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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Boom Rookies LIVE! Ft. Tim Mannah and Jacob Yaghi
21 min
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Round 26 Preview - Double Ambush
Will Manly stay alive? Is Latrell going to play? Can the Roosters bounce back?
75 min
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 26
Can anyone stop the Warriors? Who steps up for the Kangaroos in October? Could Manly sneak into the finals?
46 min
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Round 25 Review - Mauled by the Tigers
Is that the upset of the year? Can Manly sneak into the finals? Are the Warriors finally at breaking point?
92 min
30
Round 25 Preview - Papa's Last Homestand
Will Canberra send Papa out a winner? Can Souths make a big statement? Should they change late-season scheduling?
80 min
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 25 ft. Tony Will...
What was life like after footy for T-Rex? Why are disruptors back? Is this the week for Latrell?
51 min
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Round 24 Review - The Start of the Run
How far can Souths go? Could Canberra sneak into the eight? Will the Dragons avoid the spoon?
85 min
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Round 24 Preview - Who Let the Ogs Out?
Is the top eight locked up after tonight? Are the Roosters gonna win the comp? Who wins the big NRLW showdown?
97 min
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 24 ft. Michael C...
Where are the Chiefs headed? Who's the next big signing? Can they succeed in the NRL?
58 min
35
Round 23 Review - Horsing Around
Is the top 8 settled? Can the Wahs win it all now? Can Penrith without Yeo?
103 min
36
Boom Rookies LIVE - MND/Jai Arrow Charity Day
44 min
37
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
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 23 ft. Luke Brooks
How has Foz helped Luke Brooks? Who wins on Friday night? What legacy does Laurie Daley leave behind?
56 min
39
Round 22 Review - Disappointing Sequel
Is it over for Canberra? Can the Sharks finish first? What's next for Laurie Daley?
87 min
40
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
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 22 ft. Matt Frawley
What is life after footy like? Who makes the finals? Can the Tigers turn anything around this year?
61 min
42
Round 21 Review - Mature Rookies Appreciation S...
Are Manly done for? Can the Sharks finish first? Will the Roosters win the comp?
106 min
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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
44
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
45
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
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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
47
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 20
Are Phins still up? What happens with the Tigers? Can Souths go on a run?
45 min
48
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
49
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
50
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