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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

InZane Rugby League - Mark Graham - I saved Wally's life

12 May 2025

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On InZane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams catch up with North Sydney and Kiwis legend Mark Graham to ch...

Don’t call it a comeback

12 May 2025

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It was a cracking round which raised many, many issues. Who’s the most improved player in the NRL? Was that Latrell's best highlight? Is Tino carry...

Mother's Day Magic on NRL Sunday

11 May 2025

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NRL Sunday hosts Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs had lots of love for the women in their life as they discussed the big issues including all ...

Denis Carnahan - We eat a lot

11 May 2025

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Denis Carnahan brings us his NRL song of the week with Peter Vlandys sledge at the AFL over the impact of the Perth Bears being the subject of much m...

Six Again - Should Latrell play for NSW in the centres?

11 May 2025

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NRL Sunday hosts Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs pay tribute to their beautiful wives and mums on Mothers Day as well as debate the big quest...

Connor Tracey on the Bulldogs comeback in Canberra

11 May 2025

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Bulldogs fullback Connor Tracey caught up with NRL Sunday hosts Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs to explain how the Bulldogs manufactured the ...

Don Furner: I reckon Mal Meninga is the only big name player the Raiders have ever signed

10 May 2025

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The Raiders are flying this season despite (or maybe because of?) Michael Carayannis tipping them for the wooden spoon. Ahead of the top of the table...

Dene Halatau: "Scrap, fight, whatever you need to do to win games, do it"

09 May 2025

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Friday nights are for upsets, but will that trend continue? Brett Sprigg, Dene Halatau and Bridget Murphy discuss if the Titans can end their five-ga...

Denis Carnahan: The Bears are Back in Town

09 May 2025

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Song of the Week: Dennis Carnahan celebrates the NRL's big announcement that after a 26-year hibernation, the Bears are back.

Karyn Murphy: "The pureness, rawness and speed is what sets the Women's Game apart""

08 May 2025

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It's Women in League Round and there are few who have done more in the game than Karyn Murphy (43:59). Not only did she play in 4 World Cups across 1...

Inzane Rugby League - Does Magic Round show where Qld's at for Origin?

05 May 2025

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On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack, former Raiders halfback Sam Williams and AAP chief rugby league writer Joel Gould review NRL Magic Ro...

Magic upsets and worst bombed try ever!

04 May 2025

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What was the biggest upset of round 9? Not one Queensland based team won. Does Magic Round have a future anywhere else?  Have the Panthers clicked i...

Denis Carnahan: Adam Doueihi

04 May 2025

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Denis Carnahan tries to figure out what Adam Doueihi was doing!

Andrew Abdo on the future of Magic Round

04 May 2025

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The last day of the 2025 Magic Round is here in Brisbane but will it continue to be in Brisbane after 2027? The NRL CEO Andrew Abdo (28:11) talks to ...

"Hopefully one day I can play Origin"

03 May 2025

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Sharks hooker Blayke Brailey joins Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs in our Saturday pre-game show on day two at Magic Round, fresh off Cronull...

Lang Park is spellbound

02 May 2025

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The magic starts tonight and the team are all together at Lang Park. Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs dive into all the blockbuster match-ups ...

Queenslanders just get it

01 May 2025

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A massive weekend of action all centred around what Billy Moore calls "the beating heart of Rugby League" kicks off with Women's State of Origin Game...

InZane Rugby League - The coaches won't budge on lowering tackles

28 Apr 2025

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On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Qld Maroons prop Sophie Holyman and NSW Blues d...

Sin bin city - Does the bunker have too much say?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What was the biggest upset of round 8? Do the Tiger's look a genuine chance for the finals? Is Bennett over complicating things at Souths? So many si...

Seibold: I have no confidence in what is a sin bin and what isn't

27 Apr 2025

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Round 8 of the NRL season has been the round of multiple sin bins and Manly coach Anthony Seibold (34.08) saw 3 players binned in his team's win over...

"Pulling that light blue jersey and walking out was insane"

26 Apr 2025

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It's one of the highlights of the NRL season and for Rooster Blake Steep (24:05) the Anzac Day clash against the Dragons didn't disappoint. He told A...

Blake Steep: I shared a last moment with my Dad

26 Apr 2025

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Sydney Roosters Blake Steep could barely believe the crowd he walked out in front of at the Football Stadium on Anzac Day - but even more unbelievabl...

Michael Maguire: I still don't know what I'll do with Ezra Mam

25 Apr 2025

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Brisbane kicked off Anzac Round with a thumping win over the previously undefeated Bulldogs. Coach Michael Maguire (18.57) joined Andrew Moore, Luke ...

Billy Moore: "Within 10 years the Bears will be one of the top 5 clubs in the NRL"

24 Apr 2025

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With a huge Anzac weekend of football kicking off, one of the games most passionate voices - Billy Moore - was in celebration mood at the news of his...

