Zero Tackle NRL Podcast

Hoffy and Chad dive into the history and current state of NRL club ownership, assessing the good and the bad of teams owned by Leagues Clubs compared to private entities. The boys look back on some of the past issues NRL clubs have had with ownership changes, and where the game could be heading next with PNG and Perth, as well as potential overseas investments.

Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL.

⬇️ THE AGENDA:

00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom

02:25 The Future of NRL Ownership

04:05 Buying the Super League

05:38 Hoffy's experience playing Super League

08:00 Each NRL Club's Owners

13:59 St George Illawarra Dragons Board

15:35 Most Successful merger club

17:39 Nathan Tinkler Story

20:27 Overseas investments

25:51 The next steps for the NRL

Recorded on 24/07/2026

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The Loose Carry NRL Podcast crew discuss the frustrating weekend of officiating in the league that has caught unwanted headlines amid the competition’s $5.3 billion price tag. ‘Fair or Foul’ looks at the game’s newest genuine half, Jake Clifford’s role at North Queensland, and Manly’s prospects for the rest of the season. Coach’s Corner looks into the role of the halves, and the team also previews the run home to finals and the clubs set to shape it.

Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Mitch Keating, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

03:04 Number Up

04:43 Round of Howlers

15:00 Fair or Foul

24:02 The Run Home

29:26 Coach's Corner

37:08 Select Card Break Battle

41:57 What's Coming Up?

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Recorded on 20/07/2026

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The NRL Contract Show discuss Jarome Luai’s early departure from the Wests Tigers, with the NSW playmaker set to leave the club at the end of the current season, giving him 12 months before his switch to PNG. South Sydney’s Jamie Humphreys’ future is also up in the air after opting against a move to the Perth Bears as the Rabbitohs work through a busy period of wheeling and dealing. The boys also discuss all the latest NRL player movement news and rumours, as well as take an in-depth look at where St George Illawarra’s roster is heading.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

01:14 Done Deals

06:21 On the Move

10:26 Whispers

16:22 Burning Question

20:11 Sign or Send?

24:43 State of Play: St George Illawarra Dragons

29:32 What's coming up?

Recorded on 14/07/2026

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Round 19 of the NRL season saw South Sydney get the win for Jai Arrow’s birthday while Cronulla’s demolition of The Dolphins broke record after record. ‘Fair or Foul’ leads to a tense debate over Nathan Cleary’s standing in the game off the back of New South Wales’ Origin series win, with Jarome Luai’s future and Nicho Hynes’ form also raised. The crew give their picks for the NRL’s Coach of the Year, and Lee looks at the prop position for Coach’s Corner.

Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Mitch Keating, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

02:02 Number up with Darren Parkin

03:24 Souths def. Knights

05:37 Sharks demolition

08:01 Fair or Foul

21:34 Origin Decider Recap

29:59 Coach of the Year Contenders

33:52 Coach's Corner

40:56 Select Card Break Battle

44:17 What's Coming up?

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Recorded on 13/07/2026

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The Boardroom’s Ryan Hoffman (Melbourne Storm, New Zealand Warriors, New South Wales, Australia) is joined by renowned rugby league administrator John Ribot for a deep dive into building an NRL club from the ground up.

Having been the founding CEO of the Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm and the ceased Australian Super League, Ribot reflects and dissects the travails, tribulations and intricacies of expansion ahead of Perth and Papua New Guinea’s arrival.

Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide-lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big-picture, no-nonsense views on the NRL.

⬇️ THE AGENDA:

00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom

01:58 Where the game is now

04:26 Mandate for Super League

14:05 Denver Broncos story

17:07 Brisbane Broncos

18:31 Expansion in Rugby League

19:24 Perth Bears

22:26 PNG Chiefs

23:47 Starting at the Melbourne Storm

25:39 20th NRL team?

