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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.
Ryan Hoffman - 'I think Rugby League fans deserve better'
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the backlash from Ryan Hoffman's comments on Offsiders, he chats with Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis to clear things up.
Sunday NRL - Lyhkan King-Togia on the Dragons win against the Eels
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Hoffman joins Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis on the NRL Sunday Panel.
Reuben Garrick: We're trying for an Us vs Them mentality
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A win for Manly over the Wests Tigers has eased some pressure on the club after recent poor form. Winger Reuben Garrick was among the try scorers at ...
Mark Hughes: I'm constantly reminded how tough this disease is
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Beanies for Brain Cancer Round has become part of the NRL furniture with players, fans and commentators donning the beanies to raise money each y...
Tiana Penitani-Gray - The shire has been my home for many many years and will stay that way
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Saturday Sledge - Cronulla-Sutherland NRLW captain Tiana Penitani-Gray spoke to Zane Bojack about the prospect of the Sharks going one better ...
Jack Williams: I don't think we've seen anything like it
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eels prop Jack Williams joins Andrew Moore and Matthew Elliott about how close the competition is, the leadership of Junior Paulo and his nomination ...
InZane Rugby League - Should the Tigers let Api go to keep Tallyn Da Silva
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Inzane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Canberra Raiders halfback Sam Williams discussed the prospect of the Wests Tigers losing Tall...
When does Alex Johnston celebrate his try scoring record?
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Six more - NRL round 16 wrap up - Ricky Stuart's son debuts for Canberra, Is Penrith a top four smoky? How will the game celebrate Alex Johnston’s ...
Josh King: You can win by 40 and get sprayed by Craig Bellamy
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was high drama for the Melbourne beating Souths in Golden point - that's despite the Storm scoring 2 tries in the 1st five minutes! The errors ...
Blake Solly: We want them to show us the details
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Sydney has had a home at Stadium Australia for some years but CEO Blake Solly is still hoping they can move back east despite some opposition f...
Ricky Stuart: You always just want the best for your kids
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart (19:23) headlined a bumper NRL Saturday Show. He told Andrew Moore and the team how he felt after watching his so...
Euan Aitken: We have only had our best side once this season
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Sydney utility Euan Aitken spoke to NRL Friday hosts Andrew Moore, John Gibbs and Michael Carayannis on ABC Sport.
InZane Rugby League: Josh McGuire - Qld haven't got the skill to match it with NSW
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Maroons enforcer Josh McGuire told Zane Bojack and Sam Williams on InZane Rugby League that Queensland tried to beat the Blues with skill in G...
Six more - Can QLD win game 2 in Perth?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Six more - NRL round 15 wrap up - Who's harder to get a read on - Cronulla or Manly? Should the Knight's fans feel aggrieved by Siua Wong's try? Coul...
NRL Sunday - Pre-game show - Paul Vautin, getting to know Connor Watson, mid-season report cards and Roosters centre Billy Smith
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On NRL Sunday the panel of Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, John Gibbs and Michael Carayannis spoke to former Queensland coach Paul Vautin, profiled Rooster...
NRL Sunday - Paul Vautin - Queensland was soft in Game 1
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Queensland coach and beloved TV icon Paul Vautin spoke to Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs ahead of Origin Game 2 in Perth.
NRL Sunday - Six Again - "Is Victor Radley's playing future in danger?"
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NRL Sunday panel of Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, John Gibbs and Michael Carayannis discuss the playing future of Victor Radley as well as the hot fo...
Denis Carnahan - Song of the Week - Papali'i 25
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for Denis Carnahan's song of the week - and this time he's celebrating the record-breaking feats of Canberra prop Josh Papali'i.
Reece Robson: We know they're gonna turn up this Wednesday Night
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NSW hooker Reece Robson (24:24) headlined a bumper NRL Saturday Show ahead of State of Origin 2 on Wednesday. He told Andrew Moore and the team that ...
The hip bone's connected to the... spine
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quentin Hull and Clinton Shifcofske chat to injured Titans star Keano Kini about his recovery and contract extension. Plus, they chat to Maroons Assi...
Liam Martin: If Munster's in front of me there'll be no holding back
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 15 of the NRL might be underway but there's plenty of focus on Origin and the news that Mitch Moses has had to pull out. One man who is probabl...
InZane Rugby League - Frank Ponissi -We don't want the Bears to steal our players like the Dolphins did
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Melbourne Storm General Manager of Football and...
Try, try, try again: The Tom Jenkins comeback
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Jenkins had contemplated giving up footy altogether, but his return to the Panthers has turned out to be the perfect move. He spoke to Andrew Moo...
Denis Carnahan - Song of the Week - Number Seven Mambo
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On NRL Sunday Denis Carnahan brings us the song of the week with this week's song celebrating all the games best halfbacks.
NRL Sunday - Kotoni Staggs - I know how people with mental illness feel
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On NRL Sunday on ABC Sport - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs caught up with Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs following his man of the match effor...
