Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

Two teams. One draft. Only the best players on the planet. We build our ultimate Rugby League World Cup sides.Stick around for our World Cup preview and predictions.

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0:00-The Rules & Predictions

3:00-Draft

21:20-WC Preview

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The family's Italy bound 🇮🇹 but first, we have to talk about getting old.
Aches, early nights, RBT stories and a Matt Duffy yarn, plus Trish's quiz to close it out.
If you've ever groaned getting off the couch, this one's for you.

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Timestamps
0:00-Trip Away
4:00-Intro Question
9:00-Getting Old
21:00-RBT
24:00-Matt Duffy
29:00-Trish's Quiz

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What. A. Grand Final. The Chooks edge the Knights 19-18 in an instant classic, and we've got Billy Birmingham and Party Marty in for a Mad Monday you won't forget. The big moments, the heartbreak, the celebrations, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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0:00-Intro

3:00-Mad Monday

23:00-Analysis

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Joey and Matty Johns are back together for one night only, ahead of Newcastle's first Grand Final in 25 years. From the tough years and the salary cap to Mark Hughes to Daniel Johns and why it was "Better Than Lego".

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NO TIMESTAMPS JUST ENJOY THE RIDE!

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Matty's dramatic night in the back of an ambulance has the boys comparing it to There's Something About Mary. Plus injury updates, the Titans Awards Night, and why it really does take a village to raise a child.

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It's the underdog against the giant. Knights v Roosters for the premiership. Newcastle is flooding into Sydney, and this is shaping up as one of the biggest Grand Final days we've ever seen. We break down the key matchups, where it's won and lost, and who lifts the trophy.

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Newcastle keep defying everyone. Another upset, and they're one win from glory!
Matty's emotional reaction ("It's better than Lego!") is one you'll never forget.
Full prelim finals review, plus our early take on a Roosters v Knights Grand Final.

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0:00-First Reaction
5:30-Gaz Interrupts
8:00-Newcastle Knights
15:00-Weekend of Footy
18:00-Nathan Cleary Incident
23:00-12 Men Performance
26:00-Knights Mindset
30:00-Penrith
32:00-Sandon Smith
36:00-Kalyn Ponga
39:00-Roosters
57:00-Dane Gagai

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We took Gaz and Gayle into the city for Chinese to celebrate Nan's birthday, and it was a big one.
Plus Matty's feedback, a fast food debate, gifting, Trish's weird list and the NRLW prelim.Finishing with our NRL tips and a Matty original to close it out.

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Timestamp

0:00-GeoJohns

8:00-Matty’s Feedback

12:00-Gaz & Gayle’s Visit

19:00-Fast Food

25:00-NRLW Prelim

27:00-Gifting

33:00-Trish’s Weird List

38:40-Pre Match

44:00-NRL Tips

47:00-Matty’s Song

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Finals Week 3 preview — full rundown of Roosters v Dolphins and Panthers v Knights, breaking down key and back matchups, the battle of the benches, and crunch-time moments. Eminem's NRL Grand Final pre-act clip kicks things off, plus a look at the Knights' finals chances and fan reaction. One win from the Grand Final — everything's on the line.

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Timestamp

0:00-Pre Act

5:20-Ashley Klein

7:40-Matty’s Taxi

9:45-Roosters v Dolphins

15:00-Battle of the Benches

18:00-Back Matchups

23:00-Crunch Time

27:00-Panthers v Knights

34:00-Key Match Ups

38:30-Knights Fans

40:00-Knights Win Chances

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The Knights slay the Wahs at Eden Park in a remarkable performance and book a spot in the preliminary finals.
The Roosters' powerhouse backrowers dominate to beat the Cronulla Sharks and power through.
Plus, Kalyn Ponga is cleared to play, a huge boost for Newcastle.

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Timestamps

0:00-The Triple Step

4:00-Remarkable Knights

15:30-The Wahs!

27:00-Nalesh Thank You

30:00-Sydney Roosters

39:30-Cronulla Sharks

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