The Boardroom’s Ryan Hoffman (Melbourne Storm, New Zealand Warriors, New South Wales, Australia) is joined by renowned rugby league administrator John Ribot for a deep dive into building an NRL club from the ground up.

Having been the founding CEO of the Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm and the ceased Australian Super League, Ribot reflects and dissects the travails, tribulations and intricacies of expansion ahead of Perth and Papua New Guinea’s arrival.

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

01:58 Where the game is now

04:26 Mandate for Super League

14:05 Denver Broncos story

17:07 Brisbane Broncos

18:31 Expansion in Rugby League

19:24 Perth Bears

22:26 PNG Chiefs

23:47 Starting at the Melbourne Storm

25:39 20th NRL team?

29:44 Most important in starting a franchise

30:32 Chris Anderson

31:54 Peter V'landys verdict

32:56 NRLW expansion

37:47 Record-Breaking TV deal

Recorded on 19/06/2026

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The Loose Carry NRL Podcast team recap a thrilling weekend of results that saw the Dragons claim their first home win since August and the Knights rise into the top four. ‘Fair or Foul’ raises questions over Brisbane’s season and the future of Michael Maguire, Jonah Pezet’s contract with Parramatta, and Luke Brooks’ role at Manly. Plus, a preview of the Origin series decider, and rugby league coach Lee Addison looks at the role of the fullback 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 Welcome to Loose Carry

03:09 Number up with Darren Parkin

05:06 Dragons

06:37 Knights + Dylan Brown

08:58 Fair or Foul

19:37 Origin Game 3

24:22 Daley or Popovic?

26:50 Coach's Corner

34:24 Select Card Break Battle

38:05 What's coming up?

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Recorded on 06/07/2026

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Double digit done deals have been signed and sealed since the last episode of the NRL Contract Show, giving the boys plenty to pick through from the rumour mill. More NRL talent could be on the move, including the likes Moses Leota, Bronson Xerri and Junior Paulo, while the the team take a look at Latrell Mitchell’s contract. Plus, a deep dive into the state of play of the Perth Bears’ squad build, including the names already signed, the issues arising for the expansion club, and their ideal next signings, as well as another edition of the Recruiter Rater!

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

01:43 Done Deals

09:14 On the Move

10:49 Whispers

15:36 Burning Question

20:21 Recruit Rater

23:46 State of Play: Perth Bears

Recorded on 30/06/2026

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