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Episodes
InZane Rugby League - Mark Graham - I saved Wally's life
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Denis Carnahan tries to figure out what Adam Doueihi was doing!
Andrew Abdo on the future of Magic Round
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Storm will never lose under Bellamy
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NRL certainly gave us a taste of the excitement to come! The Broncos were impressive under Reynolds' leadership, while the Tigers' Jerome Lui had...
Rare Round 1 wins and Embracing the Chaos
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a bumper NRL Sunday show Canterbury Bulldogs cult prop forward Max King (31:40) was basking in the glow of a 1st up win - something he says he can...
Denis Carnahan's Song of the Week - Bellamy
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Denis Carnahan's song of the week and as it's round 1 who else but the opening round specialist to focus on - Craig Bellamy!
Rabbits feeling the Benny-fits, Knights looking to go natural
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Sydney hopped on to the winners list in round 1 edging a tight one against the Dolphins. A major plus for the Bunnies was the return of NSW cen...
"Is this another false dawn for the Wests Tigers faithful?"
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Knights have had the wood over the Tigers in recent times, having won their last six match ups, but will the new blood in the Tigers give them th...
Three Hip Surgeries in One Day
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne is reputed to have 4 seasons in 1 day but Nick Meaney (50:49) revealed he was one of three Storm players to go under the knife on the same ...
InZane Rugby League: Will the Jillaroos be culled?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Inzane Rugby League this week former Raiders halfback Sam Williams and Green Machine fanatic and creative director of Rugby League "The Musical" -...
Why Penrith remain the benchmark
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens in Vegas... directly impacts the NRL standings. The Panthers have lost more talent, but the Penrith system continues to endure. James Fi...
The 2025 NRL Traffic Light Game
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know how Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs think your team is going to go this NRL season? Well you've come to the right place b...
Denis Carnahan's Song of the Week - Rd 1
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ABC NRL team's Man of Sound Denis Carnahan is back and fired up for the 2025 season. He's focus this week is his beloved Canberra Raiders on thei...
Bonus: The big November 1 talking points
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Which clubs - and players - have plenty of work to do, as November 1 nears? Host Darcie McDonald, former NRL star Josh Mansour and producer Phil Prio...
Four the win: We review Panthers' historic title
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Panthers reign supreme once again – a feat we may never, ever see again. So how did they beat the odds and finish the story? Host Darcie McDona...
"I'm still in shock, and extremely honoured"
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney Roosters second rower Olivia Kernick tells Andrew Moore of her surprise at taking home Dally M Player of the Year on Wednesday night and is no...
Legacy watch: Who has the most at stake on Sunday?
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A win on Sunday will propel legacies in rugby league. But who has the most at stake? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour pinpoint w...
Josh Mansour's emotion-charged Grand Final preview
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Jahrome Hughes capping off an astonishing season with the 2024 Dally M medal, attention turns to Sunday's Grand Final. Host Darcie McDonald and ...
Blues coach options, what's Penrith's 2024 Finals theme?
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who's in the running to take over Michael Maguire as new coach of the Blues? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour run through all th...
Madge confirmed, plus our Dally M Team of the Year
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Michael Maguire the right coach to take the Broncos to the promised land? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down the hug...
We review a legacy-defining Preliminary Final weekend
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well how about that huge weekend of Rugby League? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour re-live some of the major talking points, as ...
"I started this year on the back foot, now I'm prepping for a Grand Final which is pretty crazy"
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best stories out of the Penrith camp going in to the NRL Grand Final is centre Paul Alamoti. Last year he was a rising start with the Bull...
"Every week I have to pinch myself that I'm at this club"
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Melbourne Storm has made anther Grand final but for the likes of prop forward Josh King it's not such a regular occurrence. King has become a mai...
Your brutal reminder this is a results-based business
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well that escalated quickly. Brisbane and Kevin Walters have parted ways, but how did it get to this so quickly? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL ...
We preview both huge NRL Preliminary Finals
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Sharks' latest injury concerns, is the side any chance against the might of the Panthers? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mans...
Kalyn Ponga's in trouble for telling the truth
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Kalyn Ponga's decision to skip the Pacific Championships such a big deal? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour offer their th...
Ban the kickoff? We float possible rule changes
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there merit to doing what the NFL has essentially done and consider banning the kickoff? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour ope...
How Roosters and Sharks avoided straight set exits
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Roosters and Sharks each progress to Preliminary Final week. Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down the two big Semi Fi...
The Roosters can go to Melbourne and let it all hang out
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Sydney Roosters emphatic win over Manly has set them up for a Preliminary final in Melbourne where their recent record is none too flash. But Cha...
Toby Rudolf: To alleviate the pressure from that Orangutan/Gorilla sized ape on our back feels unreal
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cronulla has ended a run of 7 NRL Finals losses with a rugged win over North Queensland to reach a preliminary final. Toby Rudolf - who Luke Lewis de...
Roosters-Manly preview and NRLW's 'upset of the year'
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who wins the NRL's 'war of attrition' between the Roosters and Sea Eagles, two sides heavily hampered by injuries? Host Darcie McDonald and former NR...
Sharks' path to victory and Tigers' 'embarrassing' stunt
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will the Sharks come up clutch and end their recent finals drought? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour preview the first on this w...