Fergo and The Freak
A Rugby League podcast covering the NRL, Super League, State Of Origin and International Rugby League.
2026 NRL Season Preview
Andrew Ferguson and League Freak kick off the 2026 NRL season with their annual deep-dive preview – all 17 teams broken down, no holds barred! The boys run through every club's off-season moves: the big signings, the shock departures, the bolters ready to explode, and the question marks hanging over star players. As always, Fergo brings the stats and history, The Freak delivers the unfiltered opinions, and the pair bounce off each other with plenty of laughs, debates, and the odd controversial call. Whether you're a die-hard or just jumping back in for 2026, this is your essential guide to what's ahead in the NRL...
NRL BREAKING NEWS: Payne Hass Signs A 3 Year Deal With The South Sydney Rabbitohs
Our first Breaking News episode of 2026! Pay Hass has informed the Brisbane Broncos that he has signed a three year deal with the South Sydney Rabbitohs starting in 2027!
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Training The House Down?
Just like a Rugby League player preparing for the season ahead, we look to get through the first session of the year without tearing anything! We have a chat about some of the new items in the game recently, we talk about the rule changes the NRL did, and did not impliment. There some chat about English Rugby League teams that went by the wayside over the off season, even if Freaky gets bored by it! So start stratching those hammys, the vocoal chords and your ear holes with us!
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The 2025 King Of Rugby League Awards
Oh, hi. I didn't see you there! So we recorded a podcast for you to enjoy. Hopefully it finds you doing well and after having a great Christmas. Also, Happy New Year!!! In this episode we announced the 2025 King Of Rugby League Awards, we did our best to explain how the 2026 Rugby League World Cup will work, we talked about how terrible the International Rugby League is, the new Salford Rugby League clubs birth, and just generally gibbered about the game. Hopefully you enjoy it! :-D
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Wests Tigers Emergency Podcast
Its an emergency podcast because the Wests Tigers are somehow teariing themselves to peices again!!!
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2026 NRL Draw Breakdown, Ashes and Pacific Championship Wrap
Buckle up for a rip-roaring ride through the world of sports with Fergo and The Freak! We dissect Australia's dominant demolition of England in the lopsided 2025 Ashes series. Then, we celebrate the triumphant roar of the Pacific Championship, where underdogs turned into legends and rivalries ignited like never before. Shifting gears to footy frenzy, we slice and dice the 2026 NRL Draw: crowning the luckiest teams with dream runs and roasting the unluckiest with nightmare schedules that'll test even the toughest forwards. And for good measure, we rev up some high-octane Formula One banter—because who doesn't love a dash of speed...
Ashes Over, Pacific Championship Final, Player Welfare And The Usual Suspects!
In this episode we talk about Australia winning the Ashes with ease, and winning the series in a whitewash. We look towards the Pacific Championship final, player welfare concerns in International Rugby League, we talk motorsports and much more!
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A Reality Check For English Rugby League
In this episode we talk about the humuliatiung defeat England suffered at home, with an English referee, to an Australian team playing its first game in nearloy a year. How the Ashes series looking going forward, and the completely one sided romp that Australia has been on for 50 years.
We talk about Samoa beating Tonga in the Pacific Championship, how Tonga will go against New Zealand, we try to find the 2026 World Cup formath, we chat about Peter Vlandys thoughts on controlling English Rugby League and the terrible Super League expansion, and we dive into Formula One...
Australia Vs The Country That Gave Us Bonnie Blue
In this episode we talk about the Pacific Championships and how good it has been so far, we look at Australia taking on Eurpoes Hillbillies and the reactions we have seen from that cold, swind swept, goofball nation.
We chat a little about some of the player movement that has been going on, the Super League expansion and how ridculous it is, and then we chat Formula One tracks.
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The Brisbane Broncos Are The 2025 NRL Premiers
In this episode we have a chat about the 2025 NRL Grand Final won by the Brisbane Broncos over the Melbourne Storm. We look at the Australian squad named by the ARL ahead of the Ashes tour and give out best lineups for that series. We have a quick chat about Super League, international Rugby League, and then Formula One if thats OK with Lando.
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The 2025 NRL Grand Final Preview
In this episode we have a look back at a great weekend of preliminatry final action, we talk a little about the end of the Penrith Panthers run of Grand Final wins in a row, then we preview the Grand Final between the Melbourne Storm and the Brisbane Broncos!
Other topics we discuss, the Dally Ms, a close race in our tipping competition, Michael Maguire sending it up his critics, the farce that is happening over in England, we answer listener emails and much more!
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Last Minute Preliminary Finals Preview!
In this episode we talkj about the preliminary finals matches, internatiomna Rugby League, and just have a general chin wag!
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NRL Finals Week 2, Roosters Blow, RGC Retires To England
In this episode we talk about last weeks finals, we preview week two of the finals, talk about the Roosters and Rabbitohs off field situations. We talk a heap of international Rugby League and a whole lot more.
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NRL Week One Finals Preview And How The Others Finished
In this episode we god through all four of the NRL Finals games this week, give a rundown of all the teams that missed the finals this year, we jump into a time machine and take a little look around the current timeline, then we talk about Formula One is its OK by Lando Norris.
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REAL Experts Talking About The Sport Of Rugby League
In this episode the boys chat about the Bulldogs win over a depleted Panthers, and the concerns they have for the Bulldogs heading into the NRL Finals series.
They answer listener emails, talk about coaching changes at the Titans and Knights, they finally look at who is winning their NRL Tipping competition (Its Nadine!), and generally do their usually chatting about all things Rugby League!
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Salford In The Red
In this episode Johnny Lew joins us as we look back over the dire financial downfall of the Salford Red Devils. Froom proposed mergers, to a billionare owner, a name change, and much, much worse.
This is a tough one to listen to if you're a Salford supporter, but it really shows how the club has been on a slow march to its demise for a long time now.
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The 1908 Season - The First Rugby League Season In Australia
In this episode Rugby League historian Andrew Ferguson takes us through everything that happened in 1908 as the game of Rugby League was established in Australia.
From the formation of the original clubs, to the signing of players, the battle for the use of grounds throughout Sydney, and the battles with other sporting authorities over what was, and was not considered to be professionalism in sport.
You will hear quotes from administrations, players and onlookers as the fledgling Rugby League started to take shape. You will hear the details of the first games played in Australia...
NRL Under Threat? The Rugby League Video Game? Question marks?
In this episode of Fergo and the Freak we talk about the rumours of a rugby union competition that is supposedly targeting NRL players, how the Wests Tigers have imporved, we answer emails and have a good old chit chat!
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Its The Choice Of A New Generation
A weekend edition! We read a few emails, we talk about the potential disaster at the Sharks, we chat about the Panthers win over the Bulldogs, a spectre of the bad old days at the Wests Tigers, theres Formula One chat and a lot more. Just be prepared!
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OMG We Are Back!
After a few weeks in which illness took down your fearless podcasters, the boys are back. We talk about some of the weird contract situations going on around the league, the Bondi transit lounge, we talk a bit about State Of Origin, Alex Johnston and his try scoring, we read emails....and just have a good old chin wag!
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Lachlan Galvin To The Bulldogs And Looking At State Of Origin One
In this episode we talk about Lachlan Galvins move from the Wests Tigers to the Canterbury Bulldogs, remind people what the role of player managers are, and then look towards game one of the 2025 Rugby League State Of Origin series.
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A Discussion About Player Managers And Lots Of Rugby League Talk
In this episode we kick off with an interesting reader email, we give our NSW State Of Origin teams, we touch on the Queensland State Of Origin team, we chat about the North Sydney Bears, the Perth Bears, and the need for Perth to be driving the Bears going forward, then we have a long discussion about player managers and their roles within the game.
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<...Reminiscing About Rugby League Players From The Past
In this episode the boys read listener emails, talk about the North Sydney Bears, the plight of the game in England, and then throw random names of players at one another and describe them in great detail!
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Around The Rugby League World With Special Guest Dylan The Leaguie
In this episode League Freak has a chat with Youtuber Dylan who is the host of The Leaguie.
We talk about the unpredictability of the NRL so far in 2025, the true contenters for the Premiership, we touch on why drafts are a terrible idea in Rugby League and how the salary cap is actually working.
We then discuss what the NRL should do to help that game in England, and across Europe, the demise of the Toronto Wolfpack, international Rugby League and the World Cup and much, much more.
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The Lachlan Galvin Saga
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In this episode the boys talk about the big news this week regarding Lachlan Galvin and the Wests Tigers deciding to drop him after learning he won't sign a contract extension with the club.
We talk about all the different dynamics involved, how the corporate media is covering things, and what clubs would be best for Galvin to head to.
We read a great email from Eoin, we talk about weird rules, cover the...
