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.
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Finals Week Two Preview - No More Chances
Can Canberra shake off last week's heartbreak? Will the Dogs win their first final in a decade? Who goes through in the NRLW?
98 min
27
Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 8
Who was the most impressive team in week one? Can the Raiders come back? Should Hudson Young have been sin binned?
39 min
28
Finals Week One Review - The Best Weekend Ever?
Was that the great semi-final ever? Who bounces back this weekend? Are the Storm back?
101 min
29
Finals Week One Preview - Anyone's To Win
Will the Sharks finally get it done? Can the Warriors find a way to win? Who earns a week off?
97 min
30
Vibe Check - 2025 Finals Teams.mp3
Who's going all the way? Who's just happy to be here? Who gets upset this weekend?
76 min
31
Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 7
Who wins it all? How hard is it to leave a club? Would you steal a baseball from a kid?
46 min
32
Round 27 Review - Here We Go
Where do the Knights go from here? Which eliminated team looks the best for 2026? Are the finals on the right days?
109 min
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Round 27 Review - Hopes Flushed Away
Is that it for the Storm? Can Brisbane go all the way? Who finishes eighth?
86 min
34
NFL Boom Rookies - Season Preview
Can the Ravens go all the way? Are the Packers the team to beat in the NFC? Who wins MVP?
49 min
35
Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 6
Who is the most important player on each team? Should Shark Park host finals? How clean is a new toilet?
42 min
36
Round 26 Review - Faith, Havili, Football
Will Canberra go all the way? Does that loss mean much for Melbourne? Does the NRLW have a competitiveness issue?
76 min
37
Round 26 Preview - The Big Sleep
Is resting players the right thing to do? Will Canberra lock up top spot? Can the Phins save their season?
79 min
38
Boom Rookies With Grub - Episode 5
Who can win the comp? What makes the Storm so good in defence? What nations are you eligible for?
48 min
39
Round 25 Review - Mudgee Miracle
Is that the best golden point try ever? Are the Bulldogs back in the mix? Will the Roosters make the finals?
105 min
40
Round 25 Preview - The Hyper Bowl
Is this the best Friday double header ever? How good is Jye Gray? Can the Dolphins keep their season alive?
87 min
41
Boom Rookies With Grub - Episode 4
Should Souths fans storm the field? Will the Roosters end up signing DCE? Who was your suburban nightclub king?
39 min
42
Round 24 Review - Go Jye Go
Are the Roosters a contender? Can Jye Gray tackle everything? Are the Dolphins done for?
91 min
43
Round 24 Preview - You're A Wizard Harry
Are the Storm gonna win it all? Is this the biggest game in Dolphins history? Does AJ get the record?
79 min
44
Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 3
What's the best win you've ever had? How crazy is the Hull Derby? Could you get a yard in the NFL?
46 min
45
Round 23 Review - Spoon-free Sunday
Is Todd Payten's time at the Cowboys over? Will the Dolphins fall down the stretch again? Are the Raiders locked in to top spot?
87 min
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Round 23 Preview - Spoon Bowl Sunday
Is that it for Brisbane? Can Souths avoid the spoon? Will the Raiders bounce back?
79 min
47
Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 2
Which top four teams will bounce back this weekend? How big was that win for the Tigers? Who's the hardest defender Josh ever faced?
44 min
48
Round 22 Review - Can't Go Out In This!
Did Canberra need a loss? Are the Warriors Top 4 hopes disappearing? Will Souths get the spoon?
82 min
49
Round 22 Preview - Paea Day
How big was this Storm win? Is the top eight going to change? Are Souths going to win another game this year?
115 min
50
Boom Rookies with Grub - Episode 1
How much tea is too much tea? Have you ever got anything for free from a mechanic? Who wins the Reynolds-Galvin Cup this Sunday?
38 min