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James Hooper is joined by Craig Gower and Brandon Savage to review the 2026 NRL Grand Final, as the Sydney Roosters defeat the Newcastle Knights 19–18.
The team breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable finals run, the Roosters’ clinical performance, Daly Cherry-Evans’ key moments, James Tedesco’s legacy and the impact of Spencer Leniu.

Plus, the Knights’ future, Roosters recruitment and academy success, Kangaroos selection discussion, and the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome and Roosters crowned 2026 premiers
1:40 — Newcastle’s brave grand final performance
4:00 — Key moments: Dom Young, Ponga and Newcastle’s tries
6:20 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and game management
8:00 — Roosters’ possession, kick chase and clinical edge
10:00 — Tedesco, Mark Nawaqanitawase and the Roosters’ big names
12:00 — Spencer Leniu’s impact off the bench
13:40 — Roosters’ forward pack and physicality
15:05 — Newcastle’s future and Justin Holbrook’s impact
18:10 — Thomas Cant at dummy-half and Newcastle’s desperation
22:30 — Roosters recruitment, academy and next generation
25:30 — James Tedesco’s place among the great Roosters fullbacks
28:00 — Kangaroos squad discussion and selection calls
29:30 — Pacific Championship concerns and player availability
32:00 — Tedesco, Edwards and the fullback debate
35:55 — Rugby League Insider’s World Cup coverage
36:55 — Final wrap-up

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James Hooper is joined by Anthony Watmough and Brandon Savage for a huge grand final week edition of Rugby League Insider.
The team break down Newcastle’s extraordinary finals run and whether they can upset the star-studded Roosters to complete one of rugby league’s great fairytales.

Plus, the Kangaroos World Cup squad, key grand final match-ups, Connor Watson’s fitness, Phoenix Crossland’s tackle on Nathan Cleary and the hip-drop debate, player welfare, Herbie Farnworth’s Roosters link, Raiders contract news, and Ivan Cleary’s hopes of keeping Nathan at Penrith.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider
2:25 — Kangaroos World Cup squad: Turbo, Teddy, Walsh and the big selection calls
15:53 — Can Newcastle upset the Roosters in the grand final?
23:24 — Key match-ups: Gagai and Dom Young target the Roosters’ edges
26:10 — Newcastle’s young halves and the grand final game plan
29:02 — Connor Watson’s fitness and Roosters team selection
32:00 — Concussion protocols and the independent doctor call
33:11 — Phoenix Crossland, Nathan Cleary and the hip-drop tackle debate
43:00 — Player welfare, fatigue, interchanges and the NRL’s balancing act
47:31 — Herbie Farnworth’s Roosters sponsor post and contract speculation
52:53 — Raiders extend Ethan Sanders; Hudson Young’s future
57:35 — Ivan Cleary wants Nathan to remain at Penrith
58:47 — Grand final wrap-up and FanaticsTV watch-party details

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James Hooper is joined by Buzz Rothfield and Darcie McDonald for a huge grand final week edition of Rugby League Insider.

The team unpack the Dally M Awards, calls for greater voting transparency, and the incredible Newcastle Knights run to the grand final. Can the Knights complete one of rugby league’s greatest fairytales, or will Trent Robinson’s star-studded Roosters claim the premiership?

Plus, the Roosters’ academy and recruitment power, Herbie Farnworth’s future, Jason Ryles’ Eels extension, Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell at South Sydney, Matt Burton, Bradman Best and grand final predictions.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider
2:15 — Dally M Awards: voting transparency and the big calls
8:35 — Newcastle’s remarkable grand final run
10:00 — Dally M stories and Mark Nawaqanitawase
15:00 — Old-school Rothmans and Dally M after-party yarns
22:30 — Lachlan Galvin, Wests Tigers and Gus Gould
26:15 — Newcastle’s finals road and why they believe
27:55 — Roosters v Knights grand final preview
35:10 — Trent Robinson, Justin Holbrook and the coaching battle
37:30 — Grand final predictions: Roosters or Newcastle?
39:30 — Nick Politis, the Roosters academy and club culture
46:20 — Herbie Farnworth and the Roosters’ recruitment power
50:00 — Jason Ryles and Parramatta’s extension talks
52:30 — Cody Walker, Latrell Mitchell and South Sydney’s future
57:30 — Matt Burton, Bradman Best and player movement
60:00 — Grand final plans and final wrap-up

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