Zero Tackle NRL Podcast
Hoffy and Chad dive into the history and current state of NRL club ownership, assessing the good and the bad of teams owned by Leagues Clubs compared to private entities. The boys look back on some of the past issues NRL clubs have had with ownership changes, and where the game could be heading next with PNG and Perth, as well as potential overseas investments.
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
02:25 The Future of NRL Ownership
04:05 Buying the Super League
05:38 Hoffy's experience playing Super League
08:00 Each NRL Club's Owners
13:59 St George Illawarra Dragons Board
15:35 Most Successful merger club
17:39 Nathan Tinkler Story
20:27 Overseas investments
25:51 The next steps for the NRL
Recorded on 24/07/2026
FOLLOW Zero Tackle on social media:
NEWS: http://www.zerotackle.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/zerotackle
TW: https://twitter.com/zerotackle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerotackle/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@zerotackle