The Rugby League World Cup is heating up and the Rugby League Rat Pack is analyzing results, surprises, standings, and making predictions as the men's and women's tournaments move toward Round 3.

From Australia's clash with Fiji to England vs. France, Tonga vs. Lebanon, Papua New Guinea vs. Samoa, and New Zealand vs. Cook Islands, Niuy, Duck Arse & Captain America deliver insights and opinions on all the World Cup action.

The crew also reviews the Women's Rugby League World Cup, previews the upcoming fixtures, and looks ahead to the opening round of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.

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In This Episode:

Men's Rugby League World Cup Results

Australia vs. Fiji

England vs. France

Tonga vs. Lebanon

Papua New Guinea vs. Samoa

New Zealand vs. Cook Islands

Women's Rugby League World Cup

World Cup Standings & Predictions

Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

Scrum Vegas IV Countdown

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On this special episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack, we're proud to welcome one of the most respected and influential figures in rugby league, Melbourne Storm Director of Football, Frank Ponissi!

Go behind the scenes of one of the NRL's most successful clubs as Frank shares incredible stories from his remarkable career, including his partnership with Craig Bellamy, Grand Final triumphs, the salary cap scandal, the Battle of Brookvale, and his fascinating experiences across rugby league, rugby union, and American sports.

From his early coaching days and touring with the Australian Kangaroos to his time in rugby union, coaching the New York Knights, and building a winning culture at Melbourne Storm, Frank takes the Rat Pack through an extraordinary journey in professional sports.

Plus, the boys break down Round 1 of the Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cup, review the standings, preview Round 2, and share their latest World Cup predictions.

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In This Episode:

• Frank Ponissi's Rugby League Journey
• Australian Kangaroos to Melbourne Storm
• Building Melbourne Storm's NRL Dynasty
• Working with Craig Bellamy
• Cameron Munster's Development
• NRL Grand Final Championships
• Melbourne Storm Salary Cap Scandal
• The Battle of Brookvale
• Coaching the New York Knights
• Rugby Union and American Sports
• Celebrity Bartender Frank Ponissi!
• Rugby League World Cup 2026
• World Cup Results, Previews & Picks
• Rugby League Las Vegas & Scrum Vegas IV

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Team USA coach Adam Woolnough joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for Episode 32!

The boys also preview Rugby League World Cup 2026, featuring the men's, women's and wheelchait tournaments with analysis, key matchups, players to watch, and early predictions.

Woolnough, a former Newcastle Knights and Melbourne Storm player, shares his rugby league journey, his approach to developing the game in America, and what it will take to build a winning Team USA program.

Niuy, Duck Arse and Captain America also previews World Cup contenders including Australia, New Zealand, England, Samoa, and Fiji.

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Which teams are you backing in the Rugby League World Cups? Shout them out in the comments for the Rat Pack to respond.

In This Episode:

Adam Woolnough joins the Pack to discuss coaching Team

USA Developing rugby league in the United States

Woolnough's NRL career with Newcastle and Melbourne

Team USA's World Cup ambitions and emerging players

2026 Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cup previews

Players to watch from Australia, New Zealand, England, Samoa & Fiji

What’s Next for Team USA

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