Welcome to the Fox League Podcast. Tune in to hear from the best players in the game, and former greats, as we dissect all the big issues in rugby league. Get up to date with the latest news and analysis as foxsports.com.au NRL editor Eamonn Tiernan and veteran Fox League reporter James Hooper are joined by a guest each week.
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This week Darcie McDonald is joined by a couple of fellow Fox Sports journalists to unpack the year that was for the bottom nine teams. What went wrong? Is there silver lining? And what will 2025 look like? We answer all the big questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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One of the Bulldogs' unsung heroes unpacks the "wild" trajectory the club is on, why Cameron Ciraldo will be "one of the club's biggest signings ever" and of course, gives insight in the famous defensive system that's transformed the team into a premiership threat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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From almost getting punted from the Raiders prior to the 1989 & 1990 premierships to meeting with Bob Fulton and James Packer at an airport during the Super League war and being given free bricks to build his house. Rugby league legend Glenn ‘the brick with eyes’ Lazarus joins the podcast to shares all of the best stories from his decorated career.…
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Steph Hancock | This is definitely the time
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Women’s rugby league icon Steph Hancock reveals she will retire at the end of the NRLW season. At 42-years old, Hancock has done it all in the game – including back flipping on a couple of previous retirement decisions - but has opened up on why this time it’s definitely the right call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Scott Prince | Can’t believe he tried that in a GF
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300-gamer Scott Prince reflects on his decorated career – including winning the Tigers’ maiden premiership – and reveals his one regret. Prince also relives his State of Origin memories at Suncorp Stadium and opens up on preparations as the Broncos’ NRLW coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Former NRL and NSW halfback Trent Hodkinson reminisces about his iconic State of Origin try and conversion, which won the 2014 series and ended Queensland’s eight-year reign. The 174-gamer also dives into the Bulldogs’ special run to the grand final that year and opens up on his early retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Aaron Woods | Get to the front of the line, there’s nothing better!
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Veteran NRL prop and 14-time NSW representative Aaron Woods previews game one of State of Origin. He also re-lives his Origin debut and reveals a special moment he received that he passed down to another big-name debutant years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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This week Darcie McDonald is joined by fellow Fox Sports journalist Tom Sargeant fresh off his trip to Brisbane to cover Magic Round. Tom shares some stories from the sheds — including his interaction with Des Hasler — and dissects some of the biggest talking points to come out of the round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Scott Drinkwater | I wouldn’t be who I am today…
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Cowboys star Scott Drinkwater dissects his team’s start to the season and reveals some hard truths the squad had to face coming into 2024. He also reflects on his journey in the NRL and singles out the one person that’s had the biggest impact on his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Jason Nightingale | I still dream of playing rugby league
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St George Illawarra Dragons legend Jason Nightingale opens up on life post-footy, revisits major moments in his 266-game career and gives his take on this year’s Dragons squad – including Zac Lomax’s move to the wing. He also reveals a hilarious story about the 2010 Anzac Day game, which includes Wayne Bennett napping before kick-off. See omnystudi…
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Chanel Harris-Tavita | I was on the fence about coming back
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Warriors utility Chanel Harris-Tavita to chat about his decision to take a year off the game and the lessons he learned while travelling the world. He also revealed what convinced him to come back to the NRL – and how his Warriors deal came about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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Josh Reynolds | I wish I didn’t leave Belmore…
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Josh Reynolds opens up on what life now looks like for him eight months after retiring from the NRL. He also dissects the Bulldogs’ start to the season and relives the controversial 2015 Good Friday clash with the Rabbitohs ahead of this weekend’s game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Greg Alexander | I’ve always had my doubts
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Fox League analyst Greg Alexander dissects the opening round of 2024 and reveals his thoughts on one of the big talking points to come out of Round 1 - is Matt Burton a five-eighth or a centre? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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Michael Ennis | He's going to do something incredible
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Expert analyst Michael Ennis sits down with the Fox League Podcast in Las Vegas to preview the double-header at Allegiant Stadium and reveals the player he is expecting to steal the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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Pat Carrigan | This place is blowing my mind
