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InZane RL - Is Reece Walsh now bigger than the Beatles?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League's final show of 2025 - Zane Bojack is joined by former Raiders half Sam Williams and ABC Sport commentator Quentin Hull to pul...
NRL Grand Final Wash Up!
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a pulsating Grand Final Brisbane Broncos have has been crowned NRL Premiers. Our team analyse how it all went down and hear from Ben Hunt, Kobe...
Andrew Abdo: We love day time football
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Grand Final Day! And NRL CEO Andrew Abdo (25:52) is on a high after hitting his goals all season and looking forward to a big finale. He told Qu...
Finals fever takes hold
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's grand final eve and the excitement is building. Brett Sprigg has assembled the best rugby league minds (available) in Luke Lewis, Michael Caraya...
InZane Rugby League - Is Payne Haas the greatest prop of all time?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack, former Raiders halfback Sam Williams and ABC Online rugby league reporter Mick Doyle discuss if Payne H...
Six More - Grand finale
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dual premiership winner Luke Lewis joins Brett Sprigg to dissect the preliminary finals and take a first look ahead to the 2025 decider featuring the...
Denis Carnahan: You Won, Twice
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He might be best known for his songs poking fun at the great and good of Rugby League. But this week it's a deeply personal journey into the soul of ...
Ryan Hoffman: When the Big 4 play, they don't lose very often
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Hoffman (33:35) has seen more of the Storm than most this season and he reckons they probably not hit top gear since the 1st half of the 1st rou...
Storm have the "perfect recipe for a successful coach" but can they cook it up again?
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's getting down to the pointy end of the season and the finals match-ups this weekend have Quentin Hull and Ryan Hoffman licking their lips in anti...
InZane RL - Petero Civoniceva - The Broncos have to forget their past against Penrith
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Broncos and Panthers legend Petero Civoniceva to preview ...
Six More - Straight sets
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Sprigg is joined by premiership winner Dene Halatau to reflect on disappointments for Canberra and Canterbury, the unshakeable belief of Cronul...
Billy Burns: It took me about 5 minutes to realise I was playing a semi final
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cronulla produced a powerful performance to end the campaign of Minor Premiers Canberra with back rower Billy Burns (34:32) scoring an all-important ...
Denis Carnahan: Takin' a Dive 25
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's no rest for the wicked as they say and despite 2 trips to Canberra in 7 days to watch his Raiders crash out of the finals in straight sets De...
InZane Rugby League: Did Reece Walsh get lucky?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack was joined by Daily Telegraph rugby league reporter Michael Carayannis and AAP NRL writer Joel Gould. ...
Six more - headbutt, sin bins, golden point glory
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Extra, extra time. A Reece Walsh headbutt. Multiple sin bins. A disallowed, match winning try. A Ben Hunt redemption subplot. It was utter chaos in C...
Denis Carnahan: Donaghy (50 Little Steps)
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Denis Carnahan is always telling anyone who will listen "I can do an excellent Scotch accent" and he puts his bold claim to the test with his Proclai...
Andrew Abdo: I believe there's an over-fixation on criticising refereeing decsions
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo (30:41) is happy with the way finals are shaping up - but not too happy. He told Brett Sprigg, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs that he'...
Lachlan Coote: I had tears in my eyes realising how special it was
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10 years on from one of the all time great NRL Grand Finals the emotions associated with that memorable day are still clear in the memory of Lachlan ...
Kristian Woolf: Our depth will be a hell of a lot better next year
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While the top 8 teams are playing finals there's a bit of reflection for those teams who didn't make the 8 and the coach of the 9th placed Dolphins -...
Fearless Raiders ready for Finals
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a season of incredible upsets, mind-blowing tries and wild comebacks, so what do the finals have in store? Quentin Hull, Luke Lewis and Rya...
InZane Rugby League: Mega-Finals Preview
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by ABC Sport commentator Quentin Hull for a three-ti...
Six More - The final(s) countdown
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Sprigg is joined by dual premiership winner Luke Lewis and Manly great John Gibbs to close the book on 27 rounds of footy and look ahead to our...
Denis Carnahan: Nawaqanitawase
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For his song of the week Denis Carnahan reached deep into his closet, pulled out his tightest pants and open neck shirt and went all Latin for his tr...
Scott Sorensen: There's a real buzz in the air
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's ominous for the rest of the NRL but after winning 4 Premierships in a row the Panthers are primed for another big September. Back rower Scott So...
Andrew Moore: I'm not dying here in front of them.
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Moore has given us an update to his health battles while detailing the moments of his heart attack chatting to Michael Carayannis. Andrew is ...
Michael Maguire: If you saw how hard Reece Walsh worked you'd understand his improvement
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a rollercoaster season for Michael Maguire but he's now preparing his Brisbane side for a Qualifying final in Canberra next Sunday. Madge...
