The Big League Podcast

The Big League Podcast

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The Big League Podcast episodes

  • Episode 127: World Cup winners, losers and Warriors drama

    This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess review the opening week of the Rugby League World Cup.

    Who impressed, who disappointed, and which teams have already put the rest of the competition on notice?

    The boys also dive into the growing drama at the Warriors, as questions continue to swirl around the relationship between hookers Wayde Egan and Sam Healey.

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    28 min
  • Episode 126: What went wrong against Australia?

    On this episode of The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Chris Reeve dissect the Kiwis' heartbreaking Rugby League World Cup opening defeat to the Kangaroos.  

    What went wrong, what can be taken as a positive, and what needs to improve ahead of their next assignment? The boys break down the key moments, big talking points and where the game was won and lost.  

    Plus, they preview the Kiwi Ferns' tournament opener against Fiji. 

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    25 min
  • Episode 125: Kiwis v Kangaroos: Let the World Cup begin

    This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Nick Bewley have everything you need to know ahead of the Rugby League World Cup. 

    The boys break down the key contenders, major storylines and New Zealand’s chances of lifting the trophy.

    Plus, Kiwis debutant Jacob Laban joins the podcast ahead of New Zealand’s tournament-opening clash with Australia on Thursday night (NZT), discussing his remarkable rise to the international stage and what wearing the black jersey means to him.

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    35 min
  • Episode 124: NRL grand final review - The Kiwis' winners and worries

    This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the NRL grand final, highlighting the standout Kiwi performances on rugby league's biggest stage.

    They also discuss the growing concern around Kalyn Ponga, with the Kiwis star facing a potential ban just two weeks out from the Rugby League World Cup. What would his absence mean for New Zealand's chances, and who could step up if he's unavailable?

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    30 min
  • Episode 123: Dreams come true for Newcastle

    This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess look back on the incredible Preliminary Final between the Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers that saw Newcastle turn their team from Wooden Spooners to Grand Finalists.  

    They also preview the Grand Final in which the Knights will face the Roosters, and discuss how the Warriors did in the TBL's end of season report card. 

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    49 min
  • Episode 122: Ref chaos, Warriors woes and Barnett + Martin speak

    This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess unpack the disaster at Eden Park.

    The pair debate those controversial referring decisions - and head to the sheds to catch up with Mitch Barnett and Te Maire Martin.

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    38 min
  • Episode 121: Can the Warriors keep the dream alive?

    Today on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess preview the Warriors' biggest game of the season as they prepare to face the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park on Sunday.

    The stakes couldn't be higher, with the winner advancing to a preliminary final against Penrith and the loser seeing their season come to an abrupt end.

    Plus, Warriors captain James Fisher-Harris joins the podcast to discuss the challenge ahead and what it will take to keep their premiership dream alive.

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    40 min
  • Episode 120: Now or never at Eden Park

    On the latest episode of The Big League Podcast, Nick Bewley and Michael Burgess pick the scab off the Warriors' bruising loss to the Dolphins and ask the tough questions.

     Was opting for five shots at goal a winning strategy or a costly mistake?

    Plus, exclusive reactions from Taine Tuaupiki and Wayde Egan, and a deep dive into the selection calls that could define the Warriors' season as they gear up for a must-win showdown with the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park on Sunday.

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    48 min
  • Episode 119: Welcome to the 2026 Finals

    On the latest episode of The Big League Podcast, Nick Bewley and Michael Burgess break down Andrew Webster's team for the Warriors' qualifying final against the Dolphins. 

    Has Webster made the right call at fullback? What impact will Jackson Ford's return have on the side? The boys discuss it all on the latest episode. 

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    32 min
  • Episode 118: Premiership or bust

    The Warriors are heading to the playoffs, and it's premiership or bust from here.

    This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the Warriors' final regular season victory and look ahead to a blockbuster qualifying final clash with the Dolphins.

    What do the Warriors need to do to keep their premiership dream alive and move one step closer to the club's first-ever title?

    Warriors playmaker Te Maire Martin also joins the podcast to discuss the team's defensive issues, how they're addressing them ahead of finals football, and the mindset within the squad as they prepare for the biggest match of the season.

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    43 min

About The Big League Podcast

From the publisher's feed

Join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL.

This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines.

A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year.

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