40/20
Episodes
NRL Grand Final week: A new Kangaroos era begins, and a Rugby 360 poaching raid looms
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are only a few sleeps away from NRL Christmas with the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm facing off in the Grand Final on Sunday.But has ...
NRL finals week three: Can Brisbane deal with Cleary and have Cronulla really earned our respect?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the last days of September loom only four teams remain in the NRL competition, and by the end of the weekend we’ll know who will face off in ...
NRL finals week two: Was the sanction against Victor Radley too heavy-handed?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first week of the finals did not disappoint, and with the Roosters and Warriors exiting the competition, six teams now remain.So this week, can th...
NRL finals week one: ‘There’s six teams that can win the comp’
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finals footy is here and although grand final day is only four weeks away, no one can settle on a favourite to lift the trophy. Will the Bulldogs retu...
Breaking: Newcastle Knights in crisis as Kalyn Ponga considers switch to NZ Rugby
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a special bonus episode of 40/20, Michael Chammas comes to you with breaking news from the NRL.The Newcastle Knights are in crisis as star fullback...
‘We are flat’: Maroons ambush Blues in Origin decider
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, in an almost perfect performance Queensland have ambushed New South Wales to claim the Origin series for 2025. The decider will go down as one o...
Origin hero returns for decider
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well no one saw this coming but State of Origin 2025 is one all, and we are off to a decider. Queensland defied the odds after an emotional build up t...
Maroons hold on for Sydney showdown
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a gutsy under dog performance, fighting for their survival - Queensland have held on, defeating New South Wales in Perth by 26 points to 24 in Stat...
Billy Slater swings the axe
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After heavy back-to-back defeats in Brisbane not seen since the ‘97 & ‘98 series, Billy Slater has swung his axe, sensationally droppi...
Michael Chammas on the Origin opener and that spat with Gus Gould
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 State of Origin series is underway, with a huge crowd witnessing another Queensland defeat at Suncorp Stadium… the Blues downing the M...
Blues stay loyal as Slater bloods three debutants
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first edition of 40/20, a new NRL podcast where we’ll be breaking down the biggest stories across the game, with the best journal...
Coming soon - the 40/20 NRL podcast
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we'll be breaking do...