Behind The Roar

NRLW star Emily Bass joins Behind the Roar alongside PWA wrestlers Billy Preston and Frankie B in a huge crossover episode. Behind The Roar is proudly brought to you by  @ProWrestlingAustralia  They talk about the hardest hits they’ve ever taken, the challenges of balancing part-time wrestling and rugby league with full-time jobs, and Bass reflects on the special moment of being recalled to the Ma...

Behind the Roar | Wingmen Special Wests Tigers wingers Sunia (Tito) Turuva and Jeral Skelton join host Tim Grant for a high-energy episode all about life on the edge of the field. From finishing tries to putting on those highlight-reel hits, the boys break down what it really takes to be a modern NRL winger. Expect laughs, banter, and some honest insight into the game as they share their journeys,...

Behind the Roar is back with a brand new episode filmed inside the PWA training facility in Campbelltown. This week, host Lachy McIntyre is joined by Wests Tigers duo Luke and Kit Laulilii, plus special guest — PWA superstar Robbie Eagles. Expect plenty of laughs, inside stories, and the boys going head-to-head in a chaotic round of 10 Second Trash Talk. But that’s not all — just when things are h...

In this special episode of Behind the Roar, proudly presented by ‪@ProWrestlingAustralia‬ Wests Tigers co-captains Jarome Luai and Api Koroisau sit down for an honest and entertaining conversation about leadership, growth, and the season so far. With this weekend's Members Appreciation Round fast approaching, the pair reflect on the 2025 season to date and the lessons they’ve learned about the...

This week on Behind the Roar, brought to you by Pro Wrestling Australia ‪@ProWrestlingAustralia‬ we sit down with Wests Tigers debutants Tristan Hope and Charlie Murray - two players who’ve taken the long road to the NRL.Hosted by Tim Grant, this episode dives deep into the challenges both men faced chasing their rugby league dreams - from juggling full-time jobs and family commitments, to grindin...

This week on Behind the Roar, proudly brought to you by Pro Wrestling Australia (PWA), Kezie Apps is joined by two of her Wests Tigers NRLW teammates, Montana Clifford and Evie McGrath, for an episode full of laughs, insight and reflection as they gear up for Round 1. The duo open up on their journeys to Wests Tigers, from childhood in regional and suburban NSW, to debuting in the NRLW. Clifford s...

In this special episode of Behind the Roar, Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson provides an in-depth update on key developments both on and off the field. Richo reflects on the club’s recent performances, acknowledging the 5-8 record but praising the team’s growth, effort, and the exciting style of footy under Benji Marshall. He highlights standout individual performances, the return of key forwards...

On this episode of Behind the Roar Wests Tigers front-rowers Terrell May and Fonua Pole sit down for a candid, wide-ranging chat hosted by Tim Grant. Sponsored by ‪@ProWrestlingAustralia‬ this episode is packed with insight into life on and off the field, with the boys discussing the tough realities of playing in the front row, and the passions that keep these players grounded beyond the game. Ter...

On this episode of Behind the Roar, Kezie Apps hosts two of her Wests Tigers NRLW teammates, Sarah Togatuki and Christian Pio. This episode is must-with, with 'Sala' and Chris reliving their paths to the NRLW, revealing how community support, family, and resilience shaped their journeys. The duo also share their excitement about returning to NRLW preseason and their hopes for the season ah...

In this week’s edition of Behind the Roar, Lachy McIntyre sits down with the club’s most recent milestone men, Adam Doueihi and Alex Twal. In this special episode, The Milestone Men reflect on their journeys so far, share stories from their careers, and answer questions submitted by you – the fans. Doueihi, who played his 100th NRL game against the Eels in Round 7, and Twal, who notched up 150 gam...

In this week’s episode of Behind The Roar, Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson delivers an update on the future of our club - with a special focus on our long-term vision for Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Richo outlines the club’s strategic push for a $50M short-term and $100M long-term investment into Campbelltown, transforming it into a modern, fit-for-purpose venue that can support NRL and NRLW ga...

