Live from inside Allegiant Stadium as the NRL launches Round 0 on the world stage. They preview Cowboys v Knights, breaking down key match-ups, X-factors, and who’s primed to start fast in 2026. Bulldogs v Dragons — new combinations, early-season pressure, and why this Vegas opener could shape narratives for the year ahead.

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Live from inside Allegiant Stadium as the NRL launches Round 0 on the world stage.&nbsp;They preview Cowboys v Knights, breaking down key match-ups, X-factors, and who&rsquo;s primed to start fast in 2026. Bulldogs v Dragons &mdash; new combinations, early-season pressure, and why this Vegas opener could shape narratives for the year ahead.
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Welcome to the Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns Podcast Channel

Mondays - Backstage with Cooper & Matty

Join Matty and Cooper Johns as they chat with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and beyond. From untold stories to career highlights, these conversations dive deep into the lives of remarkable people, offering inspiration and plenty of laughs along the way.

Fridays - Johns Family Podcast

The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.

🎙️ Twice a week - Plus Bonus Episodes throughout the year.

Welcome to the Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty Johns Podcast Channel
Mondays - Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty
Join Matty and Cooper Johns as they chat with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and beyond. From untold stories to career highlights, these conversations dive deep into the lives of remarkable people, offering inspiration and plenty of laughs along the way.
Fridays - Johns Family Podcast
The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.
🎙️ Twice a week - Plus Bonus Episodes throughout the year.

Matty & Cooper Johns, open the doors of their home to welcome some of the most prominent figures in sports, entertainment, journalism and beyond.

Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

Welcome to the Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns Podcast Channel

Mondays - Backstage with Cooper & Matty

Join Matty and Cooper Johns as they chat with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and beyond. From untold stories to career highlights, these conversations dive deep into the lives of remarkable people, offering inspiration and plenty of laughs along the way.

Fridays - With the Family

The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.

🎙️ Twice a week - Plus Bonus Episodes throughout the year.

Welcome to the Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty Johns Podcast Channel
Mondays - Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty
Join Matty and Cooper Johns as they chat with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and beyond. From untold stories to career highlights, these conversations dive deep into the lives of remarkable people, offering inspiration and plenty of laughs along the way.
Fridays - With the Family
The Johns family is back for their 6th year! Matty, Trish, Jack, and Cooper come together to share hilarious stories, discuss pop culture and sports, and play their signature games. With occasional special guests, Fridays are all about fun, family, and a little chaos.
🎙️ Twice a week - Plus Bonus Episodes throughout the year.

LIVE FROM Allegiant Stadium | NRL in Las Vegas

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Tonga claim a huge victory over Samoa as the international rugby league landscape continues to heat up. The transfer window officially opens, with clubs circling and player movements set to dominate the headlines.
Could Sam Walker be heading to the Canterbury Bulldogs? We unpack the latest rumours and what it could mean for the NRL.

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0:00-GAME DAY REACTION

8:30-Transfer Period

10:30-Finals Clashes

18:00-Transfer Period

Tonga claim a huge victory over Samoa as the international rugby league landscape continues to heat up.&nbsp;The transfer window officially opens, with clubs circling and player movements set to dominate the headlines. Could Sam Walker be heading to the Canterbury Bulldogs? We unpack the latest rumours and what it could mean for the NRL.
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0:00-GAME DAY REACTION
8:30-Transfer Period
10:30-Finals Clashes
18:00-Transfer Period

TONGA STUN SAMOA! IS SAM WALKER HEADING TO THE BULLDOGS?

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They're BACK from Europe, bringing the chaos from Paris, Dublin and Prague! From the Guinness factory and questionable bodily functions to moths taking over, it’s another wild family catch-up. Plus, Jack’s European adventures, Sam Verrills’ wedding and a few lessons learned along the way!

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0:00-Happy Halloween

3:30-Paris Riots

8:00-Dublin

17:00-The Guiness Factory

20:00-Prague

31:00-Jack Trip

37:00-Sign

43:00-Moths

50:00-Sam Verrill's Wedding

53:00-Lessons

They're BACK from Europe, bringing the chaos from Paris, Dublin and Prague! From the Guinness factory and questionable bodily functions to moths taking over, it&rsquo;s another wild family catch-up. Plus, Jack&rsquo;s European adventures, Sam Verrills&rsquo; wedding and a few lessons learned along the way!
Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: <a href="https://linktr.ee/BackstageCooperMatty">Linktree: Backstage with Cooper &amp; Matty</a>
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0:00-Happy Halloween
3:30-Paris Riots
8:00-Dublin
17:00-The Guiness Factory
20:00-Prague
31:00-Jack Trip
37:00-Sign
43:00-Moths
50:00-Sam Verrill's Wedding
53:00-Lessons

PISSIN IMPOSSIBLE

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Tayla and Marcelo join us to talk retirement, Gus Gould and life after footy. We get into the WAGS, fan culture, family dynamics and the return of The WAHS! Plus Kyle & Jackie O, Tui Kamikamica & Fiji, and Cooper's game.

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0:00-Save It For The Podcast
2:40-Retirement
6:00-Gus Gould
11:00-The Occupation
14:00-Socials
19:00-WAGS
23:00-The WAHS!
27:00-Fanaticism
28:00-Family Cultures
32:40-Tui Kamikamica & Fiji
39:40-The Children
44:00-Next Steps
47:00-Kyle & Jackie O
53:00-Coopers Game

 

Tayla and Marcelo join us to talk retirement, Gus Gould and life after footy.&nbsp;We get into the WAGS, fan culture, family dynamics and the return of The WAHS!&nbsp;Plus Kyle &amp; Jackie O, Tui Kamikamica &amp; Fiji, and Cooper's game.
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0:00-Save It For The Podcast 2:40-Retirement 6:00-Gus Gould 11:00-The Occupation 14:00-Socials 19:00-WAGS 23:00-The WAHS! 27:00-Fanaticism 28:00-Family Cultures 32:40-Tui Kamikamica &amp; Fiji 39:40-The Children 44:00-Next Steps 47:00-Kyle &amp; Jackie O 53:00-Coopers Game
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The Montoyas | Retirement, Gus Gould & THE WAHS!

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