Will Luai's departure derail the Tigers' year

About this episode

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns discuss the impact of Jarome Luai's departure from the Tigers and preview upcoming Origin games.

Join Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns as they dissect the fallout of Jarome Luai's departure from the Tigers and becoming the first signing for the PNG Chiefs. Kieran For-an 0, but will they defeat the Panthers? NSW Blues Women's coach John Strange joins the show ahead of Game 1 of Women's State of Origin. Plus, Freddy and Joey release their first squads for Game 1 of Men's Origin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns

Topics covered

• rugby
• NRL
• player transfers
• Women's State of Origin
• Men's Origin
• Tigers
• Panthers

Keywords

• Jarome Luai
• Tigers
• PNG Chiefs
• Women's State of Origin
• Men's Origin
• Brad Fittler
• Andrew Johns

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PNG Chiefs, NSW Blues Women's

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