Zero Tackle NRL Podcast

EXCLUSIVE: Chatting all things Perth Bears with MAL MENINGA

In a one-on-one chat with Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga, Zero Tackle reporter Leo Twemlow quizzes the inaugural Bears coach on how the expansion club’s recruitment drive is faring, growing the game in Western Australia, the tactics set to be embedded by the coaching group, and Mal’s return to senior coaching in the NRL. 🐻 BECOME A FOUNDATION PERTH BEARS MEMBER: https://shop.perthbears.com.au/ ⬇️ Today's Rundown: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Building the Bears 04:30 Travel and team welfare 07:40 Squad build 09:50 Style of play 14:45 Mal's return to coaching 16:06 State of Origin 2026 Recorded on 18/05/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

NRL CONTRACT SHOW: FIVE landing spots for Nathan Cleary + PNG’s next signing

A busy fortnight in the NRL player movement landscape has the rumour mill in full spin, with Cam McInnes, Connor Watson, Sam Verrills, William Kennedy and Hudson Young among the names making headlines. With Ivan Cleary’s exit date at Penrith locked in, what does the future hold for Nathan Cleary, and which clubs could be circling the Panthers halfback? The team name five potential landing spots for the two-time Clive Churchill Medal winner. Plus, Ben Hunt and Ronald Volkman feature in ‘sign or send’, and a ‘Contract Flashback’ on Jason Taumalolo signing with the Cowboys on a 10-year contract. ⬇️ Today's Rundown: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Luke Metcalf to Dragons 03:28 Jamie Humphreys to Perth Bears 04:20 Connor Watson 05:06 Sam Verrills and Bronson Xerri 06:22 Cam McInnes to Storm? 07:17 Will Kennedy 07:41 Joey Walsh and Hudson Young 08:43 LANDING SPOTS: Nathan Cleary 14:26 Sign or Send 15:53 CONTRACT FLASHBACK: Jason Taumalolo Recorded on 19/05/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

LOOSE CARRY: REACTING to the Origin Game 1 teams

With the Origin teams for this year’s series opener revealed just ahead of the show, the team break down all the surprise calls, biggest snubs, debutants for both Queensland and New South Wales, as well as make their predictions for Game 1. NUMBER UP takes a look at the defensive woes for both the Tigers and Bulldogs, as well as the the Knights’ stunning scoring turnaround, and COACH’s corner breaks down the halves attack for two clubs. Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison. ⬇️ Today's Rundown: 00:00 Intro 01:50 NSW Blues Team 09:45 QLD Maroons Team 15:01 Big calls ahead of Origin Game 1 18:30 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin 21:36 Magic Round Wrap-up 28:06 Coach’s Corner: Attacking Halves 36:12 Select Card Break Battle 🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/ ⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroes https://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrl Recorded on 18/05/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

THE BOARDROOM: Inside State of Origin + the issue with its media coverage

With the first game of State of Origin around the corner, Hoffy and Chad dive into the good, bad and ugly of Origin, from the timing of the matches to its media coverage. Hoffy opens up on his experiences playing for New South Wales, and Chad lifts the lid on missing out on a Blues jersey. Plus, the future for Origin in New Zealand, and the tactics that would arise from clubland. Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL. ⬇️ THE AGENDA: 00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom 01:34 Changes in Origin Eligibility 08:01 State of Origin New Zealand 12:14 Origin Affecting Club Land 17:39 Effect on Assistant Coaches 19:53 Player Mentality during Origin 24:58 State of Origin tactics 29:04 Why Origin doesn't work in the AFL 32:29 What the media covers Recorded on 12/05/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

Verdicts for the BIG looming Origin selection calls

With Origin just weeks away, the team break down and make verdits on some of the biggest looming selection calls for both the Blues and Maroons. The Tigers’ woes continued over the weekend as the Storm found some form, while Lee outlines just how bad the situation is at St George Illawarra. Plus, another Select Cards Battle Break between Phoenix and Darren! Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Phoenix Trinidad, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison. ⬇️ Today's Rundown: 00:00 Intro 02:08 Number up with Darren Parkin 05:01 Wests Tigers Woes 09:34 Origin Predictions 27:29 Coach’s Corner: Dragons Horrid Defence 36:05 Select Card Break Battle 🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/ ⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroes https://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrl Recorded on 11/05/2026 FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media: NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/ T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle