FOUR clubs chasing Broncos gun + the Cowboy on the move

FOUR clubs chasing Broncos gun + the Cowboy on the move

In the latest episode of the NRL Contract Show, Darren and Scott recap a busy couple of weeks on the open market, with several deals landing and more big names potentially on the move, including two Kangaroos representatives. With Penrith heading toward a contract crunch, Thomas Jenkins could emerged as a target for rivals to circle, with the boys naming the potential landing spots for the in-form Panther. Plus, a look at the state of the Cronulla Sharks amid a player exodus and a further eight key players still off-contract.⬇️ Today's Rundown:00:00 Intro01:33 Done Deals04:58 On the Move07:33 Whispers11:14 Landing Spots for Thomas Jenkins15:24 Recruit Rater18:18 State of Play - Cronulla Sharks25:29 What's Coming up?Recorded on 02/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

LOOSE CARRY: Dragons end losing streak + “justice” for NSW young gun

The Loose Carry team give the Dragons their flowers after the Red V managed to end a 15-game losing run with a dominant performance over the Broncos, who have issues of their own arising after suffering their fourth straight defeat. Cameron Ciraldo’s pattern of blaming officials post-game also comes under the microscope, and Round 13 might’ve included the game of the season so far. Plus, an Origin opener recap after New South Wales’ come-from-behind win, and a new Select NRL Cards game!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 Welcome to Loose Carry02:34 NUMBER UP05:09 Dragons Relief, Broncos Woes08:45 Ciraldo umpire drama17:30 Penrith v Warriors game of the year?26:10 Origin Review30:00 State Of Origin Game 2 Injuries33:03 Coach's Corner: NSW Attack🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/⭐ Check out 2026 NRL League Heroeshttps://selectcards.com.au/collections/nrlRecorded on 01/06/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/T: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle

THE BOARDROOM: The strike rate of famous sons returning to coach NRL clubs

From having to sack a favourite son, to considering a great of the club for the next senior coaching role, how do clubs fare when it comes to reunions with stalwarts of a past system? This week, the boys dive into some of the club champions-turned-coaches across the NRL, and how much that connection pays off. With some failing to fire as coaches after stellar playing careers, and others currently in the hot seat after returning to their former clubs, the modern era coaching landscape has presented plenty of case studies. Plus, Hoffy names the current assistant could who could be the next senior coach of a club they captained, and the boys also chat the thrilling opener to the 2026 Origin series. 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 02:13 State of Origin Game 1 Review 11:36 Stephen Crichton 14:15 Former players coaching at clubland 16:51 What it takes to be an NRL coach 28:30 Why all coaches/players are replaceable 30:33 The importance of Old Boys 37:53 Jay Hoffman introduced into Raiders HOF Recorded on 28/05/2026 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

LOOSE CARRY: The Penrith star to depart + Manly’s Foran warning

The Loose Carry Podcast team react to Andrew Abdo’s call to resign from his role and look back on his tenure as CEO of the NRL. Zero Tackle editor Scott Pryde details his report on the latest Penrith star heading toward the exit, and where he could be off to next. Meanwhile, Manly managed to “win ugly” over the Titans amid a big watch on Kieran Foran’s future as a coach, and when will the Dragons’ first win of 2026 come? Plus, with Origin just days away, the team preview Game 1, and take a look at Nathan Cleary as a representative player compared to his form in Panthers colours. 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 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin 04:21 Andrew Abdo Resigns 06:39 Warriors def. Dragons 10:28 Manly def. Titans 15:03 Penrith Exodus 17:57 Jai Arrow Heartbreak 24:31 Coach's Corner: Roos Nathan Cleary 30:23 State of Origin Preview 37:10 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 25/05/2026 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

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