Mal Meninga: It's an opportunity to prove to myself I can still do it
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Perth Bears Coach - and outgoing Kangaroos coach - Mal Meninga (1:22:24) headlined a bumper NRL Saturday Show. He told Andrew Moore and the team ...
NRL Thursday - Can Mal coach the Perth Bears and the Kangaroos?
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On NRL Thursday - Andrew Moore and Matthew Elliott speak to the Daily Telegraph's Michael Carayannis about the impending announcement of Mal Meninga ...
InZane Rugby League - Does Craig Bellamy finish his coaching career at the Gold Coast?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams discussed the crisis facing the Brisbane Broncos after six loss...
Is Maguire the Broncos problem?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wrap up from round 13, is Ricky Stuart in the coaching form of his life? Mark Nawaqanitawase can't catch, Is Michael Maguire the problem? Does Daly C...
Sunday NRL - Seibs is smiling and who has the best mullet?
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday NRL on ABC Sport - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs spoke to Manly coach Anthony Seibold following the Sea-Eagles' biggest ever win ...
Six Again - Is it a wasted year for the Brisbane Broncos?
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs debate all the big issues in the game including what's going wrong at the Brisbane Broncos?
Denis Carnahan - Electric Car
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for Denis Carnahan's song of the week and this time he's poking fun at Michael Carayannis' car troubles as he travelled to Bathurst last we...
NRL Saturday - State of Origin 1 Fallout
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On NRL Saturday - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis were joined by NSW coach Laurie Daley.The Blues will be looking to close out the se...
Zac Hosking: "He bashed us all summer in pre-season"
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an incredibly close season, where most teams are struggling to string more than three wins in a row, the Raiders have shown great form and consist...
Commentary box clash
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Things get firey in the commentary box after Queenslander Karina Brown is gifted a blue cake to celebrate the Blues' series win in the Women's State ...
InZane Rugby League - Ben Elias - Blues will win 3-0
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On InZane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams catch up with Blues legend Ben Elias who unsurprisingly tipped...
Galvin off to the Bulldogs immediately!
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round 12 - Which team missed their Origin players the most? Panthers now sit last…but who is the most likely wooden spooner? Newcastle bounce back ...
Dale Shearer - My late wife saved my footy career by getting me to Manly
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On NRL Sunday - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis spoke to Manly, Queensland and Australian rugby league legend Dale Shearer.
State against state, mate against mate, Billy against Lewy
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the lead up to the 2025 State of Origin series kicking off on Wednesday, proud Queenslander Billy Moore and die-hard Blue Luke Lewis go head-to-he...
Milking it
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, John Gibbs and Michael Carayannis chat to Newcastle Knights try-scoring machine Dylan Lucas after their dominant win over t...
Denis Carnahan: That's in Queensland 2025
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again when Denis Carnahan updates the map of Queensland ahead of State of Origin.
NRL Saturday - Will MC ever make it to Bathurst?
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On NRL Saturday - Andrew Moore and Matthew Elliott visited Bathurst ahead of the NRL clash between the Panthers and the Knights at Carrington Park. ...
Kristian Woolf: Salary cap "doing a better job this year that it has in the past"
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After an impressive win in very wet conditions against the in-form Bulldogs, Dolphin's coach Kristian Woolf (47:35) chats to Andrew Moore, John Gibbs...
Angus Crichton: It's a privilege to step into an arena where everyone hates you
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NSW back-rower and 2024 Wally Lewis medallist Angus Crichton spoke to Andrew Moore, Matthew Elliott and Michael Carayannis for Thursday NRL on ABC Sp...
InZane Rugby League - DCE - I wasn't sure if Billy would ring me
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Inzane Rugby League this week - Queensland host Zane Bojack and New South Wales supporting former Raiders halfback Sam William go to war on which ...
Who’s going to drive Adam O'Brien home?
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Nawaqanitawase's try – try of the year, decade, or even the century? Is Manly the hardest team to get a read on? Brisbane’s team culture and...
Denis Carnahan - Syndesmosis
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Denis Carnahan brings us his NRL song of the week, and with Matty Nicholson out with syndesmosis, he breaks down what that injury really means.
State of Origin Fever on NRL Sunday
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NRL Sunday hosts Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs are joined by Billy Moore to pick their Origin Sides. Manly second-rower Ben Trbojevic join...
"It seems to be the case that we're slow starters"
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canterbury prop Max King joins Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Michael Carayannis and Connor Watson in our Saturday pre-game show, fresh off Bulldog's win ...
Dane Gagai: "I'm probably more excited about that than my 300th"
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Gagai will join the 300 club in the Knights match against the Eels and he tells ABC Sport about how the game has changed, taking on a mentoring ...
Meg Ward: "We were too nice game one"
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NSW Women will be hoping history won't repeat itself when they take on QLD in game two of the Women's State of Origin. Andrew Moore, Karina Brown and...