Jon Bernard's take on why the Rugby League World Cup has become the most unserious tournament in world sport.

From players like Dane Gagai, Kalyn Ponga, and Victor Radley switching allegiances between Tier 1 nations, to Mitchell Moses choosing Australia's payday over Lebanon.

Jon breaks down why the current eligibility rules make the tournament feel thrown together compared to Rugby Union and the FIFA World Cup.

Plus, why the Kangaroos jersey used to mean more during the ANZAC Test era, and how the NRL can actually fix international games.

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Jon Bernard's take on why the Rugby League World Cup has become the most unserious tournament in world sport.
From players like Dane Gagai, Kalyn Ponga, and Victor Radley switching allegiances between Tier 1 nations, to Mitchell Moses choosing Australia's payday over Lebanon.
Jon breaks down why the current eligibility rules make the tournament feel thrown together compared to Rugby Union and the FIFA World Cup.
Plus, why the Kangaroos jersey used to mean more during the ANZAC Test era, and how the NRL can actually fix international games.
📩 Sponsorships: <a href="mailto:hello@mayday.team">hello@mayday.team</a>
Directed by: https://www.innerdream.co

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Why The Rugby League World Cup Feels FAKE

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30 days before the 2016 NRL Grand Final, Strike Force Raptor Squad showed up at training.

His home was raided. The media besieged his front door.

Booed on every carry and snuck through back doors during Grand Final week, Fifita was blacklisted from winning the Dally M, Prop of the Year, and the Clive Churchill Medal.

They took every accolade, except the Premiership ring.

Fifita tells the full story of the craziest 30 days in rugby league history: the tip-off from Joey Johns, scoring the match winning try in the Grand and stealing the trophy to take it back to the bush before coming face-to-face with a shotgun.

30 days before the 2016 NRL Grand Final, Strike Force Raptor Squad showed up at training.
His home was raided. The media besieged his front door.
Booed on every carry and snuck through back doors during Grand Final week, Fifita was blacklisted from winning the Dally M, Prop of the Year, and the Clive Churchill Medal.
They took every accolade, except the Premiership ring.
Fifita tells the full story of the craziest 30 days in rugby league history: the tip-off from Joey Johns, scoring the match winning try in the Grand and stealing the trophy to take it back to the bush before coming face-to-face with a shotgun.

MAYDAY™ Presents | The Greatest REVENGE Story In NRL History!

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The life and times of one of the most misunderstood athletes in NRL history.

Andrew Fifita sits down with Terrell May to share exclusive, never-before-heard stories from a life and career lived entirely on his own terms.

For years, the media painted him as the ultimate villain.

Now, Andrew holds nothing back. From protecting his family on the streets of Western Sydney and being exiled to Griffith on bail, to battling his darkest moments with mental health, this is the side of Andrew the public rarely got to see.

Plus, the untold story that fuelled his iconic 2016 Grand Final triumph.

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The life and times of one of the most misunderstood athletes in NRL history.
Andrew Fifita sits down with Terrell May to share exclusive, never-before-heard stories from a life and career lived entirely on his own terms.
For years, the media painted him as the ultimate villain.
Now, Andrew holds nothing back. From protecting his family on the streets of Western Sydney and being exiled to Griffith on bail, to battling his darkest moments with mental health, this is the side of Andrew the public rarely got to see.
Plus, the untold story that fuelled his iconic 2016 Grand Final triumph.
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The Secret Battle That Saved Andrew Fifita’s Life | MAYDAY™ | Ep. 30

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Jon Bernard looks back on how leaking daily lockdown numbers and trolling politicians turned him and his brother into some of Australia's biggest content creators.

He shares a wild story about running into former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet in an elevator—who revealed that the government were pulling their hair out trying to find his "rat" on the in Plus, Jon explains why he refuses to vote, how he takes the piss out of all politicians, and how his skit on the card surcharge and $10 coffees tapped into everyday Aussies getting rinsed by taxes.

Jon Bernard looks back on how leaking daily lockdown numbers and trolling politicians turned him and his brother into some of Australia's biggest content creators.
He shares a wild story about running into former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet in an elevator&mdash;who revealed that the government were pulling their hair out trying to find his "rat" on the in Plus, Jon explains why he refuses to vote, how he takes the piss out of all politicians, and how his skit on the card surcharge and $10 coffees tapped into everyday Aussies getting rinsed by taxes.

Why I Refuse To Vote In Australia

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Why The Rugby League World Cup Feels FAKE

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