What’s New October 9, 2026

The Footy in Focus podcast is breaking down everything fans need to know ahead of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, which starts next week.

Hosted by rugby league presenter Kat Haddad and ESPN journalist and Isaac Issa, the podcast has been a staple for NRL followers, providing weekly news, player transfer rumours, injury updates and match reviews.

The World Cup preview episode has just gone live on all platforms ahead of the tournament, which begins on October 15th, with Australia taking on New Zealand in the Group stage.

New episodes drop every Monday.