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Broncos star Pat Carrigan sits down with the Fox League Podcast just an hour after landing in Las Vegas ahead of this weekend's historic double-deader at Allegiant Stadium. He reveals some special moments from the team's time training at the LA Rams facilities and reveals what he's most excited for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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Eels star Mitchell Moses reflects on his stellar individual 2023 season but admits he'd throw it all away for one thing. He also analyses the Eels' last 12 months and opens up on his biggest dream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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Ryan Papenhuyzen | I'm the happiest I've ever been
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Ryan Papenhuyzen is coming off a horror injury run but he has never been clearer or more settled in his life. The Storm superstar opens up on his recovery from a broken ankle, his trip to the US to work with Bill Knowles and reveals why he's the happiest he's ever been. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Shaun Johnson | Imagine if that’s just the baseline
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Warriors superstar Shaun Johnson opens up on the ‘lonely place’ he found himself in and how he got back to his best form. The veteran half also reveals plans for his future on and off the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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Star halfback Adam Reynolds opens up on the aftermath of the Broncos’ grand final loss, gives an update on his contract negotiations and pinpoints the ‘scary’ thing about his likely successor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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EXCLUSIVE: Addin- Fonua Blake - Why the Sharks were the perfect fit
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Warriors star Addin Fonua-Blake opens up on his bombshell release request and speaks for the first on his decision to sign a four-year deal with the Sharks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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Brent Tate was not only a part of the Broncos' last premiership-winning side, but he also scored what essentially was the match-winning try. The Queensland and Australia representative takes the Fox League Podcast inside the wild celebrations following the Broncos' 2006 Grand Final win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Steve Renouf | You’ve only seen the start
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Rugby league legend Steve Renouf joins the podcast to dissect the Broncos’ stunning 2023. He re-visits the pain of the previous three seasons, revealing the club’s pride 'was shattered' and credits coach Kevin Walters for turning it around. Renouf also marvel’s at Reece Walsh’s form – and issues an ominous warning. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Tom Trbojevic | ‘I didn’t know how to deal with it’
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Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic joins the podcast to take a look back over his decorated journey in rugby league. He opens up on the most challenging point of his career and reveals the person that’s had the most impact on his footy. Turbo also gives insight into the Trbojevic family dynamic and reveals ‘the real’ Jake Trbojevic. See omnystudio.com/l…
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Roosters, NSW and Australian captain James Tedesco joins the podcast ahead of one of the biggest games of the season. He takes us inside the side’s preparation ahead of their must-win clash with the Rabbitohs and also opens up on what he admits has been a ‘tough’ year, the changes he’s made and the lessons he’s learnt as a leader. See omnystudio.co…
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Hudson Young | He taught me a bit of tough love
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Raiders second-rower Hudson Young opens up on his relationship with coach Ricky Stuart and why ‘Sticky’ was “really hard” on him after a couple of silly moments earlier in his career. Young also reveals his aspirations to captain the club and teased that some re-signing news is on its way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Three-time premiership-winner Luke Keary joins the Fox League Podcast ahead of his 200th NRL game to reflect on his career. He reveals his ‘sliding doors’ moment, opens up on the time he thought he was done with the game - and nearly made the switch to rugby union. He also takes us inside that 2018 Grand Final win and speaks on his future. See omny…
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Yvonne Sampson | I was so nervous I went numb
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Fox League presenter Yvonne Sampson joins the podcast this week to celebrate Women in League Round. 'Vonny' looks back over her journey in media - from covering pigeon races in rural Queensland to hosting the coverage of some of the biggest events in Australian sport. She reveals her 'pinch-me' moment and best advice for an aspiring journalist. See…
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NRLW Dragons coach Jamie Soward opens up on how much he has learnt and changed ahead of his third season at the helm. He also lifts the lid on how the club pulled off two major signings and why they have the potential to be the "best ever" halves pairing in the women's game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach | They’ve got short memories
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NSW legend Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach wants Blues fans to ease up on skipper James Tedesco because he’s up there as one of the greatest fullbacks to play for the state. Blocker also reveals why he’s pumped to see Corey Horsburgh make his Origin debut and he reacts to Josh Reynolds’ retirement bombshell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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The journos' take | Origin teams and Rd 18 wash-up
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Darcie McDonald is joined by foxsports.com.au's NRL editor Eamonn Tiernan to dissect all of the big Origin news after NSW and Queensland dropped their new-look teams for game three. They also dive deeper into the Tigers' and Bulldogs horror losses — where to from here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Michael Morgan | Was it the right decision?
