Podcasts about Rugby league

Catch up on all the Rugby League news from NRL 360, Tuesday September 2nd, with hosts Braith Anasta and Gorden Tallis. The NRL 360 panel react to the news that Gehamat Shibasaki has been dropped following a disciplinary breach as the Brisbane Broncos face distractions ahead of their final game of the seasonm with a win required to make the top four. Paul Crawley has calls out the NRL for handing the Canberra Raiders a short turnaround between their final game of the season and the start of their finals campaign, as well as Shane Flanagan for his treatment of son Kyle Flanagan who is expected to remain the Dragons starting halfback amidst a mass overhaul. For more of the show, tune in on Fox League CH 502 or stream full episodes on KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams debate the prospect of a wildcard round as a way of stopping the top teams from resting their stars prior to the finals. 

Catch up on all the Rugby League news from NRL 360, Monday September 1st, with hosts Braith Anasta and Gorden Tallis. The NRL 360 panel debate a potential 'Wildcard Weekend' which could stop teams resting players in the final rounds. Brent Read has declares that only the Canberra Raiders and Melbourne Storm can win the 2025 Premiership and Braith Anasta mentioned that "narks" have called out the Raiders for having a soft draw as they claim the 2025 Minor Premiership. For more of the show, tune in on Fox League CH 502 or stream full episodes on KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raiders locked in (and Minor Premiers for the first time since 1994), Storm and Bulldogs locked in, Broncos, Sharks and Warriors fight for 4th, Panthers locked in, Roosters and Dolphins fight for 8th, Knights and Titans fighting off the Wooden Spoon… and only one round to go before FINALS FOOTY!… The panel also discuss Adam O'Brien's departure from the Knights, Brandon Smith's criminal charge updates, and who we think will win The Sideline Story MVP Award next week… Around the Grounds, England Rugby League have confirmed they will consolidate their lower grade comps, NSW Cup and QLD Cup Finals confirmed, and Ron Massey + Sydney Shield enter the preliminary finals!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro02:45 - Episode Overview06:03 - Clarkie's Good Guy of the Week vs. Who's in Guildy's Bin10:00 - Bunker Review: Who will replace Adam O'Brien at Newcastle Knights?23:50 - Bunker Review: Brandon Smith criminal charges (Update)31:39 - Bunker Review: Sideline Story MVP Awards (Sneak-Peak)39:06 - TSS Money Comps: Tipping [Round 26] + Supercoach [GF]42:59 - NRL: Road to the Finals analysis50:40 - NRL Round 26: Bulldogs def. Panthers (Penrith rest 16 players)57:47 - NRL Round 26: Eels def. Warriors (Were the Wahs robbed?)1:06:33 - NRL Round 26: Roosters def. Storm (Marky Mark bags 4 tries)1:15:25 - NRL Round 26: Raiders def. Tigers (Canberra claim Minor Premiership)1:24:28 - NRL Round 26: Manly def. Dragons1:27:30 - NRL Round 26: Broncos def. Cowboys1:32:02 - NRL Round 26: Sharks def. Knights1:35:53 - NRL Round 26: Dolphins def. Titans1:39:30- NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 271:42:34 - ATG: Super League Round 24 Results + Ladder1:45:46 - ATG: Super League off-field news (Consolidating lower divisions, 1:50:33 - ATG: NRLW Round 9 Results1:51:00 - ATG: NSW Cup, Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield Finals updates1:53:45 - ATG: QLD Cup Finals update1:55:25 - Outro——Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform:https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast——Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke.Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband.Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters.Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase' [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay].——Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer.© The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021.——“You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

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The Voice of Rugby League Andrew Voss catches up with Smithy to review round 25 iof the NRL including, Raiders lock up Minor Premiership, Eels beat Warriors and Go Media, Sharks rip through the Knights & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Sprigg is joined by Daily Telegraph journalist and ABC Sport contributor Michael Carayannis. Does the NRL have an issue with resting players? How much do the Raiders deserve the minor premiership? Will the Roosters be fighting to keep Mark Nawaqanitawase? Should Harry Grant be eligible for the Dally Ms? Are the Eels on the right track? Are the Sharks top four worthy? Our recap of NRL Round 26 and NRLW Round 9.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss whether NRL teams should play their best players or face a term of imprisonment, does Bunnings Island need a minister of Rugby League first and is it Eric Abetz or Erica Betz? 

