Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse and Captain America are on the pitch for another entertaining episode of the Rugby League Rat Pack, analyzing NRL & Super League action, making 2026 NRL Grand Final predictions, previewing the deciding State of Origin clash, and breaking down a rare eight-point try and an incredible one-on-one ball steal.

Whether you're an NRL or Super League fan or love rugby league from around the world, Episode 17 delivers expert analysis, spirited debate, classic rugby league stories, grassroots coverage, and plenty of laughs from one of the game's most passionate panels.

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In This Episode:

• The Rat Pack reveals 2026 NRL Grand Final predictions
• Which clubs are emerging as the true title contenders?
• Countdown to Scrum Vegas and rugby league's continued growth in the United States
• State of Origin Game 3 preview and the keys to deciding the series
• Bobo's Breakdown: Forwards evolving
• Captain America's Most Valuable Preston Award
• Video breakdown of the controversial eight-point try
• Analysis of an incredible one-on-one ball steal and why it worked
• Women's State of Origin discussion
• Local league highlights and standout performers
• Supporting the fight against MND and ALS

Chapters

00:00 Introductions - America 250, World Cup

04:24 Video: Bobo loses an eye on the pitch

11:00 Vassy on Location Video

12:35 Video: Niuy takes one from David "Cement" Gillespie

14:15 David "Cement" Gillespie most feared person in Rugby League

16:44 Storytime: Duck Arse lends his shoulder pads

19:53 NRL Recap

20:18 Video: Dolphins v Warriors

25:10 Video: Panthers v Cowboys

28:21 NRL Ladder Analysis

29:26 Grand Final Predictions from the Rat Pack

30:39 Super League Roundup

33:48 Super League Ladder Analysis

37:19 Rat Pack Goes Hollywood

39:11 Countdown to Scrum Vegas

43:17 Bobo’s Breakdown: Forwards changing the game

51:29 Most Valuable Preston Award

56:10 Video: Kicked in the Head 8-point try

59:16 Video: One on One Steal

1:02:44 State of Origin

1:12:14 Women’s State of Origin

1:17:03 A Look at the Local League

1:24:33 MND and ALS awareness and charitable efforts

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