St. Patrick's Day brings out the best stories. In Episode 2 the Rat Pack dives into the history of USA v Ireland — the games at RFK Stadium live on ESPN, the referee with a microphone calling commercial breaks mid-tackle, and a fight that Preston swears he's not proud of. The boys break down NRL Round 2, talk Super League Challenge Cup, reveal that York Knights are looking to return to America, and pay tribute to John Morgan — the man who started it all.

Episode 1. No studio. No producer. Just a few rugby league lifers with stories the game never got to hear.

The Rugby League Rat Pack — former AMNRL players who toured internationally and helped build the sport in America from scratch — sit down for the first time to talk about what they built, where the game is now, and where it needs to go.

In this episode: the crew comes straight off Scrum Vegas 3, reflects on what it felt like to watch NRL teams pack out Allegiant Stadium knowing they helped lay the foundation, and has a frank conversation about the NRL's US strategy — the right city, the wrong kickoff times, and why American fans couldn't find the game on TV.

Real talk from the men who washed dishes, lined fields, and spread the gospel of rugby league in America decades before Las Vegas was even a conversation.

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Five rugby players. Years of high-level experience. Endless passion for the game.

Niuy, Bobo, Vassy, Duck Arse, and Sergeant Slaughter are back — bringing laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league with zero filters.

This week, the Rat Pack is joined by Greg Stelluti (former USA Tomahawks star, AMNRL pioneer, and Founder of Next Phase Rugby) and Chris Martin (USARL Board Member & RLU Founder) — two key figures in the growth of rugby league in the United States.

They share their memories from the teams they played for and the games they were part of, giving us a unique insider perspective on the early days of rugby league in the USA.

We break down the NRL weekend and hand out Captain America’s MVP award for the performance that stole the show.

Then it’s over to Bobo’s Game Breakdown, where the details matter and the game gets dissected the way only players can.

We also wrap up the Super League, where Vassy shares vivid stories from his trip abroad, giving us a front-row look at the live rugby action, plus the biggest results, plays, and storylines you need to know.

🎧 If you love rugby, banter, and real insight from players and pioneers who’ve lived it, this is your new weekly go-to. Insight, laughs, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube to join the Rat Pack: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1

Chapters:

0:00 – Welcome & Introductions

04:38 - Greg Stelluti joins the Pack

08:59 - Greg's Rugby League Journey

14:38 - Playing at RFK Stadium

19:05 - International Play

29:18 - Next Phase Rugby

36:37 - NRL Recap

45:33 - Vassy overseas: Super League Round Up

55:33 - Bobo's Breakdown - Knights vs Bulldogs

59:18 - Captain America's MVP

1:05:50 - Chris Martin joins the Pack

1:27:45 - Growth of Rugby in the U.S.

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The Rat Pack is here! Five rugby players with years of high-level experience and a shared love for the game — bringing you laughs, stories, and expert takes on all things rugby league.

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This week, the Rat Pack dive into the NRL weekend madness — from jaw-dropping plays to the chaos of Bulldogs vs Raiders — plus Jeff hands out his Captain America’s MVP award for the most unforgettable moment on the pitch. We also wrap up the Super League, calling out the standout games, big plays, and moments you need to know.

And just when you think you’ve seen it all, the Pack gets surprised in the middle of the show by pictures of two players reuniting decades after one of the hardest hits ever on the pitch — trust us, you’ll want to see this one!

Finally, in the Multi-Cultural Round, the boys swap stories from their time playing across the globe, sharing laughs, cultural quirks, and unforgettable rugby adventures from the countries they’ve played in.

🎧 If you love rugby, banter, and insider stories from players who’ve been there, done that, and still have the scars to prove it — this is your new weekly obsession.

Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction

04:42 – NRL Weekend Highlights

08:35 – Captain America’s MVP

13:35 - Impact of playing in Las Vegas

21:58 – Super League Round Up

25:00 - Surprise photos from a unlikely reunion

36:18 – Multi-Cultural Round: Global Rugby Stories

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