Levels with Willie Mason & Justin Horo

Willie Mason and Justin Horo are back to unpack a massive second week of the Rugby League World Cup! The boys break down all the action from Tonga vs Lebanon, England vs France, New Zealand vs Cook Islands and Australia vs Fiji, while looking ahead to the blockbuster Samoa vs Tonga clash. Plus, Mase shares his thoughts on Sonny Bill Williams’ heart surgery, Horo pitches his plan to fix the Rugby League World Cup, and the boys dive into the future of international rugby league.
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Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.'
0:00 Sonny Bill Williams' Open Heart Surgery
6:48 The Rugby League World Cup – What's Wrong With the Current Format?
7:35 TANGENT: Channel Seven's Commentary Team
9:54 Is the Rugby League World Cup Just a South Pacific Cup?
11:50 Blowouts & Why Smaller Nations Deserve a Chance
14:12 Horo's Proposal to Fix the Rugby League World Cup
15:41 The Proposed 16-Team World Cup Format
18:20 England's Complaints About World Cup Scheduling
22:51 Growing International Rugby League
26:07 Samoa vs Tonga – Should the Rivals Be Kept Apart?
29:30 Why Samoa vs Tonga Is So Important
32:37 International Rugby League vs State of Origin
36:14 Can International Rugby League Reach Its Potential?
40:15 TANGENT: French Rugby League & International Players
43:29 French Rugby League's Toughest Players
47:46 Listener Question: Should Samoa & Tonga Rest Players?
54:09 Listener Comments & The Growth of International Rugby League
55:42 Growing Rugby League in the USA
57:26 TANGENT: NFL Players Switching to Rugby League
59:00 The Future of English Rugby League
1:00:53 England's Academy System & Player Development
1:02:29 The NRL, Super League & Broadcast Rights
1:07:07 TANGENT: International Travel & Expansion
1:08:13 TONGA vs LEBANON – Game Reaction
1:09:40 TANGENT: Lebanese & Tongan Fans at Accor Stadium
1:12:06 TANGENT: The Atmosphere & Entertainment at Accor Stadium
1:14:03 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued
1:19:56 TANGENT: SuperCoach & Player Reputations
1:21:36 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued
1:23:05 TANGENT: Newcastle Knights' Recruitment & Squad Depth
1:24:39 TANGENT: NRL Player Positions & Versatility
1:26:20 TANGENT: Jason Saab's Aerial Game & Manly
1:28:00 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued
1:29:34 Gairo Voro & PNG's Emerging Talent
1:31:03 Spencer Leniu's Physicality Against PNG
1:32:38 Samoa's Forward Pack Ahead of Tonga
1:35:52 Samoa & Tonga's Physicality
1:37:22 PNG's Emerging Players
1:39:02 TANGENT: Newcastle Knights' Forward Pack
1:40:27 Samoa vs Tonga – The Biggest Match-Ups
1:42:23 TANGENT: Bradman Best & Newcastle Recruitment
1:44:00 TANGENT: Jeff Fenech's Health
1:45:26 TONGA vs LEBANON – Continued
1:47:39 ENGLAND vs FRANCE – Game Reaction
1:49:10 England's Attacking Threats
1:50:43 TANGENT: French Rugby League Training Standards
1:52:28 ENGLAND vs FRANCE – Continued
1:54:03 France's Disappointing Performance
1:55:23 NEW ZEALAND vs COOK ISLANDS – Game Reaction
1:57:28 New Zealand's Attacking Weapons
1:59:12 TANGENT: Try Celebrations & Player Personalities
2:00:39 NEW ZEALAND vs COOK ISLANDS – Continued
2:02:28 Peta Hiku's World Cup Farewell
2:04:00 AUSTRALIA vs FIJI – Game Reaction
2:05:38 Kurt Donoghoe's Performance for Fiji
2:07:21 TANGENT: Kurt Donoghoe's Future at the Dolphins
2:10:42 TANGENT: Dolphins Forward Pack & Morgan Knowles
2:12:21 AUSTRALIA vs FIJI – Continued
2:14:06 Fiji's Emerging Talent & Squad Depth
2:15:40 Controversial Refereeing Decisions
2:17:16 Fiji's Performance & What Comes Next
2:18:42 Final Thoughts & Outro
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The Rugby League World Cup rolls into Week 2, and Willie Mason and Justin Horo are back to break down another massive weekend of international footy!
The boys get stuck into the build-up to Tonga vs Samoa, with one of rugby league’s fiercest rivalries taking centre stage. Is this clash now bigger than State of Origin?
