About this episode
Fresh off the third instalment of NRL Las Vegas, Ryan Hoffman and Chad Townsend discuss the pros and cons of the league’s boldest venture, and where the game could be heading next internationally. With the weekend also giving fans the first look at some of the NRL’s newest rule changes, the boys also give their take on what worked, and what may need fixing.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 01:02 Las Vegas 2026: A Bold Experiment 05:10 Shifting Goals: From American Fans to Travel Destination 10:12 Exploring New Markets: Dubai and Beyond 13:06 The Importance of English Rugby League 14:03 Team Performances: Knights vs. Cowboys 20:24 Refereeing Decisions and Captain's Challenges 24:11 Rule Changes and Their Impact 27:21 Bench Expansion: Pros and Cons 30:34 Trainer Rules and Coaching Dynamics 36:42 Tackle Count Restart and Game Flow Recorded on 06/03/2026 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
