Zero Tackle NRL Podcast

The St. George Illawarra Dragons are 0-5 to start the 2026 season and their attack are to blame. The crew also discuss the alarming drop-off from the Raiders, Storm, and Bulldogs, while the Knights and Wests Tigers are absolutely flying!

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 Intro

02:26 Bulldogs collapse

08:32 NUMBER UP: Raiders in trouble

14:21 Manly’s prayers answered?

18:09 Stormy times for Melbourne?

20:14 Knights & Tigers flying

27:10 Coach’s Corner: Dragons’ attack

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Recorded on 07/04/2026

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Hoffy and Chad dive into the current state of the NRL’s junior pathways, and the challenges the league, merger clubs and the country’s best young players face within them. The boys reflect on their own experiences as juniors prior to reaching the top flight, assess how current clubs fare, and look ahead to ways the NRL can best position expansion clubs Perth and PNG.

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

02:40 Chad and Hoffy's junior pathway

06:07 The Current System

11:49 The Role of Reserve Grade in Player Development

18:13 Success Stories: Penrith Panthers and Warriors

23:55 Melbourne Storm

29:26 Players agents

35:42 The Perth Bears

39:38 PNG Chiefs

Recorded on 31/03/2026

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Anthony Seibold's time at Manly has come to an end amidst the ongoing pressure of a constant losing side. Kieran Foran takes charge as interim coach with his new side looking to turn things around, given their horror start to the 2026 season. The crew also discuss the struggling Dragons and their path to a historic losing streak, with the Bulldogs looking to find the attacking form they gained from last year's breakout season.

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 Intro

01:42 Anthony Seibold SACKED

17:35 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin

23:05 Dragons' historic losing streak

28:24 Bulldogs attacking problems

31:34 Coach's corner: Manly's defensive issues

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Recorded on 30/03/2026

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Amid an injury crisis in the NRL, Lee sheds light on the situation that has struck down a growing number of players early into the 2026 season. Penrith’s stellar start has earned more praise, with the Panthers’ defence on record pace, while the Warriors also get their flowers. Plus, the team unpacks the Ryan Couchman-J’maine Hopwgood incident ahead of this week’s judiciary hearing.

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 Intro

03:03 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin

08:28 Teams that are going well

14:53 Couchman in hot water

18:55 The mental impact of injuries

28:39 Coach's corner: Breaking down edge defence

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Recorded on 23/03/2026

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Hoffy and Chad analyse the current issues with the state of the NRL’s player movement mechanisms, and whether it could be time for a dedicated trade period or draft off the back of the situations surrounding Zac Lomax and Bronson Xerri. Chad discusses how his sudden switch to North Queensland came to be, while Hoffy raises the idea of a free agents draft for the end of each season.

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

02:09 The Zac Lomax Situation

04:26 How do NRL contracts work

07:57 Player Commitment vs. Contract Negotiations

10:54 The Stress of Contract Negotiations

11:50 CBA Negotiations and Free Agency Perspectives

17:02 The Fan Perspective

20:19 Trade Period

22:57 Exploring a Loan Systems

27:35 Would a draft work in the NRL?

34:12 Free agent draft?

Recorded on 17/03/2026

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Rugby League Coach Lee Addison and Zero Tackle writer Magdalena Murdoch break down the issues embedded in Manly’s winless start to the 2026 NRL season off the back of the Sea Eagles’ loss to Newcastle. Analyst Darren Parkin breaks down some of the figures behind Alex Johnston’s rise to the try scoring record in NUMBER UP, and more pressure is placed on the Broncos after their defeat to Parramatta.

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.

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro

01:35 Manly's issues

09:11 Winless Broncos

16:38 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin

22:11 Contradiction with the rule changes

The team dive into the scoring trends to start the 2026 NRL season, and what it could mean for some clubs defensively. Zero Tackled editor Scott Pryde and Lee discuss the issue with Jake Trbojevic’s role, while analyst Darren Parkin breaks down Brisbane’s horror start in NUMBER UP.

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:

0:00 Intro

02:10 Shocking defence

12:53 Jake Trbojevic's form

19:42 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin

23:04 Time to panic Broncos?

25:56 Coach's corner

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Recorded on 10/03/2026

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Fresh off the third instalment of NRL Las Vegas, Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend discuss the pros and cons of the league’s boldest venture, and where the game could be heading next internationally. With the weekend also giving fans the first look at some of the NRL’s newest rule changes, the boys also give their take on what worked, and what may need fixing.

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

01:02 Las Vegas 2026: A Bold Experiment

05:10 Shifting Goals: From American Fans to Travel Destination

10:12 Exploring New Markets: Dubai and Beyond

13:06 The Importance of English Rugby League

14:03 Team Performances: Knights vs. Cowboys

20:24 Refereeing Decisions and Captain's Challenges

24:11 Rule Changes and Their Impact

27:21 Bench Expansion: Pros and Cons

30:34 Trainer Rules and Coaching Dynamics

36:42 Tackle Count Restart and Game Flow

Recorded on 06/03/2026

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The fallout from NRL Las Vegas has left the thrilling golden point clash between Canterbury and St George Illawarra front of mind given the controversial conclusion. Lee breaks down the game for both the Dogs and Dragons, while Zero Tackle writer Leo Twemlow praises the new-look Knights.

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:

0:00 Intro

02:01 Knights def. Cowboys

09:28 Bulldogs def. Dragons

17:38 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin

22:44 The rest of the round

28:37 Coach's Corner

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Recorded on 02/03/2026

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The Loose Carry NRL Podcast is back for 2026, with Storm and NSW great Ryan Hoffman joining as a guest panellist to recap the latest pre-season trials action. Lee analyses the Broncos vs Hull KR World Cup Challenge in “Coach’s Corner”, while Darren offers some insight into how this year’s ladder could take shape. The team also reveal their predictions for 2026 and takes a quick look at the clubs heading to Las Vegas.

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:

0:00 Intro

02:41 Xavier Coates injury

06:23 Trial game takeaways

08:39 Souths' left edge

10:29 2026 Guarantees

15:15 6-man bench

18:00 Numbers Up

24:08 Vegas preview

26:15 Broncos vs. Hull KR

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Recorded on 23/02/2026

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