On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele and Manaia Stewart are joined by Australian Correspondent Joel Harrison, aka The Nortorious Pantsman, to review the NRL season kicking off in Vegas (07:05).

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Then they get into what the Aussie media is saying about the Warriors' chances for this season (13:15), and lay out their best 2026 hot takes and way too early predictions (16:45)....

Plus, they preview the Wahs' opening game of the season against the Roosters this Friday night at Compassionate Grounds (27:00)!

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On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele joins Manaia Stewart tee up another season of rugba league! The fellas discuss the sad news for Wahs fans of Mana Mitch heading back over the ditch (01:00) and name the ultimate "Compassionate Grounds" side (06:20).

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Then they get into Eels star Isaiah Iongi is in hot water about some questionable images that have surfaced (07:50)...

Plus, they preview the opening round of the NRL in Vegas (12:45) and a very important Super Coach update (18:40)!

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Step back to July 7, 1985, Carlaw Park... a mud-soaked cauldron where New Zealand’s rugby league pride clashed with the might of the Australians.

In the latest episode of Kärcher’s “Blast from the Past,” hosts ACC Head G Lane, Dai Henwood, and Dylan Cleaver relive a series that was anything but a dead rubber. The Aussies may have led the series 2-0, but the third test became a defining moment in the Trans-Tasman rivalry.

The buildup was electric: fierce clashes, controversial coaching decisions, and a notorious brawl between Kevin Tamati and Graham Dowling set the tone. The Kiwis, still reeling from a heartbreaking loss in the second test, found themselves rejuvenated by a surprise show of public support orchestrated by coach Graham Lowe. Meanwhile, the Australian camp was in turmoil, divided by state rivalries and coach Terry Fearnley’s contentious team selections.

What unfolded was historic. The Kiwis dominated, shutting out the Kangaroos 18-0, the first time Australia had been held scoreless since the 1950s. Heroes emerged, legends were born, and the victory marked a turning point for New Zealand players seeking opportunities across the Tasman.

Find out how a walk down Queen Street changed the Kiwis’ fate...

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