Emergency Podcast: The Penrith Panthers Dynasty Is Over
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After the Penrith Panthers fifth straight loss in a row League Freak records an emergency podcast to talk about what looks like the end of this incredibly dynasty!
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The 2025 NRL Season Has Been Great So Far!
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On todays episode the boys chat about the quality of the season so far, how close the competition is, and how even the worst teams in the competition can play some good football. They touch on whats happening over in England and how the Catalan Dragons are being railroaded by English clubs, they throw together a fictional Australia team, then a team of nutters, before finally settling in and talking about Formula One!
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The English Rugby League Catastrophe With Johnny Lew
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In this episode League Freak is joined by Englishman Johnny Lew to talk about the recent shenangians within the administration of the English game. The reports that the Catalan Dragons are being pushed out the door, and the talk that the NRL wants to "buy" a 33% stake in Super League!
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The 2025 Rugby League Ashes Series
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In this episode we talk about the 2025 Ashes series, another dead club in England, Lachlan Galvin getting what he is worth, the Daly Cherry-Evans media campaign and much, much more!
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Buzzonomics And Bradfords Big Tele
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In this episode we talk about what a goose Ricky Stuart is, how the Penrith Panthers reign will look when it ends, Daly Cherry-Evans leaving the Sea Eagles, the best defensive team in the NRL, Andrews Buzzonomics article and the big TV at Odsal Stadium in Bradford!
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What Stands Out So Far This Season, Your Monday Meltdown's And Emails!
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In this episode League Freak giuves his thoughts on a few teams and where they stand so far, he has a few concerns.
He looks through the games coming up in round three, give your his tips, and then reads your Monday Meltdowns and reads a few of your emails!
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Is English Rugby League A Lost Cause And The 2024 NRL Annual Report
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In this episode we start talking about an article put out about the NRL "buy" Super League (again) and it turns into a long discussion about English Rugby League, its chances of survival, and the different ways it may survive, or die out.
We then look at the 2024 NRL Annual Report. We look at the key points of the report and give our...
Hello Mr President!
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In this episode we give our best team of the last 25 years. Some hack did one earlier in the week and we improved on it by a long way!
We talk about Peter V'Landys and his impact on Rugby League in Australia.
We then have a chat about the NRL All Star game and why it didn't get as much attention...
The 2025 NRL Season Preview!
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Its the start of a new year and we bring you our 2025 NRL season preview!
We go through all 17 NRL teams, their additions and losses, and give our thoughts on how teams will go and who we expect to make the finals and Grand Final.
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Asking AI About Rugby League
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In this episode we talk about John Bateman and his move to the North Queensland Cowboys, the Penrith Panthers and their chance of winning five titles in a row, and Jarome Luai and how, he's a pretty good player!
Then we have a conversation about Rugby League with Twitters Artificial Intelligence: Grok!
We ask it so many questions about teams, players and e...
The 2024 King Of Rugby League Awards - The Best Rugby League Player In The World!
In this espide we present the 2024 King Of Rugby League Awards. We name the best rookie in the game, the team of the year, representative player of the year, the biggest story of the year, and then we announce the best Rugby League player in the world for 2024!
We then talk about all sorts of other different sports and have a good old chin wag!
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This Ones For You Jack!
In this especial episode we read an amazing email we got from a very special listerner named Jack. It really meant a lot to hear from Jack and what the podcast meant to him. So, we made sure we got an episode out for him today!
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International Footy, Player Movement And IMG Club Ratings
In this episode we chat about the Rugby League international results, we give a run down on the player movements in the NRL and Super League, we chat about the IMG ratings that came out last week, before finally getting to the F1 podcast!
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Karen Radlinski
In this episode League Freak kicks it off by being belligerent about some ginger Karen from a coal mining town in who cares. We then talk about international football, the failed Perth Bear NRL bid, we chat Rugby League history, go into the weeds talking about cohesion (Sorry Ben), and just have a good old chat before answering a listener email!
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A Poms Big Day Out With Guest Johnny Lew
In this episode we have a chat with Johnny Lew who is in Australia at the moment to discuss his first time attending an NRL Grand Final. We talk about the differences between the NRL and Super League Grand Final experiences, the differences between Australian crowds and English crowds, the optics of the Americanisation of the NRL experience, Grand Finakl day entertainment, food options and much more.
We than talk about interntaional Rugby League failures, strange Rugby League stories, and the looming spectre of the NRL having so much money that they can do what ever they...
