ABC NRL Daily

Six More - The final(s) countdown

07 Sep 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...