The Chad Townsend Show

The Rugby League World Cup is here! Chad Townsend is joined by Josh Morris to preview Week 1 of the RLWC, breaking down the biggest matchups, key players to watch and the teams looking to make a statement on the world stage.We discuss the major talking points heading into the opening week, the nations capable of making a deep run in the tournament, and what fans should be watching closely as the action gets underway.Who are the favourites? Which players will have the biggest impact? And are we in for any upsets in Week 1?We break it all down on the Chad Townsend Show.Subscribe for more NRL news, rugby league analysis, interviews, previews and reviews.LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsendGamble ResponsiblyJoin FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access:https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsendMY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:https://www.playersgolfclub.com.auTHE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9...HUDDLE CONNECT:Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnectContact:[email protected] LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW:https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshowPlease make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support.CT

The 2026 NRL season is over, and it's time to review the teams that failed to make the top eight.I'm joined by the Daily Telegraph's Michael Caryannis to break down every NRL club that missed the finals this season. We discuss what went wrong, which teams underperformed, the players and coaches under pressure, and what needs to change heading into the 2027 NRL season.Which clubs can bounce back next year? Who needs to make big changes? And which teams have the biggest questions to answer over the off-season?We look at the biggest disappointments of the 2026 NRL season and what the future holds for the teams that missed September football.Subscribe to the Chad Townsend Show for more NRL news, analysis, season reviews, interviews and opinions from a former NRL player.LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsendGamble ResponsiblyJoin FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and accesshttps://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsendMY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:https://www.playersgolfclub.com.auTHE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9...HUDDLE CONNECT:Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnectContact:[email protected] THE NUTRITIOUS BROS:CHAD20 for 20% off first orderCHAD10 for 10% off ongoing orderhttps://thenutritiousbros.com.au/LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW:https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshowPlease make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support.CT

Before the 2026 NRL season started, I made my predictions for the year. Now that the season is over, it’s time to see just how right — or wrong — I actually was.I revisit my preseason predictions and look back at everything I got right, everything I got completely wrong and the calls that surprised me most throughout the 2026 NRL season.Who did I tip for the premiership? Which teams did I back to make the finals? Who did I predict would struggle? And which players did I expect to have breakout seasons?Who had the Knights making the GRAND FINAL??? WOW What a season from Newcastle!This is the ultimate 2026 NRL prediction review.LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsendGamble ResponsiblyJoin FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access:https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsendMY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:https://www.playersgolfclub.com.auTHE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9...HUDDLE CONNECT:Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnectContact:[email protected] THE NUTRITIOUS BROS:CHAD20 for 20% off first orderCHAD10 for 10% off ongoing orderhttps://thenutritiousbros.com.au/LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW:https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshowPlease make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support.CT

The Rugby League World Cup is almost here — and the squads have officially been announced.Chad Townsend and Josh Morris are back to break down the biggest talking points from the 2026 NRL Grand Final before turning their attention to the Rugby League World Cup.We discuss the Sydney Roosters' 19-18 Grand Final win over the Newcastle Knights, Daly Cherry-Evans' match-winning field goal, James Tedesco's Clive Churchill Medal performance and what made the difference in one of the great Grand Finals.Then it's all about the World Cup.With the Kangaroos, Kiwis, England, Fiji and the other nations naming their squads, Chad and Josh debate the biggest selections, surprise inclusions, Test debutants, key positional battles and which teams can challenge Australia for the World Cup.We discuss:The biggest takeaways from the NRL Grand FinalRoosters 19-18 KnightsDaly Cherry-Evans' fairytale finishJames Tedesco's Clive Churchill MedalMark Nawaqanitawase's Grand Final performanceWhat the Knights can take from their incredible seasonThe 2026 Kangaroos squadThe new faces in the Australian teamTedesco vs Reece Walsh for the No.1 jerseyThe biggest Kiwis squad talking pointsKalyn Ponga's return to the New Zealand teamEngland's World Cup squadThe teams that can challenge AustraliaOur early World Cup predictionsWho we think will make the World Cup FinalThe 2026 Rugby League World Cup kicks off on October 15 with Australia taking on New Zealand in Sydney.Who do you think wins the World Cup?Subscribe to The Chad Townsend Show for NRL stories, interviews, analysis and behind-the-scenes rugby league content.LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsendGamble ResponsiblyJoin FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access:https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsendMY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:https://www.playersgolfclub.com.auTHE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9...HUDDLE CONNECT:Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnectContact:[email protected] THE NUTRITIOUS BROS:CHAD20 for 20% off first orderCHAD10 for 10% off ongoing orderhttps://thenutritiousbros.com.au/LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW:https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshowPlease make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support.CT

THE SYDNEY ROOSTERS ARE THE 2026 NRL PREMIERS!What a Grand Final.The Sydney Roosters have defeated the Newcastle Knights 19-18 in one of the most dramatic NRL Grand Finals in recent memory to claim their 16th premiership.The Knights came out firing and raced to a 12-0 lead before the Roosters fought their way back into the contest. Mark Nawaqanitawase scored twice, James Tedesco produced a Clive Churchill Medal-winning performance and Daly Cherry-Evans stepped up with a crucial field goal to put the Roosters in front.The Knights weren't finished, with Greg Marzhew scoring late to make it a one-point game, but the Roosters held on to become NRL premiers.In this episode of The Chad Townsend Show, we break down the entire Grand Final and the biggest stories from an incredible 2026 NRL season.We discuss:The Sydney Roosters winning the 2026 NRL PremiershipRoosters 19-18 KnightsDaly Cherry-Evans' crucial field goalJames Tedesco winning the Clive Churchill MedalMark Nawaqanitawase's two triesKalyn Ponga's huge Grand Final performanceThe Knights' incredible run from last year's wooden spoon to the Grand FinalThe moments that decided the gameWhy the Roosters were able to withstand Newcastle's late comebackThe biggest winners and losers from Grand Final nightWhat the premiership means for the RoostersWhere the Knights go from hereThe biggest moments from the 2026 NRL seasonThe Roosters are premiers.The Knights' fairytale came up one point short.And the 2026 NRL season is officially over.Subscribe to The Chad Townsend Show for NRL reviews, interviews, analysis, stories and behind-the-scenes rugby league content.LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to The Chad Townsend YouTube channel for NRL news, analysis, tips, interviews, player stories and weekly rugby league podcasts.If you like these videos please make sure you SUBSCRIBE!Join BearBet today for all my footy tips and multis throughout the season: https://www.bearbet.com.au/signup/ChadTownsendGamble ResponsiblyJoin FANSCOOP for members only exclusive insights and access:https://www.fanscoop.tv/chadtownsendMY WEBSITE:https://www.chadtownsend.com.au PLAYERS GOLF CLUB - SHOP HERE:https://www.playersgolfclub.com.auTHE CHAD TOWNSEND SHOW PODCAST:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EvFnF9...HUDDLE CONNECT:Huddle connect is an Aussie owned broadband provider delivering high performance internet speeds. Huddle Connect allows you to give up to $5 from your internet plan every month back to grass roots sports. https://linktr.ee/huddleconnectContact:[email protected] LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR VOICEMAIL TO GET ON THE SHOW:https://www.speakpipe.com/thechadtownsendshowPlease make sure if you enjoy the content that you subscribe, like and comment it really does make a huge difference and I am really grateful for your support.CT