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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Prelim Finals Preview - This Is Why You Lift Al...
Is this Brisbane's time? Will Penrith reach the big one again? Who's more likely to spring the upset?
76 min
152
Finals Week Two Review - Wahs Fever
Can Newcastle build on this for next year? How will the Roosters look back on 2022? Can either of these winners spring an upset next week?
75 min
153
Finals Week Two Preview - Pezet Dispenser
How can the Storm get through this injury crisis? Do the Warriors deserve more respect? Will the Roosters win another thriller?
74 min
154
Finals Week One Review - Bitementum
Are teeth marks circumstantial evidence? What do the Sharks need to change for next year? How do the Warriors bounce back?
141 min
155
Finals Week One Preview - The Round of Eight
Are the Broncos going to snap the streak? Is playing at Shark Park the right call? How much of a chance do the Raiders and Warriors have?
91 min
156
Round 27 Review - Finals Fever
Are you ready for finals footy? Where do Souths go now? Are Penrith unstoppable?
75 min
157
Round 27 Preview - Just Buy The Jersey
Is this the end for Souths? Is this the end for Canberra? Is this the end?
82 min
158
Round 26 Review - The Bailey Line
Should we ban injuries? Is attempted tripping a crime? How far can Newcastle go?
100 min
159
Round 26 Preview - Old Girl's Day
Are Penrith still runaway favourites? Who gets the last top four spot? What on earth is going on at Souths?
75 min
160
Round 25 Review - The People's Elbow
Are Newcastle unstoppable? Who misses the finals? Can you count to seven?
91 min
161
Round 25 Preview - Centre of Mediocrity
Where has this Sharks team been?
71 min
162
Round 24 Review - '21 Vibes
Was that the easiest tipping round of the year? Are the Eels finished now? What do the Knights do at halfback?
76 min
163
Round 24 Preview - Headgear Resurgence
Will the top eight battle get clearer after this weekend? Who has stood out in the NRLW? Where's Payne Haas going?
73 min
164
Round 23 Review - The Peloton Expands
Are there only two good teams? Is this the most-open NRLW comp yet? What is a forward pass?
102 min
165
Round 23 Preview - Yarra Paddle Boats
Which finals chasers slip up this week? Can a game of the round really be at 3pm Saturday? Is 'Judiciary Reporter' a real job?
71 min
166
Round 22 Review - Top Four Tour
Can anyone stop Penrith? Who else is getting a home final? Is the NRLW more open than we thought?
76 min
167
Round 22 Preview - Outback HVAC
Is that top two sorted for Brisbane? Who has the most to lose this weekend? Can anyone match the Roosters women?
84 min
168
Round 21 Review - And I Know Better
Could the Knights charge to the finals? What the hell is wrong with Souths? Are the Sharks finished?
74 min
169
Round 21 Preview - A Delicious Friday
Will we ever see Latrell again? Is this the last chance for the Roosters? Can the new-look Sharks get it done?
75 min
170
Round 20 Review - A TCB Round
Should Sharks fans start panicking? Is that it for the Titans? Who misses the eight?
81 min
171
Round 20 Preview - Double Pounder Burger
Which teams are primed for a late-season charge? Who gets the Origin boost? Can the Sharks finally beat a top 8 team?
71 min
172
Origin III Review - Walker's On
When will there be another clean sweep? Who successfully auditioned for 2024?
32 min
173
Origin III Preview - We're Not Gonna Talk About It
Can the Blues save face? Which team will miss the eight? Was that the best try celebration ever?
70 min
174
Round 19 Preview - No Yarns To Spin
Was that as good as Tigers fans could have hoped for? Can the Raiders finally win convincingly? What's the RLPA dispute really about?
59 min
175
Round 18 Review - The Corey Whisperers
Is this experimental Blues team the way to go? What will change at the Tigers? Are the Roosters officially done for?
81 min