NRL Premiership winner Chad Townsend breaks down the biggest stories, hottest headlines, and trending topics across rugby league — straight from someone who’s lived it at the highest level.
Each episode features raw, unfiltered chats with current stars, rising talents, coaches, and iconic legends of the game.
From behind-the-scenes insights to honest opinions, Chad brings listeners closer to the action than ever before.
With deep conversations, elite athlete mindset breakdowns, and headline-making interviews, this is the show for anyone who loves the NRL and wants the stories behind the stories. Big guests. Big opinions. Big moments.
New episodes every week Presented by BearBet.
Reviewing Every NRL Team That Missed The Top 8 With Michael Caryannis
The 2026 NRL season is over, and it's time to review the teams that failed to make the top eight.I'm joined by the Daily Telegraph's Michael Caryannis to break down every NRL club that missed the finals this season.
We discuss what went wrong, which teams underperformed, the players and coaches under pressure, and what needs to change heading into the 2027 NRL season.
Which clubs can bounce back next year? Who needs to make big changes? And which teams have the biggest questions to answer over the off-season?
We look at the biggest disappointments of the 2026 NRL season and what the future holds for the teams that missed September football.
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10 Oct 2026
Revisiting My 2026 NRL Season Predictions | Some RIGHT! Some WAY OFF?
Before the 2026 NRL season started, I made my predictions for the year. Now that the season is over, it’s time to see just how right — or wrong — I actually was.
I revisit my preseason predictions and look back at everything I got right, everything I got completely wrong and the calls that surprised me most throughout the 2026 NRL season.
Who did I tip for the premiership? Which teams did I back to make the finals? Who did I predict would struggle? And which players did I expect to have breakout seasons?
Who had the Knights making the GRAND FINAL???
WOW What a season from Newcastle!This is the ultimate
2026 NRL prediction review.
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7 Oct 2026
Who Wins The RLWC? & What We Learned From The NRL Grand Final | Chad Townsend & Josh Morris
The Rugby League World Cup is almost here — and the squads have officially been announced.
Chad Townsend and Josh Morris are back to break down the biggest talking points from the 2026 NRL Grand Final before turning their attention to the Rugby League World Cup.
We discuss the Sydney Roosters' 19-18 Grand Final win over the Newcastle Knights, Daly Cherry-Evans' match-winning field goal, James Tedesco's Clive Churchill Medal performance and what made the difference in one of the great Grand Finals.
Then it's all about the World Cup.
With the Kangaroos, Kiwis, England, Fiji and the other nations naming their squads, Chad and Josh debate the biggest selections, surprise inclusions, Test debutants, key positional battles and which teams can challenge Australia for the World Cup.
We discuss:
The biggest takeaways from the NRL Grand Final
Roosters 19-18 Knights
Daly Cherry-Evans' fairytale finish
James Tedesco's Clive Churchill Medal
Mark Nawaqanitawase's Grand Final performance
What the Knights can take from their incredible season
The 2026 Kangaroos squad
The new faces in the Australian team
Tedesco vs Reece Walsh for the No.1 jersey
The biggest Kiwis squad talking points
Kalyn Ponga's return to the New Zealand team
England's World Cup squad
The teams that can challenge Australia
Our early World Cup predictions
Who we think will make the World Cup Final
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup kicks off on October 15 with Australia taking on New Zealand in Sydney.
Who do you think wins the World Cup?
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