LOOSE CARRY: REACTING to the Origin Game 1 teams

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

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