This week Jimmy is joined by former Australian international David Fairleigh. David talks us through his current role working with NRL head coaches, his experiences playing for the Kangaroos & NSW, his time in St Helens & plenty more!

0:00 David’s Role Working With NRL Coaches 

27:30 Rule Changes & Interpretations In 2025

44:53 North Sydney Bears

50:40 1994 Rothmans Medal Winner

59:00 State Of Origin

01:06:20 1994 Kangaroos Tour

01:10:37 Super League War

01:19:10 The End Of The North Sydney Bears

01:25:10 Newcastle Knights

01:31:43 St Helens

02:03:34 Dream Spine & Three Questions

This week Jimmy is joined by former Australian international David Fairleigh. David talks us through his current role working with NRL head coaches, his experiences playing for the Kangaroos &amp; NSW, his time in St Helens &amp; plenty more!
0:00 David’s Role Working With NRL Coaches 
27:30 Rule Changes &amp; Interpretations In 2025
44:53 North Sydney Bears
50:40 1994 Rothmans Medal Winner
59:00 State Of Origin
01:06:20 1994 Kangaroos Tour
01:10:37 Super League War
01:19:10 The End Of The North Sydney Bears
01:25:10 Newcastle Knights
01:31:43 St Helens
02:03:34 Dream Spine &amp; Three Questions

NRL Legend James Graham's Unique Take on The World Of Rugby League Featuring In-Depth Analysis & Interviews With Some Of The Games Fascinating Characters!

NRL Legend James Graham's Unique Take on The World Of Rugby League Featuring In-Depth Analysis &amp; Interviews With Some Of The Games Fascinating Characters!

The Bye Round With James Graham

NRL legend James Graham's unique take on the world of rugby league! Featuring in-depth analysis & interviews with some of the games fascinating characters!

NRL legend James Graham's unique take on the world of rugby league! Featuring in-depth analysis &amp; interviews with some of the games fascinating characters!

An NRL Icon: David Fairleigh

Former Melbourne Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona sits down to preview his blockbuster fight against NRL legend-turned-boxer Paul Gallen on November 6th. Nelson opens up about his transition from rugby league to boxing, the mind games behind the matchup, and why he believes this fight was "divine intervention." Then Gallen fires back with a brutally honest assessment — he's here for the cash, he doesn't rate Nelson's boxing future, and he plans to be his "guardian angel" by ending his career. Two NRL heavyweights, two very different motivations, one massive fight.

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Former Melbourne Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona sits down to preview his blockbuster fight against NRL legend-turned-boxer Paul Gallen on November 6th. Nelson opens up about his transition from rugby league to boxing, the mind games behind the matchup, and why he believes this fight was "divine intervention." Then Gallen fires back with a brutally honest assessment &mdash; he's here for the cash, he doesn't rate Nelson's boxing future, and he plans to be his "guardian angel" by ending his career. Two NRL heavyweights, two very different motivations, one massive fight.
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Big Nasty vs. Gallen: The Old Bull Meets the New Bull

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Rugby League Guru joins the boys to chat all things League with the boys. 

The boys dive deep into Christian Woolf's remarkable tenure as Tongan coach, Papua New Guinea Chiefs' entrance into the NRL, including the unveiling of their new jersey and logo, the signing of teen sensation Cooper Bai on potentially the richest deal in NRL history, and what it means for the Gold Coast Titans. The panel debates the World Cup format — should Australia and New Zealand still get a free pass to the finals? Is a two-tiered World Cup the answer? And what's the future of the international game with Samoa and Tonga now genuine powerhouses?

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00:00 Tonga 

10:00 PNG 

17:00 Samoa

19:00 Rockbuster 

29:00 France

33:00 World Cup draw

43:00 World Cup with NSW and QLD? 

49:00 Super League

55:00 Cooper Bai

59:03 Gold Coast Titans 

01:10:00 Brad Takarangi

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Rugby League Guru joins the boys to chat all things League with the boys.&nbsp;
The boys dive deep into Christian Woolf's remarkable tenure as Tongan coach, Papua New Guinea Chiefs' entrance into the NRL, including the unveiling of their new jersey and logo, the signing of teen sensation Cooper Bai on potentially the richest deal in NRL history, and what it means for the Gold Coast Titans. The panel debates the World Cup format &mdash; should Australia and New Zealand still get a free pass to the finals? Is a two-tiered World Cup the answer? And what's the future of the international game with Samoa and Tonga now genuine powerhouses?
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00:00 Tonga&nbsp;
10:00 PNG&nbsp;
17:00 Samoa
19:00 Rockbuster&nbsp;
29:00 France
33:00 World Cup draw
43:00 World Cup with NSW and QLD?&nbsp;
49:00 Super League
55:00 Cooper Bai
59:03 Gold Coast Titans&nbsp;
01:10:00 Brad Takarangi

Tonga's World Cup Dream, PNG's Rise & the Cooper Bai Bombshell

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James Graham, Charlie White, and premiership-winning coach Shane Flanagan break down an incredible opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup. They unpack Tonga's statement win over England, Kalyn Ponga's heroic broken-arm performance against Australia, the battle between fullback superstars Ponga and Reece Walsh, and what the international game needs to do to capitalise on its growing momentum. Plus, wingers commanding marquee money, and why the English Super League is at a crossroads with the NRL.

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00:00 - Welcome 

04:30 - Horse racing 

06:15 - Rugby League Guru sponsorship

08:00 - England vs Tonga 

30:30 - Australia vs NZ

51:30 - Fiji vs Cook Islands 

56:00 - Super League & England Rugby League

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James Graham, Charlie White, and premiership-winning coach Shane Flanagan break down an incredible opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup. They unpack Tonga's statement win over England, Kalyn Ponga's heroic broken-arm performance against Australia, the battle between fullback superstars Ponga and Reece Walsh, and what the international game needs to do to capitalise on its growing momentum. Plus, wingers commanding marquee money, and why the English Super League is at a crossroads with the NRL.
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00:00 - Welcome&nbsp;
04:30 - Horse racing&nbsp;
06:15 - Rugby League Guru sponsorship
08:00 - England vs Tonga&nbsp;
30:30 - Australia vs NZ
51:30 - Fiji vs Cook Islands&nbsp;
56:00 - Super League &amp; England Rugby League

An NRL Icon: David Fairleigh

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