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Our special guests discuss the Telstra Premiership and give you behind the scenes insights into the players, teams and the NRL.

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    Inside The NRL - Panthers premiers, grand final recap and NRL stockmarket

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 39:45


    The Penrith Panthers are premiers! Join Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward for the final time this season as they analyse all of the key talking points from the 2021 grand final at Suncorp Stadium

    NRL.com's Grand Final Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 29:44


    The NRL.com crew break down where the grand final was won and lost, including the unsung heroes, winning tactics and where to now for both clubs in the wake of Penrith's thrilling premiership win.

    Seven years on: Sutton reflects on premiership win

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 13:18


    Zac Bailey talks to former Rabbitohs captain John Sutton about winning the 2014 Grand Final and the farewell factor as Wayne Bennett and Adam Reynolds prepare to leave the club

    'True believer': Albanese says Souths fight justified by on-field success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 25:42


    Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese speaks to Brad Walter about why he believes a 22nd South Sydney premiership on Sunday night would re-affirm the view he and others involved in the club's fight for reinstatement 20 years ago held about the Rabbitohs' potential to not only survive - but thrive - if given a chance.

    NRL.com's Grand Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 29:40


    The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan are joined by AAP sports journalist Scott Bailey for an in-depth look at the Grand Final and the possible death of "the 50-point stat".

    NRL Teams - Grand Final - Reynolds named, TPJ out and Leota returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 33:01


    The 2021 Telstra Premiership race is down to two, with the Panthers and Rabbitohs set to face off in a mouth-watering grand final! Niav Owens is joined by Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley to go through the teams ahead of the blockbuster on Sunday night. For the Panthers there's a big blow to their forward pack but a key prop does return, while the Rabbitohs have named skipper Adam Reynolds as he battles to overcome a groin issue

    Inside the NRL - Grand final preview with Billy Slater

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 41:53


    After 200 matches, just 80 minutes remain in the 2021 Telstra Premiership season! Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to preview the Panthers-Rabbitohs decider, while we cross live to Billy Slater for his thoughts on the blockbuster clash and his coaching career with Queensland. The panel look at the key injuries ahead of Sunday, and give their Dally M thoughts on rugby league's night of nights

    The Sunday Session: Preliminary finals with Sam Thaiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 26:38


    Broncos, Maroons and Kangaroos legend and now Channel Nine commentator Sam Thaiday joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to chat through two huge preliminary finals clashes.

    Friday footy news fix: MacDougall previews prelim finals, chats about latest Man Shake challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 34:42


    Two-time premiership winner Adam MacDougall joins NRL.com's Zac Bailey to preview the 2021 preliminary finals and to discuss the latest Man Shake NRL community challenge and his passion for improving the mental health of all Australians. Reporter Dan Walsh also provides updates on the Wests Tigers' recruitment targets and Jamal Fogarty's potential shock switch to the Raiders.

    NRL.com Preview Podcast: Prelims

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 20:15


    The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan break down every key talking point ahead of this weekend's mouth-watering preliminary finals action.

    Preliminary Finals - Addo-Carr back, To'o in jersey 21, Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles unchanged

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 31:20


    The final four is set, and a grand final berth is on the line for the Rabbitohs, Sea Eagles, Storm and Panthers. Niav Owens is joined by Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley to go through the ins and outs of each side for the preliminary finals. There's key changes for the Storm and Panthers ahead of their grand final rematch, while the Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles are steady for their showdown

    Inside the NRL - Final four set for prelim final showdowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 34:15


    The race for the 2021 Telstra Premiership is down to four! Zac Bailey, Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas break down all of the key issues ahead of the two preliminary finals at Suncorp Stadium

    The Sunday Session: Semi-Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 28:35


    The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Kenny Scott and Dan Walsh unwrap a stunning weekend of semi-finals, including the match of the year between the Panthers and Eels.

    Friday footy news fix: Where to for Peachey, Pearce and Taylor, plus semi-final previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 21:31


    NRL.com's Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They discuss what the future might hold for former Titans Ash Taylor and Tyrone Peachey and Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce. They also preview the semi-final battles between the Sea Eagles and Roosters and Panthers and Eels

    NRL.com's Semi-Final previews with Michael Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 27:21


    Cowboys legend Michael Morgan joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan to chat through this weekend's mouth-watering semi-final clashes.

    NRL Teams - Edwards, Matterson and Croker return, Taukeiaho out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 32:18


    After a thrilling opening weekend of the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals series, attention now turns to two highly anticipated sudden-death semi finals. Niav Owens, Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley go through the team news for the two matches in Mackay. The Panthers get two big names back, there's key inclusions at the Eels and Sea Eagles but the Tricolours will be missing a leader of their forward pack

    Inside the NRL - Bennett v Cleary feud , Jai Arrow, finals week 1 washup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 40:09


    The 2021 Telstra Premiership finals series started with a bang. The four matches providing plenty of drama on the field, while Wayne Bennett and Ivan Cleary created headlines off it. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward dissect all of the big talking points out of the weekend, while Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow joins the show live from Queensland

    The Sunday Session: Finals time with Garry Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 26:51


    Balmain Tigers legend Garry Jack joins Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to discuss a huge opening week of the 2021 finals series, including three grandstand finishes.

