Fergo and The Freak NRL & Rugby League Podcast

Hosted by Andrew Ferguson and League Freak, the podcast covers different Rugby League topics, from the NRL to Super League, and how they relate to the history of the game.

2026 NRL Season Preview 02/17/2026

2026 NRL Season Preview 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 brings the stats and history, The Freak delivers the unfiltered opinions, and the pair bounce off each other with plenty of laughs, debates, and the odd controversial call. Whether you're a die-hard or just jumping back in for 2026, this is your essential guide to what's ahead in the NRL. Buckle up – footy is back! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/40141105

NRL BREAKING NEWS: Payne Hass Signs A 3 Year Deal With The South Sydney Rabbitohs 02/08/2026

NRL BREAKING NEWS: Payne Hass Signs A 3 Year Deal With The South Sydney Rabbitohs Our first Breaking News episode of 2026! Pay Hass has informed the Brisbane Broncos that he has signed a three year deal with the South Sydney Rabbitohs starting in 2027! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/40032315

Training The House Down? 02/06/2026

Training The House Down? 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 about English Rugby League teams that went by the wayside over the off season, even if Freaky gets bored by it! So start stratching those hammys, the vocoal chords and your ear holes with us! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/40018675

The 2025 King Of Rugby League Awards 12/29/2025

The 2025 King Of Rugby League Awards 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 World Cup will work, we talked about how terrible the International Rugby League is, the new Salford Rugby League clubs birth, and just generally gibbered about the game. Hopefully you enjoy it! :-D Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/39556775

Wests Tigers Emergency Podcast 12/02/2025

Wests Tigers Emergency Podcast Its an emergency podcast because the Wests Tigers are somehow teariing themselves to peices again!!! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/39244275

2026 NRL Draw Breakdown, Ashes and Pacific Championship Wrap 11/14/2025

2026 NRL Draw Breakdown, Ashes and Pacific Championship Wrap 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, we slice and dice the : crowning the luckiest teams with dream runs and roasting the unluckiest with nightmare schedules that'll test even the toughest forwards. And for good measure, we rev up some high-octane Formula One banter—because who doesn't love a dash of speed with their stats? Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and the unfiltered truth only Fergo and The Freak deliver! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/39034590

Ashes Over, Pacific Championship Final, Player Welfare And The Usual Suspects! 11/06/2025

Ashes Over, Pacific Championship Final, Player Welfare And The Usual Suspects! In this episode we talk about Australia winning the Ashes with ease, and winning the series in a whitewash. We look towards the Pacific Championship final, player welfare concerns in International Rugby League, we talk motorsports and much more! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/38935405

A Reality Check For English Rugby League 10/30/2025

A Reality Check For English Rugby League In this episode we talk about the humuliatiung defeat England suffered at home, with an English referee, to an Australian team playing its first game in nearloy a year. How the Ashes series looking going forward, and the completely one sided romp that Australia has been on for 50 years. We talk about Samoa beating Tonga in the Pacific Championship, how Tonga will go against New Zealand, we try to find the 2026 World Cup formath, we chat about Peter Vlandys thoughts on controlling English Rugby League and the terrible Super League expansion, and we dive into Formula One and the history of Bathurst thanks to a listener! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/38838125

Australia Vs The Country That Gave Us Bonnie Blue 10/23/2025

Australia Vs The Country That Gave Us Bonnie Blue In this episode we talk about the Pacific Championships and how good it has been so far, we look at Australia taking on Eurpoes Hillbillies and the reactions we have seen from that cold, swind swept, goofball nation. We chat a little about some of the player movement that has been going on, the Super League expansion and how ridculous it is, and then we chat Formula One tracks. Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/38752020

The Brisbane Broncos Are The 2025 NRL Premiers 10/06/2025

The Brisbane Broncos Are The 2025 NRL Premiers In this episode we have a chat about the 2025 NRL Grand Final won by the Brisbane Broncos over the Melbourne Storm. We look at the Australian squad named by the ARL ahead of the Ashes tour and give out best lineups for that series. We have a quick chat about Super League, international Rugby League, and then Formula One if thats OK with Lando. Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/38489725

The 2025 NRL Grand Final Preview 10/02/2025

The 2025 NRL Grand Final Preview 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 Ms, a close race in our tipping competition, Michael Maguire sending it up his critics, the farce that is happening over in England, we answer listener emails and much more! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/38436685

Last Minute Preliminary Finals Preview! 09/26/2025

Last Minute Preliminary Finals Preview! In this episode we talkj about the preliminary finals matches, internatiomna Rugby League, and just have a general chin wag! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/38364360

