World Cup Blowouts, Super League Scandals & Sam Walker's $6M Roosters Deal

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. Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Join our Patreon for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ RLWC Ticket Offer: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/1167790?did=byeround The Man Shake: https://themanshake.com.au Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast 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? Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ RLWC Ticket Offer: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/1167790?did=byeround The Man Shake: https://themanshake.com.au Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast 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. Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ RLWC Ticket Offer: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/1167790?did=byeround The Man Shake: https://themanshake.com.au Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast James Graham is joined by Charlie White for the final episode of our 2026 NRL Season Review. In this episode Jimmy & Charlie take a look back at the seasons of the Roosters, Knights, Panthers & Dolphins. Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ RLWC Ticket Offer: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/1167790?did=byeround Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Jimmy Graham is joined by Charlie White ahead of the opening weekend of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. The boys preview every game, also discuss the NRL's proposed Wildcard Weekend, player movement news & we're joined by Sydney FC skipper and Panthers tragic Rhyan Grant! Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: [email protected] Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ RLWC Ticket Offer: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/1167790?did=byeround The Man Shake: https://themanshake.com.au Follow The Bye Round On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.