Lachy McIntyre  hosts  Hammy Goodman ,  ShakTV  and  Lachie Pringle  to discuss their experiences supporting our great club. The group outlines their first memories of attending Wests Tigers matches, reviews the weekend’s tough loss to the Warriors and gives their thoughts on the performances of some of our 2025 recruits. They also unpack some unique pieces of club merchandise they’ve brought in,...

Behind the Roar is back in 2025!Behind the Roar is back in 2025, along with three new hosts! Wests Tigers’ resident intern Lachy McIntyre, NRLW Captain Kezie Apps, and Wests Tigers Player #189 Tim Grant are all jumping on board to help steer the BTR ship this year. In their first episode, the trio discuss the NRL side’s impressive start to the season, what their wrestling persona would be, and ple...

Welcome to the Jungle, Jarome Luai, our special guest on this week’s summer series edition of Behind The Roar. Wests Tigers' marquee signing covers plenty of ground on the club’s official podcast, telling us how much he’s looking forward to the challenges ahead. Jarome reveals his first taste of the NRL was watching the 2005 Grand Final from a caravan park on the Central Coast, and how from that m...

On this special edition of Behind The Roar we speak to Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson. Richo give's us some insight into the strategy behind this years draw requests. He also announces a big re-signing at the club.

On the final episode of the 2024 season, we speak to Head Of Football Matthew Betsey.

In a special edition of Behind The Roar, Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson sets the record straight about some key issues at the club ahead of Friday’s sold-out match against the Eels at Campbelltown.

On this week’s episode of BTR, as we celebrate Wests Tigers 25th season in the NRL, we chat to the team’s very first coach and Balmain Tigers legend, Wayne Pearce. Junior’ covers plenty of ground as our NRL and NRLW teams prepare for big games at Leichhardt Oval over the next few days. We chat about his days as a 14-year-old selling hotdogs on the very same hill that would eventually be named in h...

On this week’s episode of BTR we chat to Wests Tigers Player #287 Reuben Porter, who made his NRL debut this season at the age of 27. After eight seasons in the NSW Cup, Reuben had almost given up on his dream to play NRL, before a call from Benji changed all that. This is a story about a perseverance and patience, about belief and self-doubt, about a guy who put ambition on the backburner only to...

On this week’s episode of BTR we chat to Wests Tigers Player #291 Tim Johannssen, who made his NRL debut last week against the Cowboys. BTR is proudly sponsored by Pro Wrestling Australia. This is a story about a young fella who walked away from rugby league, giving up on a childhood dream, who was then called back to give it another crack. A young man of strong faith, Tim reveals how he wandered...

In episode 60 of Behind The Roar we speak to Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson.

On this week’s episode of Behind the Roar we chat to the Fainu brothers who last weekend became the first trio of brothers to play NRL together for Wests Tigers. It’s not often three brothers all get to play NRL, yet alone at the same time, and in the same team. So rare in fact, only ten times have three or more brothers played together in the same team in the past 100 years. Last weekend Latu, Sa...

This week’s episode of Behind The Roar is a special State of Origin preview as we count down to Wednesday’s series decider at Suncorp Stadium. We chat to a couple of fellas who know a thing or two about Origin deciders at Suncorp having experienced all that the Queensland cauldron has to offer. We are joined by Wests Tigers current NRLW Coach Brett Kimmorley, who played 10 Origins for NSW over a t...

In this episode of BTR we speak to NRLW co-captains Botille Vette-Welsh and Kezie Apps.

On this week’s episode of Behind the Roar we chat to Wests Tigers Player #281, Justin Olam, ahead of the team’s Round 18 match against Melbourne Storm. Adored in his homeland Papua New Guinea, Olam has also developed a big following here in Australia since his arrival in 2017, following six seasons with the Storm. ‘Juzzie’, who didn’t start playing rugby league until he went to university, tells u...