Episodes

  • Cody Ramsey's Return, Connor Watson's Future & Armoured Fighting Explained!

    Cody Ramsey's Return, Connor Watson's Future & Armoured Fighting Explained!
    May 6 2026
    In this episode, Connor Watson gives his personal account of Cody Ramsey's incredible return to the NRL after 1,337 days - including details about Cody's battle with ulcerative colitis that you won't have heard anywhere else. We also sit down with NSW Blues Women's State of Origin winner Tiana Penitani Gray fresh off a record-breaking crowd of 20,000, and get her take on Game 2 selection, the growth of the women's game, and what it means for the next generation. Australian medieval combat fighter Samuel Wright joins the show to explain why fighting five armed opponents at once is actually a sport, and why being short is a massive advantage. Plus Connor's contract future, Oliver Foran's Mount Everest climb for youth mental health, and the boys rate the internet's best and worst viral sports content. Timestamps: Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to SportsCafe 00:01:39 Cody Ramsey's Incredible Story 00:03:24 Connor Watson on the Dressing Room Moment 00:03:47 Connor's Private Conversation with Cody 00:10:55 Armoured Fighting Explained 00:13:32 Why Being Short is an Advantage in Medieval Combat 00:27:06 Tayla on Women's State of Origin Inspiring the Next Generation 00:39:28 Golf Ball to the Guts 00:42:21 Chur Ma Bro
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    43 mins
  • Ian Roberts: The Man Who Terrified the NRL

    Ian Roberts: The Man Who Terrified the NRL
    Apr 29 2026
    Is Ian Roberts one of the most fearless man to ever play rugby league? The Manly and NSW State of Origin enforcer who terrified opponents for over a decade - and in 1995, became the first rugby league player in the world to come out as gay. Thirty years later, no active NRL player has followed. This week Ian joins Connor Watson and Chris Lynn at Sportscafe to talk about the brutal era of rugby league that shaped him, the move called "Henry" designed to start all-in brawls, getting 40 stitches from Les Boyd, and what it was really like to come out in one of the toughest sporting environments on earth. Plus the boys break down the latest NRL action, rate the best sports social clips of the week, and the Sportscafe philosopher Chur Ma Bro is back.
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    54 mins
  • Carlton Under Fire… Then a Coach Gets Sacked

    Carlton Under Fire… Then a Coach Gets Sacked
    Apr 22 2026
    Carlton is under serious pressure… but what does it actually feel like when a mental crisis hits mid-game? We talk to a legend about experiencing it firsthand, then break down the St George Illawarra Dragons coach sacking - and what happens inside a club when everything falls apart. And Australia's top jouster shows us his weapons. Plus: • Tractor drives onto a cricket pitch mid-game • Should streakers be allowed to wear clothes? • Rugby’s chaotic origins (150 vs 150)
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    53 mins
  • Kalyn Ponga Like You've Never Seen Him

    Kalyn Ponga Like You've Never Seen Him
    Apr 15 2026
    Kalyn Ponga joins the crew this week — opening up on his hamstring recovery, State of Origin availability, the new disruptor rule, pledging allegiance to the Kiwis, and whether the mullet era is incoming. Connor Watson is also firmly in the NRL soap opera spotlight with his contract future up in the air. Meanwhile Marc Ellis rocks up 20 minutes late, the great "mountaineering" debate gets settled (or does it?), Carlos Ulberg's incredible one-legged UFC title win, Warriors fans going absolutely off, and Sport of Social delivers once again.
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    44 mins
  • NRL vs. AFL: Who's Most Passionate? Plus Sheffield Shield Winning Coach, Ryan Harris!

    NRL vs. AFL: Who's Most Passionate? Plus Sheffield Shield Winning Coach, Ryan Harris!
    Apr 8 2026
    We get diehard NRL fans and ask them the question: Are AFL fans better? Former Australian fast bowler and double Sheffield Shield-winning coach Ryan Harris explains why batters are softer than bowlers. We also talk to someone about to conquer Everest and ask him: mountaineer or mountainer? Plus, the best leg-spin bowler in the world.
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    46 mins
  • Manly Legend Gets Behind Coach Foran & Connor Watson Blindsided by Angry Fan!

    Manly Legend Gets Behind Coach Foran & Connor Watson Blindsided by Angry Fan!
    Apr 1 2026
    Steve ‘Beaver’ Menzies shares his take on Manly’s coaching shake-up and his views on modern headgear. Meanwhile, an angry Manly fan refuses to apologize for his heated call to Connor Watson, and Marc Ellis checks in live from Japan—right between his geisha visits!
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    41 mins
  • The Truth About the Broncos & Connor Watson on Overcoming Penrith Loss

    The Truth About the Broncos & Connor Watson on Overcoming Penrith Loss
    Mar 25 2026
    Chris Lynn challenges the goings on at Bronco’s HQ And Connor Watson talks about how much it hurts and how he plans to bounce back. Marc Ellis manages to insult a Matilda’s legend 3 times while trying to give her praise. And there is more chaos than usual as Tayla Montoya has had enough and the presenters turn on the producer.
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    52 mins
  • Gorden Tallis Fires Back at Critics! Connor Watson in the Middle of NRL History

    Gorden Tallis Fires Back at Critics! Connor Watson in the Middle of NRL History
    Mar 18 2026
    This week on Sportscafe, the crew breaks down one of the great moments in recent NRL history - Alex Johnson's record-breaking try for the Roosters against the Souths, and the 20,000 fans who decided the rules didn't apply to them. Connor Watson was on the field that night, on the wrong side of it... He gives us his perspective. Broncos legend Gordon Tallis joins the show, and if you've ever yelled at your TV watching him on Fox Sports, turns out he's actually a good bloke. Lachlan Carter from Those Carter Boys drops in fresh off the back of back-to-back Lions premierships, a Winter Olympics, and a stepsister with a few Olympic gold medals to her name. He talks about how it all started, retiring from swimming and filming a TikTok on the same day. Plus: Connor Watson gets a custom Roosters jersey made for Theo Walcott and does a crossbar challenge in runners. The great debate - NRL vs AFL vs Rugby Union, who has the best athletes? New episode every week. Subscribe so you don't miss it! Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Connor's reaction to AJ Johnson's record-breaking try 1:34 – Welcome to Sports Cafe + breaking down the Roosters vs Souths game 3:52 – Taylah and Marcelo's experience watching the field invasion live 9:00 – Connor's story hanging out with Arsenal legend Theo Walcott 11:09 – Brisbane Broncos legend Gordon Tallis joins the show 14:24 – Gordy on coaching the Ashes series in the UK 15:19 – The debate: rugby league vs AFL vs rugby union — who has the best athletes? 25:35 – Rugby Rivals show discussion + the Clash of the Codes throwback 32:49 – Those Carter Boys' Lachlan Carter joins + building a viral sports content brand 43:07 – Sport of Social: rating the week's wildest viral clips
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    49 mins