Rugby League Rat Pack

The Rugby League Rat Pack welcomes special guest Eugene Tukumoeatu from the Utah Junior Rugby League for an in-depth conversation about growing rugby league in the United States. Eugene shares how Utah is developing youth and girls programs, engaging the Polynesian community, using American football as a pathway to rugby league, and building the Heritage Cup into a successful grassroots competition.

Of course the boys bring their weekly look around the rugby league world with an NRL Recap, Super League Round Up, Bobo's Breakdown, and Captain America's Most Valuable Preston Award, along with State of Origin III...

Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America are on the pitch for another entertaining episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack, analyzing NRL & Super League action, making 2026 NRL Grand Final predictions, previewing the deciding State of Origin clash, and breaking down a rare eight-point try and an incredible one-on-one ball steal.

Whether you're an NRL or Super League fan or love rugby league from around the world, Episode 17 delivers expert analysis, spirited debate, classic rugby league stories, grassroots coverage, and plenty of laughs from one of the game's most passionate panels.

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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!

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...

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...

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.

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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...

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...

Five Rugby League players. Years at the top level. Honest, unfiltered insight.

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Bobo, Niuy, Duck Arse, Vassey & Captain America are back to discuss all the action and notable storyelines across the game — including NRL results, Challenge Cup memories, and a preview Thursday's Women’s State of Origin match.

The episode opens with Mother’s Day recognition before diving into the NRL, where Duck Arse runs through the scoreboard and ladder as the boys break down key performances, results, and talking points from the...

Five Rugby League players. Years at the top level. Honest, unfiltered insight.

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In Episode 9 of the Rugby League Rat Pack, the crew is joined by special guest Adam Nable, former NRL and AMNRL Player, for a wide-ranging conversation covering the NRL, the evolution of the game, and rugby league’s growing footprint in the United States.

Adam shares his journey from competing in the NRL to being part of the early rugby league landscape in America, including experiences in New York and i...

Geno Segers joins the Rugby League Rat Pack—and this one goes way beyond the game.

Geno’s journey—from starring as a college football player to learning rugby in New Zealand and Australia, building businesses, and ultimately finding his voice on stage and screen—is one you won’t hear anywhere else.

From elite sport to storytelling, Geno shares what it takes to adapt, evolve, and seize opportunity across multiple careers.

The boys then hit the pitch for the NRL Recap, Super League Round Up, Bobo’s Breakdown, Most Valuable Preston, and A Look At th...

Five Rugby League players. Decades of experience. No filter.

Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Captain America are back for Episode 7 to deliver authentic rugby commentary and lots of laughs!

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This week, the Rat Pack tackles one of the most debated topics in the game — why teams often improve after a coach is sacked. The boys draw on their own play...

Five Rugby League players. Years of high-level experience. Endless passion for the game.

Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Captain America are back — bringing laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league with zero filters.

This week, the Rat Pack sits down with special guest Steven “Johno” Johnson, who has been involved in rugby league in Australia, to discuss his involvement in key initiatives across the game — including the Rugby League World Cup in 2013, the Arthur Beetson Foundation’s annual rugby league events in Las Vegas, and the Ipswich Jets’ push for an NRL expansio...

Five Rugby League players. Years of high-level experience. Endless passion for the game.

Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Sergeant Slaughter are back — bringing laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league with zero filters.

This week, the Rat Pack dives into a featured discussion on the development of Rugby League in the USA, breaking down where the game stands, the challenges ahead, and what growth could look like moving forward.

The boys also recap the latest NRL action, highlighting the biggest results, key performances, and major storylines shaping the competition.

Five rugby players. Years of high-level experience. Endless passion for the game.

Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Sergeant Slaughter are back — bringing laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league with zero filters.

This week, the Rat Pack is joined by Greg Stelluti (former USA Tomahawks star, AMNRL pioneer, and Founder of Next Phase Rugby) and Chris Martin (USARL Board Member & RLU Founder) — two key figures in the growth of rugby league in the United States.

They share their memories from the teams they played for and the games they were...

The Rat Pack is here! Five rugby players with years of high-level experience and a shared love for the game — bringing you laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league.

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This week, the Rat Pack dive into the NRL weekend madness — from jaw-dropping plays to the chaos of Bulldogs vs Raiders — plus Jeff hands out his Captain America’s MVP award for the most unforgettable moment on the pitch. We also wrap up the Super League, calling out the standout...

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.

Episode 1. No studio. No producer. Just a few rugby league lifers with stories the game never got to hear.

The Rugby League Rat Pack — former AMNRL players who toured internationally and helped build the sport in America from scratch — sit down for the first time to talk about what they built, where the game is now, and where it needs to go.

In this episode: the crew comes straight off Scrum Vegas 3, reflects on what it felt like to watch NRL teams pack out Allegiant Stadium knowing they helped lay the foun...