Episode 29: Jillaroos Coach Jess Skinner on NRLW, the World Cup & Women’s Rugby League + NRL Playoffs

The Rugby League Rat Pack is back for Episode 29 with an informative conversation featuring Jillaroos & Women's Rugby League World Cup Coach Jess Skinner!Jess joins the boys to talk about her rugby league journey, the growth and future of the women’s game, coaching, Indigenous rugby league, the World Cup and what comes next for the sport.Plus, Niy, Bobo, Duck Arse & Captain America tackle the latest NRL Finals action, preliminary final predictions, NRLW, Super League, Bobo’s Breakdown, the Most Valuable Preston Award and the countdown to Scrum Vegas IV in Las Vegas!Follow the Podcast to join the Pack for more rugby league news, highlights, analysis, guests and entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyLeagueRatPack?sub_confirmation=1In This Episode00:00 Introduction - Rugby League Playoffs! 05:03 We found Vassy! 05:50 Jess Skinner joins the Rat Pack 07:11 Jess’ Rugby League Journey 13:10 Launching Rugby League in her Community 15:10 That time the girls beat up on the Rat Pack in touch footy 17:16 Challenges of being a female in a male dominated sport 18::50 Advice to women rugby league players 20:16 Women coaching in juniors and the bush 21:46 Biggest Changes & Opportunities in women’s game 27:09 Women’s game best way to grow Rugby League in the USA 29:04 Women’s World Cup Selections 32:03 Coaching the Indigenous Team 35:41 Great Women Players 36:13 Jessica Sergis 37:06 Jess’ Coaching Style and Influences 44:28 Tiana Granby and Roots Rugby Family 46:08 First Nations Women’s Rugby League 51:26 What happens after World Cup selections? 1:02:01 NRL Recap 1:06:29 Referee Ashley Klein dumped for preliminary finals after major mistake in New Zealand1:10:06 Road to NRL Final: Round 3 Predictions 1:15:08 Bobo’s Breakdown: Underdogs1:17:39 Super League Round Up 1:19:50 Most Valuable Preston Award 1:21:38 NRLW Playoffs scores and highlights 1:22:59 NRLW Round 2 Predictions 1:26:17 Countdown to Scrum Vegas IVFOLLOW US ON SOCIALSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RugbyLeagueRatpackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugbyleagueratpack/X - https://x.com/RL_RatPack