The Roar League Podcast

Our FINAL EPISODE of The Roar League Podcast - for now! Hot on the heels of the South Sydney podcast, we dive headlong into the pit of despair that is the 2024 Parramatta Eels season. This week, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Mitch Clarke from The Cumberland Throw and Elliott Richardson from 1 Eyed Eel and The Extended Bench to examine what is going on at Parramatta, whether a change in coach can...

This week, we're doing what this podcast has been leading up to all along! In honour of Magic Round, we dive head first into the stats that affect YOUR team. This week, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by The Rugby League Eye Test to go through all 17 NRL sides, discussing key stats that play into where each team currently sits on the ladder, what looms in store for each side, and more. The Rugby Leagu...

The transformation of the Dolphins as they have transitioned into the NRL has been one of league's biggest stories. This week, Mike Meehall Wood dives into the waters of Brisbane to chat with the NRL Physio podcast's Brien Seeney and AAP journalist Joel Gould, discussing what the Dolphins mean to the people of Redcliffe, how their transition has affected the club, Wayne Bennett's game plan for the...

With talk rife about expansion and growth of the NRL, now is as good a time as any to ask: Are the Wahs truly on the up in Aotearoa? Mike Meehall Wood heads across the ditch this week to chat with two of New Zealand's most respected sports commentators: Host of the 'It's Only Sport' podcast, and regular contributor to The Platform, Martin Devlin and Mediaworks' Craig Norenbergs to discuss the stat...

The sports and gambling world has a long and complicated history, with one having a massive impact on the other - and that is only set to continue. Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Reading The Play's Gerard Condon and Nick Tedeschi, rugby league writer and the author of the annual Punters' Guide to the NRL Season. They discuss the ins and outs of punting on the NRL, the challenges ahead as the game...

Less than a year ago, South Sydney Rabbitohs were emerging as one of the most dangerous sides in the competition, primed for a challenge at the title. What happened? Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Rugby League Writers' Oscar Pannifex, and Matt Bungard, host of the Boom Rookies Podcast and ESPN Columnist. They discuss what's going on at the Bunnies, whether the issues can be resolved with the remov...

The journey to becoming an NRL player is a long, tough process, filled with guidance from many coaches and navigating pathways. Our first collaboration episode, Mike Meehall Wood is joined by Brock Shepperd, co-host of the Fifth And Last NRL Podcast. Also serving as NSW Cup Coach for the Raiders, Mike and Brock discuss the value of lower competitions, taking different approaches with players, how...

Concussion is becoming an increasingly examined part of our game, with the impacts being felt all around how the game is managed and player safety. Mike Meehall Wood is joined by the Director of Operations & Legal at The Rugby Football League, Rob Hicks, to discuss the impact of concussion on rugby league, how it is being managed in both the NRL and Super League, what the future of the game lo...

Today we dive into the world that is much discussed but often misunderstood in rugby league: psychology. Mike Meehall Wood is joined by renowned sports psychologist Dr Jo Lukins to discuss the impact of psychology on the game, how coaches can help or hinder a player's development, the unique mental health challenges faced in a professional sporting environment, how psychology can help win premiers...

Multicultural Round has become one of the most celebrated and important rounds in the regular season of the NRL, but how is it so? Mike Meehall Wood sits down with former player and now representative at the Rugby League Players Association, Joe Galuvao. They discuss the changing dynamics of the league, the importance of getting representation right, the value of relational space to Pasifika playe...

There are few things rugby league nuts find more exciting to dive into than the stats, so in today's episode Mike Meehall Wood chats with Opta co-founder Rob Lowe on rugby league's statistics revolution. They discuss the nature of statistics in rugby league, how it compares to other sports, how increased analysis and numbers in the game has transformed how rugby league is played, what the future o...

The regular grind of NRL 2024 begins this weekend following a stunning opening round in Las Vegas; so to get us all in shape, Mike Meehall Wood sits down with strength and condition expert Dr. David Lipman, who has extensive experience in developing programs for athletes in both rugby league and rugby union. They discuss the effort required to develop your body at a fitness level for NRL players,...

The 2024 season of NRL kicks off this weekend in Las Vegas, so for our first episode, Mike Meehall Wood sits down with Australian-American dual-code international David Niu, who played a significant role in bringing the flagship event stateside. They discuss the significance of the event in the international rugby league landscape, building on the ground set by rugby union, transforming the sport...

Welcome to the Roar League Podcast, the new show hosted by The Roar's very own NRL expert, Mike Meehall Wood! Join us for in-depth discussions about rugby league, where the game is going, and what we've learnt along the way! First episode out today! Host: Mike Meehall Wood Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.