A third of the way through the 2026 NRL season, the team look at the NRL clubs that are the “real deal” as far as the premiership race, including some surprising contenders. Injuries to key Tigers players have raised questions as to whether Benji Marshall’s men can remain competitive, with the venture club joining the 50-point curse club after their defeat to Cronulla. Once seen as ‘novelty games’, 80-point matches have become the new norm, while the Dogs are in Lee’s sights for Coach’s Corner.

Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

02:34 Number up with Darren Parkin

05:43 Real deals

09:59 Sharks decimate Wests Tigers

13:52 Coach’s Corner: Bulldogs' Tackling

24:38 ‘Novelty Games’

32:24 Daniel Saifiti to retire

34:09 Select Card Break Battle

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Recorded on 04/05/2026

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After eight rounds of action in the NRL season, Hoffy and Chad take a wide-lens look at the state of the competition, from the pre-season rules changes to the form of several clubs, as well as what’s working for the league, how injuries are impacting teams, and result of the new speed of the game.

Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL.

⬇️ THE AGENDA:

00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom

01:21 Current NRL ladder review

12:20 Storm’s downfall

18:33 Rule changes and impact

29:05 injuries and concussion

41:25 What would you change?

Recorded on 28/04/2026

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Zero Tackle editor Scott Pryde joins the show for a deep dive into the situation at the St George Illawarra Dragons, while the team also break down their concerns for the Knights and Bulldogs after their own heavy losses. The Storm’s losing streak has extended to six games, with the form of a Melbourne great catching attention, while Lee looks into the Tigers’ attack in Coach’s Corner.

Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

02:35 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin

04:39 Roosters def. Dragons

10:40 Broncos def. Bulldogs

16:25 Rabbitohs def. Storm

20:52 Panthers def. Knights

24:54 Luai to PNG?

27:43 Coach’s Corner: Tigers eyes up

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Recorded on 27/04/2026

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