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Don't call it a Hastings/Klemmer player swap

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The NRL transfer market is heating up as Michael Carayannis and David Riccio join Adam Mobbs to look at who fared better in the Jackson Hastings-David...

Roos Assistant Coach Michael Hagan one on one

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Hagan catches up with Brent Read in Leeds where the Roos are preparing for their showdown with the Kiwis. For your daily coverage of the Leagu...

2023 draw special

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2023 NRL draw has dropped and Phil Rothfield, Adam Mobbs and Michael Carayannis look at the winners and losers from the fixture announcement. The ...

World Cup Crunch Time

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The semi-finals are here but World Cup organisers don't expect the Kiwis to be around for long, booking them flights home a day after their clash with...

Patrick Carrigan and Big Tino backstage at The Roos camp

04 Nov 2022

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From Manchester over in the UK Brent Read catches up with Pat Carrigan and Big Tino ahead of the Lebanon game. For your daily coverage of the League W...

Off the bench and into the action

03 Nov 2022

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Dave "Doc" Riccio and Dean 'Bulldog' Ritchie fill in for MC and Mobbsy, joining Philip 'Buzz" Rothfield on 'his' podcast. The trio discuss the impact ...

Mal Meninga on the importance of culture to the Roos

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the Roos camp in Manchester Brent Read sits down with Big Mal about the importance of culture in the camp during the World Cup. For your daily co...

Buzz's return! (Comes with a content warning)

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Rothfield is back for 'his' podcast, doling out fashion advice to Mick and Mobbsy. They discuss changes to make the World Cup more competitive, T...

Bonjour Trent Robinson

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from Bolton in the UK, where France are based for the World Cup....Brent Read catches up with Trent Robinson to discuss the emergence of...

Tongan wake-up call

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The World Cup edition is back as Michael Carayannis, Russell Jackson and Adam Mobbs look at the latest from the UK. They discuss Tonga's underwhelming...

House of the Dragon

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tyrell Sloan is staying, Jayden Sullivan still wants to leave and St George Illawarra is still in turmoil. Buzz is AWOL as Adam Mobbs, Michael Carayan...

Brothers in arms with Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Isaah Yeo

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From Manchester over in the UK, Brent Read catches up with Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Isaah Yeo about their careers, their bromance, the World Cup an...

First World (Cup) problems

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Diving deep into the Rugby League World Cup. Adam Mobbs is joined by Russell Jackson and Matt Encarnacion as they break down England's statement victo...

Mal Meninga back in Leeds and ready to go

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Read is in the UK with the Roos and sending back episodes of the pod during the World Cup. In this episode Mal talks about Leeds back in the day...

The Des Sacked Podcast

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big day in rugby league with Des Hasler's Manly tenure coming to a bitter end. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs break down the...

Manly mayhem & an arrogant, classless grand final wrap

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Read steps in for Phil Rothfield as he, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs discuss the uproar around the Panthers' grand final celebrations, arro...

Arthur-Hadley grand final cease fire

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's grand final week and there's plenty to discuss. Buzz reveals the awkward run-in between Brad Arthur and Ray Hadley and what was said. Buzz, Mick ...

Thanks for tuning in, champion

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a massive week of finals but we open the show with Buzz's breaking news about his old Thai takeaway store.When we finally turn to footy, Mobbsy, ...

Welcome to the finals jungle... chicken curry

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Storm and Roosters were knocked out of the finals, as was James Tedesco from a high shot, and it's got Buzz worried about a trend developing. Phil...

Week 1 finals & Buzz's ABC ban

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's NRL finals time and things are getting intense. Buzz, Mobbsy and Mick discuss the NRL's decision to suspend Taylan May's ban over an assault char...

The finals countdown

01 Sep 2022

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It's the most anticipated last round in years and Phil Rothfield, Adam Mobbs and Michael Carayannis break down the games with major finals ramificatio...

The Benji Marshall search party

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bumper episode as Adam Mobbs, Phil Rothfield and Michael Carayannis preview the big Round 24 games with all their finals ramifications. The boys sen...

Toilet cubicles & clubs in crisis

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New father Michael Carayannis is back and joins Phil Rothfield and Adam Mobbs as they discuss the Kalyn Ponga-Kurt Mann toilet cubicle incident at New...

