Episodi

  • Does More Money Make Better Footballers?
    Sep 9 2026

    Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack a massive final round of the NRLW regular season.

    Ruan makes the case for greater investment in players, coaches and pathways, reveals her players of the round and delivers another Déjà Ru.

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    34 min
  • Broncos Bounce Back as the NRLW Finals Race Heats Up
    Sep 3 2026

    Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims break down a huge weekend of NRLW action as the Dragons upset the Warriors across the ditch, the Broncos return to their devastating best and the Wests Tigers continue their remarkable finals-bound transformation.

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    27 min
  • Record-Breaking Roosters and the Titans’ Premiership Warning
    Aug 27 2026

    The Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books with a stunning 66-8 victory over the Warriors, while the Titans make it seven consecutive wins and establish themselves as genuine premiership contenders.

    Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack the standout performances from Krystal Blackwell, Tegan Levi and Rory Owen, assess the increasingly tight battle for the final top-six position and ask whether the Broncos’ three-game losing streak should be a cause for concern.

    Ruan also examines the NSWRL’s ambitious new Women and Girls Strategy, before the team celebrates Talei Holmes’ remarkable return to the NRLW less than four months after giving birth.

    Plus, every Round 9 match previewed and tipped.

    00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly
    00:35 Ruan’s Round 8 three-two-one
    00:51 Krystal Blackwell’s six-try masterclass
    02:43 Tegan Levi’s game-changing effort
    03:46 Rory Owen stars for the Eels
    05:18 Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books
    06:44 What went wrong for the Warriors?
    08:52 Wests Tigers edge the Knights
    10:48 The fastest try in NRLW history
    11:19 The race for the final top-six position
    12:11 Warriors and Knights face difficult run homes
    14:19 Should the Broncos be worried?
    15:38 Titans emerge as genuine title contenders
    16:33 NSWRL launches its Women and Girls Strategy
    18:28 Creating pathways for female coaches
    20:28 Why women are essential to rugby league’s future
    21:34 Talei Holmes’ remarkable return after giving birth
    24:48 Round 9 preview and tips
    25:08 Titans v Raiders
    27:45 Roosters v Sharks
    29:26 Cowboys v Knights
    31:42 Warriors v Dragons
    33:27 Eels v Broncos
    35:15 Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
    37:03 Final thoughts

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    38 min
  • Titans Rising, Roosters Roar & Round 8’s Biggest Test | NRLW Weekly
    Aug 19 2026

    The Titans are up to second, the Roosters have handed Brisbane back-to-back losses, and the race for the NRLW finals is getting seriously interesting.

    Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims break down all the big talking points from Round 7, including Ruan’s 3-2-1, Mackenzie Wiki’s monster performance, another edition of Déjà Roo and whether the Wests Tigers can make their first-ever finals series.

    Plus, could women’s sport merch be the NRLW’s next big opportunity? Marlee pitches everything from player-themed mini goats to Crocs charms before the team previews every Round 8 clash, including the huge Titans v Broncos showdown.

    00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly
    01:19 Round 7 recap and the Roosters’ comeback
    02:28 Ruan’s 3-2-1 from Round 7
    04:45 Mackenzie Wiki’s incredible captain’s challenge
    05:20 Déjà Roo: Tegan Levi does it again
    06:55 Are the Titans now a genuine Roosters threat?
    10:08 Who can make a run from the chasing pack?
    12:00 What Caught My Sideline Eye
    12:30 The huge opportunity in women’s sports merchandise
    17:54 Ben Jeffries re-signs with Newcastle
    18:58 Bulldogs announce 2027 coaching change
    22:13 Round 8 preview begins
    22:41 Knights v Wests Tigers
    25:32 Bulldogs v Raiders
    27:15 Dragons v Cowboys
    30:03 Titans v Broncos: game of the round?
    34:20 Roosters v Warriors
    37:19 Sharks v Eels
    41:23 Round 8 wrap and farewell

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    43 min
  • The Two-Horse Race Is Over! | NRLW Round 6 Review & Round 7 Preview
    Aug 12 2026

    The NRLW premiership race is wide open after Canberra handed Brisbane its first loss of the season, leaving the Roosters as the competition’s only unbeaten team.

    Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims celebrate the opening week of Indigenous Round, reveal their standout players from Round 6 and answer listener questions about the Dragons and Broncos.

    Plus, they preview every Round 7 matchup, including the blockbuster grand final rematch between Brisbane and the Roosters.

    Who wins the rematch, and can anyone stop the Tricolours?

    00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly
    00:45 Indigenous Round begins
    01:48 Ruan’s Round 6 standout players
    03:51 Celebrating culture across the NRLW
    07:08 Listener questions
    07:43 What are the Dragons missing?
    10:16 Should Broncos fans be worried?
    12:52 Canberra’s stunning win over Brisbane
    13:49 Why the NRLW isn’t a two-horse race
    16:37 Round 7 preview
    16:55 Titans vs Dragons
    19:22 Eels vs Bulldogs
    21:48 Broncos vs Roosters
    26:38 Knights vs Raiders
    28:44 Wests Tigers vs Warriors
    31:56 Cowboys vs Sharks
    34:55 Final thoughts and sign-off

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    36 min
  • Broncos and Roosters Undefeated, But Not Unbeatable.
    Aug 5 2026

    NRLW Magic Round delivered on and off the field, with more than 14,000 fans turning out across two huge days in Wagga Wagga.

    Marlie Silver and Ruan Sims break down the standout performances from Round 5, including Raecene McGregor’s dominant display, Jess Sergis’ hat-trick and an historic Cowboys comeback.

    They examine why the undefeated Broncos and Roosters remain ahead of the competition, the teams capable of challenging them and whether the winless Eels can turn their season around.

    Marlie shares the inspiring story of the Wagga Magpies under-eight girls taking on an all-boys competition, before Ruan launches a new segment, Deja Ru, comparing two incredible scorpion-style NRLW moments.

    Plus, the latest judiciary and injury news, every Round 6 game previewed and Ruan’s tips for the weekend.

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    00:20 Welcome to the show
    00:58 Magic Round delivers in Wagga Wagga
    02:12 Who owned Magic Round?
    02:22 Cowboys' historic comeback
    02:49 Ruan's 3-2-1 best performances
    03:50 Why NRLW players are such important role models
    05:20 Why the Broncos and Roosters stay unbeaten
    06:50 The teams that can challenge the top two
    08:24 Can Parramatta still turn its season around?
    09:27 Break
    09:37 Sideline Eye: Magic Round community event
    10:54 The inspiring Wagga Magpies under-8 girls
    12:39 Deja Ru makes its debut
    13:05 Julia Robinson's incredible scorpion try
    13:34 Taryn Aiken's matching scorpion try-saver
    14:31 Taryn Aiken returns and injury news
    16:31 Round 6 preview begins
    16:45 Bulldogs vs Cowboys
    18:26 Sharks vs Titans
    21:25 Warriors vs Knights
    22:01 How the Warriors can unlock Mele Hufanga
    24:13 Raiders vs Broncos
    25:54 Dragons vs Wests Tigers
    28:38 Roosters vs Eels
    30:02 Soraya Paki deserves more recognition
    30:42 Final thoughts and Round 6 wrap

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    32 min
  • NRLW Magic Round Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Roosters and Broncos?
    Jul 29 2026

    NRLW Magic Round is here, with all 12 teams descending on Wagga Wagga for six huge games across one weekend.

    Mali Silva and Ruan Sims break down every match, reveal their players of the round and discuss the growing influence of rugby sevens stars, including the outstanding Tegan Levi.

    The team also looks at the latest injury news, Jocelyn Kelleher’s record-equalling performance, Abbey Church’s individual brilliance and the touching show of support for injured star Yasmin Meakes.

    Plus, which team is under the most pressure, who is the biggest upset chance and which match could deliver the most Magic Round fireworks?

    00:19 Round four recap and Magic Round preview

    01:09 Ruan’s players of the round

    01:18 Jocelyn Kelleher’s five try assists

    01:54 Abbey Church and Tegan Levi share two points

    02:31 Why Tegan Levi is the best sevens convert

    03:01 Tamika Upton takes the Dally M lead

    03:25 More round four standout performers

    03:53 Tegan Levi builds hype around the NRLW

    04:11 The NRLW is now part of rugby league’s fabric

    05:13 Tegan Levi’s cheerleading and sevens background

    05:49 Abbey Church’s brilliant chip-and-chase try

    06:21 “Church is in session”

    06:39 The NRLW sisterhood supports Yasmin Meakes

    08:11 Tarryn Aiken injury update

    09:07 Madison Mulhall’s ACL injury

    10:17 HIA updates and Warriors injury news

    11:22 Magic Round preview begins

    12:23 Sharks v Tigers

    14:00 Dragons v Roosters

    15:13 Raiders v Cowboys

    17:12 Bulldogs v Broncos

    18:45 Warriors v Titans

    19:04 Why Warriors v Titans could be game of the round

    21:37 Eels v Knights

    23:26 Rapid-fire Magic Round calls

    23:48 Biggest upset chance

    23:53 Player to watch

    24:00 Teams under the most pressure

    24:09 Match most likely to produce magic

    24:14 Plan your NRLW Magic Round watch party

    24:45 Final thoughts and sign-off

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    25 min
  • Upton’s GI Moment, Titans Fire & Round 4 Predictions
    Jul 21 2026

    Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack a massive Round 3 of the NRLW, including record-breaking attack from the Gold Coast Titans and the Broncos and Roosters maintaining their unbeaten starts.

    Ru names her standout performers before introducing a new segment inspired by Tamika Upton’s incredible try assist and its striking similarity to Greg Inglis’ iconic effort in the 2008 Centenary Test.

    The team also sends its love to Knights captain Yasmin Meakes following her ACL injury, examines the Warriors’ pathways in New Zealand and celebrates the Bulldogs’ breakthrough victory.

    Then it’s time to preview every Round 4 match, with Ruan revealing her tips and nominating the young Knight reminding her of an emerging Tamika Upton.

    Plus, two double passes to NRLW Magic Round in Wagga Wagga are up for grabs! To enter, comment on Spotify or YouTube or message the show and tell us which player you want to see bring the magic and why.

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    00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly
    01:49 Yasmin Meakes’ devastating ACL injury
    03:25 Ruan’s Round 3 standout performers
    05:23 Tamika Upton recreates an iconic GI moment
    08:36 Olivia Kernick’s incredible flick pass
    09:40 Baxter crashes the podcast
    10:32 Marlee manifests a Bulldogs victory
    12:14 Inside the Warriors’ NRLW pathways
    14:00 Could New Zealand gain another women’s team?
    14:50 Win tickets to NRLW Magic Round
    16:23 Round 4 preview
    16:53 Raiders v Sharks
    19:26 Bulldogs v Dragons
    20:52 Cowboys v Titans
    22:47 Eels v Warriors
    24:58 Broncos v Knights
    26:52 Ruan’s breakout star of the season
    27:40 Wests Tigers v Roosters
    30:06 Round 4 viewing guide and final thoughts

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    31 min