    Friday footy news fix: Grant & Smith's Storm future, Tino a Titan for life, finals preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 19:53


    NRL.com's Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They discuss Harry Grant and Brandon Smith's future with Melbourne, whether Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Tyrone Peachey will be Titans long-term and what the future holds for Tariq Sims and Moses Suli.

    R U OK? Keary talks mental health, ACL injury and Roosters finals chances

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 15:56


    NRL.com reporter Zac Bailey chats to injured five-eighth Luke Keary to get his take on the Roosters' remarkable season so far, get an update on his recovery from an ACL injury and to discuss Luke's passion for improving the mental health of all Australians

    NRL.com Preview Podcast: Finals Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 31:48


    The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan take a deep dive into the opening week of the 2021 finals series and tip a couple of upsets.

    NRL Teams - Finals Week 1 - Munster, Saifiti and RCG headline inclusions, Addo-Carr out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 36:36


    The race for the 2021 Telstra Premiership is down to eight, and there's some big changes ahead of the opening weekend of the finals! Niav Owens is joined by Brett Kimmorley and Robbie Farah to look at all the ins and outs with Cameron Munster, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Daniel Saifiti all returning and Josh Addo-Carr a glaring omission

    Inside the NRL - Finals preview with Fittler, bottom eight report card

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 39:44


    The regular season is in the rearview mirror, and we've got a cracking finals series to look forward to! Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to look ahead to the opening weekend's matches, while Brad Fittler is our special guest. Chammas and Sowie give their end-of-season report card for all bottom-eight teams, and we ask whether Tom Trbojevic's 2021 campaign is the greatest individual season in NRL history

    The Sunday Session: Round 25 with Paul Gallen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 30:48


    Sharks legend and Channel Nine commentator Paul Gallen joins Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to give his thoughts on the final round of the regular season, including the Sharks' heartbreaking miss and some robust feedback for three struggling clubs.

    I Gotcha: An important mental fitness message

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 22:21


    Gotcha4Life founder Gus Worland provides helpful tips and advice on how you can maintain strong mental fitness, as individuals face unprecedented challenges during the global COVID-19 pandemic. If you need help, call Lifeline 13 11 14

    NRL.com's Round 25 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 31:17


    With first, fourth and eighth spots still up for grabs, NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan run the rule over the final regular season round of the NRL Telstra Premiership.

    NRL Teams - Round 25 - Eels, Storm & Rabbitohs rest stars, Roosters boosted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 47:10


    It's the final round of the regular season, but there's still plenty at stake for those in contention as well as those planning for their 2022 campaigns. A number of top sides have chosen to rest players, but several premiership contenders are at full strength. Niav Owens, Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley take you through all the ins and outs for Round 25

    Inside the NRL - Latrell fallout, Morris retires and Rapana on finals push

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 36:23


    It's another big Monday, with the fallout over Latrell Mitchell's hit on Joseph Manu continuing, and a 300-game legend retiring. Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to dissect the key talking points out of the weekend, while we cross live to Jordan Rapana to discuss the Raiders' finals push

    The Sunday Session: Round 24 with Mitch Barnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 36:25


    Knights forward Mitch Barnett joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to discuss his side's round 24 win over the Titans which guarantees them a finals finish for the second year running.

    Friday footy news fix: Payne Haas, Tyrone Peachey, Brandon Smith contract talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 18:27


    NRL.com's Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They clarify why there's been so much interest in Payne Haas this week, plus they discuss what the future might hold for Tyrone Peachey and Brandon Smith

    Game on: Hayden Knowles reveals why hub life could give Panthers premiership edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 17:14


    Panthers head of performance Hayden Knowles gives NRL.com's Zac Bailey an incredible insight why Penrith's hub life in Queensland could make the difference in the club's premiership push, following last year's grand final loss to the Storm

    Round 24 preview and fan poll results

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 34:02


    NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan run their eye over round 24 of the NRL Telstra Premiership and discuss the results of the NRL.com and Daily Telegraph fan poll.

    NRL Teams - Round 24 - Trbojevic returns, To'o back early and Cook named

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 39:39


    We're just two weeks away from finals, but the races for top eight and top four positions are still well and truly alive. Niav Owens, Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley take you through all the ins and outs for Round 24 of the Telstra Premiership with Tom Trbojevic, Brian To'o and Jahrome Hughes among the main inclusions

    Inside The NRL - Reed Mahoney, top four race heats up & expansion talks begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 35:18


    With just two rounds remaining, the race for the top four is intensifying with the Roosters, Sea Eagles and Eels gunning for a double chance. Zac Bailey is joined by Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas to look at the key finals contenders, and the panel also look at the latest around the NRL's plans for an expansion team in Brisbane. Plus, Reed Mahoney joins the show for National Skills Week

    The Sunday Session: Round 23 with Mark Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 41:18


    Legendary rugby league prop Mark 'Spudd' Carroll joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to discuss the launch of his new book as well as the form of a couple of his former clubs this weekend.