29:44 Most important in starting a franchise

30:32 Chris Anderson

31:54 Peter V'landys verdict

32:56 NRLW expansion

37:47 Record-Breaking TV deal

Recorded on 19/06/2026

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The Loose Carry NRL Podcast team recap a thrilling weekend of results that saw the Dragons claim their first home win since August and the Knights rise into the top four. ‘Fair or Foul’ raises questions over Brisbane’s season and the future of Michael Maguire, Jonah Pezet’s contract with Parramatta, and Luke Brooks’ role at Manly. Plus, a preview of the Origin series decider, and rugby league coach Lee Addison looks at the role of the fullback for Coach’s Corner.

Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

03:09 Number up with Darren Parkin

05:06 Dragons

06:37 Knights + Dylan Brown

08:58 Fair or Foul

19:37 Origin Game 3

24:22 Daley or Popovic?

26:50 Coach's Corner

34:24 Select Card Break Battle

38:05 What's coming up?

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Recorded on 06/07/2026

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Double digit done deals have been signed and sealed since the last episode of the NRL Contract Show, giving the boys plenty to pick through from the rumour mill. More NRL talent could be on the move, including the likes Moses Leota, Bronson Xerri and Junior Paulo, while the the team take a look at Latrell Mitchell’s contract. Plus, a deep dive into the state of play of the Perth Bears’ squad build, including the names already signed, the issues arising for the expansion club, and their ideal next signings, as well as another edition of the Recruiter Rater!

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

01:43 Done Deals

09:14 On the Move

10:49 Whispers

15:36 Burning Question

20:21 Recruit Rater

23:46 State of Play: Perth Bears

Recorded on 30/06/2026

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The final team lists for the 2026 Origin series have landed ahead of the series decider, with the team breaking down some of the surprise changes and decisions, namely out of New South Wales following the Game 2 loss in Melbourne. Lee takes a look at the evolution of the game for Coach’s Corner, and ‘Fair or Foul?’ argues whether Selwyn Cobbo is the NRL’s form player. Also, a look at the Cowboys’ win over Penrith, the Dolphins-Dragons clash, and another Select Cards NRL Break Battle.Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry02:07 QLD Game III team04:21 NSW Game III team06:02 Origin Game III team reaction13:11 NUMBER UP15:18 Cowboys def. Panthers17:56 Dolphins def. Warriors18:59 Katoa injury20:34 Lee Addison story21:55 Fair or Foul25:16 Jason Ryles26:06 Coach's Corner33:46 Select Card Break Battle🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 29/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

With Origin fever at a high ahead of the 2026 series decider in Queensland, Hoffy and Chad discuss what’s working and what could change for the NRL’s best product. The boys discuss whether the league should look to adjust the Origin schedule, their surprises from attending the Melbourne game, and the NSW and QLD pathways. Plus, a look at who could be the next coaches in line for both states, and Hoffy’s story on when he pulled on a Maroons jersey.Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL.⬇️ THE AGENDA:00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom01:56 State of Origin II05:40 Origin Pre-Game entertainment08:48 Changes to neutral venue?10:02 U19s State of Origin15:28 Standalone Origin period?17:42 Changes to the Wednesday night21:49 Hoffy's U19s story29:43 Laurie Daley37:02 QLD next coach?39:29 Most important staff memberRecorded on 23/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

Some BIG results from NRL Round 16 - headlined by Gold Coast’s win over Penrith - leave the Loose Carry team with plenty to discuss. With wins on the board over the weekend, the premiership prospects for the Storm and Dolphins also come into consideration. ‘Fair or Foul?’ raises some big questions over Nathan Cleary and Laurie Daley after the SNW Blues’ Game. 2 defeat, while rugby league coach Lee Addison dives deeper into Origin for Coach’s Corner. Plus, the team open up the Mailbag, and another Select Cards NRL Break Battle!Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry02:21 NUMBER UP05:07 Titans12:06 Dolphins16:38 Storm19:26 Raiders20:28 Origin Fair or Foul25:43 Origin Reactions34:36 Mailbag40:20 Coach's Corner46:26 Select Card Break Battle🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 22/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle