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    Latest episodes from The NRL Daily Briefing

    All Stars coming to Sydney, Raiders bid to join NRLW, Smith and Kaufusi to depart Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 6:46


    Today is December 1, 2021 and this is your daily rugby league briefing from nrl.com. In today's update, Indigenous and Maori men's and women's players have welcomed the decision to stage the annual All Stars clash in Sydney for the first time, with the February 12 clash to double as a home coming for the game and Jillaroos prop Millie Boyle is likely to be offered the opportunity to return home and help lead a foundation Raiders team if the club secures a 2023 NRLW licence.

    Tino, Gutho sign long term deals, World Cup re-launched

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 5:23


    Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will be a Titan until 2026, Clint Gutherson is staying at the Eels until 2025, Nicho Hynes has begun training with the Sharks and the World Cup draw is out

    Pearce says au revoir, former greats join coaching ranks, QRL women's pay deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 5:55


    Mitchell Pearce is leaving Newcastle for Catalans, Andrew Johns, Stacey Jones, Johnathan Thurston and Benji Marshall are returning to their former clubs and Queensland women get a new pay deal

    NRL announces 2022 draw

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 6:45


    2022 draw features home coming matches, expanded NRLW

    Elliott, Momirovski on move, as Olympic champion returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 5:37


    There has been some major signings news in the NRL and NRLW competitions

    Provan farewell, Fitzgibbon era begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 6:16


    Norm Provan farewelled, Fitzgibbon era begins at Sharks

    Dolphins step up preparations for 2023 entry, as Johnston commits to Rabbitohs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 5:54


    Dolphins step up preparations for 2023 entry, as player signings continue

    The Hammer Exends in Townsville While Fogarty Moves to Canberra

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 4:06


    The Latests on Player Signings from the NRL

    October 6 2021: Munster heads to rehab. Bulldogs bag a bunny.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 4:05


    Cameron Munster is on his last chance with the Storm and will enter a rehabilitation facility with a $100,000 fine hanging over his head if he breaches a 12-month alcohol ban. The Bulldogs have the signed Souths winger Braidon Burns on a two year deal.

    October 4 2021: Panthers take the title. More glory for Turbo.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 4:16


    Nathan Cleary played through the pain of an injured shoulder and Stephen Crichton etched his name into grand final folklore as the Panthers won their third premiership with a nail-biting victory over South Sydney. Manly's Tom Trbojevic has picked up the Rugby League Players' Association Players' Champion.

    October 1 2021: Grand final crowd capped. Luke's bell-ringer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 3:41


    Queensland's historic grand final will be played in front of a capped crowd of 39,000 due to tightening COVID-19 restrictions. Issac Luke will represent every past Rabbitohs player and the links to the club's 21 premierships, two-year fight for existence and transformation since readmission when he rings the 1908 foundation bell before the grand final.

    September 30 2021: Fullback's foot concern. Reynolds on light duties

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 3:42


    Dylan Edwards faces a critical fitness test on a foot injury as Penrith nurse he and several teammates through Grand Final week. South Sydney's sole concern centres around halfback Adam Reynolds who trained away from teammates.

    September 29 2021: Pain for Pangai jnr. Reynolds in cotton wool.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 3:35


    A knee injury has cost Tevita Pangai jnr a grand final berth with Penrith opting against naming the destructive forward for Sunday's clash with South Sydney. South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds was on light duties at training as he manages a groin issue.

    September 28 2021: Tommy terrific. Wonderboy Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 3:26


    Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has capped a stunning individual season to be crowned the 2021 Dally M medal winner at last night's awards in Brisbane. The Rookie of the Year award was won by Roosters teenager Sam Walker.

    September 27 2021: Cleary cleared. Dally M D-Day.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 4:13


    Penrith have received a massive boost with Nathan Cleary being cleared by the match review committee, meaning he will take his place for the Panthers in the grand final against South Sydney. The NRL's best player will be named tonight when the Dally M medal is presented.

