Rugby League Rat Pack

Former Queensland State of Origin star, Super League Man of Steel and Castleford Tigers legend Adrian Vowles joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable rugby league career, his memories of representing the Maroons, his success in the Super League, and his thoughts on State of Origin Game 2. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to Join the Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 Join Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America for another entertaining episode covering the biggest stories from across the NRL, Super League and rugby league around the world. Special Guest: Adrian Vowles Former Queensland State of Origin representative 271-game NRL & Super League career 1999 Super League Man of Steel Castleford Tigers legend Reflects on his playing career and Origin memories Shares stories from the NRL, Super League and representing the Maroons Weekly Rat Pack Features: NRL Recap Super League Round Up Bobo's Breakdown The Most Valuable Preston Award A Look at the Local League Also in this episode: State of Origin Game 2 preview and predictions The biggest winners and losers from the latest NRL action The latest Super League headlines and performances International rugby league discussion Plenty of laughs and classic Rat Pack banter FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0nJyI77D5c6QyhlB95YHuA?si=215e4993c1a44898 Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-league-rat-pack/id1885437483

Five Rugby League players. Years at the top level. Honest, unfiltered insight.Niuy, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America are on the pitch with State of Origin reactions, NRL and Challenge Cup recaps, and the launch of the USARL season, plus key rugby league news and storylines across the game.Subscribe on YouTube to Join the Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1Bobo joins the show on location with an extra=special Breakdown and Captain America awards his MVP to Vermont's Favorite Son Harrison Graham.The Rat Pack shine the spotlight on the launch of the USARL, with the boys highlighting the growth of rugby league in the United States and the clubs and players driving the game forward, including the DC Cavalry, Brooklyn Kings, New York Knights, Sarasota Bullsharks and Tampa Mayhem.The bous also dive into State of Origin, breaking down the footage and unpacking the biggest moments from the series — including a controversial, game-changing play that sparks a full-blown debate across the panel.🏉 In This Episode:NRL RecapChallenge Cup highlightsState of Origin reactionsUSARL Season LaunchBobo’s BreakdownMost Valuable Preston Award: Harrison GrahamA Look At The Local LeagueChapters: 00:00 Niuy Sets the Scene 00:29 Where’s Bobo 01:00 Scrum Vegas Countdown 02:37 Inroductions 05:01 Vassy's Face Swapping on X 06:54 NRL Recap and related topics 21:17 Challenge Cup 26:07 Coaching great John Kear dies day after covering Challenge Cup Final 27:46 The devasting impact Motor Neuron Disease (MND) has had on Rugby 31:14 Bobo’s Breakdown 32:14 Most Valuable Preston Award 36:19 State of Origin Recap47:24 Harrison Graham Spotlight 52:54 A Look at the Local League 1:28:23 Scrum VegasFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPackSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0nJyI77D5c6QyhlB95YHuA?si=215e4993c1a44898Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-league-rat-pack/id1885437483

Former New Zealand rugby league star Lance Hohaia joins Episode 11 of the Rugby League Rat Pack for an in-depth conversation about his legendary career, the growth of rugby league in America, the Warriors, playing in Grand Finals, Super League, and much more.Lance shares stories from his rugby league journey, representing New Zealand in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, battling through multiple ACL surgeries, and competing against some of the toughest players in the game.Bobo, Niuy, Vassey, Captain America & Duck Arse also recap Magic Round in the NRL, break down Warriors vs Broncos, dive into Super League results, discuss the Women’s State of Origin, John Cartwright's new coaching opportunity and glorious news of the Bradford Bulls and Leigh Leopards heading to Las Vegas in 2027.Plus, the Most Valuable Preston awarded to Cooper Clark and a surprise appearance from Dangerous Dave Baxendale!Follow the podcast here and subscribe on YouTube for weekly rugby league coverage, NRL analysis, Super League discussion, interviews and international rugby league news: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1Chapters:00:00 Surprise Guest Reveal00:33 Dangerous Dave Baxendale02:50 Rat Pack Introductions06:24 Lance Hohaia joins the Pack06:44 Lance’s Rugby League Journey16:58 Rugby League vs Rugby Union20:20 Growing Rugby League in USA23:21 How Lance made it to the Warriors33:34 Playing in Two Grand Finals41:35 New Zealand & 2008 Rugby League World Cup stories44:39 Overcoming multiple ACL surgeries46:59 Players who play in Super League after the NRL49:00 Lance's Favorite teammates50:51 Lance's Toughest opponent54:32 NRL Magic Round Recap1:00:02 Super League Round Up1:01:39 John Cartwright Coaching News1:02:14 Bobo’s Breakdown: Warriors vs Broncos1:06:59 Most Valuable Preston Award – Cooper Clark1:13:53 Women’s State of Origin Recap1:15:39 Bradford Bulls & Leigh Leopards to Las Vegas1:20:00 Magic Weekend in Las Vegas DiscussionFOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0nJyI77D5c6QyhlB95YHuA?si=215e4993c1a44898Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-league-rat-pack/id1885437483

Five Rugby League players. Years at the top level. Honest, unfiltered insight.👇 Subscribe to Join the Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1In Episode 9 of the Rugby League Rat Pack, the crew is joined by special guest Adam Nable, former NRL and AMNRL Player, for a wide-ranging conversation covering the NRL, the evolution of the game, and rugby league’s growing footprint in the United States.Adam shares his journey from competing in the NRL to being part of the early rugby league landscape in America, including experiences in New York and insights into what it takes to adapt when the game is still developing in new markets. The discussion also revisits key moments from his playing career and the broader challenges and opportunities around growing rugby league globally.Also in this episode:NRL Recap with key results and talking pointsSuper League Round Up with VassyBobo’s Breakdown (Knights vs Rabbitohs)Most Valuable Preston AwardWomen’s State of Origin spotlightA Look At the Local League, featuring growing programs across the U.S.This week’s grassroots spotlight includes the Sarasota Bullsharks, DC Cavalry, Brooklyn Kings, and Tampa Mayhem—highlighting the continued expansion of the game at local level.💬 Join the Conversation:Drop your questions and comments for the Rugby League Rat Pack—we’ll be reading and responding to them on upcoming episodes of the podcast.Follow the Rugby League Rat Pack:X: https://x.com/RL_RatPackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack

