Walsh? Can the Blues do it?
37 min
19
Round 17 Review - Lived Up To The Hype
Was that the game of the year? How do you feel about the Blues team? Are Penrith suddenly vulnerable?
103 min
20
Round 17 Preview - Oasis In The Desert
Are Souths back? Who wins the game of the year? Will Dane Gagai play forever?
87 min
21
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 17
Is Christchurch part of the NRL's future? Who was Grub's biggest on-field rival? How dangerous is distance running?
44 min
22
Round 16 Review - It's All Over
How many teams can still make the finals? Was Te Maire's trysaver the play of the year on defence? Can the Storm keep it going?
103 min
23
Origin II Review - Beyond Disappointing
How can the Blues bounce back? How many do Queensland win the decider by? Is this the end for Laurie Daley?
99 min
24
Boom Rookies with Grub - Origin II Preview wit...
How good was 2014? What are the keys for tomorrow night? Are the Blues gonna win?
58 min
25
Origin II Preview - Goodbye, Old Friend
Are the Raiders do for? Was that Cronulla's best win of the year? How good are the Socceroos?
99 min