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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 losses in their last seven matches. 

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 Cherry-Evans still have it? Could the Penrith Panthers be a chance for the eight? Alex Johnston's 200th try.All that and more is covered by ABC Sport's Patrick Stack and Andrew Moore.

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 over the Broncos at Brookvale Oval on Saturday night. 

Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs debate all the big issues in the game including what's going wrong at the Brisbane Broncos? 

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 week. 

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 series at game two in Perth, and he expects his team to be even better and faster than they were in game one.

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 consistency. Zac Hosking spoke to Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs about the connection in the team, pre-season and what it's like playing for Ricky Stuart.

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 of Origin and the hot start of the NSW men. 

On InZane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams catch up with Blues legend Ben Elias who unsurprisingly tipped New South Wales to win 3-0. 

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 in Bathurst. Roosters-Sharks boilover in Gosford. We preview Men's Origin (Game 1) and Women's Origin (Game 3).All that and more is covered by ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.

On NRL Sunday - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis spoke to Manly, Queensland and Australian rugby league legend Dale Shearer. 

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-head to preview game one.

Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, John Gibbs and Michael Carayannis chat to Newcastle Knights try-scoring machine Dylan Lucas after their dominant win over the Penrith Panthers last night. They also go into the Maroon's Origin camp with Queensland prop Reuben Cotter.

It's that time of year again when Denis Carnahan updates the map of Queensland ahead of State of Origin.

On NRL Saturday - Andrew Moore and Matthew Elliott visited Bathurst ahead of the NRL clash between the Panthers and the Knights at Carrington Park. 

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 and Michael Carayannis about the win, the evenness of the competition and what he learned from Wayne Bennett. 

NSW back-rower and 2024 Wally Lewis medallist Angus Crichton spoke to Andrew Moore, Matthew Elliott and Michael Carayannis for Thursday NRL on ABC Sport. 

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 State of Origin team is the strongest side ahead of Game 1 at Lang Park. 

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 shocking second-half performances. Biggest surprise in the Origin selections? All that and more is covered by ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.

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.

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 joins the team for a chat and we get to know Dene Halatau.

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 over the Roosters. Hear the program in full here.

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 role and having his son as the ball boy. Glen Lauder, Dene Halatau and Bridget Murphy also look back at the dominant win by the Blues over the Maroons in game two of the Women's State of Origin. 

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 Kiana Takairangi talk to Meg Ward, QLD Assistant coach (33:10) about how the Maroons can bounce back. They also chat to Ruan Sims, NSW Assistant coach (38:19) about what the Blues approach needs to be.

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 chat about his new movie "Sharko" and the re-admission of the Bears in the NRL. 

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 carrying the Titans? Warriors thrive in close games. Is there room for Papenhuyzen in NSW's lineup? How worried are Manly fans over the shaky home form? All that and more is covered by ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.

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 the comebacks in round 10. 

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 mirth. 

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 questions including if Latrell Mitchell should be in the centres for NSW? 

Bulldogs fullback Connor Tracey caught up with NRL Sunday hosts Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs to explain how the Bulldogs manufactured the club's epic comeback in Canberra.

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 clash against the Bulldogs, Canberra CEO Don Furner (19:58) joined Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and MC to explain the culture at the club. Furner reckons that due to the difficulty they have in luring players to the Nation's Capital they rely on developing from within and that you'd have to go back 39 years to the arrival of Mal Meninga to find the last established top player they signed. He also gives updates on Josh Papali'i, Tom Starling and a new stadium for Canberra. Plus you can hear all the latest NRL News (and speculation) in MC's Hammertime (44:11).

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-game losing streak when they take on the Knights, who will be feeling the magic after their win last week. Or can the Bunnies cause the upset when they take on the Broncos?

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

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 15 year career but she led the Jillaroos to their 1st World Cup win in 2013. These days she's coaching the Gold Coast Titans in the NRLW and the Hall of Famer explained her journey in the sport to Andrew Moore and Matthew Elliott. There's also a deep dive into the official announcement of the Perth Bears in MC's Hammertime (19.26) with Michael Carayannis braving the elements (or shirking child care responsibilities) to bring us the latest news. And you can get some tipping guidance in Christopher's Corner (10:37)

On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack, former Raiders halfback Sam Williams and AAP chief rugby league writer Joel Gould review NRL Magic Round including whether it should move away from Brisbane, the re-emergence of Penrith and Nathan Cleary and what Wayne Bennett does to reignite the Rabbitohs?

