NRL Round 26 Preview + NRLW Super Signings 👀

The Practice Run

Summary

In this part of the conversation, Rawiri and Tu_Money play a game called 'Random Rugby League' where they try to one-up each other with random throwback players. They discuss the potential impact of Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Sarah Hirini, and Stacey Waaka signing with the New Zealand Warriors in the NRLW. They highlight the influence these players would have on the women's sport of rugby league, bringing new eyes to the game and inspiring young players. They also compare Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to Jonah Lomu in terms of her dominance and skill. The hosts express their hope that these signings will happen and discuss the long-term benefits for the sport. The conversation explores the potential impact of bringing elite women's rugby players from the sevens format to the NRLW. The hosts discuss specific players, their skills, and the possibilities for the Warriors team. They also touch on the salaries of women's rugby players and the need for increased recognition and marketability. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of creating superstars in women's sports and the potential for collaborations with brands. In this part of the conversation, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss the upcoming NRL games. They express their frustration with the Melbourne Storm resting their players and discuss the Bulldogs vs. Manly Sea Eagles game. They also analyze the Panthers vs. Rabbitohs and Eels vs. Dragons matches. Finally, they talk about the Broncos vs. Dolphins game and share their predictions. In the final part of the conversation, Tu_Money and Rawiri discuss the last game of Super Saturday between the Sharks and the Warriors. They highlight the significance of this game for players like Shaun Johnson and Adam Fenua-Blake, who are playing against their former teams. They also discuss the potential impact of Luke Metcalf and predict a close match between the two teams. Tu_Money predicts a Sharks victory, while Rawiri believes the Warriors have a chance to cause an upset. They discuss the betting odds and make their predictions for the game.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

23:23 Portia Woodman-Wickliffe's Dominance and Achievements

31:09 Recognizing and Increasing Marketability for Women's Rugby Players

36:34 The Salaries of Women's Rugby Players: Progress and Room for Improvement

44:32 Creating Superstars in Women's Sports

48:56 Collaborations and Signature Products for Women's Rugby Players

51:45 Frustration with Melbourne Storm's Player Resting

58:49 Bulldogs vs. Manly Sea Eagles: Battle for Top Eight

01:03:32 Panthers vs. Rabbitohs: Top-Two Finish at Stake

01:08:23 Eels vs. Dragons: Implications for Wooden Spoon

01:18:09 Broncos vs. Dolphins: Broncos Have More to Play For

01:27:01 The Last Game of Super Saturday: Sharks vs Warriors

01:30:07 The Importance of the Game for the Sharks

01:35:14 Predictions: Sharks Victory or Warriors Upset?

01:57:19 Join the Practice Run Community

Keywords

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