    September 24. Hasler confirms Manly duo will play. Titans refuse to release Fogarty to Raiders.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 4:08


    Friday, September 24, 2021. Manly coach Des Hasler has confirmed Brad Parker and Sean Keppie will be fit to face the Rabbitohs on Friday night. Canberra's hunt for a new halfback will continue after Titans officials told the Raiders that co-captain Jamal Fogarty would not be granted an early release to move to the nation's capital.

    September 23 2021: Madge clears the air. Good news for Panthers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 4:09


    Michael Maguire says his belief has never wavered that he can turn the Wests Tigers into a force after the board backed him to remain as coach. Penrith's injured trio Brian To'o, Viliame Kikau and Tyrone May are on track to play in the preliminary final clash against Melbourne after all trained with the team.

    September 22 2021: Madge survives. Addo-Carr back for Storm.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 4:25


    Michael Maguire will continue as Wests Tigers coach next season. Star winger Josh Addo-Carr returns from a hamstring injury in place of Isaac Lumelume in Melbourne's only change for their preliminary final on Saturday.

    September 21 2021: Panthers in trainer trouble. To'o looking good

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 3:43


    NRL head of football Graham Annesley has confirmed Penrith could face sanctions over their trainer's involvement in stopping play late in their win over Parramatta. First par of first item. NSW winger Brian To'o is expected to be available for selection for the Panthers when the the preliminary finals team are announced today.

    September 20 2021: Foxx on the run. Panthers watch stars.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 3:18


    Josh Addo-Carr has confirmed he will be right to return from his hamstring injury for Saturday's preliminary final on Saturday against the Panthers. The Panthers will monitor Viliame Kikau and Mitch Kenny in the lead-up to their clash with Melbourne after both suffered ankle injuries against the Eels.

    September 17 2021: Robbo settles on rake. Sea Eagles sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 3:11


    Roosters coach Trent Robinson has confirmed Ben Marschke will replace suspended hooker Sam Verrills in the semi-final against the Sea Eagles on Friday night. Lachlan Croker has been cleared to play for Manly after overcoming a back injury.

    September 16 2021: Roosters need new rake. New deal for Panther

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 3:27


    The Roosters will need to find a replacement for Sam Verrills after he copped a two-match ban from the NRL judiciary. Impressive prop Moses Leota has signed a deal that will keep him with Penrith until the end of 2024.

    September 15 2021: Blow for Roosters. Penrith welcome back trio.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 3:09


    The Roosters have suffered a major blow ahead of Friday night's semi-final clash against Manly with Tonga prop Siosiua Taukeiaho ruled out with injury. Penrith welcome back fullback Dylan Edwards and forwards Moses Leota and Scott Sorensen for Saturday night's semi-final against Parramatta.

    September 14 2021: Rooster heads to judiciary. Finals schedule change.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 4:16


    Sydney Roosters hooker Sam Verrills will contest his high tackle charge at the NRL judiciary tonight. Kick-off in Melbourne's preliminary final on Saturday week has been brought forward to a more fan friendly timeslot of 4pm which also avoids a clash with the AFL grand final.

    September 13 2021: Bunnies upset the experts. Moses powers Eels.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 3:48


    South Sydney set the cat amongst the pigeons in week one of the NRL finals with their upset win over Penrith. Mitchell Moses produced a superb individual display to propel Parramatta past a dogged Newcastle outfit 28 to 20 in their elimination final at Rockhampton.

    September 10 2021: Dessie's mind games. JT backs Billy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 3:59


    Manly coach Des Hasler has ramped up the mind games before tonight's opening finals clash with the Storm by declaring: "Maybe Melbourne are impossible to beat." Johnathan Thurston has endorsed fellow Maroons great Billy Slater as the next Queensland coach.

    September 9 2021: Brisbane to host the big dance. Knights sweat on Klem.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 3:31


    History will be made when Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium hosts the NRL grand final. Newcastle are sweating on the fitness of prop David Klemmer leading into their sudden-death finals clash with Parramatta on Sunday.

    September 8 2021: Rookie in, the Foxx out. Ponga ready to pounce

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 3:24


    Rookie Blake Taaffe has retained the number one jersey for the Rabbitohs week one finals match against Penrith on Saturday night. Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga is confident his team's struggling attack can fire under pressure in their elimination final against Parramatta in Rockhampton on Sunday.