There’s plenty to unpack from the opening round, including England’s struggles, the Kangaroos’ performance against the Kiwis, and the debate around Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga.
The boys also question the World Cup format, why more nations aren’t involved, and what needs to change to grow the international game.
Plus, Mase shares a classic Dwight Yorke story, the boys pick their Team of the Week, and we preview every game ahead of Week 2.
ON THE SHOW:
🏉 Tonga vs Samoa – The rivalry heating up
🇦🇺 Kangaroos, Reece Walsh & Kalyn Ponga
🏆 England’s struggles & the World Cup format
🌏 Why aren’t more nations playing international rugby league?
🔥 Levels Team of the Week
😂 Mase’s Dwight Yorke story
🏉 Full Week 2 previews: Tonga vs Lebanon, PNG vs Samoa, England vs France, New Zealand vs Cook Islands & Australia vs Fiji.
All that and plenty more on another episode of LEVELS with Willie Mason and Justin Horo!
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Levels Podcast:
Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.'
0:00 – Intro & PNG Chiefs Jersey Reaction
3:00 – World Cup Popularity & Levels Community
5:30 – Kangaroos vs Kiwis: Behind the Scenes
7:00 – Mark Nawaqanitawase & Kangaroos Camp
10:23 – Levels Team of the Week: Picking Our Best XIII
18:30 – Foot Locker: Getting Locked In for Test Football
19:00 – Tonga vs Samoa: Is This Rivalry Bigger Than State of Origin?
22:14 – Fan Reactions to Tonga vs Samoa
23:30 – Reece Walsh vs Kalyn Ponga Debate
27:01 – England’s World Cup Struggles & Fan Reactions
33:15 – Is the Rugby League World Cup Draw Unfair?
34:00 – Why Aren’t More Nations Playing in the World Cup?
37:00 – Growing International Rugby League
39:00 – Rugby League, Rugby Union & Football Popularity
42:00 – A-League Memories & Willie Mason’s Dwight Yorke Story
44:00 – The Boys Reminisce About Sydney’s Nightlife
45:45 – Tonga vs Lebanon Preview
52:45 – Papua New Guinea vs Samoa Preview
57:06 – England vs France Preview
59:47 – New Zealand vs Cook Islands Preview
1:02:50 – Australia vs Fiji Preview
1:08:00 – Outro
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The opening week of the Rugby League World Cup has delivered, and Willie Mason, Justin Horo and Johno are back to break down all the action!
The Kangaroos survive a massive scare against the Kiwis, with Reece Walsh producing a match-winning performance and Kalyn Ponga showing his class before injury. The boys debate Australia’s best 17, selection headaches and whether New Zealand let a golden opportunity slip.
Samoa put 78 points on France in a dominant display, with the boys discussing the growing threat of the Pacific nations and the worrying state of French rugby league.
PNG get the job done against Lebanon in Port Moresby, Tonga overcome England, and Fiji make a statement against the Cook Islands.
Plus, the boys discuss England’s controversial selections under Brian McDermott, Latrell Mitchell’s place in the Australian side, the lack of UK television coverage and whether Australia and New Zealand should return to a three-Test series.
All that and plenty more on Levels!
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Levels Podcast:
Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.'
00:00 Intro & Lebanon vs PNG Bazzaz Chat
04:45 International Rugby League Is Back!
07:30 Are Australia Still the Best Team in the World?
12:00 Kalyn Ponga's Injury & Willie Mason's 2008 World Cup Memories
19:30 Ponga vs Walsh & New Zealand's Missed Opportunity
22:00 Tonga vs Samoa Hype & Stadium Debate
27:15 England's Selection Controversy & Jake Connor
30:00 Latrell Mitchell vs Bradman Best
35:45 Rugby League's Broadcasting Problems in England
37:30 Commentary Team & Shaun Johnson's Debut
41:50 Australia vs New Zealand Review
1:16:43 Samoa vs France Review
1:39:08 PNG vs Lebanon Review
1:45:57 Tonga vs England Review
2:05:50 International Player Payments & England's Travel
2:08:23 Fiji vs Cook Islands Review
2:12:00 Australia vs New Zealand Three-Test Series Debate
2:14:29 Dolphins & NRL Forward Pack Discussion
2:17:24 Final Chat & Wrap Up
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The Rugby League World Cup is here, and Willie Mason and Justin Horo are fired up ahead of the opening round!
With Australia and New Zealand preparing to go head-to-head, the boys break down the growing rivalry between the Kangaroos and Kiwis, the key matchups and what it means to represent your country on the international stage.
Mase and Scope also dive into the latest international rugby league news, including England’s controversial squad selections, Nathan Cleary’s injury recovery, the future of the international game and some classic stories from Mase’s playing days.
PLUS, the boys preview every game from the opening round of the Rugby League World Cup:
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs Australia 🇦🇺
🇼🇸 Samoa vs France 🇫🇷
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon 🇱🇧
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England vs Tonga 🇹🇴
🇫🇯 Fiji vs Cook Islands 🇨🇰
Who starts their World Cup campaign with a win, and which nation could cause the biggest upset?
All that and plenty more on Levels with Willie Mason and Justin Horo.
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Levels Podcast:
Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.'
0:00 Intro & Australia vs New Zealand Rivalry
3:00 Representing Australia vs Pacific Island Nations
7:30 Kangaroos vs Kiwis Rivalry Heats Up
9:00 Reece Walsh vs James Tedesco
11:00 Kangaroos Selection & International Experience
13:00 World Cup Form vs Momentum
16:00 Willie Mason's Toughest Kiwi Opponents
19:00 How New Zealand Became a Rugby League Powerhouse
21:00 Keon Koloamatangi & Australia's Forward Pack
24:00 Nathan Cleary's Injury Recovery
26:00 Nathan Cleary & Mary Fowler
29:00 Levels World Cup Plans
30:30 England Squad Selection Controversy
33:00 Jake Connor's England Snub
35:00 The Future of English Rugby League
37:00 French Rugby League's Rising Talent
38:30 Willie Mason's Stories from France
41:00 International Rugby League & Super League
44:00 Hip Drops & Rugby Union Rule Changes
47:00 International Suspensions & NRL Eligibility
49:20 New Zealand vs Australia Preview
1:03:59 Samoa vs France Preview
1:10:09 Papua New Guinea vs Lebanon Preview
1:15:21 England vs Tonga Preview
1:25:26 Fiji vs Cook Islands Preview
1:28:30 Rugby League World Cup Scheduling & Tournament Format
1:30:00 Final Thoughts & Outro
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The 9’s Premier League is back, and Levels has the exclusive LIVE draw for this year’s tournament!
Willie Mason and Justin Horo are joined by 9PL’s Anthony Mitchell to reveal the pools for the upcoming Gold Coast tournament, break down all 16 teams and discuss the big names set to compete for the $40,000 prize pool.
With the competition getting bigger and stronger every year, the boys look at the defending champion Salty Pigs, Campbelltown Saints, Port Moresby Vipers, Junkyard Dogs and plenty more, including the four remaining spots up for grabs through the NSW and Queensland qualifiers.
Plus, Justin announces he’ll be taking over as coach of the RLPA Fossils, with a tough road ahead if they’re going to challenge for the title!
Before the draw, the boys recap Kieran Foran’s massive 50km charity walk for the Top Blokes Foundation, the incredible fundraising effort from the rugby league community and the growing excitement around the Rugby League World Cup.
IN THIS EPISODE:
* Exclusive 9PL live pool draw
* Anthony Mitchell on the growth of the competition
* Breaking down the 16-team tournament
* The biggest names and teams to watch
* Justin Horo announced as RLPA Fossils coach
* NSW and Queensland qualifying tournaments
* $40,000 prize pool and the future of 9PL
* Kieran Foran’s 50km charity walk
* Rugby League World Cup excitement
All that and plenty more on this special edition of Levels!

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Levels Podcast:
Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips.
Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match.
Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.'
0:00 Intro & 9's Premier League Special
1:07 Justin Horo Announced as RLPA Fossils Coach
2:29 Top Blokes Foundation Fundraising Update
3:31 Justin's 50km Charity Walk
6:32 Kieran Foran's Tough 50km Walk
10:12 Plans for Next Year's Charity Walk
11:41 Rugby League World Cup Excitement
14:22 Anthony Mitchell Joins the Show
15:30 Willie Mason's New Bulldog Puppy
17:32 Anthony Mitchell on the Growth of 9PL
19:35 How Competitive Has 9PL Become?
21:04 9PL Tournament Format & Qualifiers
22:20 LIVE 9PL Pool Draw
34:18 Justin Horo's Plans for the RLPA Fossils
35:12 $40,000 Prize Pool
35:53 NSW & Queensland Qualifier Draw
36:36 Teams to Watch in the Qualifiers
37:37 How Competitive Will This Year's Tournament Be?
38:03 9PL Tickets & Event Details
39:14 What to Expect on the Gold Coast
40:09 Outro
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