Episode 27: Newcastle Knights Old Boy Stephen Crowe Joins the Pack + NRL Finals & NRLW Highlights

Stephen Crowe joins the Rugby League Rat Pack for a wild trip through Newcastle Knights history, the 1997 Grand Final, rugby league battles, NRL Finals, Super League and the latest NRLW action.In this episode, Niuy, Vassy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America are joined by special guest Stephen Crowe, a Newcastle Knights old boy and longtime supporter of the New York Knights. Crowe shares stories from his rugby league journey, including the unforgettable 1997 Newcastle Knights vs. Manly Grand Final, what happened on the pitch, his championship ring story, the 2002 Grand Final team and the Knights' connection to New York.The boys also break down the current NRL Finals picture, recap the weekend's biggest games, look around the Super League, revisit some old-school rugby league stories and continue the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas!IN THIS EPISODE:Stephen Crowe joins the Rat PackStories from the 1997 Newcastle Knights Grand FinalRugby league fights and old-school storiesCrowe's rugby league journeyNewcastle Knights and the New York KnightsThe latest NRL Finals pictureRabbitohs vs. KnightsWarriors vs. DolphinsSharks vs. CowboysPanthers vs. RoostersSuper League Round UpBobo's Breakdown: NRL has the best Playoff FormatCaptain America's MVP: Coby BlackNRLW scores and highlightsThe countdown to Scrum Vegas IVCHAPTERS:00:00 NRL Finals, NFL in Australia and more!03:23 Vassy Returns04:12 Old School Hunter Mariners Jersey05:39 Countdown to Scrum Vegas07:20 Spencer Leniu vs Keaon Koloamatangi: A Study in Discipline10:00 When Captain America got stripped of Captaincy on the Pitch11:55 Stephen Crowe joins the Pack14:11 Crowe gets smashed on the Pitch15:05 Stephen Crowe’s Rugby League Journey21:36 Playing in the 1997 Grand Final: Newcastle vs Manly26:27 Fists on the Pitch!28:53 Stephen Crowe gave his championship ring to a teammate33:12 Semi-Pro Days: Transitioning to Team Management37:31 Newcastle Knights helping New York Knights41:15 2002 Grand Final Team46:36 What is Stephen doing now?51:57 NRL Recap58:51 Analyzing the NRL Ladder & Finals 58:58 Rabbitohs v Knights1:00:42 Warriors v Dolphins1:01:07 Sharks v Cowboys1:02:06 Panthers v Roosters1:03:25 Super League Round Up1:06:34 Bobo’s Breakdown: NRL has the best Championship Format1:11:09 Captain America’s MVP: Coby Black1:18:20 NRLW Scores and HighlightsFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack