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 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
152
Round 27 Review - Hopes Flushed Away
Is that it for the Storm? Can Brisbane go all the way? Who finishes eighth?
86 min
153
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
154
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
155
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
156
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
157
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
158
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
159
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
160
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
161
Round 24 Review - Go Jye Go
Are the Roosters a contender? Can Jye Gray tackle everything? Are the Dolphins done for?
91 min
162
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
163
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
164
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
165
Round 23 Preview - Spoon Bowl Sunday
Is that it for Brisbane? Can Souths avoid the spoon? Will the Raiders bounce back?
79 min
166
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
167
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
168
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
169
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
170
Round 21 Review - Very Slowly Getting Away
Was that the best Dogs performance of the year? Are Manly going to miss the eight? Are Penrith all the way back?
99 min
171
Round 21 Preview - Comfortably Uncomfortable
Are Canberra title favourites now? Will Hughes return for the finals? Has a team ever had a worse injury crisis than Souths?
95 min
172
Round 20 Review - GLTFB
Have you ever seen a game end like that? Are Canterbury back on track? Can the Sharks sneak into the top four?
103 min
173
Round 20 Preview - Heffron Memorial Hospital
Are the Cowboys done for? Can the Dolphins make some noise in September? How does the Kalyn Ponga situation play out?
114 min
174
Round 19 Review - What A Pleasant Weekend
Are Penrith going to go on a run? Will the Warriors stay in the top four? Is the Galvin era parked until 2026?
92 min
175
Round 19 Preview - It's Tanah Time
Who starts their run to the finals now? Can the Dogs get back on track? Will Brisbane end Des Hasler's career?
88 min