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Cowboys legend Michael Morgan opens up on the injury that forced him into early retirement and the moments of doubt he had over the big decision. He also re-lives his iconic flick pass in the 2015 NRL Grand Final that has become a part of rugby league folklore, filling Johnathan Thurston's shoes in 2017 and touches on life working in finance. See o…
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In the lead up to Origin II at Suncorp Stadium, the man that came up with the iconic 'Queenslander' chant, Billy Moore, takes the Fox League Podcast inside his first Origin camp back in 1992. Moore dissects the Maroons side and explains why two NRL clubs will be the beneficiaries of a particularly player battle brewing. See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Andrew Ryan | I haven’t watched the game back yet
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It’s been nearly 19 years since the Bulldogs won the 2004 Grand Final. It was the first game Andrew Ryan ever captained. He produced a premiership-saving tackle that’s gone down in history as one of the great rugby league moments. But Ryan made a shock admission to the Fox League podcast – he still hasn’t watched the game back. The rugby league leg…
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Kieran Foran | I thought my career was over
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In one of his rawest interviews, Kieran Foran opens up to Darcie McDonald about the toughest period in his career - when he was suffering depression, lost a sense of who he was and truly thought rugby league had no place in his life. He reveals how injuries almost ruined his career and relfects on his spectacular journey to where he is today. See o…
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Nicho Hynes | Wouldn't be sitting here today | Indigenous Rd 2023
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Sharks superstar Nicho Hynes joins Darcie McDonald to chat Indigenous Round, his rapid rise from working as a teacher's aide in Mackay to the being the Dally M medallist. He also reveals the sliding doors moment in his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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Latrell Mitchell | I've never really spoken about it before | Indigenous Rd 2023
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South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell sits down with Darcie McDonald to talk about the importance of Indigenous Round. He also reflects on his career from when he slept on the floor as a teenager to winning premierships and opens up for the first time on his Roosters exit. Mitchell also admits he's the happiest he's ever been and declares he's at…
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This week Darcie McDonald is joined by fellow Fox Sports journo to talk Magic Round. How do the media cover the big weekend of footy? What's it like in both the winning and losing sheds? Darcie and Eamonn cover it all plus lift the lid on some of the biggest storylines of the round. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Reece Robson | You can't win the GF in march, but you can definitely lose it
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Cowboys hooker Reece Robson joins Darcie McDonald to dissects his side's "frustrating" start to the season and opens up on when the team realised something wasn't quite right. Robson also looks back at his rugby league journey to become one of the top No.9s in the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Melbourne Storm captain Christian joins the show to discuss the ‘journey’ the club is going on after losing several star players and why he’s ‘so happy’ after overcoming his own ‘demons’. Welch also reacts to the shock news that an Origin star has quit representative footy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Lachie Miller | Could've been digging holes
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Knights fullback Lachie Miller reveals big risk he took when he rejected a Rugby 7s contract extension to chase his NRL dream. The livewire fullback also opens up on his journey to Newcastle and why he'll always be grateful for his former coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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Josh Reynolds | It's not about me anymore
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This week Bulldogs icon Josh Reynolds takes Darcie McDonald inside his return to the NRL after 925 days. He also opens up on his homecoming to Belmore, what he wants to get out of his second stint at the club and recalls some of the memorable Good Friday clashes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Jarrod Wallace | Send me the contract and I'll sign it
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Vetern NRL forward Jarrod Wallace opens up on how just a three-minute phone call with Wayne Bennett convinced him to sign with the Dolphins. Wallace also reveals what the mastercoach really gets up to in the sheds before a game and why he was the only man for the Dolphins job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Damien Cook | How Wayne Bennett changed my life
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Superstar hooker Damien Cook opens up on his relationship with Wayne Bennett - and why the mastercoach couldn't lure him away from the Rabbitohs. Cook also sets the record straight on the alleged racism incident directed at teammate Latrell Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Tyrell Sloan | I thought I knew it all... But I've matured
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This week Dragons young gun Tyrell Sloan opens up to Darcie McDonald about why he requested a release last season, the hard truth he got from his Nan and how he mended his relationship with coach Anthony Griffin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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David Klemmer | I have no ill will towards the Knights
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19-time Kangaroo David Klemmer joins Darcie McDonald on the Fox League Podcast to open up about his Knights exit, why he joined the Tigers and the toughest forward he's ever faced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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We are BACK | 2023 NRL Season Preview
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Yvonne Sampson is joined by two of the best in the business Michael Ennis and Cooper Cronk to take a deep dive into EVERY team ahead of the 2023 NRL season in an exclusive Fox League special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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World Cup Final Preview - Pressure on Cleary and Kangaroos to take out the final! 17/11/22
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Join Yvonne Sampson, Greg Alexander and Braith Anasta as they look into the World Cup Final between Australia and Samoa. Tune in to the Fox League Podcast throughout the Rugby League World Cup for all the analysis from some of the best minds in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Rugby League World Cup Semi Finals Preview
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Tune in to the Fox League Podcast throughout the Rugby League World Cup for all the analysis from some of the best minds in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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Tune in to the Fox League Podcast throughout the Rugby League World Cup for all the analysis from some of the best minds in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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Tune in to the Fox League Podcast throughout the Rugby League World Cup for all the analysis from some of the best minds in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fox Sports Australia
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