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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Round 15 Preview - High on Jai
Are Brisbane done for? Can the Phins keep it up? Who wins the World Cup?
80 min
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 14
Was Ed Kosi's try legit? Why did the Blues drop Haumole? Another new sponsor?
43 min
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Round 14 Review - Titan Up
Is the XXXX Derby up for grabs? Are you shocked by any Origin calls? How brave is Kane Evans?
99 min
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Round 14 Preview - Segue Killer
Are Souths cooked? Are Manly for real? Will Newcastle make a big statement?
91 min
30
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 13
Is the chargedown done for? Can the Dragons avoid the spoon? Is the six again on the way out?
39 min
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Round 13 Review - Beginning of the End
Can the Dragons avoid the spoon? Are six agains going to disappear? Are the Broncos in big trouble?
71 min
32
Origin 1 Review - Stranger Things
Is Teddy the best Blue ever? Was it a send-off? Can Queensland bounce back?
88 min
33
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 12
Who wins tomorrow? When do the Dragons win a game? How good was 2014?
39 min
34
Origin I Preview - Blue Monday
Who wins the opener? Are Souths cursed again? Who replaces Andrew Abdo?
78 min
35
Round 12 Preview - Not Much Going On
Is anyone excited for this round? Is it over for the Raiders? Can we bring in Jai July?
62 min
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 11
What do you think of the Origin team? Will the Blues get it done? Can the club footy get even worse?
35 min
37
Magic Round Recap - Legend of the Dog-Eared Book
Is the footy ever going to improve? Does the quality matter if you're having fun at Magic Round? Do you use bookmarks?
86 min
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Magic Round Preview - Clearing Out
Who gets in for the Blues? What will Ivan Cleary do next? How good is Magic Round?
95 min
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 10
Are blowouts going to continue? Are Souths back? Who makes the Blues team?
38 min
40
Round 10 Review - Toys Back in the Cot
Are the Tigers in trouble? Are blowouts fixed? Why did they have to kick that penalty goal?
104 min
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Round 10 Preview - Back To Bad Injury Luck
Can Souths win without Latrell? Are the Dogs done for? Will the Storm finally win?
115 min
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 9
Are there too many points? How good can the Warriors be? Is a running hooker essential at this point?
39 min
43
Round 9 Review - How Much Points is Too Much Po...
Do we want 80-point games? How good is Joey Walsh? Can the Tigers no longer win the comp?
99 min
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Round 9 Preview - Blue Thursday
Should this game be so early? Can Souths keep it going? Who wins the Saturday blockbuster?
93 min
45
Bonus Ep - Luai signs for PNG, Women's Origin P...
How big is this signing? Who'll be next? Who wins tomorrow night?
24 min
46
Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 8
How big a statement is this from PNG? What's wrong with Canterbury? Are the Storm done for?
50 min
47
Round 8 Review - Maximus Decimus Meridius
Is that Souths best-ever win in Melbourne? Are the Roosters legit? Are the Dragons doing by Kade Reed?
100 min
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Round 8 Preview - Claws Up, Claws Out
Are the Tigers top four bound? Does the hoodoo end this Saturday? Can the Dragons find a win?
88 min
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Boom Rookies with Grub - Round 7
Where to for Saints? Will Souths finally win in Melbourne? What's the best spray you've ever heard?
35 min
50
Round 7 Review - Boss Baby
Where to now for the Dragons? Who is the best centre in the game? Is the Bulldogs attack still broken?
98 min