NRL Rich 100 special

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The annual NRL Rich 100 has been released, revealing the highest-paid players in rugby league. David Riccio, Brent Read and Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield go t...

Buzz is back and feuds ignite!

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions are high in the lead-in to the finals. Michael Carayannis is off on baby duty and Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield returns as he, Brent Read & Micha...

The Brent Read apology

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Read joins Adam Mobbs and Michael Carayannis to offer an apology of sorts for an allegation levelled at him from last week's podcast. They also ...

You're Living In The Past Man

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a massive week in rugby league, yet Adam Mobbs, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read still somehow manage to cover off on Seinfeld, Bozo the Cl...

The Ciraldo sweepstakes: Hold all tickets!

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talk is heating up that Cameron Ciraldo will coach the Bulldogs, but will it be next year or 2024? Michael Carayannis tees off on one of Canterbury's ...

Origin brawls, brutality and brilliance

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After one of the greatest Origin games in history, Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy are back in the studio to break down where NSW blew it and how the Maroons en...

Rapid Fire

07 Jul 2022

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The director of league Adam Mobbs is missing so Dean "Bulldog" Ritchie joins Buzz and MC to discuss the latest in league. They look at the goings on ...

Lodge, Latrell & soup wars

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just like Matt Lodge, the NRL is back from a brief hiatus. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy discuss the criticism around the Roosters' decision to sign the star ...

Rep Round & run home special

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially NRL bye week but the action doesn't stop, especially on the podcast. This week, Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy why he's turned his back on...

Bulldogs/Tigers-free zone... Sort of

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big week in rugby league as Origin and midyear Tests clash, with players forced to choose sides. There's unrest in the studio, too, as Adam Mob...

The Origin of carnage

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz is back and joins Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs to break down Queensland's Origin ambush win over the Blues. From Cameron Munster's mastercla...

Origin I: State of play

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brent Read, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs talk all things Origin from controversial selection calls, the storylines to watch and ...

Warriors Please Explain....

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The A team are back and ready to talk all things NRL,the boys discuss the sudden exit of Warriors player Matt Lodge, Origin exile is over, and which c...

Dog days ahead

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a massive week at the Bulldogs and Phil Rothfield, Adam Mobbs and Russell Jackson look at Trent Barrett's departure, who should re...

Coming Off The Bench Is .......

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have someone come off the bench to make their debut and open the show with Buzz while we waited for Readie to turn up after he was stuck ...

We've had a walk out

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Rothfield ups and leaves mid-podcast as he, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis dissect the issues around the Newcastle Knights. The boys talk abou...

The Pressure Cooker

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz, Readman and MC blow up at each other at Phil Gould’s intervention at Canterbury training. The trio discuss Daniel Tupou’s tackl...

Action Jackson and the Pongas

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Read joins Phil Rothfield and Michael Carayannis to summarise the Ponga situation. They discuss Jackson Hastings' heroics, Canberra's shake-up a...

It’s a holiday special

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Read is back and he joins Phil Rothfield and Michael Carayannis. The boys discuss all the drama at the Tigers and Dragons with Buzz putting a ti...

Kyle Flanagan furore erupts

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz is back as he, Mick and Mobbsy fire up over the furore of Kyle Flanagan's NRL recall. The boys talk about Canterbury's salary cap position from 2...

Drama on Tiger airways

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big team changes this week with Buzz out and Mobbsy back into the podcast lineup. He joins Michael Carayannis and Brent Read as they reveal the Tigers...

It's full blown crisis mode ....

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well with Mobbsy away Brent Reed joins Mick and Buzz to discuss the week in Rugby League, which coaches are under pressure to keep their jobs, and wha...

Buzz fires up over Roosters' question

17 Mar 2022

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Latrell Mitchell's back and in a mood, and so are the boys. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy look at Latrell's impact on Souths, the Bunnies' massive month and w...

Round 1, Dogs & drones

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022 NRL season kick-off is finally here, but there are plenty of off-field issues still simmering. Buzz fronts up to Mick & Mobbsy about his ...

Warning signs ahead of Round 1

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The time for talk is over. Unless it's on The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy dive into the trial signs ahead of the season. Is the...

Latrell, free speech & trial questions

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs are at loggerheads over Latrell Mitchell's comments about the media influencing the match...

Exclusive Eels insights with Mick Ennis

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former Origin and premiership-winning hooker Michael Ennis opens up to Adam Mobbs about his role as a coaching advisor at the Parramatta Eels. Recorde...

I just heard an Addo-Carr pull up

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear the most recognised laugh in rugby league - no, not Michael Carayannis. Live from the Fox League launch at Commbank Stadium, Can...

NRLW season preview with Simaima Taufa

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Mobbs is joined by Parramatta forward Simaima Taufa, live from the Fox League launch at Commbank Stadium, as the Eels prepare for their debut sea...

Pre-Season Trials and Tribulation

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The footy gets back into full swing this weekend and Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs kick it off with St George Illawarra's decision...

Summer’s over, lol: we’re back baby!

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The summer of league is upon us.  Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs are back, fit and firing for the NRL preseason. The boys brea...

Christmas crackers and 2022 predictions

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs get together for the final time in 2021. They discuss the reasons behind Penrith getting a brand new...

Brandon Smith fallout & free agency frenzy

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz has taken a break this week so Brent Read joins Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs to break down the Brandon Smith podcast fallout, how the Storm ...

Kikau photo fallout.. massive signings... Covid infiltrates NRL

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What a huge week - the NRL's first Covid case, massive player transfer news and a leaked photo making headlines. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis an...

Women's pay, anti-vaxxers and an Eels bombshell

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Mobbs and Phil Rothfield join Michael Carayannis to spell out why putting more money into the top end of the women's game is a good investment. B...

The Rise and Fall of The Dragons - Part 2

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 David Riccio, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis preview what's the next phase post Wayne Bennett. The full investigation will be available i...

The Rise and Fall of The Dragons - Part 1

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

David Riccio, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis preview an investigation that will be available in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, and through dailytel...

Draws, Benji’s return and market madness

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carayannis is joined again by David Riccio and Brent Read to break down the draw. They look at Benji Marshall’s return to the Tigers and...

Tyrone's May Day Call and Nathan Cleary's Faux Pas

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Mobbs takes back hosting duties from Michael Carayannis as they join Phil Rothfield to talk about Tyrone May's Panthers sacking, Nathan Cleary's ...

Knights, Bears and Rookie Draft

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz Rothfield is back from his spell to join Michael Carayannis and Dave Riccio where the boys discuss Mitchell Pearce’s impending exit at Newcastl...

Titans, Joey, Sanctions and Your Questions

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a strong debut last week Brent Read and David Riccio again join Michael Carayannis to chat all things rugby league. The boys dissect the Titans ...

Immortal, Expansion and Tim’s Tigers

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carayannis is joined by new co-hosts this week in David Riccio and Brent Read as Buzz and Mobbsy have a spell.The boys reflect and pay tribute...

Grand Final Hangover

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs recap the Penrith-South Sydney blockbuster. They go to town on the soft punishments handed down to t...

Grand Final, Dally Ms & White Powder

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grand final week has a white cloud hanging over its head and Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs discuss the Melbourne Storm’s post-se...

Tiger fails and preliminary finals

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tales from Tiger Town had another dramatic twist this week with coach Michael Maguire surviving the axe. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam ...

Round two... Fight!

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's semi-final week and the NRL has been turned on its head. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs debate whether Penrith will be labelle...

It's the finals countdown

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs analyse each of the week one playoff games and deliver their verdicts. The boys also tear apart the ...

How many gimmicks does this competition need?

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a massive week in NRL and Phil Rothfield, Mick and Adam Mobbs are here to pull it all apart. They break down the commentary around the Latre...

The Paul Momirovski apology edition

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, one of the boys is served a slice of humble pie over his stance on Paul Momirovski. Elsewhere, Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy discuss the futu...

Finals race, free agency and fights

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs break down the Penrith v South Sydney blockbuster as they look back on their 2021 preseaso...

Buzz's burgers & teams under the grill

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs discuss whether Matt Burton sold himself short by signing with Canterbury so early. The boys look at...

Rivalries, bad blood and tofu

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the podcast version of Tevita Pangai Jr v Victor Radley. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs go head to head in rivalry round,  an...

Time for a Roger Tuivasa-reality-check

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs hit out at Roger Tuivasa-Sheck for walking out on the Warriors, Buzz reckons Wayne ...

Buzz’s Phantom Radio Call

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You won’t want to miss this episode, where Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield shows off his broadcast skills, providing us a phantom radio call of an NRL mat...

No Sweep Revenge

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs wrap up the State of Origin series, talk about where the Blues failed in their bid for a 3-0 series ...

The Hangover: Paul Vaughan party edition

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Unlike the Dragons players, Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs have stayed home for this episode of The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast. Th...

Cleary’s present danger

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back to regular NRL and Nathan Cleary’s shoulder injury has created a massive ripple effect. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mob...

Weekend without Bernie... Sutton

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Covid-impacted edition, Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs discuss how former whistleblower Bernard Sutton was forced to...

Is Fergy Finished At Parramatta?

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Ferguson's immediate future at the Eels is in doubt after he was left out of the side for a third straight week. Shaun Johnson looms as the man ...

Origin Was Just To'o Good

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy break down the Blues' big victory over the Maroons and whether Queensland has a chance of turning the tables. Also, we have a bl...

Gus To Canterbury? No, No, No, No, Yes?

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this ep Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy that he doesn't believe the push to get Phil Gould to Canterbury is dead, the boys also break down the Cronulla ...

The Game's Gone Cuckoo

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The boys weigh in on the messy George Williams saga at the Canberra Raiders, how the Dragons' Matt Dufty divorce heads a bumper free agency frenzy and...

Cracks In The NRL Crackdown

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs brace for another weekend of sin bins, send-offs and suspensions as the NRL doubles...

Do You Believe In Magic ?

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy break down how Parramatta rookie Jakob Arthur's rise to the NRL has been surrounded in controversy, axed Bulldog Kyle Flanagan's...

Reeling Raiders & bad Knights

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy pay tribute to the late Bunny Reilly, reflect on the career of Brett Morris, debate who is in more trouble - Canberra or Newcast...

The NRL's expansion conundrum

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big week in league and Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy kick it off by breaking down the NFL conference-style expansion idea, as Buzz proposes an alternat...

Send-offs, suspensions and sex tapes.

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy argue over Latrell Mitchell's 'ridiculous' ban, Jack Hetherington's career crossroads and the latest sex tape s...

‘Mug lairs’ and classless Sharks

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy slam the Sharks’ treatment of John Morris and the embarrassing Wests Tigers’ performance, while defending Pe...

Vale Tommy Raudonikis

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy pay tribute to the late, great Tommy Raudonikis, celebrate Jake Friend’s career, try to fix the Bulldogs and Buzz vows to crit...

It's time to say Mbye

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Buzz thinks Moses Mbye asking for a release from his Tigers contract is poor form, while Mick sees it as a win-win. The boys debate a...

The Rise & Fall of Jarryd Hayne

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's edition of the Sunday Telegraph you can get yourself a ten page special investigation into the rise and fall of Jarryd Hayne. The piece inc...

"I hope someone gets sent off"

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy discuss the foul play scourge in the game and the anticipated crackdown. Buzz bristles at Mick's suggestion that Brett Morris is...

Ding, ding, ding... It's NRL fight club

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's an episode of arguments as Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy get heated over Des Hasler's Manly contract, Penrith's stance on Matt Burton and Josh Mansour, T...

We Have Lift- Off

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mobbsy, Buzz and Mick preview the opening round of the 2021 Telstra NRL Premiership, compare Cameron Smith’s career with the greatest in the game, p...

League’s latest feud

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mobbsy, Buzz and Mick discuss the escalating Cooper Cronk/Adam Reynolds rift, the biggest positional questions ahead of Round 1, complaints over the n...

A Couple Of Good Early Touches

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mobbsy, Buzz and Mick are back for the season, we start with a big round up and look forward with the boys looking at what's happened in the off seaso...

Damien Cook

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mobbsy, Buzz and Mick return with The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast tomorrow. In this bonus episode Mobbsy catches up with South Sydney and NSW Hooker D...