The New Zealand Warriors are keen to move on from last night's controversial no-try ruling from the NRL Bunker that ended any hopes of a comeback win at the death. Adam Pompey's late try was ruled out for an apparent knock-on in the lead-up from Demetric Vaimauga, as the Parramatta Eels escaped Mt Smart with a 26-22 win. Warriors boss Cameron George told Jason Pine he may issue a please-explain on Monday, but it's done now. “We can jump up and down, I can reach out to the NRL, but it's not going to bring back, y'know, that time.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A controversial knock-on call has left the Warriors' NRL top four hopes hanging by a thread as they fell 26-22 to the Eels at Mt Smart. The Warriors —who at one stage faced a 16-point deficit— stormed back in the contest, only to have a late Adam Pompey try that would've seen them take the lead denied by the bunker due to a knock-on in the kick chase. D'Arcy Waldegrave was joined by NZ Herald Sports Journalist Ben Francis to break down the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL top 8 is taking shape and Canterbury is locked into the top 4 after dealing with an understrength Penrith team in Round 26. Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo (31:10) was happy with the way his players coped with taking on an opponent they were expected to beat. He also told Brett Sprigg, Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis that his players are also pretty fresh for this time of year. Plus you can catch up on all the latest Rugby League news - and speculation - in MC's Hammertime (42:55).

Mark drops in for a cool chat & names his Dream 13! Any player. Any era. Any team. Any competition ... then combine them!

With a clash against the Wests Tigers looming, the Canberra Raiders have a chance to repeat an infamous rugby league "white-out" as the weather may be the same as years ago!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Glen Lauder, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs discuss the move by Ivan Cleary to rest 16 players in their 28 to four loss against the Bulldogs last night.

The NRLW Warriors are looking to snap a 2 match skid as they come up against the Dragons. They're currently sitting 7th on the table, and a win is crucial in keeping their playoff hopes alive. D'Arcy talked to Patricia Maliepo, ex Black Fern and current NRLW Warriors five eighth, to preview this weekend's match up, and discuss how she found the transition between Rugby Union and Rugby League. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one simple question ... one really difficult answer, WHO'S YOUR GOAT? Andrew tells us his, and tells us why.

There's nothing more dramatic than a game which is won or lost in the last meaningful moment. These are the ones which live longest in the memory for fans and players alike and which bring both tears of joy and despair in equal measure. And, when it's on the biggest stage, those memories last a lifetime.Some are lifted by the iconic commentary that sits alongside them. “Long fancies it, Long fancies it. It's wide to West, it's wide to West... ” makes the hairs on the back of the neck stand up to this day as Chris Joynt finished off an incredibly desperate last play for St Helens against Bradford that ultimately led to a Grand Final victory.Occasionally, these dramatic endings also settle city rivalries. David Hodgson for Rovers against FC at Magic Weekend and Chris Green the other way around the following year to equal the score for example. Whilst others have more major consequence, such as Shaun Johnson breaking English hearts at Wembley in the World Cup semi-final or Gareth O'Brien's huge drop-goal in the Million Pound Game which capped off an incredible comeback by Salford in golden point extra-time.Then there's the drama of the helicopter hovering over the Pennines, waiting to see where the trophy was heading, when Ryan Hall's last second try for Leeds at Huddersfield secured the League Leaders' Shield and completed part two of the Rhinos treble campaign.While Jack Welsby's try on the hooter for his home town club against their fiercest rivals in the Covid hit Grand Final was equally dramatic despite hardly anyone being there to witness it. The players waited anxiously for the video referee to check it was a try and when confirmed went absolutely wild, even though there was no-one else there to celebrate with them!The more personal the occasion, the more memorable is the ending, and there's absolutely nothing worse than losing that way, but nothing beats winning like that either.

