EPISODE 17: State of Origin, NRL Grand Final Predictions & Rugby Analysis | Rugby League Rat Pack

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. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to join the Rugby League Rat Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1 In This Episode: The Rat Pack reveals 2026 NRL Grand Final predictionsWhich clubs are emerging as the true title contenders?Countdown to Scrum Vegas and rugby league's continued growth in the United StatesState of Origin Game 3 preview and the keys to deciding the seriesBobo's Breakdown: Forwards evolvingCaptain America's Most Valuable Preston AwardVideo breakdown of the controversial eight-point tryAnalysis of an incredible one-on-one ball steal and why it workedWomen's State of Origin discussionLocal league highlights and standout performersSupporting the fight against MND and ALSChapters 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 FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/ X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack