The Carpool Rugby League Podcast

Carpool Rugby League – Round 27 Preview

This is it—the final round of the 2026 NRL regular season! The boys are back behind the wheel for a massive Carpool Rugby League Round 27 Preview, and with the finals just one week away, there is everything to play for.

With spots in the Top 8, home finals and crucial ladder positions potentially on the line, the lads break down every Round 27 clash and look at all the possible finals scenarios. Who controls their own destiny? Who needs other results to fall their way? And which teams could see their season come crashing to an end in the final 80 minutes?

The boys also turn their attention to the genuine 2026 premiership contenders. Which teams are hitting form at exactly the right time? Who has the squad to survive four weeks of finals football? And are there any dark horses capable of coming from outside the top four and making a charge towards the Grand Final?

Of course, there are tips, potential upsets, bold finals predictions and plenty of classic carpool banter as we prepare to say goodbye to the regular season and hello to September footy.

One round. Eight finals spots. One premiership waiting at the end of the road. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Carpool Rugby League – Round 26 Preview

The boys are back behind the wheel for another huge episode of Carpool Rugby League as they preview Round 26 of the 2026 NRL Premiership. With just two rounds remaining, the calculators are out, the ladder is getting a workout, and the race for September is going right down to the wire.

This week, the lads break down all the key Round 26 matchups as the top teams battle for finals positioning and those on the edge of the eight fight to keep their seasons alive. Who can handle the pressure? Who’s about to stumble at the final hurdle? And which team could come from nowhere to throw the finals race into complete chaos?

There’s also plenty of discussion around the premiership contenders, the teams running out of chances, and the players who could make the difference when everything is on the line. The boys lock in their tips, nominate their potential upsets, and make a few bold predictions heading into the penultimate round of the regular season.

The finals are almost here, the pressure is building, and there’s nowhere left to hide.

2026 NRL Premiership. With the finals just around the corner, the pressure is well and truly on and every competition point could be the difference between September footy and an early holiday.

This week, the lads break down all the big Round 25 matchups, look at the teams fighting for a spot in the top eight, and discuss who has what it takes to make a serious run at the premiership. At the other end of the ladder, pride is on the line as teams look to finish their seasons on a high—and maybe ruin someone else's finals dream along the way.

The boys lock in their tips, nominate their danger games and potential upsets, and ask the big question: who can handle the pressure when the season is on the line?

Expect passionate opinions, questionable predictions, plenty of laughs, and the usual dose of classic carpool banter.

The road to September is getting shorter—buckle up and enjoy the ride.

The boys are back behind the wheel for another massive episode of Carpool Rugby League as they preview Round 23 of the 2026 NRL Premiership—one of the most significant weekends on the rugby league calendar, Indigenous Round.

This week, the lads not only break down all the key matchups and lock in their tips, but also take time to celebrate the extraordinary contribution of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Aotearoa peoples to rugby league. From the incredible Indigenous jerseys to the stories, culture, and players who continue to shape the game, it's a round that means far more than just the results on the scoreboard.

On the field, the race to the finals is intensifying. Every game carries enormous significance as teams battle for a place in the top eight. The boys analyse the blockbuster clashes, discuss the players under the spotlight, identify potential upsets, and reveal which clubs they believe are perfectly timed to make a charge towards September.

As always, expect plenty of laughs, passionate debate, bold predictions, and the classic carpool banter you've come to expect.

Celebrate the game, celebrate the culture, and buckle up and enjoy the ride.

The boys are back in the car for another big week of Carpool Rugby League, and with Round 21 of the 2026 NRL Premiership upon us, the race to the finals is reaching boiling point. Every tackle, every try, and every competition point matters as clubs fight to secure their place in September.

This week, the lads break down all the biggest Round 21 matchups, discuss the form teams and those desperately searching for a turnaround, and look at the key player battles that could decide the weekend. They'll also weigh up the latest team news, debate who's peaking at the right time, and reveal their tips for every game.