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Rugby League analyst Lavina Good joins Ric & Chappy to look at round 26 of the NRL, which includes the Warriors hosting the Eels at Mount Smart Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Journos are back for a massive show! Adam Peacock is joined by Michael Chammas & Danny Weidler as they discuss the confusing but expected exit of Newcastle Knights head coach Adam O'Brien. But was their chairman Geoff Coburn playing games with the media when he backed him a few days ago? Or is he out of the loop? The pair discuss the allegations against Brandon Smith and where the Sydney Roosters are in this situation. Danny goes into the depth of the underworld of rugby league and shares a personal story of an ugly incident that occured after writing an article. Gold Coast Titans and Des Hasler have parted ways but that was before his spat with journalist Travis Meyn. The pair go into depth about the importance of coaches and journalists maintaining relationships and why a fractured one was the catalyst of their blow up at the post-match presser. And Chammas cleared the air with Gorden Tallis after their own public back and forth that transpired on Triple M NRL's Sunday Sin Bin. But right at the top... Danny addresses some more cat incidents that have transpired over the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Journos are back for a massive show! Adam Peacock is joined by Michael Chammas & Danny Weidler as they discuss the confusing but expected exit of Newcastle Knights head coach Adam O'Brien. But was their chairman Geoff Coburn playing games with the media when he backed him a few days ago? Or is he out of the loop? The pair discuss the allegations against Brandon Smith and where the Sydney Roosters are in this situation. Danny goes into the depth of the underworld of rugby league and shares a personal story of an ugly incident that occured after writing an article. Gold Coast Titans and Des Hasler have parted ways but that was before his spat with journalist Travis Meyn. The pair go into depth about the importance of coaches and journalists maintaining relationships and why a fractured one was the catalyst of their blow up at the post-match presser. And Chammas cleared the air with Gorden Tallis after their own public back and forth that transpired on Triple M NRL's Sunday Sin Bin. But right at the top... Danny addresses some more cat incidents that have transpired over the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the Rugby League news from NRL 360, Wednesday, August 27th, with hosts Braith Anasta and Gorden Tallis. The NRL 360 panel discusses the latest on the departure of Newcastle Knights coach, Adam O’Brien, and where the Knights go from here. Is front-runner Justin Holbrook the right man to come into the head coach job? What does the Knights’ recruitment strategy look like going forward, and where does star man Kalyn Ponga fit in? And finally, how do they feel about the Panthers’ decision to rest 16 players against the Bulldogs? For more of the show, tune in on Fox League CH 502 or stream full episodes on KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello ballrs, it's NRL SuperCoach Round 26 – head-to-head finals week - and restings have come early, on top of the injury dramas of last weekend. Join Matt (9th), Tubes (top 10%) and CMac (848th) to league-winning POD moves, when to use your last trades, captain strategy and we test Tubes and Cmac on their SuperCoach knowledge from the 2025 NRL season.Chapters(00:00) Introduction & Recap(10:34) ballr blueprint: Trade management for overall players(18:24) Captain chat: Tom Trbojevic, Nicho Hynes, Reece Walsh and sneaky plays(27:31) H2H GF strategy: Players to target(43:23) Rugby League 501: SuperCoach top scores(54:03) Final thoughtsRemember to hit up https://ballr.live, where you can enjoy lightning fast SuperCoach live score updates during games in a fast, mobile-friendly format and exclusive ballr projections.Player Profiles are now LIVE via the Player Statistics page on ballr.live for anyone signed up, and Player Comparisons are coming this week. Go into more detail about your potential picks in addition to the rest of the FREE data including every breakeven, ballr projections, exclusive base + power metrics for every player, captain choice breakdowns and more.You can also keep up with the best bits of all of our podcasts and more content on our social media channels:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scballrsX: https://x.com/SCballrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scballrs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scballrsDrop us your questions (via the above social channels) for this week's Q&A podcast dropping Thursday morning and keep an eye out for the Watch Along each week (Saturday 2.45pm this week) and then the Sunday Snap with Jono and Tubes every Sunday to wrap up the round.