NRL Finals Week 2, Roosters Blow, RGC Retires To England 09/18/2025

NRL Finals Week 2, Roosters Blow, RGC Retires To England 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 and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/38260280

NRL Week One Finals Preview And How The Others Finished 09/11/2025

NRL Week One Finals Preview And How The Others Finished In this episode we god 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. Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/38185420

REAL Experts Talking About The Sport Of Rugby League 08/28/2025

REAL Experts Talking About The Sport Of Rugby League 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 generally do their usually chatting about all things Rugby League! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/38001405

Salford In The Red 08/18/2025

Salford In The Red 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 has been on a slow march to its demise for a long time now. Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/37861570

The 1908 Season - The First Rugby League Season In Australia 07/20/2025

The 1908 Season - The First Rugby League Season In Australia 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 what was, and was not considered to be professionalism in sport. You will hear quotes from administrations, players and onlookers as the fledgling Rugby League started to take shape. You will hear the details of the first games played in Australia. The first touring team in Australia, the first Kangaroo Tour to Great Britain, and much, much more! Here you can listen to our previous episode about what lead to the birth of Rugby League in Australia: Here you can to the details about the first Rugby League team to tour Australia: Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/37470410

NRL Under Threat? The Rugby League Video Game? Question marks? 07/17/2025

NRL Under Threat? The Rugby League Video Game? Question marks? 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 and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/37272825

Its The Choice Of A New Generation 06/29/2025

Its The Choice Of A New Generation 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 and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/37205560

OMG We Are Back! 06/17/2025

OMG We Are Back! 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 old chin wag! Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/37048695

Lachlan Galvin To The Bulldogs And Looking At State Of Origin One 05/26/2025

Lachlan Galvin To The Bulldogs And Looking At State Of Origin One 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 : Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/36710750

A Discussion About Player Managers And Lots Of Rugby League Talk 05/14/2025

A Discussion About Player Managers And Lots Of Rugby League Talk 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 discussion about player managers and their roles within the game. Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/36561750

Reminiscing About Rugby League Players From The Past 05/06/2025

Reminiscing About Rugby League Players From The Past 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 : Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/36455690

Around The Rugby League World With Special Guest Dylan The Leaguie 04/23/2025

Around The Rugby League World With Special Guest Dylan The Leaguie In this episode League Freak has a chat with Youtuber Dylan who is the host of . We talk about the unpredictability of the NRL so far in 2025, the true contenters for the Premiership, we touch on why drafts are a terrible idea in Rugby League and how the salary cap is actually working. We then discuss what the NRL should do to help that game in England, and across Europe, the demise of the Toronto Wolfpack, international Rugby League and the World Cup and much, much more. It was great fun having a chat to Dylan. If you'd like to follow his Youtube channel click here: Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/36275980

The Lachlan Galvin Saga 04/15/2025

The Lachlan Galvin Saga Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : 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 the corporate media is covering things, and what clubs would be best for Galvin to head to. We read a great email from Eoin, we talk about weird rules, cover the latest Formula One race and just generally have a good old chat! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/36148770

Emergency Podcast: The Penrith Panthers Dynasty Is Over 04/10/2025

Emergency Podcast: The Penrith Panthers Dynasty Is Over Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : After the Penrith Panthers fifth straight loss in a row League Freak records an emergency podcast to talk about what looks like the end of this incredibly dynasty! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/36081905

The 2025 NRL Season Has Been Great So Far! 04/09/2025

The 2025 NRL Season Has Been Great So Far! Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : 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 the Catalan Dragons are being railroaded by English clubs, they throw together a fictional Australia team, then a team of nutters, before finally settling in and talking about Formula One! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/36048090

The English Rugby League Catastrophe With Johnny Lew 04/08/2025

The English Rugby League Catastrophe With Johnny Lew Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : In this episode League Freak is joined by Englishman Johnny Lew to talk about the recent shenangians within the administration of the English game. The reports that the Catalan Dragons are being pushed out the door, and the talk that the NRL wants to "buy" a 33% stake in Super League! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/36050630

The 2025 Rugby League Ashes Series 04/04/2025

The 2025 Rugby League Ashes Series Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : 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 and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/35956250

Buzzonomics And Bradfords Big Tele 03/25/2025

Buzzonomics And Bradfords Big Tele Click here to join our FREE NRL tipping comp in 2025 : 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, and the big TV at Odsal Stadium in Bradford! Twitter and Patreon and the ! Websites Podcast Links Site: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube: , For the latest or the just click the links! Also if you're looking to you know where to go! /episode/index/show/fergoandfreak/id/35853280

Fergo and The Freak NRL & Rugby League Podcast

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