Expect plenty of passionate discussion, a few bold predictions, and the usual mix of footy knowledge, friendly arguments, and classic carpool banter that has become the hallmark of the show.

With the finals looming and the pressure ramping up, this is a round no rugby league fan can afford to miss.

Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

The boys are back behind the wheel for another massive episode of Carpool Rugby League, as they gear up for Round 20 of the 2026 NRL season. With the finals race well and truly heating up, every game has huge implications, and there's no room for teams to take their foot off the pedal.

This week, the lads break down all the key matchups, analyse the biggest selection headaches, and discuss which clubs are building momentum at just the right time. They also identify the danger games, the players to watch, and the teams that simply can't afford to drop another two competition points.

As always, the tips are locked in, bold predictions are made, and there's plenty of banter, laughs, and a few hot takes that are guaranteed to get people talking.

The road to September is getting shorter, the pressure is building, and the stakes have never been higher.

Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

The boys are back behind the wheel for another huge episode of Carpool Rugby League, as they preview Round 19 of the 2026 NRL season. With the Origin period almost behind us, the run to the finals is beginning to take shape, and every result is becoming more important. The lads break down the biggest clashes of the round, identify the teams under pressure, and debate which clubs are primed to make a charge towards September.

Before turning their attention to the weekend's NRL action, the boys take a deep dive into the State of Origin III showdown. They dissect the key matchups, discuss the tactical battles that could decide the series, and reveal the players they believe will rise to the occasion on rugby league's biggest stage. From bold predictions to passionate debates, there's no shortage of opinions as they preview the decider.

Then it's back to the NRL, with tips locked in, upsets predicted, and plenty of laughs along the way. It's another jam-packed episode full of footy insight, hot takes, and classic carpool banter.

Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

The boys are back in the car for another massive episode of Carpool Rugby League as they gear up for Round 18 of the 2026 NRL season. With the finals race tightening and every point becoming crucial, the lads break down the key matchups, spotlight the teams under pressure, and look at who’s building momentum at the right time of year.

There’s plenty to unpack as clubs juggle injuries, suspensions, and Origin absentees, making this one of the trickiest rounds to tip all season. The boys run through the danger games, the must-win clashes, and throw out a few bold predictions that could shake up the ladder.

But the big focus this week is on the decider—State of Origin III. With the series on the line, the lads dive into the key battles across the park, the players who could define the game, and what each side needs to do to lift the shield. Who handles the pressure? Who becomes the hero? And whose legacy gets written under the bright lights?

Round 18, Origin decider, and the usual carpool chaos—buckle up and enjoy the ride.

The boys are back in the car and gearing up for another huge weekend of footy as they preview Round 17 of the 2026 NRL season. With the competition heating up and the race for finals spots starting to take shape, every game is carrying extra weight—and the pressure is beginning to build.

This week, the lads dive into the biggest matchups, the teams desperate to bounce back, and the clubs looking to build momentum at the business end of the season. There’s plenty of discussion around form, injuries, and which sides might be ready to make a serious charge toward September.

As always, the tips are locked in, the bold predictions are flying, and there’s no shortage of banter, debate, and a few wild calls that could age terribly by the end of the round.

Round 17 is here—buckle up and enjoy the ride.

The boys are back behind the wheel for another huge episode of Carpool Rugby League, and there’s only one place to start—the latest State of Origin showdown. They break down all the big moments, controversial calls, standout performances, and the key turning points that shaped the result. Who stood tall under pressure? Who enhanced their reputation on the biggest stage? And what does it all mean for the remainder of the series?

With Origin in the rear-view mirror, the focus shifts back to the NRL as the lads preview Round 16. As clubs welcome back their representative stars and others deal with the fallout of injuries and fatigue, the competition enters a crucial phase where every win becomes even more valuable.

The boys run through the key matchups, identify the danger games, lock in their tips, and throw around a few bold predictions that are guaranteed to either look brilliant or completely ridiculous by Monday morning.

Origin fallout, NRL analysis, and the usual carpool banter—buckle up and enjoy the ride.