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 into gear? Gold Coast and the million-dollar reserve grader, Was Jaydn Su'a's bombed try the worst of the season? All that and more covered by ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.

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

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 Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs about the possibility of Magic Round leaving Brisbane.Plus the team go through the top issues in Six Again (09:23), we get to know Denis Carnahan (1:13:22) and then Denis tries to figure out what Adam Doueihi was doing in his song of the week (1:29:45).

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 Cronulla's 28-18 win over Parramatta. Hear the program in full here.

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 of Magic Round. Plus they dissect Game 1 of the Women's State of Origin after a dominant win by NSW.

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 of Magic Round. Plus they dissect Game 1 of the Women's State of Origin after a dominant win by NSW.

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 1 at Lang Park. Andrew Moore is outnumbered with his arch-Queenslander namesake and Maroon Karina Brown. They're joined by assistant coaches Meg Ward and Ruan Sims. Plus you can catch up on the latest NRL news (and speculation) with Michael Carayannis in MC's Hammertime (20:15). Plus get some tipping tips from Christopher's Corner (9:31).

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 debutant Ellie Johnston ahead of Origin 1 at Lang Park on Thursday night. 

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 sin bins on the weekend, should the bunker take a back seat? The Knight's attack falls apart and the Dolphins, after an impressive start, faded in the second half.  All that and more covered by ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.

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 Penrith. He told Andrew Moore and John Gibbs that he's got plenty of sympathy with the referees but that he's not sure what the bunker will decide about the outcome of any tackle. He also gave an update on the fitness of Tom Trbojevic and said he's got full confidence in the commitment of Daly Cherry-Evans. Plus you can hear this week's 6 Again (8:59), Get to Know Tim Gavel (1:19:29) and hear Denis Carnahan's Song of the week (1.35:46).

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 Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Michael Carayannis and his Eastern Suburbs team mate Connor Watson that he'd never seen the ground so full. He also shared the incredible story of saving his Dad's life while out spear fishing earlier this year. Queensland Women's Origin legend Ali Brigginshaw (2:24:41) jumped on to talk about preparations for this week's 1st Origin match. And another Maroons legend Trevor "The Axe" Gillmeister (1:26:03) gives his recollections on the great 1995 series. The voice of British Super League Stuart Pyke (2:09:33) explains the latest on the mooted NRL takeover of the competition and with news (and speculation) from closer to home there's MC's Hammertime (50:24).

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 unbelievable is his real life rescue story. The young back rower has had an eventful couple of years breaking in to first grade and suffering an ACL but in January this year he almost lost his Dad while out spearfishing. He recounts the whole dramatic tale which needs to be heard to be believed.

Brisbane kicked off Anzac Round with a thumping win over the previously undefeated Bulldogs. Coach Michael Maguire (18.57) joined Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs to share his thoughts on the win and allay any fears over the injury status of Adam Reynolds. He also said he's excited at getting Ezra Mam available to play even if he's not sure how best to utilise him! Plus Michael Carayannis was disappointed to miss out on being part of the commentary team so he jumped on for a special Anzac Day version of MC's Hammertime (31:09).

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 beloved Bears getting the green light to return in Western Australia. He brilliantly describes what it feels like to finally be welcomed back into the competition and why he believes they will be a Powerhouse in the sport. He also outlined his plan to use Perth as a portal to recruit South African talent to the game. Plus North Queensland's Jake Clifford (37:47) talked about his resurgent team and what it was like becoming a Cowboys player touted as the next Johnathan Thurston. And get some tipping guidance (9:32) in Christopher's Corner!

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 heading to Darwin and the Sharks to Perth. But all that travel hasn't held them back. Andrew Moore and the team talk to Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh and Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon.

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 blockbusters like we saw on Good Friday? The most un-Melbourne-like performance, more despair for the Chooks, the curious case of Origin fullbacks and don't sleep on the Warriors. All that and more covered by ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.