NRL 2026 Is Back, Welfare Check, Samoa Trip, and Early Pressure Points | 180 Podcast
The 180 Podcast is back for season 2026.
Braith Anasta and Reni Maitua return after a long break and kick things off with a proper welfare check.
Reni opens up on spending six weeks in Samoa, reconnecting with culture, training, routine, and finding balance heading into a new year.
From there, the boys ease back into footy mode, talking about where the game is heading in 2026, early pressure building around clubs and coaches, and what this season could look like before a ball is even kicked.
It is a relaxed return episode with honest chat, reflections from the off season, and the tone set for…
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