# rugby league (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rugby league. Page: Feed: --- ## [Friday night, Dog Night with the kids](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/107067286) _2026-08-22 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ This week, Roy & HG tackle the big issues: Nick Kyrgios walks through the kitchen, the Toby Rudolf mooning saga, and the eternal question: who builds Australia's hammers to throw? [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/no/Z/ia.mp3) ## [Its More Of A Sphere Of Influence Anyway...](https://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/its-more-of-a-sphere-of-influence-anyway) _2026-08-19 · Fergo and The Freak_ How it going sweetheart! ;-) In this episode we talk about the supposed top 50 most influential people in the NRL. League Freak channels his inner bingo caller while Andrew rubs his forehead. We talk about the NRL looking to buy 50% of a dying competition in England, we talk about how some of the higher profile teams are looking as we head towards the finals, read a couple of listener emails, we… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fergoandfreak/E600.mp3?dest-id=1172312) ## [A story behind every swing](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/107023520) _2026-08-15 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ The ABC Pig Shooting Ute has rolled into town for the last time this year, and the tray is absolutely heaving with Bludging treasures. Better still, we've uncovered some previously unheard gold to throw into the mix. Enjoy this special 'Best of Bludging on the Blindside', Blindsiders! [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nd/Z/qh.mp3) ## [Impact beyond legacy](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/107013014) _2026-08-08 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ This week, Roy & HG tackle the big issues: the mean streets of League, Les Kiss's steady march toward evolution rather than revolution, and whether Rugby League can secure the ultimate endorsement... a blessing from the Pope. [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/na/Z/01.mp3) ## [He Will Betray You For The Cute Robots!!!](https://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/he-will-betray-you-for-the-cute-robots) _2026-08-04 · Fergo and The Freak_ Yo! In this episode we once again get through some great lister emails. We go off our heads about the latest Wests Tigers disgrace. We talk about City vs Country alternatives, how Rugby League organisations hire people from within, we giuve the Brisbane Broncos Premiership defense postmortum, and give our tips for the upcoming NRL round! You to join our tipping comp which is totally free by… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fergoandfreak/E599.mp3?dest-id=1172312) ## [Gold medals look better on Aussies](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106986110) _2026-08-01 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ This week, Roy & HG turn their attention to the matters keeping Australians awake at night: floating the Commonwealth Games on the ASX, Netball is borderline family viewing and dumb dumb bullets for the Brisbane Olympics 2032. [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/n2/Z/k4.mp3) ## [Two heads in two bags](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106958350) _2026-07-25 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ This week, Roy & HG turn their attention to the matters keeping Australians awake at night: Is Jaeman Salmon the NRL's chief grub-in-waiting? Can the caber toss survive Commonwealth Games scrutiny? And when it comes to making weight, how much slicing is too much slicing? [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/mr/Z/70.mp3) ## [The Breaking Point For Wests Tigers Fans?](https://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/the-breaking-point-for-wests-tigers-fans) _2026-07-22 · Fergo and The Freak_ Hello! In this episode we read out some great listener emails, we talk about the Wests Tigers and how much crap that Tigers fans have gone through over the years, we talk about rumours regarding the Super League broadcasting deal, have a look at Andrew Johns' team of the 1990's that left us scratchinbg our heads, League Freak gives his team of the 1990's, while Andrew puts together a team of the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fergoandfreak/E598.mp3?dest-id=1172312) ## [The Joe Schmidt legacy](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106931620) _2026-07-18 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ This week, Roy & HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: commemorative coins, whether they're a better investment than super, the soaring value of the NRL, and whether Peter V'landys is spending Rugby League's riches wisely. [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/mj/Z/of.mp3) ## [$5.3 Billion Dollars And Crazy Things We Could Spend The Money On!](https://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/53-billion-dollars-and-crazy-things-we-could-spend-the-money-on) _2026-07-16 · Fergo and The Freak_ Hows it going sweetheart! We thought we'd record a podcast for you to listen to! It has a listener email about a game played a long time ago in Bradford, it has a lot of talk about TV deals and crazy ideas. We talk about Jarome Luai, the Parramatta Eels and the Wests Tigers, an we even give you our footy tips! You to join our tipping comp which is totally free by clicking this link right here:… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fergoandfreak/E597_Actual.mp3?dest-id=1172312) ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DjXe02bPVSZo) _2026-07-16 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Party Hat World Record!](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106905430) _2026-07-11 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ This week, Roy & HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: a Royal Commission into the NRL broadcast deal, there now is a stain on the World Cup, and the great debate of our time — taunters versus