Show overview
Zero Tackle NRL Podcast launched in 2025 and has put out 91 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 10 min and 44 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 65 episodes published. Published by Zero Tackle.
From the publisher
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Latest Episodes
View all 91 episodesFOUR clubs chasing Broncos gun + the Cowboy on the move
LOOSE CARRY: Dragons end losing streak + “justice” for NSW young gun
THE BOARDROOM: The strike rate of famous sons returning to coach NRL clubs
LOOSE CARRY: The Penrith star to depart + Manly’s Foran warning
EXCLUSIVE: Chatting all things Perth Bears with MAL MENINGA
NRL CONTRACT SHOW: FIVE landing spots for Nathan Cleary + PNG’s next signing
LOOSE CARRY: REACTING to the Origin Game 1 teams
THE BOARDROOM: Inside State of Origin + the issue with its media coverage
Verdicts for the BIG looming Origin selection calls
NRL CONTRACT SHOW: Two NRL guns linked to the exit + the best suitors for a Storm forward
LOOSE CARRY: The NRL clubs that are the “real deal” in 2026
THE BOARDROOM: What’s right - and what’s wrong - with the current state of the NRL
LOOSE CARRY: The Origin star who’s NO LONGER a selection certainty
LOOSE CARRY: The CLEAR front-runners for the Dragons job ft. Ryan Hoffman
THE BOARDROOM: Sacking coaches, Craig Bellamy’s successor, and why player's are responsible
LOOSE CARRY: It could be time the Storm “look elsewhere” for an NRL coach
Ep 74LOOSE CARRY: What's wrong with the Dragons attack + more Canterbury confusion
The St. George Illawarra Dragons are 0-5 to start the 2026 season and their attack are to blame. The crew also discuss the alarming drop-off from the Raiders, Storm, and Bulldogs, while the Knights and Wests Tigers are absolutely flying!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 Intro02:26 Bulldogs collapse08:32 NUMBER UP: Raiders in trouble14:21 Manly’s prayers answered?18:09 Stormy times for Melbourne?20:14 Knights & Tigers flying27:10 Coach’s Corner: Dragons’ attack🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/Recorded on 07/04/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
Ep 73THE BOARDROOM: It’s time for an NRL National Reserves competition
Hoffy and Chad dive into the current state of the NRL’s junior pathways, and the challenges the league, merger clubs and the country’s best young players face within them. The boys reflect on their own experiences as juniors prior to reaching the top flight, assess how current clubs fare, and look ahead to ways the NRL can best position expansion clubs Perth and PNG.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 Boardroom02:40 Chad and Hoffy's junior pathway06:07 The Current System11:49 The Role of Reserve Grade in Player Development18:13 Success Stories: Penrith Panthers and Warriors23:55 Melbourne Storm29:26 Players agents35:42 The Perth Bears39:38 PNG ChiefsRecorded on 31/03/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
Ep 72LOOSE CARRY: Seibold and Manly PART WAYS
Anthony Seibold's time at Manly has come to an end amidst the ongoing pressure of a constant losing side. Kieran Foran takes charge as interim coach with his new side looking to turn things around, given their horror start to the 2026 season. The crew also discuss the struggling Dragons and their path to a historic losing streak, with the Bulldogs looking to find the attacking form they gained from last year's breakout season.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 Intro01:42 Anthony Seibold SACKED17:35 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin23:05 Dragons' historic losing streak28:24 Bulldogs attacking problems31:34 Coach's corner: Manly's defensive issues🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/Recorded on 30/03/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle
Ep 71LOOSE CARRY: The NRL injuries trend that “has got to stop”
Amid an injury crisis in the NRL, Lee sheds light on the situation that has struck down a growing number of players early into the 2026 season. Penrith’s stellar start has earned more praise, with the Panthers’ defence on record pace, while the Warriors also get their flowers. Plus, the team unpacks the Ryan Couchman-J’maine Hopwgood incident ahead of this week’s judiciary hearing.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 Intro03:03 NUMBER UP with Darren Parkin08:28 Teams that are going well14:53 Couchman in hot water18:55 The mental impact of injuries28:39 Coach's corner: Breaking down edge defence🏉 Want to take your Rugby League Coaching to the next level?https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/Recorded on 23/03/2026FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackleTW: https://twitter.com/zerotackleIG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle