LOOSE CARRY: Tonga sends BIG WARNING to rivals + a fullback battle for the ages

The Loose Carry NRL Podcast crew is BACK to recap an entertaining start to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with Tonga stunning England to send an early message to the rest of the tournament. Australia’s win over New Zealand might’ve included an all-time fullback battle, while there was plenty to take away from both sides as Samoa put 78 points on France. The team also run through the latest injury and selection news, preview Round Two of the competition, and Coach’s Corner dives into the England vs Tonga game.

Loose takes on real news, Loose Carry is Zero Tackle’s weekly show discussing and dissecting all the hottest talking points in the world of rugby league and the NRL, featuring host Mitch Keating, Zero Tackle’s Darren Parkin and Rugby League Coach Lee Addison.

⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Welcome to Loose Carry

0:00 Intro

1:39 Injury Updates: Moses, Ponga, Yeo, Mariner, Fainu

5:10 England vs Tonga

11:54 Australia vs New Zealand

18:57 PNG vs Lebanon

22:16 Fiji vs Cook Islands

29:43 Samoa vs France

34:41 Coach's Corner

38:56 Flowers + Who Makes the Semis?

42:36 Outro

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Recorded on 05/10/2026

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