THE BOARDROOM: Defending Michael Maguire + the NRL’s “sleeping giant”

THE BOARDROOM: Defending Michael Maguire + the NRL’s “sleeping giant”

Author: Zero Tackle August 7, 2026 Duration: 33:22

Hoffy and Chad run their eye over the current bottom three clubs in the NRL - St George Illawarra, Brisbane and Gold Coast - to recap their 2026 seasons, and assess their upcoming off-seasons and what the future looks like for each. Plus, the boys dissect the appointment of Matt King as coach of the New South Wales Blues.


Hosted by NRL premiership players Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend, The Boardroom NRL Podcast takes a wide lens look at the state of rugby league, delivering big picture, no nonsense views on the NRL.


⬇️ THE AGENDA:

00:00 Welcome to the Boardroom

02:01 Matt King anointed NSW Coach

04:39 Matt King Story

09:13 St George Illawarra Dragons

15:14 Brisbane Broncos

23:47 Gold Coast Titans

31:40 What's Coming Up?


Recorded on 07/08/2026


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