The Rugby League Journeymen

Are cracks appearing at the Roosters? The boys weigh in on Sam Walker’s contract negotiations, whether chasing a bigger payday is worth leaving a successful club, and what happens when you get on the wrong side of Uncle Nick. Plus, Australia’s scare against Fiji raises more World Cup questions: can the Kiwis go all the way, and who wins the huge Tonga–Samoa showdown?All four Journeymen are back together, fresh from a golf day and a country pub trip that delivered plenty of stories. Jimmy pitches himself a coaching job, Toby imagines the boys as the world’s biggest boy band, and the World Cup format sparks another argument. There’s also Positive Place, Jimmy’s favourite Pacific Island teammates and your YouTube comments. Subscribe and tell us: should Sam Walker stay at the Roosters?00:00 Welcome back, Toby00:55 Golf day chaos & Jimmy’s chilli spray02:30 Jimmy pitches Dean Young a coaching job03:32 Country pub stories from Clarence Town06:44 World Cup: Who makes the semi-finals?09:24 Making sense of the World Cup format11:09 The Master Debate: Are blowout scores good for the game?15:52 No Splinters: Are Australia still favourites?16:44 Can Fiji knock out the Kiwis?18:18 Tonga vs Samoa: Who wins?20:36 Will England make the semi-finals?22:02 Cooper Bai’s future & earning potential23:33 What If: The Journeymen become a boy band25:56 Sponsorship pitches & a podcast road trip28:02 Taren Point Bowling Club28:50 Lattsy’s Statsy & World Cup predictions35:22 Sam Walker’s contract & the Roosters40:11 Positive Place: Fiji’s rise42:59 Jimmy’s favourite Pacific Island teammates46:25 Your YouTube comments47:45 Jimmy’s jokes return48:21 Wrapping upThanks to our SponsiorsHead to the Taren Point Bowling club for beers, bowls and Fun!https://tarenpointbowlingclub.com.au/

The NRL season might be over, but Jimmy and Lats are still coming in swinging. This week on Rugby League Journeymen, the boys pull apart Australia’s narrow win over New Zealand, debate whether the Kiwis have exposed the blueprint to beat the Kangaroos, and weigh up Tonga and Samoa’s World Cup chances. Jack Bostock’s debut gets some love, while a detour into rugby union has the Prof defending the Wallabies and the boys reaching for the wind-up button.Meanwhile, Toby Rudolph checks in from a birthday pedicure with his mum, Jimmy remembers making his Australian debut a couple of kilos heavier than planned, and Lats relives getting folded in PNG with the Prime Minister’s XIII. Throw in some highly questionable golf claims, Jimmy’s favourite things to do away from footy and a fresh round of YouTube comments, and there’s plenty of ammunition to keep everyone firing.

Who can stop Australia? The Rugby League World Cup takes centre stage in Episode 34 as the Journeymen get stuck into international footy. National pride, big opinions and the usual relentless stitch-ups. Everyone’s got a take, and nobody’s keeping it to themselves.Settle in for World Cup chat, plenty of laughs and absolutely no chance of everyone agreeing. Who are you backing to lift the trophy? Let us know in the comments, subscribe to Rugby League Journeymen and send this to the mate who reckons their country’s already got it won.That’s a first-pass description based on your World Cup brief. I’m checking the recording for the chapters rather than guessing the timings.00:00 Intro & Latsy leaves Toby stranded02:32 No Splinters: Who wins the World Cup?08:18 Walsh or Tedesco?11:38 World Cup players to watch14:26 The Positive Place18:30 Barney’s Knights Grand Final heartbreak20:24 Toby’s What If?21:49 Ant Mitchell joins the boys25:49 9PL Sydney qualifier draw43:45 9PL dates, draw recap & predictions47:54 Australia v New Zealand preview52:38 England v Tonga preview55:50 National anthems & facing the haka59:55 Taren Point Bowling Club1:00:26 Journeymen lunch update1:01:21 Women’s World Cup & PNG pathways1:02:13 Jimmy’s Top Five: International camp characters1:04:22 Wrap-upThanks to our SponsiorsHead to the Taren Point Bowling club for beers, bowls and Fun!https://tarenpointbowlingclub.com.au/Nines Premier LeagueInstagram: @ninespremierleaguehttps://www.instagram.com/ninespremierleague/YouTube: @ninespremierleaguehttps://www.youtube.com/@ninespremierleague

One point, a shattered fairytale and plenty to argue about! The Prof, Jimmy Maloney and Jeremy Latimore are back on Rugby League Journeymen to unpack the Roosters’ 19–18 grand final win over the Knights. From Daly Cherry-Evans’ crucial field goal to Marky Mark’s aerial brilliance, the boys dissect the biggest moments and debate whether James Tedesco was the right pick for the Clive Churchill Medal.Laty gets passionate about Newcastle’s incredible finals run, Kalyn Ponga’s leadership and the gutsy effort that kept the Knights in the fight. There’s praise for Billy Smith’s remarkable journey, a look at how the Roosters controlled field position, and a heated discussion about what Newcastle need to do to get back to the big dance.Plus, the boys hand out their season verdicts, throw down some early premiership predictions for next year and turn their attention to the World Cup. Jimmy’s List counts down the best performances in beaten grand final sides, Laty’s Instagram hard launch gets the treatment, and the usual stitch-ups keep coming. Tune in for footy analysis, strong opinions and absolutely no sympathy for your club.00:00 Welcome to the Grand Final Review01:05 Taren Point Bowling Club and Live Show Details02:44 Roosters Beat Knights 19–1804:01 No Splinters: Who Was the Grand Final’s Defining Player?05:09 Latsy’s Stats: Bombs, Possession and Field Position09:27 Grand Final Lessons for Young Players10:35 Did Teddy Deserve the Clive Churchill Medal?12:02 Daly Cherry-Evans’ Grand Final Story13:45 Newcastle’s Incredible Finals Run16:29 What’s a Pass Mark for Newcastle Next Year?21:32 The Prof’s Roosters Rant25:10 Would Newcastle’s Missing Players Have Made the Difference?26:36 Season Verdicts: Most Improved and Biggest Disappointments28:29 Latsy Goes Instagram Official30:36 Favourite Players to Watch32:45 Which Coach Would the Boys Want to Play Under?34:47 Early Premiership Predictions for Next Year40:38 The Show Continues Through the World Cup41:14 International Squads and World Cup Chat42:49 Super League Grand Final Discussion44:34 Jimmy’s List: Best Performances in Beaten Grand Final Sides48:25 Celebrating the Roosters’ Men’s and Women’s Titles48:52 Discussion of the Newcastle Crowd Incident50:06 YouTube Comments and Final Stitch-UpsThankyou to our sponsors:Taren Point Bowling Club - https://tarenpointbowlingclub.com.au/RLJ EP 33 - GRAND FINAL REVIEW

On a massive episode of Rugby League Journeymen, the boys go inside both Grand Final camps ahead of the biggest game of the year.Tyson Frizell joins the show to give us the inside word from the Newcastle Knights camp, while Robbo takes us behind the scenes with the Sydney Roosters as both sides prepare for the ultimate showdown.We break down the key match-ups, the pressure of Grand Final week, what each side needs to do to lift the trophy, and all the biggest talking points surrounding the decider.Plus, plenty of stories, laughs, big calls and the usual Journeymen chaos as we build towards NRL Grand Final day! Subscribe to Rugby League Journeymen and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the biggest episode of the year.