Just a quiet week in Rugby League and then all of a sudden Ivan Cleary drops a bombshell! In todays episode the boys will have a chat about the decision by Ivan Cleary to step down as the Penrith Panthers coach after the 2027 season, and the ramifications it will have for the Panthers and…
In todays episode we read a couple of listener e-mails, we talk about the signing of Jarome Luai with the PNG Chiefs, along with Alex Johnston! Andrew brings us some interesting stats from this season about winning percentages after various days of rest between games, we go through the last round of results and then…
In todays episode of your favourite Rugby League podcast we talk about the aftermath of Shane Flanagans sacking at the St George/Illawarra Dragons, how Michael Ennis went with him and his assistant coaching career so far, we then talk about the disgusting behaviour coming out of English Rugby League after Andrew Abdo started talking to…
In todays episode of your favourite NRL podcast we talk about the downfall of the St George/Illawarra Dragons under the coaching of Shane Flanagan, and how bad decisions get compounded by other bad decisions. We look back on last weeks games and preview the upcoming round, and then finish up with a fun little history…
In todays episode of your favourite podcast we talk about the different way the corporate media talks about coaches, and in this instance we talk about how they attacked Benji Marshall early on while they continue to back Shane Flanagan. We then talk about how the Panthers look so dominate this season, and how league…
In todays episode we start thinks off with an email from Glenn, who is back with a vengence! We talk abouy NRL clubs who may, or may not be forced to move. We chat about the Manly Sea Eagles coaching situation. We look through the Super League team of the first 30 years. We look…
In todays show we go through all the results on the weekend, we look forward to round three of the NRL season, chat about Alex Johnstons record breaking feats, and how a pitch invasion ignighted a political war. We then talk about the NRL allegedly buying Super League (again), RTS and his future, a Bai…
In todays show we go over the results in round one of the NRL season, talking about which teams will improve, and which ones have some much deeper issues to worry about. We have a bit of a laugh about Zac Lomax and his career choices which defy explainations. Have a discussion about the bumgled…
In todays show we start off by paying tribute to Rugby League historian Terry Williams who recently passed away. We then chat about the NRL games played in Las Vegas and the impact these games actually have on the market for the game in the United States. We chat about the perilous financial structure of…
Andrew Ferguson and League Freak kick off the 2026 NRL season with their annual deep-dive preview – all 17 teams broken down, no holds barred! The boys run through every club’s off-season moves: the big signings, the shock departures, the bolters ready to explode, and the question marks hanging over star players. As always, Fergo…
Just like a Rugby League player preparing for the season ahead, we look to get through the first session of the year without tearing anything! We have a chat about some of the new items in the game recently, we talk about the rule changes the NRL did, and did not impliment. There some chat…
Oh, hi. I didn’t see you there! So we recorded a podcast for you to enjoy. Hopefully it finds you doing well and after having a great Christmas. Also, Happy New Year!!! In this episode we announced the 2025 King Of Rugby League Awards, we did our best to explain how the 2026 Rugby League…
Its an emergency podcast because the Wests Tigers are somehow tearing themselves to pieces again!!! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon! Websites The Rugby League Project League Freak NRL and Rugby League News Rugby League Podcasting Network NRL Rumours NRL Breaking News Podcast Links Site: FergoandTheFreak.com Twitter: Fergo And The Freak on Twitter…
Buckle up for a rip-roaring ride through the world of sports with Fergo and The Freak! We dissect Australia’s dominant demolition of England in the lopsided 2025 Ashes series. Then, we celebrate the triumphant roar of the Pacific Championship, where underdogs turned into legends and rivalries ignited like never before. Shifting gears to footy frenzy,…
In this episode we have a look back at a great weekend of preliminatry final action, we talk a little about the end of the Penrith Panthers run of Grand Final wins in a row, then we preview the Grand Final between the Melbourne Storm and the Brisbane Broncos! Other topics we discuss, the Dally…
In this episode we talk about last weeks finals, we preview week two of the finals, talk about the Roosters and Rabbitohs off field situations. We talk a heap of international Rugby League and a whole lot more. Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon! Websites The Rugby League Project League Freak…
In this episode we go through all four of the NRL Finals games this week, give a rundown of all the teams that missed the finals this year, we jump into a time machine and take a little look around the current timeline, then we talk about Formula One is its OK by Lando Norris. …
In this episode the boys chat about the Bulldogs win over a depleted Panthers, and the concerns they have for the Bulldogs heading into the NRL Finals series. They answer listener emails, talk about coaching changes at the Titans and Knights, they finally look at who is winning their NRL Tipping competition (Its Nadine!), and…
In this episode Johnny Lew joins us as we look back over the dire financial downfall of the Salford Red Devils. Froom proposed mergers, to a billionare owner, a name change, and much, much worse. This is a tough one to listen to if you’re a Salford supporter, but it really shows how the club…
In this episode Rugby League historian Andrew Ferguson takes us through everything that happened in 1908 as the game of Rugby League was established in Australia. From the formation of the original clubs, to the signing of players, the battle for the use of grounds throughout Sydney, and the battles with other sporting authorities over…
In this episode of Fergo and the Freak we talk about the rumours of a rugby union competition that is supposedly targeting NRL players, how the Wests Tigers have imporved, we answer emails and have a good old chit chat! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon! Websites The Rugby League Project …
A weekend edition! We read a few emails, we talk about the potential disaster at the Sharks, we chat about the Panthers win over the Bulldogs, a spectre of the bad old days at the Wests Tigers, theres Formula One chat and a lot more. Just be prepared! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and…
After a few weeks in which illness took down your fearless podcasters, the boys are back. We talk about some of the weird contract situations going on around the league, the Bondi transit lounge, we talk a bit about State Of Origin, Alex Johnston and his try scoring, we read emails….and just have a good…
In this episode we talk about Lachlan Galvins move from the Wests Tigers to the Canterbury Bulldogs, remind people what the role of player managers are, and then look towards game one of the 2025 Rugby League State Of Origin series. Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join/O20F3PX9 Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak…
In this episode we kick off with an interesting reader email, we give our NSW State Of Origin teams, we touch on the Queensland State Of Origin team, we chat about the North Sydney Bears, the Perth Bears, and the need for Perth to be driving the Bears going forward, then we have a long…
In this episode the boys read listener emails, talk about the North Sydney Bears, the plight of the game in England, and then throw random names of players at one another and describe them in great detail! Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join/O20F3PX9 Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project…
Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join/O20F3PX9 In this episode the boys talk about the big news this week regarding Lachlan Galvin and the Wests Tigers deciding to drop him after learning he won’t sign a contract extension with the club. We talk about all the different dynamics involved, how…
Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join/O20F3PX9 On todays episode the boys chat about the quality of the season so far, how close the competition is, and how even the worst teams in the competition can play some good football. They touch on whats happening over in England and how…
Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join/O20F3PX9 In this episode we talk about the 2025 Ashes series, another dead club in England, Lachlan Galvin getting what he is worth, the Daly Cherry-Evans media campaign and much, much more! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon! Websites The…
Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join/O20F3PX9 In this episode we talk about what a goose Ricky Stuart is, how the Penrith Panthers reign will look when it ends, Daly Cherry-Evans leaving the Sea Eagles, the best defensive team in the NRL, Andrews Buzzonomics article and the big TV at Odsal Stadium…