NRL? Never heard of her!

Episode 25 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). NRL? Never Heard of Her! is a weekly NRL podcast where Maddie and Steph navigate the world of rugby league one rule, one player and one chaotic tangent at a time. From NRL tips and Fantasy updates to player news, game recaps, rugby league rules and beginner-friendly explanations, join us as we learn the game together—with ple...

Episode 24 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, the knock-on education continues, because after 24 episodes we're still determined to understand one of rugby league's most confusing rules. Steph also achieves a major milestone by finally watching the second half of a game… growth looks good on us. Learning? Slowly. Confidence? Unmatched. NRL? Never Heard...

Episode 23 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, in a stunning display of professionalism, Steph remembers to plug her microphone in. The bar may be low, but we're celebrating the wins where we can. We also find ourselves discussing rock hard surfaces , before tackling one of the most important debates in rugby league (and possibly medicine): what hurts more,...

Episode 22 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). In a world-first event, Steph somehow manages to keep Maddie on track, proving that miracles really do happen. We also coin a brand-new term — suspension mention — and Maddie asks the age-old question that nobody knew needed answering: does it rain in New Zealand? This week, We Stand Corrected , Fun Facts and/or Follow Ups ,...

Episode 21 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, Quick Play takes a dramatic turn with a massive betrayal that may have lasting consequences. Trust has been broken, alliances are in question, and the competition is fiercer than ever. We also take plenty of side tangents (shocking absolutely nobody), and after what feels like an entire season of campaigning, the D...

Episode 20 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, Maddie has finally seen THAT spreadsheet , and things may never be the same. Steph also takes a moment to issue a formal apology to all Ethans after recent events. The girls dive into stats, ask the important question of whether Kalyn Ponga and Maddie are actually secret best friends, and somehow spirit fingers mak...

Episode 19 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, Quick Play makes its long-awaited return and the competition is getting fierce. Steph also manages to get her Ethans mixed up, while Maddie reveals her feelings on the Viking clap. Steph recounts an amusing try whilst Maddie failed to take notes, and somehow the chaos levels continue to rise week after week. Prepar...

Episode 18 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, Maddie runs the show while Steph remains firmly in holiday mode — which means organisation is low, confidence is high, and chaos is basically guaranteed. Can one girl keep the podcast on track? Absolutely not. But somehow, we still make it through with questionable footy analysis, unnecessary tangents, and the exac...

Episode 17 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, Maddie takes the mic home while Steph heads off on holiday, meaning the chaos is now being managed remotely (dangerous). The girls also take on their very first collaboration, and safe to say… the stakes couldn’t be higher. Pressure is on, emotions are high, and professionalism remains questionable. Can we handle t...

Episode 16 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, Steph completely ignores the run sheet (shocking), we take a moment to enjoy some iconic NRL theme songs, learn what a bobble is, and once again attempt to explain escorts… with varying levels of success. Structure? Optional. Confidence? Unwavering. If you like what you hear, make sure to follow us on Spotify, TikT...

Episode 15 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, Steph steps in to clarify what a night game is (important work), while the girls attempt to figure out how to explain rounds… with mixed success. Meanwhile, Maddie has officially developed beef with quiet players, and she’s not holding back. Are we learning? Maybe. Are we questioning everything? Absolutely. If you...

Episode 14 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week we somehow deliver actual breaking news in Sideline Scoop (who let that happen?), the competition results are in, and a new punishment has been unlocked after yet another tipping situation… Safe to say, things are getting competitive. And in news that will surprise absolutely no one, Steph is still on the hunt for a...

Episode 13 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, the girls are rolling right through the segments, with Steph stepping up to explain scrums while Maddie… has not checked any of her notes (no surprises there). There’s progress, there’s confusion, and there’s also a surprising amount of chat about Guzman y Gomez — because naturally, that’s where the conversation en...

Episode 12 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). This week, the girls go stat for stat (who are we??), as we learn all about points differentials, banana kicks, and what it actually means to be capped. Growth. Development. You love to see it. There are also some major personal developments, as Steph officially locks in a favourite Broncos player — a moment we will absolutel...