James Tedesco: You can see the positives of not playing Origin and giving your body a rest
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rooster James Tedesco (26:57) fittingly finished off the regular season guiding his team to a win over rivals South Sydney and picking up 3 points in...
Walsh confidence in defense a "really dangerous sign for opposition teams"
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The final round of the home and away season has started with a bang as the Broncos defeated the Storm and locked in their top-four spot. Quentin Hull...
Kurt Donoghue: We've got stuck trying to outscore teams
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dolphins have rightly earned a reputation as the NRL's entertainers this season racking up a string of big scores. But they go into the final rou...
InZane Rugby League: Will a wildcard round stop the resting?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams debate the prospect of a wildcard round as a way of stopping th...
Six More - Rest stop
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Sprigg is joined by Daily Telegraph journalist and ABC Sport contributor Michael Carayannis. Does the NRL have an issue with resting players? H...
Denis Carnahan: Dessie's Gone
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's no question that Denis Carnahan would have shed a tear for the departure of Des Hasler from the Gold Coast Titans. Dessie has provided a rich...
Joe Tapine: Now we can put a couple of our big stars on ice
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canberra was virtually assured of the minor Premiership before the round 26 match with the Wests Tigers but for captain Joe Tapine (1:21:48) it was a...
Connor Watson: How can he keep doing this stuff? It's wild!
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Roosters have thrust themselves back into the NRL title debate after a 30 point thrashing of the Storm in Melbourne. While they are struggling to...
Cameron Ciraldo: If we're going to progress in finals we need to be able to handle the pressure
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NRL top 8 is taking shape and Canterbury is locked into the top 4 after dealing with an understrength Penrith team in Round 26. Bulldogs coach Ca...
Lewy happy with the Panthers mass rest but they "can't risk another game"
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Glen Lauder, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs discuss the move by Ivan Cleary to rest 16 players in their 28 to four loss against the Bulldogs last night....
Matt Cameron: At the End of the Day, We're Trying to Win a Competition
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Penrith Panthers CEO Matt Cameron joined Brett Sprigg and the team to give an update to the new Penrith Stadium, and also discuss his thoughts on Iva...
InZane Rugby League: Titanic roster changes on the Gold Coast
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Inzane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Canberra super-fan and ABC Sport man of sound D...
Six More - The great escape
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Sprigg is joined by Queensland legend Billy Moore this week to run the rule over NRL Round 25. Is the season too long? Have Souths uncovered so...
Denis Carnahan: Trainer Running Blues
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Denis Carnahan - or the Man in Green as he's sometimes known - turned his focus this week on the scourge of trainers spending too long on the field i...
Ashton Sims: We're just custodians of the game
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Country Rugby League Round in the NRL honouring the huge contribution made to the game by those from the bush. Few clubs have done more than the...
Grant Anderson: 2 home finals in Melbourne will be electric
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne have made sure of a top 2 finish and yet winger Grant Anderson reckons they are still waiting to put together a complete 80 minute performa...
Kaeo Weekes: It would mean the world to win the NRL Premiership
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The man who scored the Miracle of Mudgee match winning try - Kaeo Weekes (19:51) - joined the team on Saturday NRL to walk them through Canberra's re...
Jake Simpkin: I think the thing that's been hurting me the most is the no sleep
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manly Hooker Jake Simpkin joined Brett Sprigg and the team to talk about his eventful Sunday where he became a father and then sped off in an Uber to...
Inzane Rugby League: Wendall Sailor - Take Reece Walsh on the Kangaroo tour
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and former Raiders half Sam Williams are joined by dual codes superstar Wendall Sailor.
Six More - Back to the future
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was our grand final rematch also our 2025 grand final preview? Brett Sprigg and John Gibbs also discuss the Tigers' resurgence, the Roosters' massive...
Billy Walters: After last night I told Reynolds and Mam they could take the rest of the year off!
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was plenty of concern for how the Broncos would fare after losing both halves to injury in the defeat by Melbourne, but the Bill and Ben combo ...
Shaun Lane: I felt like the weight of the World lifted from my shoulders
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Parramatta forward Shaun Lane announced this week that he was retiring the main feeling he experienced was relief. He told Brett Sprigg, Luke Le...
NRL Saturday: The Roosters are going to be very scary if they get to semi finals
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's getting to that finely balanced stage in the NRL with results having larger and larger bearings on the race for the NRL finals. Brett Sprigg, Lu...
"If they don't win the comp this year, they're gonna consider it a wasted season"
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 24 started off with a bang as the Storm defeated the Panthers in extra time. Glen Lauder, Dene Halatau and Michael Carayannis analyse the win, ...
Royce Simmons: I put a call out and there's 30, 40 people wanting to help out
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Penrith legend Royce Simmons is off and walking as he takes on another Big Walk to raise money for his foundation to tackle Dementia. This year he's ...
InZane Rugby League: Anthony Minichiello - If the Roosters make the eight - they can win the whole thing!
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Roosters premiership captain Anthony Minichiello ...
Six More - Parra and the passion
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Sprigg is joined by John Gibbs this week to ponder Penrith's challenging run home, the Dragons' improvement, the Bulldogs shaking off the wet d...
Denis Carnahan's Song of the Week: Big Club
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ABC Sport's resident song-smith Denis Carnahan has been looking into the genesis of struggling clubs getting a raw deal from referees. At least accor...
Connor Watson: Playing with the firecracker Spencer Leniu you never know what you're going to get!
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The great Connor Watson (31:53) is starting to dream of a finals appearance after his Roosters' 64-12 win over fellow finals contenders the Dolphins....
Matt Timoko: We knew we had to get more aggressive
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a surprise loss against the Dragons last weekend, Canberra bounced back in a fractious win over Manly. After a tough first half they asserted t...
Casey McLean: Our standards had dropped off at the start of the year
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Penrith's win in the wet in Newcastle saw them ominously jump into the top 4 of the competition. It leaves their sluggish start to the season looking...
Hustle beats talent when talent doesn't hustle
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Broncos not only suffered a comprehensive defeat by the Storm last night that could severely impact their hopes of a top-four finish, but they al...
Dean Widders: Rugby League should be at the forefront of tackling racism
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Indigenous Round in the NRL over the next 2 weekends and one of the best advocates for celebrating and promoting the First Nations contributions...
InZane Rugby League: Have the Panthers been fined $50,000 for an honest mistake?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Inzane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack was joined by former Raiders half-back Sam Williams, Cowboys inaugural captain Laurie Spina and rugby le...
Six More - Moving day
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NRL Round 22 saw some monumental upsets, key injuries and plenty of wild weather. Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore also discuss NRLW Magic Round and the...
Denis Carnahan - Human Pinball
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's long overdue but Denis Carnahan turns his attention to the strong hips and pest qualities of the Human Pinball - James Tedesco.
Billy Smith: Defence needs to be the backbone of our team
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Sydney Roosters kept their slim finals hopes alive with a gritty win in the wet at Brookvale Oval. Centre Billy Smith (32:29) was among the try s...
Gus Worland: Once you feel like you are part of something, you start coming up with solutions
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manly and the Roosters play for the Gotcha4Life Cup with the brainchild of Gus Worland raising money for suicide prevention. Worland was motivated to...
Ben Hunt: We can do something special
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the Brisbane Broncos this season? The team that suffered a shock loss at home to Parramatta? Or the one eyeing the Top 4 after putting 60 poi...
Luke Lewis: "If you don't play for 80 minutes, they'll make you pay"
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs go through the roof in round 22's Friday night pre-game show.
Chad Townsend: I burst into tears and said out loud to my wife that I want to retire at the end of the season
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a boys own career for Chad Townsend. A Sutherland Shire local who won a competition with his local team and played over 250 games in first ...
InZane Rugby League: Billy Moore - We don't need the Pasifika players in State of Origin
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and Sam Williams are joined by Quentin Hull and Maroons legend Quentin Hull for a rugby league round t...
Six More - Ladder predictor
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have the Bulldogs made a statement? Does Jahrome Hughes' injury put a dint in Melbourne's premiership push? Have Wests Tigers got the most out of Jar...
Denis Carnahan - Song of the Week - All he wants is a spoon
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's song of the week from Denis Carnahan features Wayne Bennett trying to fend off his first-ever Wooden Spoon as a head coach.
NRL Sunday - The palest Panther? Tom Jenkins or Liam Martin?
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On NRL Sunday - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs were joined by Penrith winger Tom Jenkins who described his season journey including starting...
Jaxon Purdue: We make it hard for ourselves
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a statement North Queensland fans and no doubt their coaching staff can agree with, young back Jaxon Purdue reckons they are responsible for most ...
New Aussie head coach wants players ready to "run through brick walls for our country"
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevvie Walters joins Andrew Moore, Matt Elliott and Michael Carayannis to talk about his appointment as the Kangaroos new head coach. The team also c...
InZane RL - Can PVL top the AFL's broadcast deal?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Inzane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and Sam Williams are joined by AAP reporter Joel Gould to talk about the NRL's discussions in the US wi...
Six More - Cooked chooks
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Panthers roll on to six straight wins. The Roosters cop a blow to their dwindling top eight hopes. Which side has the best young roster? Where's ...
Denis Carnahan's Song of the Week: Zac!
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For his Song of the Week in Round 20 Denis Carnahan has retreated into his happy place. He's combined two of his great loves - the Canberra Raiders a...
Royce Simmons: We're crying out for all Rugby League supporters to get on board
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The great Royce Simmons (35:49) is on about to be on the march again with another of his Big Walks to raise money for dementia care. And this year Ro...
Craig Fitzgibbon: I think we've been playing some flimsy footy
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cronulla won a vital clash against the Roosters to re-ignite their charge for the finals in round 20 of the NRL. The Sharks have now won their last 2...
Luke Garner: We had a line in the sand moment that has turned everything around
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Penrith is starting to hover ominously behind the top 4 on the NRL ladder after notching a 6th straight win in round 20. Second rower Luke Garner (22...
"The performance of that side doesn't match up with that roster"
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Sprigg, Dene Halatau and Michael Carayannis are ready for Friday night footy and send the pre-game show through the roof.
Zac Hosking: I was sick of being overlooked
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canberra forward Zac Hosking has just signed a new deal at the club and it's a reward for the efforts he's had to put in to make it in 1st Grade. The...
InZane Rugby League: Allan Langer - It was Qld's greatest series win
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Inzane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Maroons great and Queensland Origin assistant co...
Six More - Pain in the neck
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ABC NRL Daily wrap up of NRL Round 19 and NRLW Round two - the Sharks arrest the slide while Canterbury and the Warriors return to the winners' l...
Luke Lewis: Everyone keeps looking for recycled coaches with past failures. Why?
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a few coaches reportedly under pressure at the moment - but most of the suggested replacements have generally been around the block already. ...
Blayke Brailey: The Coach tells me I'm a slow learner!
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cronulla picked up a much needed win to re-ignite their charge to the NRL Finals. Hooker Blayke Brailey (28.09) had an impressive game particularly w...
Kieran Foran: "Now I can just empty the tank"
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gold Coast five-eighth Kieran Foran announced today that he would retire at the end of the season and he spoke to Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and his nu...
Tyran Wishart: We wanted Cam Munster to know we've got his back
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne Storm have struggled for consistency this season - which is worrying for the rest of the competition. Their Mr Fix It Tyran Wishart knows t...
Zali Hopkins: I knew if I didn't do the celebration then I might not get another chance!
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Thursday night NRLW special and St George Illawarra's Zali Hopkins (19.44) jumped on the line for a chat with Andrew Moore and the team. She...
InZane Rugby League: John Lang - Kyle Flanagan plays his best football under Shane
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Inzane Rugby league on ABC Sport, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams spoke to 2003 Panthers premiership coach John Lang about th...
Six more - Big time win for Benji
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Six more - NRL round 18 wrap up - The big winners from the NRLW, Are the dogs gone? Does the Raiders look good to take out the minor premiership? Jus...
NRL Sunday: "There's nothing I didn't look at to try and retain Tallyn Da Silva"
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guest of honour on a bumper NRL Sunday show - Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson (28:38) - was happy to tackle the burning questions about his clu...
Denis Carnahan: The Hammer song
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the verge of a State of Origin decider ABC Sport's resident song smith Denis Carnahan has shoe-horned himself into tight pants and stuck the open ...
Shane Richardson: People don't realise how hard it is to turn around an unsuccessful club
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 3 straight wooden spoons there were some high hopes for an improved year for the Wests Tigers. But 6 straight defeats going into round 18 and s...
Michael Maguire: "Welcome to Coaching!"
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brisbane made it 4 straight wins in the NRL in dramatic fashion to kick off round 18 fighting back from 18-0 down to win 22-18. This is right after 4...
Jamal Fogarty and the Raiders go off the grid to reconnect
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Raiders head into round 18 sitting on top of the ladder and Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty (45:53) chats to Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gib...
Connor Watson: "You deal with this stuff every week in the NRL"
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The build up to the decisive State of Origin match in Sydney is intensifying but one man who always remain cool, calm and collected is the man for al...
Bo Vette-Welsh: Up here they believe if one succeeds we all succeed"
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most travelled players in the NRLW is new Knight Bo Vette-Welsh (21:27). The full back takes over the custodian spot from Tamika Upton but...
InZane Rugby League: Qld selection shocks & what can be done to stop teams abusing the scrum clock?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams discuss the incredible Origin comeback of Josh Papalii and how much impac...
Six more - Will Papa give Queensland the edge?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Six more - NRL round 17 wrap up - Was last Thursday's game, BUL vs PTH a grand final preview? Is Turbo a permanent centre? Warriors with key injuries...
Denis Carnahan - Song of the Week - Rabbits Go Home
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Denis Carnahan has the Rabbitohs and their burrow in his sights for his song of the week.