    Friday footy news fix: Tigers target Thompson, Ponga future, Campbell commits to Titans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 19:52


    NRL.com's Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They discuss Luke Thompson's future at Belmore, details of Jayden Campbell's new contract with the Titans, who the Wests Tigers will target following Moses Mbye's departure, plus Kalyn Ponga talks about his future with the Knights following Connor Watson's exit

    NRL.com's Preview Podcast: Round 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 33:15


    NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan are back to analyse round 23 of the NRL Telstra Premiership, with a couple of clashes that could have huge ramifications for the top eight.

    NRL Teams - Round 23 - Trbojevic named, CNK and Johnston return

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 47:40


    With just three rounds remaining until the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals, plenty of teams still have it all to play for. Niav Owens is joined by Brett Kimmorley and Robbie Farah to look at all of the key ins and outs ahead of Round 23. Tom Trbojevic has been named despite a cheekbone issue, while Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad returns on the other side and there's several big inclusions at South Sydney

    Inside The NRL - Trbojevic's cheekbone, Eels slide continues, Fifita in ICU

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 30:47


    The countdown to the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals continues, and Round 22 was another big weekend. Zac Bailey, Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas dissect all the big talking points including Tom Trbojevic, Andrew Fifita and the Eels

    The Sunday Session: Round 22 with Steve Renouf

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 34:46


    Broncos legend Steve Renouf joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy to analyse a huge round 22 of the Telstra Premiership, including his thoughts on Brisbane's controversial and hard-fought loss to the Roosters.

    Friday footy news fix: Parra's public contract talks, Kikau future, Broncos rebuild

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 24:49


    NRL.com's Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey recap the week that was in the NRL with all the latest contract news. They provide updates on a host of players including Clint Gutherson, Isaiah Papali'i, Viliame Kikau, Moses Mbye, Connor Watson, Braidon Burns and Will Chambers, plus they discuss how Kevin Walters plans to rebuild the Broncos

    Round 22 Preview with Hannah Southwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 36:38


    Roosters NRLW and Blues star Hannah Southwell joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan to talk through her role with the RLPA, injury recovery and the Roosters' upcoming NRLW season.

    Inside The NRL - Top six takes shape, Allana Ferguson joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 39:20


    It was a big weekend for the NRL's top six sides with a number of teams making big statements, while questions linger for others. Niav Owens is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to break down all the key talking points – plus, Channel Nine expert Allana Ferguson joins the show ahead of Women In League Round.

    The Sunday Session: Round 21 with Sam Thaiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 34:58


    Broncos, Maroons and Kangaroos legend and now Channel Nine commentator Sam Thaiday joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy to chat through round 21, including his thoughts on Will Chambers' ability to fire up opponents and teammates alike.

    NRL.com's Preview Podcast: Round 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 32:12


    The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan run the rule over all eight games coming up in a blockbuster round 21.

    NRL Teams - Round 21 - Moses and Holmes back, Cleary could return

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 39:25


    It was almost the round that never was, but with Round 20 finally in the books attention turns ahead to upcoming weekend. Niav Owens, Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley analyse all of the key ins and outs ahead of Round 21 of the Telstra Premiership

    Inside the NRL - Relocation latest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 26:14


    It was nearly the round that wasn't. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward look back at an unprecedented weekend in the NRL, as well as what comes next. Plus, Storm general manager Frank Ponissi takes us inside Storm camp.

    NRL.com's Sunday Session: Round 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 46:56


    NRL.com's Chris Kennedy and Dan Walsh tear into all the action from a reshuffled round 20 and look ahead to the final two games of the round.

    NRL.com Preview Podcast: Round 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 35:19


    The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan run the rule over round 20, including two top-of-the-table blockbusters.

    NRL Teams - Round 20 - Wighton, Munster and Best return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 47:06


    There's just six rounds of the 2021 Telstra Premiership to play, and the race for the finals is well and truly on. Niav Owens, Brett Kimmorley and Robbie Farah look at all the key ins and outs ahead of Round 20 with Jack Wighton, Cameron Munster and Bradman Best among the big ins for the weekend of footy

    Inside The NRL - RTS retires early, Kikau previews grand final rematch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 34:59


    It's a sad day for the game, with Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck announcing an early retirement from the game to return to New Zealand ahead of the closure of the trans-Tasman bubble. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward discuss his legacy, while Panthers star Viliame Kikau joins the show ahead of a blockbuster grand final rematch against the Storm

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