The Practice Run

Summary In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming NRL games between the Dolphins and Sea Eagles, Panthers and Bulldogs, and Eels and Broncos. They share their thoughts on the teams, players, and potential outcomes of each game. They also express frustration with team selections and coaching decisions. In this part of the conversation, Tu and Rawiri discuss the upcoming NRL g...

Summary In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their return to the podcast after a break, introduce the show, and talk about their weekend activities. They then move on to discuss their Team of the Week and their Team of the Trimester, highlighting standout players in each position. They also share their biggest letdowns and surprises of the season so far. The conversation in this par...

No Episode on Thursday Summary In this episode, the hosts kick off the show with their usual banter and a game of rock-paper-scissors. They then recap round eight of the NRL, discuss the team of the week, and share their thoughts on the Warriors' performance. The hosts also touch on the importance of mental health and checking in on loved ones. They conclude the episode by discussing the dominant...

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss upcoming NRL games and make predictions. They cover the Warriors vs Titans, Dragons vs Roosters, and Storm vs Rabbitohs matches. They analyze the teams' performances, key players, and potential outcomes. The hosts also touch on player injuries and the impact on team dynamics. Overall, they expect close games with the Warriors, Roosters, and Storm coming o...

Summary In this episode, Rawiri flies solo as he recaps the NRL games from the weekend. He discusses the performances of each team, highlights standout players, and provides his power rankings. Rawiri acknowledges the absence of his co-hosts and expresses his gratitude to the listeners for their support. He also teases upcoming episodes, including an Origin preview. Rawiri concludes by thanking th...

Summary In this segment, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss the latest news and signings in the NRL. They talk about James Fisher-Harris joining the New Zealand Warriors and the impact it will have on the team. They also discuss Joseph Manu's move to rugby union and Zach Lomax's move to the Parramatta Eels. They analyze the potential positions these players will play and the impact they will have on thei...

Summary: The hosts discuss their weekend activities before diving into the topics of the Anzac test match and creating their own Australian and New Zealand teams. They debate the selections and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each lineup. The conversation then transitions to the upcoming NRL games and the hosts share their predictions and analysis for the matches. The conversation methodic...

**Disclaimer** The audio quality on Rawiri's end is horrible due to multiple technical difficulties during the night we apologise for the lack of quality and will endeavour to make sure it's corrected for the next episode! Summary In this episode of The Practice Run, Rawiri and Tu_Money preview the NRL round six matchups. They discuss the Roosters vs. Knights game, highlighting the Knights' moment...

Summary The hosts discuss their weekend activities and then dive into a review of the NRL games. They discuss the Melbourne Storm vs. Brisbane Broncos game, highlighting the standout performances of Jerome Hughes and Jesse Arthars. They also discuss the Bulldogs vs. Roosters game, praising the Bulldogs' strong first half performance and the dominant play of Viliame Kikau. The conversation covers t...

Summary In this episode, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss their ideal NRL video game, including cover athletes, game modes, and customization options. They also preview the round five game between the Melbourne Storm and the Brisbane Broncos. Rawiri predicts a Broncos win, while Tu_Money predicts a Storm win. They then discuss the lineup for the Bulldogs vs. Roosters game, with Tu_Money expressing frus...

Summary In this episode, the hosts announce a potae (baseballcap) giveaway and discuss their weekends. They then move on to the Team of the Week, highlighting standout players from the recent games. The hosts review the Panthers vs Roosters game, noting the Panthers' dominant performance. They also discuss the Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs game and the Broncos vs Cowboys game, highlighting key moments and...

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss their weekend activities, including a recap of the Flag Nationals tournament. They also provide updates on their darts and rugby league teams. The main focus of the episode is the preview of the Roosters vs Panthers game and the Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs game. The hosts analyze key matchups and discuss the performance of players. They also debate whether Bria...