Corey Horsburgh: "Funny days and good nights, that's what's bonding us a team"

21 Apr 2025

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The Raiders and Sharks have been racking up the air miles early in the season — both hitting Las Vegas and Townsville, with the Raiders also headin...

Galvin firestorm, Bellyache's language warning, more big stadium blockbusters?

21 Apr 2025

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We break down the latest on Lachie Galvin's messy situation at Wests Tigers. Are the Dragons breathing fire? Does the NRL need more big-time blockbus...

Denis Carnahan: Player Manager

20 Apr 2025

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Denis Carnahan has a lighter take on the Lachie Galvin v the Tigers drama in his song of the week.

Scott Sorensen on the Panthers tide-turning win

20 Apr 2025

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The Panthers have been dominating headlines for all the wrong reasons over the first 6 rounds of the season but they finally broke their five-game lo...

Kristian Woolf: "If I can't stay calm I can't help the team"

19 Apr 2025

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A few weeks ago the Dolphins were winless. They've now strung 3 wins together including the big round 7 victory of Melbourne. Coach Kristian Woolf (1...

NRL Daily Pod - Good Friday pre-game

17 Apr 2025

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Canterbury CEO Aaron Warburton is our special guest at a heaving Stadium Australia ahead of the Bulldogs-Rabbitohs blockbuster. Plus Matthew Elliott ...

Matt Elliott: "I'm Filthy. The player movement system doesn't serve our game"

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Round 7 is underway but the talk around Lachie Galvin and his immediate future at the Wests Tigers was still dominating the news. In an extended vers...

InZane Rugby League - Will Tigers fans turn on Lachie Galvin?

14 Apr 2025

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On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams discussed the decision by Lachlan Galvin to leave the Wests Tig...

The Spencer and JT feud, more Penrith pain, Ricky's renewed Raiders

14 Apr 2025

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We're unpacking the Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston feud, understanding the Panthers baffling decline, Melbourne's look premiership favourites a...

Denis Carnahan: Oh ho ho The Panthers

13 Apr 2025

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The brilliance of Penrith has inspired plenty of people over the past 4 seasons but their tricky start to 2025 got Denis Carnahan plotting a Panthers...

Rudolf: How Bizarre, How Bizarre

13 Apr 2025

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Six Rounds into the NRL season it's hard to draw a form line through the competition and who would have thought the Panthers would be 1-5? Certainly ...

Kyle Flanagan: I thought I deserved at least a point from Lewey!

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St George Illawarra are still chasing some consistency after losses to the NRL's top and last placed team in recent weeks. But it was one of their be...

"The invincibility is gone"

11 Apr 2025

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How much grace do four consecutive premierships get the Penrith Panthers? Footy fans and tipsters alike will be unlikely to give them much more after...

Yeo "Results will come but it needs to happen sooner rather than later"

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Penrith has made the worst start by a defending NRL Premier since the Brisbane Broncos in 1999. A 5th defeat in 6 rounds came at the hands of the Dol...

When you're desperate to say bye-bye to the bye

10 Apr 2025

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As round 6 of the NRL kicks off it's no surprise that the 1 team not playing wish that they were. With a 100% record the Bulldogs get the bye but pro...

InZane Rugby League - Broncos should let Reynolds go

07 Apr 2025

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On InZane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by NRL Head of Football Elite Competitions Graham A...

Panthers demise and Latrell's rise

07 Apr 2025

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We saw arguably the try of the season (so far), definitely the return of Latrell Mitchell's best, and maybe the demise of Penrith. Who was the most s...

Denis Carnahan's Song of the Week - Crackdown

06 Apr 2025

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It's not unusual for Denis Carnahan to be mistaken for Tom Jones so it's time for him to unbutton his shirt and belt out this week's song - focusing ...

First Time Winners & Head High Sinners

06 Apr 2025

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It's taken 5 rounds of football but all teams are off the mark in the NRL. The Eels win over the Dragons was especially sweet for former St George Il...

The other Greek God of Rugby League

05 Apr 2025

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There's no stopping South Sydney at the moment - even a trio of in-game injuries in their win over the Roosters. Hooker Peter Mamouzelos (17:56) is i...

Tired Panthers and fired up Cowboys

04 Apr 2025

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Brett Sprigg, Dene Halatau and Michael Carayannis discuss the way the Panthers and the Cowboys have started the 2025 season, crowd numbers at the Pan...

Does the Book of Feuds need to come out?

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the oldest rivalry in Rugby League but does Soutths v Easts still have the same bitterness about it? The Roosters hooker and ABC Sport favourite...

InZane Rugby League: Jason Hetherington - Mahoney has to be less emotional for Dogs to contend

31 Mar 2025

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On InZane Rugby League this week - Bulldogs legend Jason Hetherington joined Zane Bojack and Sam Williams to discuss Canterbury-Bankstown's unbeaten ...

Hot Dogs: just how strong is Canterbury?

30 Mar 2025

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Canterbury turned in a masterclass, just how much bite do the Dogs have? Souths have some good headaches at fullback. The Phins worries are a bit mor...

DCE: "Unusual? That's Rugby League"

30 Mar 2025

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He's been at the centre of the NRL news cycle all week but Daly Cherry-Evans was still happy to talk to ABC Sport's John Gibbs after leading his side...

Loyalty, trust and a lack thereof

30 Mar 2025

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It been a big week in the NRL and it was a jam packed Sunday Show as a result. Manly CEO Tony Mestrov (2:46:55) dropped by and said that the salary c...

Denis Carnahan's Song of the Week - Daly Cherry-Evans

30 Mar 2025

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It's a big vocal effort from Denis Carnahan as he gets his Frankie Valli on to tackle the big story of the week - Daly Cherry-Evans bolting from Broo...

Tony Mestrov: "It could have been done better but we've moved on now"

30 Mar 2025

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The saga surrounding Daly Cherry-Evans exploded this week with confirmation that this would be his last year at Brookvale Oval. But CEO Tony Mestrov ...

It's all about GLD for RCG and the GCT

29 Mar 2025

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After an impressive win for the Gold Coast against the Roosters big front rower Reagan Campbell-Gillard (16:15) jumped on NRL Saturday for a chat wit...

Panthers defensive cracks widen

28 Mar 2025

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Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs dissect the South Sydney win over the Penrith Panthers. They discuss the return of the Bunnies to the winners...

The Daly News and Dragons look to deliver

27 Mar 2025

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The news of Daly Cherry-Evans Manly career coming to an end dominated the pre-game chat on Thursday night NRL. Hear the views of Andrew Moore, Matthe...

InZane Rugby League: IRL - Mal will have the final say on Kalyn playing for the Kiwis

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On InZane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by International Rugby League Chairman Troy Grant ...

Manly play with the spirit of a super fan

23 Mar 2025

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Do the Storm have the depth for their growing injury list? Are the Warriors back? The Shark's playmakers silence their critics. Could the Tigers be t...

Being Less Flash and Growing Stronger Together

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of weekend winners on NRL Sunday. The Gold Coast Titans had to show their defensive resolve to beat the Knights and hooker Sam Verrills (32:...

Worst Club in the League

23 Mar 2025

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Who is the worst club in the league? Denis Carnahan looks at a some players jumping ship only to find that the grass isn't always greener on the othe...

Evolution and unleashing the Payne

22 Mar 2025

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Brisbane coach Michael Maguire (16:44) was the main guest on ABC Sport's NRL Saturday show after his team returned to the winners circle in the Queen...

With every loss you're closer to a win

21 Mar 2025

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Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs dissect the Storm win over the Panthers, preview the Warriors against Roosters game and then look ahead with ...

The Bunnies can't wait to get hold of Brandon Smith

20 Mar 2025

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South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow joined Andrew Moore, Ryan Hoffman and Ian Cohen for a preview of the Bunnies clash at Shark Park on Saturday...

InZane Rugby League - Glenn Lazarus - The game is going soft

17 Mar 2025

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On InZane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and Sam Williams are joined by Raiders, Broncos and Storm premiership winner Glenn Lazarus. 

The greatest upset we've ever seen?

16 Mar 2025

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We ponder the biggest upset, the Knights’ bright prospects. Are the Raiders the real deal? Do the Panthers lose their mojo without a raucous Penrit...

Debuts, Code Hoppers and Away Trips

16 Mar 2025

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In a bumper NRL Sunday show Canberra forward Matty Nicholson (00:00:06) joined the show after making his debut for Canberra last night in a match he ...

Denis Carnahan's Song of the Week - Dylan Brown

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Denis Carnahan's song of the week and when you sign a 10 year contract, you also get to feature in Denis' song!

Warriors Redemption: From Vegas to victory

15 Mar 2025

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Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf (21:34) joins Andrew Moore and the team to discuss last night's upset win, the Vegas experience and the retirement of ...

Loss Vegas

14 Mar 2025

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The NZ Warriors struggled in their first round match in Las Vegas, but will be hoping the home crowd will help get them over the line. Whilst the the...

Mental health and generational wealth

13 Mar 2025

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The Parramatta Eels have had a rough start to the 2025 season, suffering a poor loss against the Storm last week and this week losing their star five...

InZane Rugby League: Cyclone Alfred hinders the Titans

10 Mar 2025

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On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and Sam Williams catch up with Gold Coast Titans CEO Steve Mitchell following news the team is relocatin...