Levels with Willie Mason & Justin Horo

The boys are back for a massive RLWC preview as the countdown begins to the blockbuster SAMOA vs TONGA showdown at CommBank Stadium! 🔥 We dive into the drama surrounding Sam Walker’s contract situation at the Roosters, Nick Politis and his future, before breaking down the biggest names hitting the open market on November 1. Plus, we debate the future of international rugby league, World Cup seedings, the rise of the Pacific nations and what needs to change to grow the international game. Willie Mason and Justin Horo preview every upcoming RLWC clash, including England vs PNG, New Zealand vs Fiji, Australia vs Cook Islands and Lebanon vs France, before delivering their predictions for the biggest game of the tournament so far! Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected]  Stay Connected with Levels Network:Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast:Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also  received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 00:00 Introduction & World Cup Format Debate03:22 Sam Walker & November 1 Free Agency – Coming Up Later04:04 Paul Kent's 2014 Comments & The Rise of International Rugby League10:39 Could Australia Lose Its World Cup Dominance?11:44 Australia's Junior Pathways & Pacific Island Talent17:10 Samoan Players in the NFL & Rugby League Pathways19:40 FOOT LOCKER LIVE EVENT – Parramatta, November 122:06 Lebanon's Fans, Marches & Rugby League Growth25:34 Samoa vs Tonga Rivalry & World Cup Seeding Debate29:09 World Cup Comparisons With Other Sports33:00 World Cup Investment, Broadcasting & Tournament Structure37:55 Rugby Union vs Rugby League World Cup39:15 Scotland, Wales & European Rugby League42:22 World Cup Prize Money46:52 Growing Rugby League in France & England49:30 French Rugby League Talent & Coaching Development55:40 Super League Broadcasting & English Rugby League57:15 Fiji's Development & International Talent1:03:20 SAM WALKER – Roosters Contract Drama & His Future1:18:15 NOVEMBER 1 – Top 10 Off-Contract Players & Predictions1:42:28 ENGLAND vs PAPUA NEW GUINEA Preview1:46:44 NEW ZEALAND vs FIJI Preview1:52:14 AUSTRALIA vs COOK ISLANDS Preview1:57:20 LEBANON vs FRANCE Preview1:58:37 SAMOA vs TONGA Preview2:14:31 Final Predictions & Sign-offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie Mason and Justin Horo are back to unpack a massive second week of the Rugby League World Cup! The boys break down all the action from Tonga vs Lebanon, England vs France, New Zealand vs Cook Islands and Australia vs Fiji, while looking ahead to the blockbuster Samoa vs Tonga clash. Plus, Mase shares his thoughts on Sonny Bill Williams’ heart surgery, Horo pitches his plan to fix the Rugby League World Cup, and the boys dive into the future of international rugby league. Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected]  Stay Connected with Levels Network:Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast:Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also  received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 0:00 Sonny Bill Williams' Open Heart Surgery6:48 The Rugby League World Cup – What's Wrong With the Current Format?7:35 TANGENT: Channel Seven's Commentary Team9:54 Is the Rugby League World Cup Just a South Pacific Cup?11:50 Blowouts & Why Smaller Nations Deserve a Chance14:12 Horo's Proposal to Fix the Rugby League World Cup15:41 The Proposed 16-Team World Cup Format18:20 England's Complaints About World Cup Scheduling22:51 Growing International Rugby League26:07 Samoa vs Tonga – Should the Rivals Be Kept Apart?29:30 Why Samoa vs Tonga Is So Important32:37 International Rugby League vs State of Origin36:14 Can International Rugby League Reach Its Potential?40:15 TANGENT: French Rugby League & International Players43:29 French Rugby League's Toughest Players47:46 Listener Question: Should Samoa & Tonga Rest Players?54:09 Listener Comments & The Growth of International Rugby League55:42 Growing Rugby League in the USA57:26 TANGENT: NFL Players Switching to Rugby League59:00 The Future of English Rugby League1:00:53 England's Academy System & Player Development1:02:29 The NRL, Super League & Broadcast Rights1:07:07 TANGENT: International Travel & Expansion1:08:13 TONGA vs LEBANON – Game Reaction1:09:40 TANGENT: Lebanese & Tongan Fans at Accor Stadium1:12:06 TANGENT: The Atmosphere & Entertainment at Accor Stadium1:14:03 