Breaking Bread | Willie Mason & Stuart Fielden Make Peace 19-Years After Infamous Punch

In 2006, the rugby league world stopped for a moment when tempers flared and fists flew between Kangaroos enforcer Willie Mason and Great Britain powerhouse Stuart Fielden during a fiery international test at the Sydney Football Stadium. Now, for the first time in 19 years, the two men sit face-to-face to revisit the tackle, the punch, the headlines and everything that came after. This unfiltered conversation dives into the truth behind the infamous clash, the personal and professional fallout and whether time really heals all wounds.

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0:00 The Build Up

13:00 Potential Boxing Fight

18:30 The Fallout

28:05 Playing On After Being KO’d

31:48 Almost Joining The Bulldogs & Roosters

40:00 Leaving Bradford Bulls

44:06 The Fall Of Bradford In The 00’s
56:46 Current State Of Super League

1:07:39 When Jimmy Faced Stuart In 2003 & 2004

1:19:38 Stuart’s Dream Spine

1:22:09 Jimmy’s 3 Questions

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