Ponga's EVOLUTION | Can Newcastle Stop Penrith? | Titans Contract Drama | RLIEP169

🏉 Welcome to The Rugby League Insider Podcast Brought to you by FanaticsTV.

James Hooper is joined by Darcie McDonald and Anthony Watmough to unpack the biggest NRL finals talking points. The team pay tribute to Australian rock icon Angry Anderson and discuss Jai Arrow’s inspiring response to adversity, before turning to the NRL’s blockbuster finals weekend.

Plus, a deep dive into Penrith’s premiership credentials, Newcastle’s fairytale run, South Sydney’s roster shake-up under Wayne Bennett, Latrell Mitchell’s future, and the Titans’ looming contract calls.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Rugby League Insider 1:20 — Vale Angry Anderson and Jai Arrow’s inspiring tribute night 8:45 — NRL v AFL: Grand Final entertainment and the big-game build-up 14:30 — Greatest preliminary-final comebacks and finals memories 24:50 — Finals preview: can the Panthers be stopped? 28:00 — Newcastle’s game plan and the challenge of beating Penrith 35:10 — Kalyn Ponga’s form, leadership and Knights resurgence 40:15 — Penrith’s edge defence under the microscope 45:20 — South Sydney’s roster overhaul and Payne Haas 50:00 — Latrell Mitchell, Wayne Bennett and Souths’ culture 55:10 — Titans contract pressure and the next big-money call 59:40 — Final predictions and wrap-up

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