Panthers assistant and Perth bound Ben Gardiner joins Matty White to chat about the Panthers resting players against the Bulldogs, the Samoa allegiances and looking forward to Perth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Catch up on all the Rugby League news from NRL 360, Monday August 25th, with hosts Braith Anasta and Gorden Tallis. The NRL 360 panel discuss the tenure of Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien and if him departing from the club is the right decision. They also discuss what’s next for star fullback Kalyn Ponga and reflect on the Knights’ decision-making during O'Brien’s tenure. Plus, the panel break down the developing story around Rabbitohs’ Brandon Smith as fresh details emerge on his drug and betting charges. For more of the show tune in on Fox League CH 502 or stream full episodes on KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Lomu's gentle and religious life in Tonga with his grandparents showed him the meaning of love. He was on track to being a young, in-demand Rugby League player when grief shook his family, and Charles turned down a dark path.He ended up in periodic detention in jail.Today, the power of barbering is a tool the youth worker uses to steer young men away from the dangerous path he experienced, and to teach them to be men.Further informationOriginally broadcast July 2022.This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The executive producer was Carmel Rooney.Standout Story – Colin HayHear Sarah's conversation with Colin Hay:https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/colin-hay-rpt/10573618You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode of Conversations touches on pusiaki, barbering, jail, prison, youth detention, Tonga, grandparents, grandparenting, footy, youth work, familial care, periodic detention, barber and hairstyling.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Episode 194: In this episode of the Sports Performance Leadership Podcast, hosted by Pete McKnight, we are joined by Mark Adamoulas — a performance leader whose 20-year career has spanned across sport, education, and the corporate world. Mark's track record is both diverse and exceptional: he has worked with Manchester United, the FA, Red Bull, and numerous global corporates, supporting C-suite leaders, Premier League managers, Olympic gold medalists, and VC/PE companies. His mixed heritage and multilingual background allow him to connect authentically with people from varied cultures and contexts, bridging high-performance environments across industries and geographies. As co-founder of coachup, Mark leads on coach development, bringing the latest behavioural science into the world of sports coaching. Where traditional coaching development often focuses on skills, drills, and tactics, Mark and his team shine a spotlight on the most critical driver of sustained success: the team environment. Topics Discussed: Mark's background — Greek heritage, move to the UK, and path into sports psychology Professional experience — Work with Manchester United, the FA, Rugby League, Red Bull, and more CoachUp — Neuroscience-based psychometric tools for team function The Infinity Model — Core pillars for building high-performance environments Practical applications — Lessons from the Crusaders and elite teams worldwide Benefits for leaders — Improving team alignment, collaboration, and performance Barriers — Overcoming skepticism, poor prior assessment experiences, ego and fear of feedback Evidence base — Validation by Oxford and Harvard neuroscientists Leadership ecosystems — Why building systems matters more than hiring experts alone Future trends — Rising pressures on athletes and staff, and the urgent need for better psychological environments Call to action — How leaders can engage with CoachUp in both sport and corporate settings This conversation delivers a rare insight into the science and practice of team performance, blending psychology, neuroscience, and leadership to show how high-performing cultures are built — and sustained — in today's most demanding environments. - Where you can find Mark: LinkedIn CoachUp Research Gate -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

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Estimates hundreds of thousands of people marched nationwide in support of Palestinians; Labor faces battles on health, housing, wages and foreign policy as parliament returns...and, in Rugby League, Tigers' finals dream shattered by Cowboys' late blitz at Leichhardt Oval.

On Inzane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Canberra super-fan and ABC Sport man of sound  Denis Carnahan for a close look at the "Miracle in Mudgee."

Catch up on all the Rugby League news from NRL 360, Monday August 25th, with hosts Braith Anasta and Gorden Tallis. The boys are joined by the great Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield and Brent Read the boys dive into the news that Bunnies hooker Brandon Smith has been hit with charges from Queensland police. The boys also touch on the Titans new coaching appointment and Lachlan Galvin's start to life at the dogs. For more of the show tune in on Fox League CH 502 or stream full episodes on KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Tszyu brothers - the Soul taker and the Butcher,The plight of the Dora Creek Swampies & the Northern Bullants, a Titans open day could save Des, Bait off - knock over a feral, do ex players make the best coaches? Believe in rugby league values, taming Snoop Dog (Mr Rude) for the granny and if you don't like your family... make them up.

The Germ drops in for a cool chat & names his Dream 13! Any player. Any era. Any team. Any competition ... then combine them!

It's one simple question ... one really difficult answer, WHO'S YOUR GOAT? Eloni tells us his, and tells us why.

It was Charlie Baker and Danny Kelly for today's show as they reacted to Eze's shock transfer. They were also joined by Rugby League legend Paul Cooke and ended with a Birthday Spread. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Di vê bûletene de: Bang ji wîlayeta Victoria tê kirin ku Australya bi reforma ewlehiya zarokan re pêşengiya wê bi sererastkirineke neteweyî bişopîne... Tê texmînkirin ku barana zêde li seranserê NSW û başûr-rojhilatê QLD berdewam bike, ku di heman demê de lêgerîna du kesên windayî berdewam dike... Û di Rugby League de, Canberra Raiders dibêje lîska wan ya sibe bi Penrith re dê nîşan bide ka ew ji bo fînalê amadene yan na. Ew nûçeyana û nûçeyên din ê di bûlentenê de hebin

These are the guys who used to play on 'the edge'. In the days when almost everything was considered 'legal', some were employed as enforcers, whilst others never ever took a backward step. Many were just simply fearless, but you'd definitely try and avoid running towards all of them. They are rugby league's hard men. Rugby league was a little bit different in the 1990s. A mainly part-time sport where the attributes of some players could have easily secured themselves alternative employment as bouncers! Such as the charging rhino himself, Barrie McDermott, who used a not so subtle trick to further intimidate his opponents. Or Kelvin Skerrett, who won six Championships and four Challenge Cups with Wigan. The Wales and Great Britain international is the man described as a "dirty get" on Mick Morgan's famous viral commentary. Castleford legend Mal Reilly was just as tough as a coach as he was as a player. When he moved to Manly he used to ask his team-mates who the toughest players on the opposition were so he could target them to gain respect. Later, he coached at Newcastle Knights, where he found out which of his players had the best records on the rowing machine before smashing them all with his own stamina and fitness. He's even got a an intense training drill named after him... the Malcolm! And then there's the likes of Adrian Morley. Known as 'The Enforcer' in Australia, 'Moz' kept his own little black book to keep tabs on opponents who were due a little retribution. He once received a seven-match ban for kneeing an opponent in the chest. However, the ban was expected to be more than double that before a character reference from long-time foe 'Big' Willie Mason described him as "one of the toughest players in the toughest competition in the world" helped his case. There's a fine line between legal and illegal violence in rugby league and often some of these fellas crossed it. Nowadays it would lead to an instant red card, but that doesn't mean hard men don't exist in the sport today. They just go about showing it slightly differently!

In this bulletin, calls by Victoria for Australia to follow its lead on child safety reform, with a national overhaul, torrential rain to continue across parts of New South Wales and south-east Queensland, And in Rugby League, Canberra Raiders Simi Sasagi says tomorrow's match against Panthers will be a test ahead of the final's series.

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Reviewing the round of footy in 30mins!Hot Takes. Blowups. News. Facts. Inside Stories ... and it's UNFILTERED!  With thanks to the Legends @ Blue Wealth Property http://www.bluewealth.com.au/

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss a disproportionate responses to a slight, Snoop Dog at the AFL granny, Trainers love the lime light, willynillyism, Names for the PNG team, a great grub is a slippery grub, betting on school raised racing dogs and down-in-the-dumpism.

Rugby League legend Darryl Brohman has slammed the decision to disallow what would have been a match-winning field goal for Nathan Cleary and Penrith in their Golden Point loss to the Storm on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony drops in for a cool chat & names his Dream 13! Any player. Any era. Any team. Any competition ... then combine them!

Our guest on this episode is Professor Adam R Nicholls. Adam is based in the Department of Sport, Health, and Exercise Science at the University of Hull, UK. His primary research is related to stress, appraisal, and coping among athletes. He has published 3 books and more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles. His research has brought him into contact with elite-level Rugby Union, Rugby League players, as well as golfers who have won majors, where he has “learned a great deal about what it takes to perform under pressure.” He also posts terrific content on LinkedIn which is where the Great Coach John Buchanan first brought Adam to my attention. Much of our discussion today is based on his latest book: Psychology in Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice. Which I highly recommend. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's one simple question ... one really difficult answer, WHO'S YOUR GOAT? Horrie tells us his, and tells us why.