Powwow with Sowwow: Dean Widders
Jul 19, 2019
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In this week’s Powwow with Sowwow, Jamie Soward chats with former player and now NRL Indigenous Pathways manager Dean Widders.Widders played 219 top-flight games for the Roosters, Eels, South Sydney and Castleford (Super League) before becoming a leader in the Indigenous community.On this week’s podcast, Widders chats about how Indigenous pathways have grown in the game, how he has dealt with racism in the past and how he has become a leader in the Indigenous community since the end of his playing days.
The Broader Game - Social Butterflies
Jul 18, 2019
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On this fortnight’s episode of the Broader Game, the NRL’s Social Media Manager, Cassandra Wilkins gives us a unique insight into the challenges of running the game’s social media channels (6:40). Jamie Soward joins in on the conversation, revealing his own personal experiences with negative feedback on the internet and how he has dealt with it as a player and now as a media commentator (27:50).
The Pearl's Preview: Round 18
Jul 17, 2019
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Steve Renouf says it is "do or die" for the Titans after the axing of Garth Brennan and urges the Titans to not make the same mistake as they did last time when Brennan was appointed outside of the official interview process. Renouf also casts his eye over round 18 in the NRL and is tipping the Cowboys and Knights to spring upsets on the Rabbitohs and Roosters respectively.
Refs Round Up: Controversy begets controversy
Jul 16, 2019
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On this weeks episode Kasey and Gavin discuss a range of referee and Bunker decisions from Round 17 that had fans and commentators talking, and discuss all the debuts in the NRL refereeing ranks.
Inside the NRL: Titans sack Garth Brennan, Nick Cotric sent off
Jul 15, 2019
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With State of Origin run and won, the Inside The NRL team return the focus to the Telstra Premiership after a bumper Round 17, including the fallout from Garth Brennan's sacking at the Titans and Nick Cotric's controversial send-off
The Sunday Session with Craig Wing: Round 17
Jul 14, 2019
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Craig Wing joins host Chris Kennedy to dissect a dramatic round 17 and the Blues' thrilling State of Origin series win.
Powwow with Sowwow: Matthew Elliott
Jul 12, 2019
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In this week’s Powwow with Sowwow podcast, Jamie Soward sits down with former NRL player and coach Matt Elliott.Elliott talks about the highs and lows of his coaching career – one that included stints with Bradford, Canberra, Penrith and the Warriors.The Queenslander also discusses what needs to be done to grow the game in the US and why Ruben Wiki and Petero Civoniceva were his favourite players.
The Pearl's Preview: Round 17
Jul 11, 2019
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In this week’s ‘Pearl’s Preview Pod’ Steve Renouf has hailed NSW fullback James Tedesco as the best player in the world and credited the vision of Mitchell Pearce for securing the Blues a thrilling 26-20 win in the State of Origin series decider.Renouf says Pearce earned Origin redemption with his last gasp play that led to NSW’s miracle try.He also says explains Maroons coach Kevin Walters has done “a great job” with the Maroons in a transitional period and analyses the three kicks in general play that cost a brave Queensland the decider.
Refs Round Up: Escorts, Tries, Concussion and more
Jul 09, 2019
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This week Kasey and Gavin breakdown some key rulings from Round 16, and continue to answer listener questions
Inside The NRL: Origin III special with Tom Trbojevic
Jul 08, 2019
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The Inside The NRL team break down all of the big news coming out of both New South Wales and Queensland camps ahead of State Of Origin III, and hear from Daly Cherry-Evans and Tom Trbojevic. Plus, we recap the key talking points from Round 16 of the Telstra Premiership and look ahead to Cameron Smith's 400th NRL match