Podcast appearances and mentions of darcie mcdonald

Fox League's Darcie McDonald is on the ground in Las Vegas and is joined by Warriors star Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Sharks powerhouse centre Kayal Iro and Raiders fan favourite Matt Timoko inside the NRL's exclusive Fan Hub at Resorts World. The trio lift the lid on their preparations for Round 1... and share some stories from their time in Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Prior unpack some of the major player movement talking points as the 'free agency' frenzy nears.

The Panthers reign supreme once again – a feat we may never, ever see again. How did they beat the odds and finish the story? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down season 2024's final chapter, the greatness of Penrith and whether they can do it again. The pair also re-live the Roosters' NRLW premiership.Featured: Josh Mansour, ex-Panthers winger. Darcie McDonald, NRL reporter. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

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 McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down season 2024's final chapter, the greatness of Penrith and whether they can do it again. The pair also re-live the Roosters' NRLW premiership.

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 what's at stake for several of the key figures featuring in Sunday's Men's decider. The pair also preview the NRLW big dance, plus dip into the Grand Final venue chatter that's been popping up.

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 the names being thrown around. The pair also run through what Grand Final day at Stadium Australia will look like, plus answer some listener questions in what's Episode 100 of the show!

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 former Panther and NRL star Josh Mansour continue build-up to the Men's decider, with the latter providing his unique perspective of Grand Final day, his experiences in 2020 and how those events loom large heading into Penrith's fifth-straight run to the last dance.

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 both Melbourne and Penrith set up a heavyweight superfight in the Men's decider. The NRLW Grand Final is a matchup few expected, too, with new kids on the block Cronulla setting up a shot at the battered Roosters. The pair break down all the action, plus run through the Dally M Team of the Year nominees.

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 huge news out of Red Hill, as Brisbane moves swiftly to axe and then replace Kevin Walters. The pair also touch on all the talent exiting North Queensland, before picking their Dally M Team of the Year, ahead of tomorrow night's awards night.

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 star Josh Mansour unpack the overnight bombshell, plus then preview both NRLW Preliminary Finals.

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 Mansour unpack Cronulla's big blow and preview both mega Grand Final qualifiers.

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 thoughts on the Knights star committing to club and his own health over the Kangaroos. The pair also unpack reports that Nicho Hynes is set for a positional switch next season, plus preview this Sunday's NSW Cup Grand Final.

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 open up the Mailbag and float a couple of possible rule changes. The pair also address the latest on Ben Hunt's links to the Bulldogs and talk about Nathan Cleary overcoming his shoulder issue ahead of the Panthers' Preliminary Final showdown with the Sharks on Saturday.

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 Finals games, unpacking what the winners did well and what the losers need to address in the off season. The pair also touch on the NRLW Finals race, with the final four teams set.

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 NRL star Josh Mansour break down the NRL's big Saturday Semi Final, plus unpack one of the craziest NRLW matches of the season.

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 weekend's two huge Semi Finals clashes, plus address a few of Rugby League's other big talking points. The pair discuss the Wests Tigers' bizarre statement congratulating a former player, the latest on PNG joining the competition and also confirmation that Josh Schuster will join the Rabbitohs.

What big decisions await the Knights' football department this off season? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour preview some of the big calls Newcastle need to look at now their season is over. The pair also assess Nicho Hynes' intriguing media presser and the somewhat bizarre Jason Ryles' interview, conducted internally. 

Are calls for Cronulla to drop their million dollar man, Nicho Hynes, for their do-or-die pressure-cooker Semi Final justified? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour work through the Sharks tricky situation. The pair also unpack the latest on the Josh Addo-Carr saga and assess the NRLW Finals race.

The Bulldogs will rue missed opportunities, but can we summarise their 2024 campaign as a success? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour wrap up a huge opening weekend of the Finals, which farewelled the Dogs and Knights. It sets up two intriguing Semi Finals this weekend.

The Dragons are reportedly unsatisfied with Ben Hunt's output. But is that kind of criticism fair? Host Darcie McDonald and Josh Mansour unpack these revelations, before previewing the fourth match of the opening weekend of Finals, between the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles. The other big games were covered in yesterday's episode.

How do we think these huge Week 1 Finals will play out? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down three of the four opening Finals weekend games, unpacking the key matchups, where they'll be won and lost, plus throw in some predictions.

We all reference 'culture' but what does it mean for a club to excel at it? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down what good culture and bad culture looks like in NRL organisations. Speaking of culture, the pair laud Gus Gould's front foot approach and place it side-by-side to South Sydney's recent handling of the Latrell Mitchell saga.

How much of this Josh Addo-Carr drama will prove distracting to a Bulldogs side preparing for its first final in eight years, and following a fortnight to forget, on the field? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down all the inertia at the kennel right now. The pair also put the word out on social media for listener questions, so they get to a bunch of them in the second half of the show.

This week Darcie McDonald is joined by a couple of fellow Fox Sports journalists to unpack the year that was for the bottom nine teams. What went wrong? Is there silver lining? And what will 2025 look like? We answer all the big questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finals arrive! But what are the vibes like for each of the top eight qualifiers? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down the top eight teams and do a power rankings, based on form and vibes. The pair also do their Teams of the Week and an 'I See You' each.

Where exactly does that Thursday night fade out leave a proud club like the Broncos? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour savage Brisbane's bitter end to season 2024, hammered by the Storm. The pair also point to their 'unmissables' for the weekend ahead, which of course includes Sunday afternoon's 'Play-In' game between the Knights and Dolphins.

Has this Latrell Mitchell saga improved the reputation of literally any party involved? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour try to figure out why this situation has been allowed to linger and manifest as long as it has. The pair also embrace the announcement former Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitewase will make his NRL debut with the Roosters, plus preview Spoon Bowl.

What's the exact positional makeup of the perfect modern NRL bench? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour put each of theirs together, piece by piece. The pair also assess the Roosters' team list announcement, after a devastating Sunday on the injury front.

There's more drama at Dragons HQ, as the club opts to part ways with NRLW coach Jamie Soward, despite three rounds still remaining. So what went wrong? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down a fortnight to forget for Red V fans, plus unpack this radio-related story in Brisbane that's got elements of disloyalty and betrayal front and centre. The pair also address the penalty crackdown frustration being felt across the competition, with just a round to play before finals.

Round 26 was... a lot. Sadly, it may well just bring the Roosters undone, suffering three season-enders. Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour one of the most eventful rounds on record, consisting of Finals chaos, brutal injury carnage and coaching meltdown after coaching meltdown.

BONUS: Latrell Mitchell has dominated the headlines this week as the fallout continues from his white powder scandal. Meanwhile, in Queensland Wayne Bennett has drawn scrutiny for his involvement with Souths while he's still coaching the Dolphins. We're looking at both in this spin off episode courtesy of ABC NRL Daily. Featured: Josh Mansour, ex-Souths winger. Darcie McDonald, NRL reporter. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Should the Cowboys be satisfied with their win over Melbourne? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down Thursday Night Football and then look ahead to the unmissable moments of Round 26. The pair also touch on the big Balmain story and look at the Pacific Championships draw.

What would it look like if Round 26 unfolded to perfection, in terms of setting up the maximum amount of chaos next week? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down what a wild weekend of footy would look like. The pair also unpack the news out of Parramatta, as the club reveals there's no plan to move on from Clint Gutherson.

Host Darcie McDonald is joined by former NRL winger Josh Mansour to bring you your daily dose of NRL conversation. The team give you context and depth beyond the headlines in this footy conversation that's equal parts thoughtful, insightful and fun.

The Dolphins have faded severely and the club's dip in form can be traced right to when Wayne Bennett agreed to re-join the Rabbitohs from 2025. But are suggestions of distraction fair? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour pull apart Wayne's double act, plus discuss reports that Tom Trbojevic requested a huge pay cut out of 'guilt' and predict which team will pinch eighth spot in the finals race.

Are the Sharks genuine? The Dragons were disappointing, weren't they? And are the Broncos back? Round 25 left us with plenty of questions, as we hit a chaotic final fortnight of the regular season. Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour unpack a fascinating weekend of footy that saw the race for eighth spot blown wide open and Melbourne sew up the minor premiership.

Manly let slip a 16-point lead and some are calling it 'upset of the year' for the Tigers. Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down the Round 25 opener and point out what else has them excited ahead of this weekend. 

What was it that made Ron Coote's career so decorated? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour wrap up the NRL's Hall of Fame night, where Souths and Easts great Ron Coote was inducted as the game's 14th immortal. The pair also addressed Wayne Bennett's Hall of Fame absence and unpacked the intense scrutiny Tigers coach Benji Marshall and Knights coach Adam O'Brien find themselves under.

Noticing any unusual trends with the types of halves that have emerged in recent NRL seasons? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour break down an intriguing trend involving some of the game's key playmakers. The pair also address reports that Roosters half Sam Walker is set to test his value on the open market.

The NRL just confirmed an alarming adjustment to field goal rule interpretations. So what does this mean, with Finals quite literally just around the corner? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour review Head of Football Graham Annesley's address, which will leave fans scratching their heads. The pair also preview the NRL's Hall of Fame night, where the 14th Immortal will be inducted and there's an extraordinary list of possibilities.

Was Adam O'Brien's criticism of Gerard Sutton fair? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour run over the controversy that surrounded Cronulla's golden point win over the Knights. The pair also pay credit to the Cowboys and, in particular, resurgent half Jake Clifford.

Melbourne and Penrith feel as though they're the teams to beat in the race for the NRL premiership, but what about the Roosters? In this bonus episode of ABC Sport Daily Josh Mansour and Darcie McDonald explain why they feel there's something special brewing at the Bondi club. It has to do with the five big names that are heading for new pastures in 2025. Featured: Josh Mansour ex-NRL winger. Darcie McDonald, NRL reporter. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

How costly will Penrith's loss to kick off Round 24 prove to be? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour review Melbourne's big TNF win and look over Nathan Cleary's possible injury scenarios. The pair also offer up their 'unmissables' ahead of a big weekend in the NRL.

An expression made famous by Michael Jordan's storied '97-'98 Bulls championship, there are two key title contenders in the 2024 NRL Premiership race being fuelled by strong Last Dance vibes. Who are they? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour unpack the power of that 'Last Dance' mentality and who it applies to for this Finals series. The pair also touch on the pressure surrounding the situation involving the Cowboys and spearhead middle forward Jason Taumalolo and also run through the 11 players inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Recent headlines surrounding the likes of Valentine Holmes and Brian To'o have prompted a fresh assessment of positional value. So where exactly does the modern NRL winger slot in? Host Darcie McDonald breaks it down with one of the positional trail blazers - and fellow co-host - Josh Mansour. The pair also offer their reactions to the Dragons reportedly signing Cowboys and Maroons outside back Valentine Holmes.

With Valentine Holmes getting up in age, combined with a bit of positional and club uncertainty, what in the world will his next deal look like? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour unpack all things Holmes, plus we discuss the prospect of two NRL enforcers stepping into the ring.

The Dogs and Sharks have well and truly stepped up as the teams up for the top four fight. So who's it going to be? Host Darcie McDonald and former NRL star Josh Mansour go over the highs and lows of Round 23, as to the race to finals continues to heat up.

BONUS: A Sunday extra for our listeners as former NRL star Josh Mansour breaks down why the role of 'enforcer' might have never been more important. Don't forget to follow ABC NRL Daily on the ABC listen app for your daily rugby league conversation. Featured: Darcie McDonald, NRL reporter. Josh Mansour, ex-NRL winger. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Wimbledon is back and so is Ash Barty, kinda. Novak is battling a sore knee and de Minaur is carrying renewed expectations. Women's Origin history has been made as Queensland found another gear. We have AFL and NRL forecasts. We stop in at the NBA draft, catch up on the Euros and the next US President talks golf. Featured: John Millman, ATP veteran. Darcie McDonald, NRL Daily. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

BONUS: This long weekend we're giving you another taste of our new podcast ABC NRL Daily. Ex-Blue and current newsbreaker Darcie McDonald unpacked all the big issues from Origin I during the week and this is your chance to get up to speed. The implications of the Sua'ali'i hit, understanding the Maroons excellence, what comes next for the Blues. Jump into the deep dive and then give their new podcast a follow because it's really great and we're serving it up on the regular. Featured: Darcie McDonald, Josh Mansour.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter