"A Hard Road": Brad Thorn’s Brutal Warning To NRL Stars Zac Lomax and Payne Haas On Joining Rugby

Brad Thorn breaks down why NRL stars like Angus Crichton, Zac Lomax, and Payne Haas are eyeing a move to Rugby Union for the 2027 World Cup. From Brisbane Broncos dominance to the All Blacks mindset, Brad draws on his own legendary dual-code career to explain why the grass isn't always greener and why the transition is "brutal" for even the best athletes. In this interview: Why the 2027 World Cup is a "trap" for some NRL players. Brad's brutal advice for Payne Haas on the forward pack transition. The "Champions Do Extra" mindset that kept him playing until 41. His unfiltered take on the Brisbane Broncos 2026 title chances. 0:00 Champions Do Extra: The secret to 22 years at the top 4:12 My Journey: From NZ to league & union 9:00 Can the NRL compete on the global stage? 11:22 Why the Wallabies need NRL stars 15:10 Is using NRL stars a "Quick Fix" for Rugby Australia? 16:36 Brisbane Broncos 2026: 'They need to stay humble' 21:42 Can Payne Haas make the transition to rugby? 23:16 Is the threat of R360 real? 25:45 Brad's Broncos prediction 🔥 LIMITED TIME OFFER: Get exclusive access to Code Sports for just $1 for the first month! Unlock breaking news, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories. Sign up here 👉 http://codesports.com.au/offer CODE Sports — No BS. Just Sport 🔵⚪️ Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/CodeSubscribe Read more stories 👉 https://www.codesports.com.au 🎧 Watch & Listen to CODE NRL, CODE AFL, and more on YouTube and podcast platforms. Follow CODE Sports: Instagram:   / codesportsau   TikTok:   / codesportsau   X (Twitter):   / codesportsau   Facebook:   / codesportsau   #nrl2026 #rugbyunion #wallabies #brisbanebroncos #allblacks