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued1:19:56 TANGENT: SuperCoach & Player Reputations1:21:36 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued1:23:05 TANGENT: Newcastle Knights' Recruitment & Squad Depth1:24:39 TANGENT: NRL Player Positions & Versatility1:26:20 TANGENT: Jason Saab's Aerial Game & Manly1:28:00 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued1:29:34 Gairo Voro & PNG's Emerging Talent1:31:03 Spencer Leniu's Physicality Against PNG1:32:38 Samoa's Forward Pack Ahead of Tonga1:35:52 Samoa & Tonga's Physicality1:37:22 PNG's Emerging Players1:39:02 TANGENT: Newcastle Knights' Forward Pack1:40:27 Samoa vs Tonga – The Biggest Match-Ups1:42:23 TANGENT: Bradman Best & Newcastle Recruitment1:44:00 TANGENT: Jeff Fenech's Health1:45:26 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued1:47:39 ENGLAND vs FRANCE – Game Reaction1:49:10 England's Attacking Threats1:50:43 TANGENT: French Rugby League Training Standards1:52:28 ENGLAND vs FRANCE – Continued1:54:03 France's Disappointing Performance1:55:23 NEW ZEALAND vs COOK ISLANDS – Game Reaction1:57:28 New Zealand's Attacking Weapons1:59:12 TANGENT: Try Celebrations & Player Personalities2:00:39 NEW ZEALAND vs COOK ISLANDS – Continued2:02:28 Peta Hiku's World Cup Farewell2:04:00 AUSTRALIA vs FIJI – Game Reaction2:05:38 Kurt Donoghoe's Performance for Fiji2:07:21 TANGENT: Kurt Donoghoe's Future at the Dolphins2:10:42 TANGENT: Dolphins Forward Pack & Morgan Knowles2:12:21 AUSTRALIA vs FIJI – Continued2:14:06 Fiji's Emerging Talent & Squad Depth2:15:40 Controversial Refereeing Decisions2:17:16 Fiji's Performance & What Comes Next2:18:42 Final Thoughts & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rugby League World Cup rolls into Week 2, and Willie Mason and Justin Horo are back to break down another massive weekend of international footy! The boys get stuck into the build-up to Tonga vs Samoa, with one of rugby league’s fiercest rivalries taking centre stage. Is this clash now bigger than State of Origin? There’s plenty to unpack from the opening round, including England’s struggles, the Kangaroos’ performance against the Kiwis, and the debate around Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga. The boys also question the World Cup format, why more nations aren’t involved, and what needs to change to grow the international game. Plus, Mase shares a classic Dwight Yorke story, the boys pick their Team of the Week, and we preview every game ahead of Week 2. ON THE SHOW:🏉 Tonga vs Samoa – The rivalry heating up🇦🇺 Kangaroos, Reece Walsh & Kalyn Ponga🏆 England’s struggles & the World Cup format🌏 Why aren’t more nations playing international rugby league?🔥 Levels Team of the Week😂 Mase’s Dwight Yorke story🏉 Full Week 2 previews: Tonga vs Lebanon, PNG vs Samoa, England vs France, New Zealand vs Cook Islands & Australia vs Fiji. All that and plenty more on another episode of LEVELS with Willie Mason and Justin Horo! Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected]  Stay Connected with Levels Network:Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast:Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also  received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 0:00 – Intro & PNG Chiefs Jersey Reaction3:00 – World Cup Popularity & Levels Community5:30 – Kangaroos vs Kiwis: Behind the Scenes7:00 – Mark Nawaqanitawase & Kangaroos Camp10:23 – Levels Team of the Week: Picking Our Best XIII18:30 – Foot Locker: Getting Locked In for Test Football19:00 – Tonga vs Samoa: Is This Rivalry Bigger Than State of Origin?22:14 – Fan Reactions to Tonga vs Samoa23:30 – Reece Walsh vs Kalyn Ponga Debate27:01 – England’s World Cup Struggles & Fan Reactions33:15 – Is the Rugby League World Cup Draw Unfair?34:00 – Why Aren’t More Nations Playing in the World Cup?37:00 – Growing International Rugby League39:00 – Rugby League, Rugby Union & Football Popularity42:00 – A-League Memories & Willie Mason’s Dwight Yorke Story44:00 – The Boys Reminisce About Sydney’s Nightlife45:45 – Tonga vs Lebanon Preview52:45 – Papua New Guinea vs Samoa Preview57:06 – England vs France Preview59:47 – New Zealand vs Cook Islands Preview1:02:50 – Australia vs Fiji Preview1:08:00 – OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opening week of the Rugby League World Cup has delivered, and Willie Mason, Justin Horo and Johno are back to break down all the action! The Kangaroos survive a massive scare against