NRL Boom Rookies

NRL Boom Rookies

We are Boom Rookies, ESPN's rugby league podcast hosted by ABC sports writer Nick Campton and ESPN columnist Matt Bungard. If you're look for something beyond the regular take cycle of the sport, Boom Rookies provides game-by-game analysis and previews, delves into the bigger issues of the sport, and still leaves plenty of time to indulge in some good old-fashioned footy buffoonery. From Monday's weekly recap to Friday's preview show, there's plenty of the kind of footy chat that Dave 'Coal Train' Taylor would be proud of. So if you're a front rower with a halfback's skills, a battler who never quite made it, or just a keyboard warrior looking for ammunition in your next rugby league debate, look no further - because we've got you covered.

Episodes

March 22, 2026 91 mins
A wild weekend with some big upsets, some blowouts, and some bravery. Roosters v Panthers (00:41) Storm v Broncos (09:22) Knights v Warriors (23:04) Sharks v Dolphins (33:51) Rabbitohs v Tigers (44:10) Eels v Dragons (01:01:18) Cowboys v Titans (01:08:12) Hot Take Hotline (01:17:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The boys recap Canterbury's win in a rainy nation's capital, then another round of 'What About This Bloke?' and the upcoming weekend preview. Raiders v Bulldogs (00:31) What About This Bloke? (13:10) Roosters v Panthers (23:01) Storm v Broncos (31:03) Knights v Warriors (38:02) Sharks v Dolphins (46:45) Rabbitohs v Tigers (51:24) Eels v Dragons (01:01:11) Cowboys v Titans (01:08:29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
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March 16, 2026 33 mins
Matt and Josh are back together in person to discuss Alex Johnston's record, the Wests Tigers hot start, if there's anything to worry about with the Broncos, and plenty more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The boys recap all of the weekend's action, including an historic night at the Sydney Football Stadium, before the return of the Hot Take Hotline! Warriors v Raiders (0:31) Roosters v Rabbitohs (10:36) Tigers v Cowboys (28:49) Dragons v Storm (40:05) Panthers v Sharks (46:21) Sea Eagles v Knights (51:31) Dolphins v Titans (01:04:44) Hot Take Hotline (01:12:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
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March 12, 2026 115 mins
The boys recap Brisbane's shock loss to Parramatta and go over the Mitch Barnett signing news before the long-awaited return of What About This Bloke?, the rest of the weekend's games and some other news. Broncos v Eels recap (0:21) Barnett signs with Brisbane (19:02) What About This Bloke? (26:48) Warriors v Raiders (38:55) Roosters v Rabbitohs (46:17) Tigers v Cowboys (01:12:28) Dragons v Storm (01:18:55) Panthers v Sh...
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March 10, 2026 40 mins
Josh is still travelling around the USA so for one week only, we're going remote! This week we talk about which teams we're most-impressed by and the round one losers we're least worried about, how good Ethan Sanders looked for Canberra, how the NRL needs to handle AJ breaking the try record and why double sin bins for no reason have become so prevalent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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March 9, 2026 80 mins
The boys recap all of the weekend's action, express concerns over the Six Again rule, and talk about Zac Lomax's move to rugby. Warriors v Roosters (03:14) Broncos v Panthers (13:55) Sharks v Titans (24:45) Sea Eagles v Raiders (32:40) Dolphins v Rabbitohs (47:55) News (01:07:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matt and Nick recap the first game of the year on Australian soil before Code's Brendan Bradford joins us for the final team preview and sticks around to talk about the 6pm game, both of which involve the Warriors (21:09) before the final four games of the weekend (01:02:56) and finish with the Zac Lomax saga (01:49:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Elliot Morton from the Win, Learn Or Draw podcast makes a pod debut to be optimistic about the Tigers, before our old friend Phil Lutton returns to talk Bunnies (42:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The boys pick up the pieces from an entertaining Sunday arvo before Joe Barton joins to preview the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (28:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We cross LIVE to AAP's Scott Bailey in Las Vegas to preview this weekend's games before the editor-at-large returns to talk about the Broncos. (24:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 26, 2026 65 mins
News dot com's Sarah Keoghan is back for another Sharks preview, then we take a look at the Dragons (34:19). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 25, 2026 91 mins
Another two teams in the books, with Jack Cronin returning to discuss his Raiders, and Mark Jessup from NRL Fantasy Amateurs chatting all things Cowboys (48:49). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In Part Two of their season preview, Matt and Josh take a look at the remaining eight teams, as well as who they think will be in the grand final.Newcastle Knights (01:50)North Queensland Cowboys (11:46)Parramatta Eels (16:10)Penrith Panthers (22:41)South Sydney Rabbitohs (30:40)Sydney Roosters (40:20)St George-Illawarra Dragons (45:03)Wests Tigers (50:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 22, 2026 83 mins
A touch of Hollywood comes to the show as Josh Brandon makes a bold prediction about his Sydney Roosters, before Sportsbet's Chris Chard shocks us with Titanic optimism (44:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 18, 2026 98 mins
Our previews roll on with our regular Tuesday co-host Josh Reynolds talking about the Bulldogs and some chat about Origin eligibility, and then Brien Seeney aka NRL Physio comes on to discuss why the Dolphins can make the finals in 2026 (50:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The boys are back in the Grub Hub! In the first of a two part episode, Matt and Josh go through the first nine teams alphabetically and discuss their chances for the 2026 season. Edit out 18:07-18:15 Brisbane Broncos (0:41) Canberra Raiders (10:13) Canterbury Bulldogs (17:12) Cronulla Sharks (24:44) The Dolphins (31:59) Gold Coast Titans (38:55) Manly Sea Eagles (47:26) Melbourne Storm (54:14) New Zealand Warrior...
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February 15, 2026 89 mins
Eddie Smith is here to discuss one half of the Zac Lomax saga, then Em Sprouster explains why it's good that evil people always win (46:23)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 11, 2026 103 mins
The podcast's favourite son Harry Ramage returns to discuss his beloved Knights, and then AAP's Jasper Bruce talks about how Penrith can bounce back after their worst season in over half a decade (47:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 8, 2026 37 mins
Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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