Summary In this episode, Rawiri and Vince discuss the NRL and rugby league. They introduce Vince and express their gratitude to the listeners. They also share their team of the week and power rankings. The conversation covers the Broncos vs. Panthers game and the Warriors vs. Raiders game. They discuss the Penrith Panthers' dominance and the passionate Warriors fanbase. They also highlight the ret...

Summary In this episode, the hosts introduce the podcast and discuss the upcoming NRL games. They also have a segment where they swap the colors of NRL team logos. The hosts then preview the Broncos vs. Panthers game and the Raiders vs. Warriors game. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming NRL matches and provide previews for each game. They start by previewing the Warrio...

Summary In this episode, the hosts review NRL Round 2 matches, including the Brisbane Broncos vs South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Canterbury Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks. They discuss the performances of key players and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each team. The hosts also share their thoughts on the Bulldogs' future and the challenges they face. Finally, they review the Penrith Panthers...

Summary In this episode, the hosts introduce the show and discuss their plans for the weekend. They then play a game of Guess Who? where they try to guess the identity of NRL players. The game becomes challenging as they struggle to narrow down the options. Eventually, they make their final guesses and conclude the game. Part 2 of the NRL round 2 previews. The conversation covers the Brisbane Bron...

Summary In this episode, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss the weekend's sports action, including a flag football tournament and NRL Rugby League games. They review the matches between the Knights and Raiders, Warriors and Sharks, Storm and Panthers, and Eels and Bulldogs. They analyze the performances of the teams, highlight standout players, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each side. The h...

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss their dream guests for the podcast and the three questions they would ask them. They then move on to preview and predict the outcomes of several NRL games. The chapters cover the matchups between the Knights and Raiders, Warriors and Sharks, Storm and Panthers, and Eels and Bulldogs. In this part of the conversation, the hosts review the team lineups for...

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the NRL games between the Broncos and Roosters, and the Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles. They apologize for their unsuccessful gambling picks and discuss the highlights and standout players from each game. The hosts also address an incident of alleged racial abuse on the field and express their support for the player who reported it. Overall, they provide analys...

Summary In this episode of the Practice Run, the hosts discuss various topics related to NRL and Rugby League. They start with a fun game of This or That, comparing American-themed choices and NRL-themed choices. They also talk about their international listeners and the importance of responsible gambling. The hosts then engage in a game of Paper Scissors Rock and continue with more This or That q...

Summary In this episode, Rawiri and Tu discuss their Mount Rushmore of NRL players and analyze the preseason game between the Penrith Panthers and Wigan Warriors. They also speculate on the potential of Nathan Cleary and the Panthers' performance in the upcoming game against the Melbourne Storm. The hosts highlight the importance of the Super League teams in World Cup challenges and the different...

In this episode, the hosts play a game of 'Would You Rather' and discuss various scenarios related to rugby league. They also talk about Stacey Jones being appointed as the new coach of the Kiwis. The hosts then preview the Brisbane Broncos and Canterbury Bulldogs for the upcoming season. The conversation covers the Penrith Panthers, their dominance in the NRL, and the potential challengers to the...

Summary In this episode, Rawiri and Tu Money review several NRL games, including the Indigenous All-Stars game, the Bulldogs game, the Warriors game, and the Broncos game. They discuss standout players, team performances, and their overall impressions of each game. Despite some mixed results, they express optimism for the upcoming season and highlight the potential of certain players and teams. Ov...

The hosts introduce the podcast and engage in a Paper Scissors Rock Challenge. They then answer three random questions and discuss their favorite McDonald's orders and hobbies. They share memorable experiences from their time at the University of Otago. The hosts preview the All-Star Game and discuss the Māori and Indigenous All-Stars teams. They create a multi-bet for the game and discuss key mat...

In this episode we breakdown our expectations for The Warriors, Eels, Storm, and Raiders with a few moves in the offseason do these teams have what it takes to make that jump and take out the Premiership? Can Tu score big in the Couch Coach Hot Seat? Who knows where players have played? Tune in for a great episode and keep the comments for the cuzzies coming!