Episode 11 is here and… the girls have officially lost the plot (again). After a brief hiatus 'We Stand Corrected' is BACK. It was also a terrible tipping week (we don’t want to talk about it), but we balance it out with some elite jersey chatand, naturally, a detour into reality TV. Steph also takes a moment to brag about her big brain,before asking the important question… where can she f...

Episode 10 of NRL? Never Heard of Her! At the start we wonder is this: Bridgerton… or NRL? The girls are officially becoming more cluey, diving into a Dally M update, attempting to unpack the drama of an 8-point try, and tackling the chaos that is the hip drop tackle. Naturally, things take a turn into essential hair chat, and we couldn’t possibly wrap up without mentioning Nathan Fowler (iykyk)....

Episode 9 is here and things are getting… opinionated. First of all, it’s officially been declared: Cheese Twisties are the superior Twistie — no further questions at this time. For the first time ever, we have ZERO We Stand Corrected (growth? perfection? we’ll take it), and Steph breaks down both the Hall of Fame and HIA’s so we can all feel slightly more informed. Plus, we witness a bit of try-s...

Episode 8 of NRL? Never Heard of Her! has officially arrived and things are getting competitive. For the first time ever we only have one ‘We Stand Corrected’(progress!), Steph bravely attempts to explain the legendary 40-20, and the girls continue their ongoing battle with the concept of knock-ons… which, let’s be honest, nobody fully understands anyway. Steph is also on the hunt for a new intern...

Episode 7 of NRL? Never heard of her! and the 2026 NRL season has officially kicked off, the girls are back and the stakes have never been higher. For the first time in podcast history… Steph does NOT stand corrected. Growth? Power move? We’ll let you decide. Meanwhile Maddie still can’t confidently separate a captain from a coach. We dive into ‘The Immortals’, crown a brand new leader of Quick Pl...

Episode 6 of NRL? Never heard of her! is officially HERE — yes, we came back. Steph gets a medal and Maddie gets tickets. We deliver a looooong “We Stand Corrected” where Maddie really takes her time. We break down what a knock on actually is, Steph deep dives into NRL suspensions, and somehow Nathan Cleary gets grounded. Plus: an important reminder that you can win if you’re having fun, and of co...

Episode 5 of NRL? Never heard of her! is here… and there is tension in the room. This week, the girls attempt to define what a captain actually is, unpack the latest Origin rule update, and debate the true meaning of “international”. Steph arrives with multiple gripes. Maddie arrives with questions. Neither leave fully satisfied. There are strong opinions, mild confusion, and at one point we genui...

This episode, the girls still can’t work out what date or time the NRL 2026 season actually starts (surely it’s written down somewhere?). We deliver the first correction of a correction , clear up the very important difference between Rikers Island and the island Pete Davidson is from , and spiral into a case of full-blown panic raps . There’s also confusion around refs vs trainers (who is who and...

Welcome to Episode three where the girls are back with more wild tangents. The pink vs red debate somehow resurfaces , Maddie learns what a nickname is, and also discovers what daylight savings actually means. We attempt to talk NRL , touch on rugby league basics , confusing rules, and the kind of NRL chat that only brand-new fans could deliver. Perfect for anyone new to NRL , into Aussie sports p...

This week on NRL? Never heard of her! , Maddie and Stephattempt to talk footy… with mixed results. Steph bravely attempts to break down the 6 Again rule , again! Which somehow spirals into a heated debate about red and pink (jury’s still out). We clean up a few corrections from last episode (some more painful than others), before getting stuck into the truly important stuff: ranking the Cleary fam...

Welcome to NRL? Never Heard of Her! — the podcast where curiosity meets chaos. In our very first episode, Origin Story , Steph admits she genuinely doesn’t know the difference between the Eels and the Knights, Maddie questions whether “prop” is actually a real position or just something the NRL made up, and together the girls attempt (and mostly fail) to work out the difference between tips pickin...