St. Patrick's Day brings out the best stories. In Episode 2 the Rat Pack dives into the history of USA v Ireland — the games at RFK Stadium live on ESPN, the referee with a microphone calling commercial breaks mid-tackle, and a fight that Preston swears he's not proud of. The boys break down NRL Round 2, talk Super League Challenge Cup, reveal that York Knights are looking to return to America, and pay tribute to John Morgan — the man who started it all.

Former NRL and Super League star Phil Bailey joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an incredible conversation about his rugby league journey from the Cronulla Sharks to the Wigan Warriors, representing New South Wales in State of Origin, and helping grow USA Rugby League.

Phil shares unforgettable stories from his playing career, coaching in America, and life after professional rugby league.

Then Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse & Captain America dive into another big week across the NRL, Super League and the local game. Plus, the story of the historic 1953 USARL tour in Australia!

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In This Episode:

Phil Bailey's rugby league journey

Growing up and getting recruited in Australia

Life with the Cronulla Sharks

Playing in State of Origin

Joining Wigan and adapting to the Super League

The biggest differences between the NRL and Super League

Coaching rugby league in the United States

Incredible stories from Phil's career, including meeting Jon Bon Jovi

Super League Round Up NRL Recap

Most Valuable Preston Award (MVP): Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Women's State of Origin

Match of the Week

Local Rugby League Spotlight

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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.

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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

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The Rugby League Rat Pack is back for Episode 14!

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Niuy, Bobo, Duck Arse and Captain America welcome special guests Kyle and Tiana Granby, two of the driving forces behind the growth of rugby in the United States through Roots Rugby Family.

The crew discusses Tiana's rugby journey, Kyle's transition from rugby union, playing rugby in Las Vegas, the state of USA men's and women's rugby, the Brooklyn Kings and a budding local rivalry, international competition and the mission of growing the game across America.

Plus, the Rat Pack delivers the weekly NRL Recap, then Vassy checks in from an undisclosed location with his Super League Round Up.

Bobo brings another entertaining Breakdown, Captain America hands out his MVP Award, and the team takes a look at the local rugby league scene.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

05:34 Bobo caught on tape

08:19 Social Surprise

10:06 Kyle & Tiana Granby join the Pack

11:45 Tiana’s Rugby Journey

14:25 How Kyle and Tiana got together

18:33 Life at Home 19:20 Playing Nines in Las Vegas

26:14 Kyle’s Rugby Union Journey 28:01 Insights on USA Men’s &Women’s Rugby Team

31:20 Roots Rugby Family 38:08 Kyle playing with the Hawks 39:01 Highlights of Kyle and Tiana

40:45 Family

41:15 Brooklyn Kings

43:08 International Matches on the schedule

45:00 Brooklyn Kings vs NY Knights rivalry

48:23 Super League Round Up

51:47 NRL Recap

1:09:00 Bobo’s Breakdown

1:12:38 Jalen Brunson vs Nathan Cleary

1:13:49 MVP Award

1:13:11 Wemby playing Rugby League

1:13:33 Which NBA player would be best at rugby league

1:19:49 A Look at the Local League

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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.

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Bobo 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 Recap

Challenge Cup highlights

State of Origin reactions

USARL Season Launch

Bobo’s Breakdown

Most Valuable Preston Award: Harrison Graham

A Look At The Local League

Chapters:

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 Recap

47:24 Harrison Graham Spotlight

52:54 A Look at the Local League

1:28:23 Scrum Vegas

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Former Australian rugby league star and State of Origin legend Tim Brasher joins Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America for an entertaining and wide-ranging conversation about his incredible rugby league journey, Grand Final memories, State of Origin, life after football, and much more.

Tim shares stories from his playing days with Balmain, NSW and Australia, reflects on the evolution of the game, discusses memorable teammates and moments from his career, and talks about post-footy opportunities including his experiences caddying for celebrities and appearing at Scrum Vegas.

The featured discussion this week is State of Origin, including the concept and history, intensity and physicality, memorable moments from past series, and predictions for this year’s showdown.

Plus the NRL recap, Super League Roundup, Bobo’s Breakdown and Captain America's MVP Award.

The boys then look at the local league with a focus on the L.A. Roosers!

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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!

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Chapters:

00:00 Surprise Guest Reveal

00:33 Dangerous Dave Baxendale

02:50 Rat Pack Introductions

06:24 Lance Hohaia joins the Pack

06:44 Lance’s Rugby League Journey

16:58 Rugby League vs Rugby Union

20:20 Growing Rugby League in USA

23:21 How Lance made it to the Warriors

33:34 Playing in Two Grand Finals

41:35 New Zealand & 2008 Rugby League World Cup stories

44:39 Overcoming multiple ACL surgeries

46:59 Players who play in Super League after the NRL

49:00 Lance's Favorite teammates

50:51 Lance's Toughest opponent

54:32 NRL Magic Round Recap

1:00:02 Super League Round Up

1:01:39 John Cartwright Coaching News

1:02:14 Bobo’s Breakdown: Warriors vs Broncos

1:06:59 Most Valuable Preston Award – Cooper Clark

1:13:53 Women’s State of Origin Recap

1:15:39 Bradford Bulls & Leigh Leopards to Las Vegas

1:20:00 Magic Weekend in Las Vegas Discussion

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