The Carpool Rugby League Podcast

Carpool Rugby League is a two episode a week extravaganza hosed by Shane and Graham, two Rugby League Tragic's. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

The Carpool Rugby League Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by carpoolrugbyleague, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

carpoolrugbyleague hosts The Carpool Rugby League Podcast, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #248

  NRL 2026 Grand Final Preview

  Oct 1, 20261h 21m

  It all comes down to this! After a season of huge hits, incredible tries, controversy, upsets and unforgettable moments, Grand Final week has arrived, and Shane and Griffo are back behind the wheel for the biggest Carpool Rugby League episode of 2026. First up, the boys preview the NRLW Grand Final, where the Sydney Roosters take on the Brisbane Broncos in a rematch of last year's decider. Shane and Griffo break down the key matchups, the stars who can change the game in an instant, and what each side needs to do to finish the season as 2026 NRLW Premiers. Then it's time for the big one—the 2026 NRL Grand Final, with the Sydney Roosters facing the Newcastle Knightsfor the Provan-Summons Trophy. The boys dissect the battle across the park, from James Tedesco and Kalyn Ponga at fullback to the forward packs and playmakers who will be asked to deliver when the pressure is at its greatest. Who handles the occasion? Who produces the moment we'll still be talking about in years to come? And who gets to lift the trophy when the final siren sounds? Shane and Griffo lock in their Grand Final tips, discuss their potential match-winners and Clive Churchill Medal contenders, and throw around a few final bold predictions before bringing the curtain down on another massive season of rugby league. Roosters v Broncos. Roosters v Knights. Two Grand Finals. Two premierships. One massive day of rugby league. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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  Episode #247

  NRL Finals week 3 preview 2026

  Sep 24, 20261h 26m

  Carpool Rugby League – Preliminary Finals Preview | NRL & NRLW 2026 The road to Grand Final glory is almost complete, and the boys are back behind the wheel for one of the biggest episodes of Carpool Rugby League in 2026! With the men's and women's competitions reaching the pointy end of the season, it's all on the line as the remaining teams battle for a place in the Grand Final. This week, the lads break down the NRL Preliminary Finals, looking at the key matchups, the players who could make the difference, and the tactical battles that will determine who gets the chance to play for the premiership. Who will handle the pressure? Who will rise to the occasion? And whose premiership dreams will come crashing down just one game short of the big dance? The boys also turn their attention to the NRLW Preliminary Finals, previewing the crucial clashes that will decide which two teams will fight it out for the women's premiership. With everything on the line, expect plenty of discussion about the standout players, the key battles and the growing excitement surrounding the women's game. As always, the lads lock in their tips, throw around a few bold predictions and deliver plenty of passionate opinions, questionable calls and classic carpool banter. Two competitions. Four Grand Final spots. One massive weekend of rugby league. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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  Episode #246

  NRL Week 2 Finals Preview 2026

  Sep 16, 20261h 30m

  The road to Grand Final glory is getting shorter! The boys are back behind the wheel for another massive episode of Carpool Rugby League, as they preview Week 2 of the 2026 NRL Finals Series and turn their attention to the start of the NRLW Finals. After a huge opening weekend of NRL finals footy, the pressure goes up another level. The lads look back at the winners, losers, big moments and talking points from Week 1 before turning their attention to the sudden-death Semi Finals. There are no second chances now—win and you're through to a Preliminary Final; lose and Mad Monday comes calling. The boys break down the key matchups, discuss where each game could be won and lost, look at the players capable of producing something special, and lock in their tips. With rested teams waiting in the Preliminary Finals, the question is simple: who can survive another brutal 80 minutes and keep the premiership dream alive? And there's even more finals footy to get excited about, with Week 1 of the NRLW Finals getting underway. The lads preview the opening matchups, look at the teams chasing premiership glory and celebrate the beginning of the biggest part of the women's rugby league season. Two competitions, finals pressure everywhere, and premiership dreams hanging in the balance. Expect big opinions, questionable predictions, plenty of laughs and the usual Carpool Rugby League banter.

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  Episode #245

  NRL Telstra Premiership 2026 finals week 1

  Sep 10, 20262h 11m

  The regular season is done and dusted, and now the real footy begins! The boys are back behind the wheel for a massive Carpool Rugby League episode as they preview Week 1 of the 2026 NRL Finals Series. After 27 rounds, eight teams remain and the equation is simple—win and move one step closer to premiership glory; lose, and for some, the season is over. The lads break down the Qualifying and Elimination Finals, looking at the key matchups, the players who can turn a game, and where each contest could be won and lost. Who will earn the week off? Who will survive the sudden-death pressure? Which team is ready to announce themselves as the genuine premiership favourite—and could we see a finals upset that turns the whole competition on its head? The boys lock in their tips, make their Grand Final predictions and, as always, throw in plenty of passionate opinions, questionable calls and classic carpool banter. Twenty-seven rounds got us here. Now every tackle, every mistake and every moment matters. September footy has arrived—buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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  Episode #244

  Round 27 NRL 2026 Preview

  Sep 2, 20261h 39m

  Carpool Rugby League – Round 27 Preview This is it—the final round of the 2026 NRL regular season! The boys are back behind the wheel for a massive Carpool Rugby League Round 27 Preview, and with the finals just one week away, there is everything to play for. With spots in the Top 8, home finals and crucial ladder positions potentially on the line, the lads break down every Round 27 clash and look at all the possible finals scenarios. Who controls their own destiny? Who needs other results to fall their way? And which teams could see their season come crashing to an end in the final 80 minutes? The boys also turn their attention to the genuine 2026 premiership contenders. Which teams are hitting form at exactly the right time? Who has the squad to survive four weeks of finals football? And are there any dark horses capable of coming from outside the top four and making a charge towards the Grand Final? Of course, there are tips, potential upsets, bold finals predictions and plenty of classic carpool banter as we prepare to say goodbye to the regular season and hello to September footy. One round. Eight finals spots. One premiership waiting at the end of the road. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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