    September 7 2021: Munster on the mend. Finger fine for Lodge.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 3:42


    Melbourne's Cameron Munster rates himself as a "50-50" prospect of lining up for the Storm as he and Josh Addo-Carr race the clock to be fit for Friday's finals opener against Manly. Warriors prop Matt Lodge has been hit with a breach notice proposing a $5000 fine after raising his middle finger to fans in Sunday's 44 to nil loss to the Titans.

    September 6 2021: Finals schedule announced. Campbell leads Titans to promised land.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 4:01


    Regional Queensland will host Week 1 of the Premiership Finals Series headlined by a double header at Queensland Country Bank Stadium and games on the Sunshine Coast and in Rockhampton. Prodigious talent Jayden Campbell has shot the Titans back into finals football for the first time in five years, delivering last rites on Cronulla's own gutsy campaign in the process.

    September 3 2021: Sharks win and in. NRLW plans revealed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 3:56


    The equation for Cronulla is simple, win and they're into the finals, but providing the correct answer requires getting the better of competition leaders Melbourne. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said the game explored "all options" in an attempt to have the Telstra Women's Premiership played this year but its postponement has now been confirmed until early in 2022.

    September 2 2021: Robbo still riled. Hoppa may return.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 3:41


    Roosters coach Trent Robinson says he "stands by" his post-game criticism of NRL officiating as he and the club accept $40,000 in breach notices. Departing Bulldogs centre Will Hopoate hasn't ruled out a future return to the NRL as he prepares for his final appearance in the blue and white on Sunday.

    September 1 2021: Roosters rep stars return. Mass changes at Eels.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 3:33


    The Roosters will welcome three representative stars back for Thursday's match against Canberra. Eels coach Brad Arthur has named an almost unrecognisable team to the one which beat Melbourne last weekend for the derby clash with Penrith as he decided to rest some star players.

    Tuesday August 31 2021: Roosters fined over ref comments. Youngster in line for Mitchell's spot.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 4:24


    The Roosters have been issued a breach notice proposing fines totalling $40,000 for the alleged on-field abuse of match officials and coach Trent Robinson's controversial post-game comments. Four-game Rabbitohs rookie Blake Taafe looms as Latrell Mitchell's replacement.

    August 30 2021: Teddy tells Trell to chill. Tevita tears in for Panthers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 4:23


    : James Tedesco says former teammate Latrell Mitchell must "learn a lesson" and temper his playing style after his latest high contact with an opponent ended his and Joey Manu's seasons. With mid-season recruit Tevita Pangai junior making a huge impact, the Panthers are back in the hunt for the minor premiership after their 30 to 16 win over Wests Tigers in Redcliffe on Sunday.

    August 27 2021: Dugan cops $50,000 fine. No long deal for Haas - yet.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 3:34


    Sharks player Josh Dugan has been hit with a $50,000 fine as part of a breach notice for failing to comply with the NRL's biosecurity protocols. Brisbane are keen to re-sign star Payne Haas on a long-term deal but are yet to formally table an offer to the NSW Origin representative.

    August 26 2021: Tommy Turbo on top. Benny's Bunnies plan.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 3:39


    Sea Eagles superstar Tom Trbojevic has been this season's most valuable player despite featuring in only 13 NRL games, according to NRL dot com readers. The last time Wayne Bennett guided a team to a premiership he devised a "practice semis run" with the Dragons in 2010 and the master coach may be employing the same tactics with the Rabbitohs.

    August 25 2021: More bad luck for Roosters. AJ axed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 3:24


    The Roosters' top-four hopes and backline stocks have taken another hit with Dale Copley and Adam Keighran sidelined for Friday night's clash against South Sydney. Titans coach Justin Holbrook has run out of patience with off-contract playmaker Ash Taylor dropped and David Fifita benched ahead of the side's crucial clash against Newcastle.

    August 24 2021: Raiders sack Scott. Season done for Bunny.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 3:56


    Canberra's board of directors have terminated the contract of centre Curtis Scott after his involvement in a nightclub incident. In a blow for the Rabbitohs, veteran winger Josh Mansour is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

    August 23 2021: Teddy tames Dragons. Sharks lose star winger.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 4:12


    A five-star performance from James Tedesco returned the Roosters to the top four and all-but ended the Dragons' hopes of playing finals footy in 2021. Scans have confirmed Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo suffered a broken jaw during Cronulla's romp over Wests Tigers.

    August 20 2021: Panthers unleash the beast. Broncos legend retires.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 3:47


    Panthers coach Ivan Cleary will unleash late-season recruit Tevita Pangai Junior against the Rabbitohs on Friday night. Alex Glenn will bow out as one of Brisbane's greatest stalwarts at the end of 2021, calling time on his 13-year, one-club, 282-game career.

    August 19 2021: Eels all good. Can Titans stop the Storm?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 3:41


    Mitch Moses has rubbished suggestions of unrest in Parramatta's camp as they attempt to save their faltering season leading into the finals. The Titans trying to stop competition leaders Storm from winning a record 19th straight game appears a forlorn task but don't underestimate the power of wanting to play finals football again after five years in the wilderness.

    August 18 2021: Watson on the move. Mbye to Dragons.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 3:12


    Knights utility Connor Watson will leave the club at the end of 2021 after knocking back a three-year extension. The Dragons have secured the services of former Maroons utility Moses Mbye after he was granted a release from the final year of his Wests Tigers contract.

    August 17 2021: Bad news for Fifita. Matterson out until finals.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 3:38


    Sharks prop Andrew Fifita has been admitted to intensive care and sedated due to the throat injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to Newcastle. Ryan Matterson and Victor Radley won't play again until the finals after both entered early guilty pleas to judiciary charges on Monday.

    August 16 2021: Eel in trouble. Turbo's lucky break.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 4:06


    Parramatta's Ryan Matterson is facing a minimum three-week suspension for the high shot on Brad Parker that saw the Eels back-rower sent off on Saturday night. A fractured cheekbone that once cost Tom Trbojevic an Australian Test jersey has apparently saved him from suffering a similar injury as Manly gear up for a finals assault.

    August 13 2021: Hopes for Cleary. New deal for Bronco.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 2:59


    Panthers star Nathan Cleary is "a good chance" to return from shoulder surgery in tonight's duel with the Dragons. Emerging forward Keenan Palasia has extended his stay with the Brisbane Broncos for another season.

    August 12 2021: Raiders face Storm test. Good Evans.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 4:39


    Despite three wins from their past four games, the Raiders will really find out where they stand with the NRL finals a month away when they face the Storm tonight. A relieved Kane Evans apologised to his team-mates for leaving the Warriors short while serving two stints in the sin bin during last weekend's 18-16 defeat of Cronulla.

    Wednesday August 11 2021: Torture Chambers. Fans back in Queensland.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 3:34


    Sharks coach Josh Hannay has dumped under-fire centre Will Chambers. The NRL has released the schedule for Round 22 including double headers at Suncorp Stadium and in Redcliffe as well as the return of rugby league to the Sunshine Coast.

    : August 10 2021: Burgess on board with Dragons. Crichton out for three.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 3:49


    George Burgess will make his NRL comeback with the Dragons next season on a two-year deal. Roosters back-rower Angus Crichton will miss the next three weeks after entering an early guilty plea to a crusher tackle charge.

    August 9 2021: Terrific Titans. Crichton faces judiciary charge.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 4:01


    : A flash of brilliance from Titans back-rower Beau Fermor highlighted a 36 to 14 win over the Cowboys that moved the Gold Coast a week closer to finals football. Roosters back-rower Angus Crichton may not play again before the finals as he is among seven players facing suspensions.

    August 6 2021: Arthurs wants punch in pack. Luai confident of Cleary comeback.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 3:26


    Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has urged his pack to make a statement early against the Rabbitohs and give returning playmaker Mitchell Moses a chance to fix their attacking woes. Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai is optimistic his halves partner Nathan Cleary will make his return from a shoulder injury this Saturday.

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