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 2 Review - A Record-Breaking Night
Will AJ's record ever be broken? What's going on with the Cowboys? Can the Knights' depth hold up?
90 min
102
Round 2 Preview - Woah, Broncos!
Are Brisbane in trouble? Will AJ get the record? Could Newcastle spring an upset?
113 min
103
Boom Rookies With Grub - Round 1
Which loser has the least to worry about? Who impressed the most? What should the NRL do about AJ?
39 min
104
Round 1 Review - Are Blowouts Back?
Should we be concerned? Can Souths stay healthy? Where do the Titans go from here?
78 min
105
Round 1 Preview - Warriors Preview, TNF Recap
How was that worse than last year? Is Harry Grant OK? Can the Wahs make the eight?
118 min
106
Pre-Season Previews - Tigers and Rabbitohs
Do the Tigers make the eight? Can Souths stay fit? What round does AJ get the record?
91 min
107
Pre-Season Previews - Sea Eagles and Vegas Recaps
Were the Dragons robbed? Are the Knights back? Will Manly get the spoon?
67 min
108
Pre-Season Previews - Vegas Games and Broncos
Who wins in Vegas? Can Brisbane go back-to-back? Will Reece Walsh win the Dally M?
72 min
109
Pre-Season Previews - Sharks and Dragons
Can Cronulla finally make a GF? What will be different? How tough a year are the Dragons in for?
63 min
110
Pre-Season Previews - Raiders and Cowboys
How will finals heartbreak affect Canberra? Can they replace Fogarty? Will the Cowboys bounce back?
89 min
111
Boom Rookies with Grub - Season Preview Part Two
Can the Knights get off the bottom? Will Souths stay healthy? Are the Roosters winning it all?
56 min
112
Pre-Season Previews - Roosters and Titans
Are the Roosters winning it all? Does DCE fit? What is the best-case for the Titans?
82 min
113
Pre-Season Previews - Bulldogs and Dolphins
Are the Dogs going to win a finals game? How are they so tough? Are Phins Up in 2026?
96 min
114
Boom Rookies with Grub - Season Preview Part One
How will Brisbane go as the hunted? Can the Dogs win a finals game? Are the Dolphins top eight bound?
69 min
115
Pre-Season Previews - Eels and Storm
When will the Zac Lomax drama end? Are Parra destined for the top eight? Is this a soft reset for the Storm?
87 min
116
Pre-Season Previews - Knights and Panthers
Is the only way up for Newcastle? Who partners Dylan Brown? Will Penrith be back to the top?
101 min
117
Emergency Pod - Payne Haas is a Rabbitoh
Are Souths back? Where do Brisbane spend their cap space? Is this the most shocking signing ever?
36 min
118
NRL Pre-Season Wrap
Where will Zac Lomax play in 2026? Why does the NRL keep changing rules? Who starts for Newcastle?
71 min
119
2025 Season Finale
Where will Zac Lomax be in 2026? Is the World Cup draw flawed? Will Latrell play centre next season?
73 min
120
Season Rewind - 2008 Cronulla Sharks
Was this the worst era of the NRL? How good could Brett Kearney have been? Why hasn't Shark Park changed at all?
63 min
121
Off-Season Showdown - The Best 2000s Comedy Fil...
Which film deserved better? Who wins your bracket? What missed out completely?
58 min
122
Off-Season Showdown - The Best 2000s Comedy Fil...
What's the best comedy of the 2000s? How quotable is Anchorman? Is Superbad unstoppable?
73 min
123
Season Rewind - 2010 Gold Coast Titans
How good was Scott Prince? Will the Titans ever be this good again?
75 min
124
Bonus Episode - Australia 1-0 Up in Ashes Series
How good is Travis Head? How good is Mitchell Starc? How good is Australia?
29 min
125
Off-season Showdown - The Greatest NRL Team of ...
Which Storm team is best? Can anyone stop the Panthers? Who's the dark horse?
71 min