the Kiwis, with Reece Walsh producing a match-winning performance and Kalyn Ponga showing his class before injury. The boys debate Australia’s best 17, selection headaches and whether New Zealand let a golden opportunity slip. Samoa put 78 points on France in a dominant display, with the boys discussing the growing threat of the Pacific nations and the worrying state of French rugby league. PNG get the job done against Lebanon in Port Moresby, Tonga overcome England, and Fiji make a statement against the Cook Islands. Plus, the boys discuss England’s controversial selections under Brian McDermott, Latrell Mitchell’s place in the Australian side, the lack of UK television coverage and whether Australia and New Zealand should return to a three-Test series. All that and plenty more on Levels! Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected]  Stay Connected with Levels Network:Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast:Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also  received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 00:00 Intro & Lebanon vs PNG Bazzaz Chat04:45 International Rugby League Is Back!07:30 Are Australia Still the Best Team in the World?12:00 Kalyn Ponga's Injury & Willie Mason's 2008 World Cup Memories19:30 Ponga vs Walsh & New Zealand's Missed Opportunity22:00 Tonga vs Samoa Hype & Stadium Debate27:15 England's Selection Controversy & Jake Connor30:00 Latrell Mitchell vs Bradman Best35:45 Rugby League's Broadcasting Problems in England37:30 Commentary Team & Shaun Johnson's Debut41:50 Australia vs New Zealand Review1:16:43 Samoa vs France Review1:39:08 PNG vs Lebanon Review1:45:57 Tonga vs England Review2:05:50 International Player Payments & England's Travel2:08:23 Fiji vs Cook Islands Review2:12:00 Australia vs New Zealand Three-Test Series Debate2:14:29 Dolphins & NRL Forward Pack Discussion2:17:24 Final Chat & Wrap UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rugby League World Cup is here, and Willie Mason and Justin Horo are fired up ahead of the opening round! With Australia and New Zealand preparing to go head-to-head, the boys break down the growing rivalry between the Kangaroos and Kiwis, the key matchups and what it means to represent your country on the international stage. Mase and Scope also dive into the latest international rugby league news, including England’s controversial squad selections, Nathan Cleary’s injury recovery, the future of the international game and some classic stories from Mase’s playing days. PLUS, the boys preview every game from the opening round of the Rugby League World Cup: 🇳🇿 New Zealand vs Australia 🇦🇺🇼🇸 Samoa vs France 🇫🇷🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon 🇱🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England vs Tonga 🇹🇴🇫🇯 Fiji vs Cook Islands 🇨🇰 Who starts their World Cup campaign with a win, and which nation could cause the biggest upset? All that and plenty more on Levels with Willie Mason and Justin Horo. Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected]  Stay Connected with Levels Network:Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast:Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also  received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 0:00 Intro & Australia vs New Zealand Rivalry3:00 Representing Australia vs Pacific Island Nations7:30 Kangaroos vs Kiwis Rivalry Heats Up9:00 Reece Walsh vs James Tedesco11:00 Kangaroos Selection & International Experience13:00 World Cup Form vs Momentum16:00 Willie Mason's Toughest Kiwi Opponents19:00 How New Zealand Became a Rugby League Powerhouse21:00 Keon Koloamatangi & Australia's Forward Pack24:00 Nathan Cleary's Injury Recovery26:00 Nathan Cleary & Mary Fowler29:00 Levels World Cup Plans30:30 England Squad Selection Controversy33:00 Jake Connor's England Snub35:00 The Future of English Rugby League37:00 French Rugby League's Rising Talent38:30 Willie Mason's Stories from France41:00 International Rugby League & Super League44:00 Hip Drops & Rugby Union Rule Changes47:00 International Suspensions & NRL Eligibility49:20 New Zealand vs Australia Preview1:03:59 Samoa vs France Preview1:10:09 Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon Preview1:15:21 England vs Tonga Preview1:25:26 Fiji vs Cook Islands Preview1:28:30 Rugby League World Cup Scheduling & Tournament Format1:30:00 Final Thoughts & OutroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.