Rugby League Insider with James Hooper

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James Hooper is joined by Christian Nicolussi and Brandon Savage to unpack the biggest NRL finals talking points.
The boys discuss Josh Addo-Carr’s future after his latest incident, whether Parramatta should stand by the Foxx, and the likely consequences ahead.

Plus, Jarome Luai’s no-show at the Wests Tigers awards night, the Dolphins’ frustration over tactics used against Jack Bostock, looming contract calls, and the finals outlook for the Roosters, Sharks, Warriors and Knights.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider
0:31 — NFL Melbourne and NRL finals crowd debate
3:37 — Josh Addo-Carr’s future and Parramatta’s call
11:34 — Jarome Luai misses the Wests Tigers awards night
21:58 — Jarome Luai’s surprise post-footy career option
25:03 — Dolphins defend Jack Bostock over aerial tactics
27:41 — AFB’s no-try and the double-movement debate
28:37 — Dolphins’ contract crunch: Bostock, Herbie and Hammer
31:28 — Roosters halves, Sam Walker’s recovery and finals prospects
34:00 — Roosters v Sharks finals preview
38:16 — Warriors injuries and the Newcastle test
41:10 — Final predictions and wrap-up

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James Hooper is joined by Simon Woolford to unpack Nathan Cleary’s foot injury and Penrith’s push for a seventh straight preliminary final.

Plus, the boys preview Knights v Warriors, debate the Coach of the Year race, assess the Cowboys’ disappointing finish against the Sharks, and discuss South Sydney’s future—including Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker and the Rabbitohs’ halves dilemma. They also look at Canberra’s roster options and the Tigers’ search for a new assistant coach for Benji Marshall.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider
1:20 — Nathan Cleary’s Foot Injury & Penrith’s Finals Chances
12:10 — Finals Form, Injury Returns & Dally M Debate
15:30 — Knights v Warriors Preview
18:00 — Coach of the Year: Holbrook, Webster & Woolf
31:40 — Cowboys v Sharks: What Went Wrong?
39:30 — Cowboys’ Consistency, Todd Payten & Tom Dearden’s Future
45:30 — Rabbitohs’ Finals Exit, Latrell Mitchell & Cody Walker
52:50 — Raiders’ Halves and Roster Decisions
53:25 — Tigers’ Search for Benji Marshall’s New Assistant
60:50 — Wrap-Up

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James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Darcie McDonald to unpack a huge opening weekend of the NRL finals.

The team debates whether Nathan Cleary is facing a preliminary-final ban, breaks down Penrith’s win over the Roosters, and looks ahead to the Sharks v Roosters sudden-death clash.

Plus, the Dolphins keep their dream debut finals run alive, South Sydney’s season comes to an emotional end, and the Cowboys are sent packing by Cronulla.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider
4:46 — Nathan Cleary’s dangerous-contact charge
10:00 — Panthers v Roosters: Penrith march into another prelim
16:40 — Dylan Edwards, Reece Walsh and the fullback debate
19:42 — Roosters’ form concerns ahead of Cronulla
23:02 — Souths eliminated: Latrell, Gagai and the Knights
29:30 — Dolphins defeat the Warriors and reach a preliminary final
36:20 — Warriors v Knights: who advances?
41:42 — Sharks end the Cowboys’ season
47:00 — Can Cronulla upset the Roosters?

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Live from the Hyde Park House pub — the Penrith Panthers have ground out another preliminary final berth in a scrappy arm-wrestle against the Roosters. Anthony Watmough and Sean O'Sullivan break down the Nathan Cleary charge-down controversy and his late injury scare, Blaize Talagi's redemption story, and Liam Martin's momentum-turning try. Plus, a preview of the Roosters' sudden-death clash with Cronulla, a full recap of the Dolphins' stunning win over the Warriors, and reaction to the Knights' upset over the Rabbitohs.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Panthers Book Another Prelim Final
00:39 - Nathan Cleary Charge-Down: Suspension Fears
02:31 - Cleary's Second-Half Injury Scare
04:02 - Roosters' Sudden Death Fate vs Sharks
06:24 - Cherry-Evans & Hugo's First Hit-Out As A Combo
07:46 - Two Coaches, Two Different Finals Approaches
08:29 - Panthers' Bold Selection Calls Explained
10:18 - Blaize Talagi's Redemption Story
11:22 - Liam Martin's Match-Turning Try
13:02 - Previewing Roosters v Sharks
14:06 - Keys For The Roosters To Beat Cronulla
15:26 - Sharks' Win Over The Cowboys Reviewed
16:29 - Katoa Tackle Avoids Suspension, Cleary Off The Hook?
17:22 - Dolphins Stun Warriors: Farnworth & Bostock Shine
19:38 - Finals Draw Sorted: Who Plays Who
20:43 - Knights Upset Rabbitohs, Ponga & Young Shine
22:10 - Roosters' Alarming Form Slide
23:39 - Finals Schedule Confirmed
24:27 - Rabbitohs' Season Ends: Cody Walker's Injury Impact
25:44 - Outro

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Another team's premiership dream is over — the North Queensland Cowboys have been eliminated from the finals, going down 26-16 to the Cronulla Sharks in a hard-fought elimination final. Darcie, Simon Woolford and Toby Coachman break down the Cowboys' costly second-half errors, Sione Katoa's monster impact off the bench, Braden Trindade's shoulder scare, and what's next for both clubs heading into next season. Plus, a preview of tomorrow's blockbuster between Penrith and the Roosters.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Cowboys Eliminated: Sharks Win Thriller 26-16
00:57 - Cowboys' Costly Second-Half Errors
03:02 - Cowboys Play Themselves Out Of It
05:21 - Trindade's Shoulder Battle & Kicking Game
06:16 - Nicho Hynes Steps Up With The Spotlight
06:58 - Sione Katoa's Monster Impact Off The Bench
09:33 - Would You Target Trindade's Shoulder?
10:31 - Tackle Count Breakdown: Brailey & Wilton Machines
12:20 - Cowboys' "Rocks and Diamonds" Problem
13:48 - Drinkwater's Dragons Move Looms
15:33 - Cowboys' Backline Boost: Ramien & Katoa Incoming
16:36 - Do The Cowboys Have A Premiership Roster?
17:45 - Todd Payten Locked In For Two More Years
19:03 - Green Shoots: What Cowboys Can Build On
19:55 - Can The Sharks Go All The Way?
22:18 - What The Sharks Need To Fix To Win It All
23:44 - Previewing Panthers v Roosters

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