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.

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2025 Season Previews - Penrith Panthers
Will the dynasty roll on? Can you get bored of winning? How big will the losses to the squad be this time around?
41 min
227
2025 Season Previews - Gold Coast Titans
Is Des the right man for the job? Can they go back-to-back in the XXXX Derby? Who plays halfback?
42 min
228
2025 Season Previews - The Dolphins
What will life be like without Wayne? What's the latest with Tom Flegler? How much excitement is there with their young core?
48 min
229
2025 Season Previews - Cronulla Sharks
Can they break through the glass ceiling? What kind of season will Nicho Hynes have? Is their biggest weakness fixed?
33 min
230
2025 Season Previews - Wests Tigers
Surely it's not another spoon? How much aura does Jarome Luai have? How exciting is the future?
49 min
231
2025 Season Previews - Canberra Raiders
What exactly is the Raiders Zone? What don't outsiders understand about Ricky Stuart? Can they keep getting away with it?
51 min
232
2025 Season Previews - Manly Sea Eagles
How can Manly recover from no longer being the Team of the Pod? Will DCE play forever? Who is in their first-choice backline?
36 min
233
2025 Season Previews - Melbourne Storm
How do Melbourne go one better this year? Will Craig Bellamy ever retire? Who steps up in the forward pack?
42 min
234
2025 Season Previews - Newcastle Knights
Have Newcastle reached their ceiling? Is Adam O'Brien underrated as a coach? Can Kalyn Ponga have his best season yet?
46 min
235
2025 Season Previews - Parramatta Eels
How will life be without Gutho? Can Jason Ryles be the next great coach? How does their fullback situation shake out?
49 min
236
Hot Take Hotline - 2025 NRL Season Predictions
Will the Roosters miss the finals? Will Jack Williams be the buy of the year? Will anyone stop Penrith from reaching the grand final?
83 min
237
Film Review - Chasing Glory (and Dylan Brown news)
Will the Eels keep their star man? Are Broncos fans in for a great year with Madge? How good was Ben Te'o?
107 min