grubs. First, though, you have to establish intent. [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/md/Z/13.mp3) ## [New South Wales Wins The 2026 State Of Origin Series!](https://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/new-south-wales-wins-the-2026-state-of-origin-series) _2026-07-08 · Fergo and The Freak_ Post game, instant reaction to the unlikely win by New South Wales in the 2026 State Of Origin series over Queensland. The Blues beat the Maroons by 30-12, with Nathan Cleary being named Man of The Match, player of the series, and breaking not only the all time ppoint scoring record for NSW in an Origin series, but the most points scored in a decider as well. Andrew gives us his player ratings as… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fergoandfreak/597.mp3?dest-id=1172312) ## [A Shute Shield Special?](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106880332) _2026-07-04 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ This week, Roy and HG tackle the nation's biggest issues: paying for gambling ads, Karl Stefanovic's invitation to depart at his earliest convenience, and Rugby League's bold new fixture list — now seven nights a week, plus the increasingly popular Friday night Dog Night. [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/m5/Z/v4.mp3) ## [Welcome To Our Wonderful Podcast](https://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/welcome-to-our-wonderful-podcast) _2026-07-01 · Fergo and The Freak_ In this episode we talk about how Andrews twitter account was hacked, the New South Wales State Of Origin mess, the Penrith Panthers not re-signing any of their stars just yet, the new broadcasting agreement, we take a quick look aqt English Rugby League results and then get into the Formula One! You to join our tipping comp which is totally free by clicking this link right here:… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fergoandfreak/E596.mp3?dest-id=1172312) ## [Testing Positive for Greatness](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106831616) _2026-06-27 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ This week more great moments from the ABC pig shooting ute… and the tray is absolutely packed full, Bludgers. There’s even some previously unheard gold tucked into this Best of Bludging on the Blindside. Enjoy it, Blindsiders! [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/lq/Z/0g.mp3) ## [World Champ without throwing a punch](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106818660) _2026-06-20 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ This week more great moments from the past 12 years from under the SCG vaults. They're stuffed full Bludgers! There's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'the Best of Bludging on the Blindside.' Enjoy Blindsiders! [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/lm/Z/j8.mp3) ## [Queensland Destroy New South Wales In Origin Two](https://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/queensland-destroy-new-south-wales-in-origin-two) _2026-06-17 · Fergo and The Freak_ An instant review of State Of Origin two where Queensland destroyed New South Wales at the MCG in front of a record State Of Origin crowd. Join us as we have a breakdown because of the game. You heard me! We look at the mess of a squad New South Wales run out in thuis game, the changes they should make, the changes they won't make, and generally vent! You to join our tipping comp which is totally… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fergoandfreak/E595.mp3?dest-id=1172312) ## [Macquarie Point sewerage works lottery?](https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bludging-on-the-blindside/bludging-on-the-blindside/106794794) _2026-06-13 · Roy and HG - Bludging on the Blindside_ This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG lift the lid on the brain dead Tigers, Ashley Klein does love a punt and does your team wear pants? [Listen](https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/lg/Z/bk.mp3) ## [The End Of Shark Park? Mitch Moses Fallacies, Origin, Emails And More!](https://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/the-end-of-shark-park-mitch-moses-fallacies-origin-emails-and-more) _2026-06-03 · Fergo and The Freak_ Are the Cronuilla Sharks looking to move away from Shark Park? Why do people over-rate Mitchell Moses? Wanna know what Andrew thought about State Of Origin one? Want some expert tips? Want to hear some great emails from our listeners? Well, its all here in this one podcast! We try to be the most well rounded Formula One podcast we can when it comes to bringing you all the latest news in Rugby… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fergoandfreak/E594.mp3?dest-id=1172312) ## [A Drunk Review Of State Of Origin One](https://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/a-drunk-review-of-state-of-origin-one) _2026-05-27 · Fergo and The Freak_ I'm drunk. Heres the State Of Origin one review. Lets see if we can get through this together! Player Ratings NSW: https://www.leaguefreak.com/state-of-origin-player-ratings-game-one-new-south-wales-2026-79287/ Player Ratings QLD: https://www.leaguefreak.com/state-of-origin-player-ratings-game-one-queensland-2026-79289/ You to join our tipping comp which is totally free by clicking this link right… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fergoandfreak/E593.mp3?dest-id=1172312) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/otV9SyFGCyFb) _2026-05-27 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [NRL, Origin, Abdo, Emails, Moses, History, England, Canada!](https://fergoandfreak.libsyn.com/nrl-origin-abdo-emails-moses-history-england-canada) _2026-05-25 · Fergo and The Freak_ Oh, hi....I didn't see you there. How are things? So, we recorded another podcast for you to listen to hey! We talked about Andrew Abdo stepping down as the NRL CEO, we read a couple of listener emails out, we talked about the State Of Origin teams, how the concept of an "Origin player" was formed, we chatted a little bit about history, looked at a few English results, and then got some Formula… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fergoandfreak/E592.mp3?dest-id=1172312) ## [Rugby League Top 10: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0m9ppn2) _2025-10-23 · Rugby League Top 10s_ In this episode we're talking about iconic moments from the greatest rivalry in the game. The focus is England or, more often than not, Great Britain against the old enemy, Australia. Ahead of the first Ashes series in 22 years, the panel discuss and debate what are, undoubtedly, some of the most memorable moments in the history of rugby league. From the game changing 'Invincibles' and… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0m9pszf.mp3) ## [Rugby League Top 10: Men of Steel](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0m8c318) _2025-10-16 · Rugby League Top 10s_ The Man of Steel award goes right back to 1977 when David Ward of Leeds was the first recipient of a trophy which got its name because of a sponsor. Many great players have received the accolade as being the best in any particular season, but few have won it on more than one occasion. The versatile Ellery Hanley is the only one to have been voted Man of Steel three times. A Lance Todd Trophy and… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0m8c33z.mp3) ## [Rugby League Top 10: Grand Final Moments](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0m76b1r) _2025-10-09 · Rugby League Top 10s_ It's always difficult to judge whether one game was better than another, so this top ten list concentrates on the most memorable moments in Grand Finals along with the impact each had on that game itself and their subsequent outcomes. From Jason Robinson's jinking try that lit up the first edition between Wigan and Leeds in 1998 to Bevan French's spectacular effort to complete the Warriors'… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0m76bpc.mp3) ## [Rugby League Top 10: Codebreakers](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0m5w08y) _2025-10-02 · Rugby League Top 10s_ The roots of this episode are in 1895 when the sport of rugby split in two and rugby league was born alongside its often distant relative! We're talking about the codebreakers, those who've crossed over and competed on both sides of the divide. Outside of our 40-year rule, but who must be mentioned, are Sir Billy Boston, Gus Risman and Clive Sullivan, three players immortalised as 'The… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0m5w0hs.mp3) ## [Rugby League Top 10: Innovations](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0m4j2bm) _2025-09-25 · Rugby League Top 10s_ It's often said it's a good thing not to stand still, but why is the sport's governing body never happy? In a game which seems to be constantly re-inventing itself, this time on Rugby League Top 10 we're talking innovations. A lot of change has followed the move to summer rugby in 1996, when Super League was born. With it came the introduction of the video referee, now widely copied in many other… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0m4j2rb.mp3) ## [Rugby League Top 10: Coaches](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0m33jz5) _2025-09-18 · Rugby League Top 10s_ What makes a great coach? Sustained success obviously plays a huge part, but there are several other deciding factors which elevate some coaches above others. Alongside the arbitrary 40-year rule to qualify for the top ten, and to make it a level playing field, our nominees need to have coached a club to a Super League title, that is, during an era when the sport was fully professional.… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0m33kjl.mp3) ## [Rugby League Top 10: Challenge Cup Final Memories](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0m1x0y5) _2025-09-11 · Rugby League Top 10s_ For many, the Challenge Cup Final was their first real taste of the sport. Either watching on TV and listening to legendary commentators such as Eddie Waring and Ray French, or travelling down to Wembley to witness rugby league's 'big day out' in person. The 1968 'Watersplash' final remains iconic, but this list of top ten finals begins forty years ago with a record crowd of 99,801 inside the… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0m1x1qk.mp3) ## [Rugby League Top 10: Imports](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0m0511b) _2025-09-04 · Rugby League Top 10s_ The signing of overseas players hasn't always meant adding quality to the competition, but this list of the very best certainly did. Although it's fair to say some made much more of an impact than others. For instance, the 'greatest player of all-time', Andrew Johns, made just three appearances for Warrington at the end of the 2005 season, and couldn't lead them to silverware. In the 1980s it was… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0m051np.mp3) ## [Rugby League Top 10: Dramatic Endings](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0lzlj2d) _2025-08-28 · Rugby League Top 10s_ There's nothing more dramatic than a game which is won or lost in the last meaningful moment. These are the ones which live longest in the memory for fans and players alike and which bring both tears of joy and despair in equal measure. And, when it's on the biggest stage, those memories last a lifetime. Some are lifted by the iconic commentary that sits alongside them. “Long fancies it, Long… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0lzlhpj.mp3) ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mpLoZCVmEXoB) _2025-08-28 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Rugby League Top 10: Hard Men](http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0lxy3s6) _2025-08-21 · Rugby League Top 10s_ These are the guys who used to play on 'the edge'. In the days when almost everything was considered 'legal', some were employed as enforcers, whilst others never ever took a backward step. Many were just simply fearless, but you'd definitely try and avoid running towards all of them. They are rugby league's hard men. Rugby league was a little bit different in the 1990s. A mainly part-time sport… [Listen](http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0lxy4dt.mp3)