Five Rugby League players. Decades of experience. No filter.Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Captain America are back for Episode 7 to deliver authentic rugby commentary and lots of laughs!Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to never miss an episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack — where rugby meets laughs, stories, and pure passion: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1This week, the Rat Pack tackles one of the most debated topics in the game — why teams often improve after a coach is sacked. The boys draw on their own playing experiences to break down how different coaching styles impact performance, confidence, and results — and why certain messages just stop landing in the locker room.The Pack also breaks down the latest action across the NRL and Super League, highlighting results, performances, and moments that actually matter — with plenty of debate and disagreement along the way.Fan-favorite segments return, including Bobo’s Breakdown, where the game gets dissected from the player’s perspective, and Most Valuable Preston, rewarding a standout performer.Duck Arse brings insight from the local scene with the DC Cavalry, while the crew delivers their 5 Takeaways from around the rugby league world — covering coaching changes, the continued rise of the women’s game and Parramatta v Canterbury.🏉 In This Episode:NRL Recap & key resultsSuper League Round Up with VassyBobo’s BreakdownMost Valuable PrestonLocal league spotlight (DC Cavalry)5 TakeawaysCoaching styles & player reactionsWomen’s Rugby League discussion🔥 Rat Pack Hot Seat (first-ever games revealed)Follow the Rat Pack: X: https://x.com/RL_RatPackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack

Five Rugby League players. Years of high-level experience. Endless passion for the game. Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Sergeant Slaughter are back — bringing laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league with zero filters. This week, the Rat Pack dives into a featured discussion on the development of Rugby League in the USA, breaking down where the game stands, the challenges ahead, and what growth could look like moving forward. The boys also recap the latest NRL action, highlighting the biggest results, key performances, and major storylines shaping the competition. Then it’s over to the Super League Round Up, covering everything you need to know from across the league. And just when you thought it was safe to keep watching, the guys flash back to yesteryear with mullet pictures to bust out laughing! Subscribe and join the Rat Pack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 🏉 In This Episode: Development of Rugby League in the USA NRL Recap & key takeaways Super League Round Up Bobo’s Breakdown Captain America’s MVP 5 Takeaways from the week NFL Positions for Rugby League players Upcoming Games preview Comeback of the Mullet Chapters: 00:00 In the Penalty Box 05:17 NRL Recap 09:11 Super League Round Up 21:56 Bobo's Breakdown 38:38 Captain America's MVP 45:11 5 Takeaways 50:52 Comeback of the Mullet 58:47 Development of Rugby League in the U.S.A. 🎧 If you love rugby league, real player insight, and unfiltered banter, this is your weekly go-to for everything happening across the game. Follow the Rat Pack: Twitter/X: https://x.com/RL_RatPack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack Subscribe on YouTube and set notifications to never miss an episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack — where rugby meets laughs, stories, and pure passion!

The Rat Pack is here! Five rugby players with years of high-level experience and a shared love for the game — bringing you laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league. Subscribe for Rugby insights, laughs, and analysis: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 This week, the Rat Pack dive into the NRL weekend madness — from jaw-dropping plays to the chaos of Bulldogs vs Raiders — plus Jeff hands out his Captain America’s MVP award for the most unforgettable moment on the pitch. We also wrap up the Super League, calling out the standout games, big plays, and moments you need to know. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, the Pack gets surprised in the middle of the show by pictures of two players reuniting decades after one of the hardest hits ever on the pitch — trust us, you’ll want to see this one! Finally, in the Multi-Cultural Round, the boys swap stories from their time playing across the globe, sharing laughs, cultural quirks, and unforgettable rugby adventures from the countries they’ve played in. 🎧 If you love rugby, banter, and insider stories from players who’ve been there, done that, and still have the scars to prove it — this is your new weekly obsession. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 04:42 – NRL Weekend Highlights 08:35 – Captain America’s MVP 13:35 - Impact of playing in Las Vegas 21:58 – Super League Round Up 25:00 - Surprise photos from a unlikely reunion 36:18 – Multi-Cultural Round: Global Rugby Stories Follow the Rat Pack: Twitter/X: https://x.com/RL_RatPack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby.league.ratpack Follow the Podcast and never miss an episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack — where rugby meets laughs, stories, and pure passion!

Episode 1. No studio. No producer. Just a few rugby league lifers with stories the game never got to hear.The Rugby League Rat Pack — former AMNRL players who toured internationally and helped build the sport in America from scratch — sit down for the first time to talk about what they built, where the game is now, and where it needs to go.In this episode: the crew comes straight off Scrum Vegas 3, reflects on what it felt like to watch NRL teams pack out Allegiant Stadium knowing they helped lay the foundation, and has a frank conversation about the NRL's US strategy — the right city, the wrong kickoff times, and why American fans couldn't find the game on TV.Real talk from the men who washed dishes, lined fields, and spread the gospel of rugby league in America decades before Las Vegas was even a conversation.Subscribe and follow @rugbyleagueratpack on Instagram.#rugbyleague #NRL #ScrumVegas #rugbyleagueratpack