The Parra Cave Podcast

Game 1 State of Origin preview 2026

State of Origin is here and it is Game 1 in Sydney. Here is my preview and thoughts of the game, the team lists and selections and more. I also go through a few stats as well of state of origin history and a few of my fav state of origin games from the past. Cmon the Blues

NSW Compilation Game 1

Its State of Origin time and why not hear from some of NSWs finest. In this short compilation you will hear in this order Brett Kenny, Peter Sterling, Mark Geyer, Brad Clyde and Ben Elias talk about various things in their State of Origin career. From winning 3-0 in 1986, State of Origin in the USA, Wally v MG, driving the bus past the Caxton St hotel and having your mum on the field covered in blood wiping your face. So many great stories so enjoy.

Round 12 NRL review

Only the 5 games this week in the NRL due to State of Origin 1 being played on Wednesday night. No major upsets I don't think and we did have the lowest scoring game of the year this round. A round without Origin players but still some exciting rugby league played. I go through each of the games and give my thoughts.

Round 12 NRL preview

A bye week for many teams but there is still some rugby league to be played. Only 5 games starting on Thursday with the Dolphins v Raiders and ending on Sunday with the Cowboys v Rabbitohs. I go through each and every game give my thoughts and the ins and outs.

Eels v Storm Magic Round review

Another Magic Round done and dusted and this year it was Parramatta taking on the Melbourne Storm. The Storm running out winners 34-8 in front of 48,000 odd fans. These podcasts are always hard to do after a loss but they have to be done so I go through some moments and plays, stats of the Eels and more. Hear the thoughts from a fans point of view.