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Back to EpisodesEPISODE 20: Matt Petersen shares NRL, Super League & USA Tomahawks Stories + NRL Round 21 Picks
Description
Former NRL, Super League and USA Tomahawks star Matt Petersen joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for an unforgettable conversation filled with career stories, behind-the-scenes moments and rugby league history.
Episode 20 features Matty reflecting on his journey from junior rugby league through the Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans, Wakefield Wildcats, and representing the USA Tomahawks on the international stage.
The Rat Pack also breaks down all the biggest NRL and Super League action, makes predictions for Round 21, hands out Captain America's MVP Award, and discusses the latest NRLW storylines.
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Chapters
00:00 Introductions
03:01 Captain America hurtin’ from the pitch
06:09 Rugby League Rat Pack Parents & Children
08:12 World Cup: Internationals love the U.S.A. & U.S.A. loves Internationals
09:22 Bobo back to Dr. Evil
12:51 Matty Petersen joins the Pack
16:27 First game played in the U.S.A. in Philadelphia
17:14 Legendary Hair
18:25 Matty's roots and early days
19:35 Playing Local
21:04 Super League
22:36 Journey to Newcastle
25:54 Highlights: Matty can take a punch
29:15 Playing with the Eels
31:52 2007 season
32:41 After Gold Coast to Wakefield
34:37 Tomahawks Highlights
36:31 U.S. Tomahawks World Class Coaches
41:15 Perth Bears and former teams Matty supports
42:14 Which former club is Matty pulling for to win the Grand Final?
44:42 Interview takeaways
46:51 NRL Recap, Preview & Predictions
51:39 Shot fired at Vassey
53:33 NRL Predictions for this week's games
1:00:44 Super League Round Up
1:09:24 Bobo's Breakdown: Down the Stretch in NRL: War of Attrition
1:20:23 Most Valuable Preston Award: Reece Walsh
1:24:08 NRLW
1:28:11 Sad News: Scott Dureau passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 39 after a battle with cancer
1:28:58 NRL Observations
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