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Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis preview every game from the opening week of the 2026 NRL finals.

Billy explains why Penrith remain the competition’s hardest team to beat, why the Roosters cannot be written off, how the Dolphins could silence Auckland and which players could decide the elimination final between the Sharks and Cowboys.

The pair also reflect on Jai Arrow’s inspiring courage, Melbourne’s response to a difficult season and Darius Boyd’s appointment as Queensland coach before revealing their tips for all four finals.

00:00 Finals have arrived
00:50 Penrith claim the minor premiership
02:27 How to beat the Panthers
04:05 Penrith’s extraordinary depth
05:32 Liam Martin sets the standard
06:48 Jai Arrow’s inspiring courage
12:40 Are South Sydney vulnerable?
13:52 Latrell Mitchell sends a finals warning
16:16 Can Rround 27 form be trusted?
19:32 Sharks enter the finals without momentum
22:29 Melbourne’s season of adversity
25:09 Sua Fa’alogo’s breakout season
26:44 Why young players need time
28:59 Will Tyrell Sloan return to the NRL?
30:59 Canberra’s exciting young talent
32:19 Cowboys searching for form
34:03 Darius Boyd becomes Queensland coach
38:32 Rabbitohs v Knights preview
41:53 Warriors v Dolphins preview
48:10 Sharks v Cowboys preview
52:42 Panthers v Roosters preview
54:34 Why Victor Radley is crucial
57:14 Dylan Edwards v James Tedesco
59:30 Billy tips Panthers v Roosters
01:01:27 Penrith’s production line
01:03:26 Billy and Salty tip every final

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Phil Gould and Mathew Thompson break down the final round of the NRL regular season as the Warriors and Panthers battle for the minor premiership.

Gus explains why Lachlan Galvin’s rapid rise is unlike anything he has seen from a young half, assesses the legacies of Adam Reynolds, Payne Haas, Josh Papalii and Jarome Luai, and names his team of the year.

The pair also revisit their preseason predictions, examine whether Cronulla can recover in time for the finals and preview every Round 27 match.

00:00 Round 27 and the minor premiership race
01:06 Bulldogs finish the season with promise
03:06 Lachlan Galvin’s remarkable season
03:26 Why young halfbacks need development time
07:19 Galvin’s extraordinary leap into the NRL
09:45 When halfbacks reach their prime
10:48 Adam Reynolds’ Brisbane legacy
13:11 Payne Haas prepares to leave Brisbane
17:05 Josh Papalii’s Canberra legacy
19:28 Jarome Luai’s complicated Tigers legacy
22:25 PNG and the changing player market
25:06 Can the Tigers replace Luai?
27:39 Six Tackles team of the year
41:46 Revisiting Gus’ preseason predictions
44:24 Can Cronulla recover before the finals?
48:48 The danger of resting players
51:03 Six Tackles trivia
53:01 NRLW news and Round 27 preview
54:27 Titans v Dolphins
57:21 Rabbitohs v Roosters and Jai Arrow’s milestone
01:00:58 Warriors v Sea Eagles
01:02:51 Cowboys v Raiders
01:03:31 Sharks v Storm
01:05:04 Dragons v Eels
01:06:31 Panthers v Tigers
01:08:24 The selection debate turns to golf
01:09:04 Gus’ Bob Fulton golf-cart story

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With one round remaining before the NRL Finals, Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis examine the huge decision facing every top-eight coach: rest the stars or build momentum?

Billy explains why the call could make or break a premiership campaign and assesses the Panthers, Roosters, Rabbitohs, Cowboys, Warriors and Sharks heading into September.

Billy also reflects on the emotional scenes surrounding Jai Arrow and Sam Walker’s devastating injury, Jet Cleary’s impressive debut and the controversial Tigers obstruction decision.

Plus, could the NRL eventually adopt the AFL’s wildcard format, and did the experimental kick-off rule offer enough to survive?

00:00 One round until the NRL Finals
00:30 The massive decision facing top-eight coaches
04:24 There is nowhere to hide in September
06:16 The emotional tribute to Jai Arrow
10:38 Latrell Mitchell returns for South Sydney
14:40 The battle for a home elimination final
16:46 Should the NRL introduce wildcard finals?
18:47 Sam Walker’s devastating injury
21:38 How the Roosters can replace Sam Walker
23:59 The impossible decisions facing coaches
25:22 Jacob Saifiti’s send-off
27:18 Jett Cleary impresses on debut
28:32 How the Warriors overcame adversity
30:01 Mitch Barnett’s outstanding season
32:18 The Sunday afternoon upset curse
35:22 The controversial Tigers no-try
37:18 Can the Cowboys find their best football?
39:37 Verdict on the experimental kick-off rule
43:25 Melbourne’s exciting young winger
45:26 Sharks face a dangerous Storm side
46:42 The biggest games of Round 27
47:37 Finals preview

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Andrew Johns and Ruan Sims are back for another week on Immortal Behaviour. The pair preview the do-or-die clash between the Sydney Roosters and Dolphins and what implications the outcome will have on the rest of the competition. Red Hill on red alert, why won’t the Broncos let Adam Reynolds have his fairytale ending? Plus, Joey believes the Storm will bounce back into the top 8 in 2027, but worries for the Eels going forward. Subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/2lvAJT2 NRL News👉 https://bit.ly/2mPWIV9

0:00 Biggest episode yet
0:27 Storm decimated by injuries
1:30 Storm's injuries 
2:19 Melbourne's new X-Factor
2:41 Sky's the limit for Cooper Clarke
3:18 Where do the Storm finish in 2027?
4:12 Will we see Eli Katoa again?
4:27 Thursday Night Footy preview
5:47 What to make of the Eels 2027 season?
6:35 Moses + Luai combination
7:05 Ronald Volkman the long term five-eight?
7:41 Eels' depth to be tested
8:34 Apa Twidle's potential
9:10 Will the Eels make the eight in 2027?
9:48 Sunday Arvo Footy preview
11:07 Roosters v Dolphins implications
12:42 Roosters at risk of dropping out?
13:27 Top 4 shake up
14:16 Do the Dolphins have any weaknesses?
15:28 Joey's huge call on the Roosters' season
15:56 Win over Panthers hurt Roosters?
16:12 Roosters weaknesses Dolphins can exploit
17:01 Book of feuds small preview
17:39 Toia v Farnworth - Who has the edge?
19:06 Red Hill on red alert
19:27 Should Reyno be allowed to play?
20:44 What would Joey change at the Broncos?
22:14 Madge on the out?
22:49 Wahs primed for Finals run
24:44 Friday Night Footy preview
26:46 NRLW Match of the Round preview
29:33 Sunday Arvo Footy tips
31:20 Joey's headline moment...

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The Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books with a stunning 66-8 victory over the Warriors, while the Titans make it seven consecutive wins and establish themselves as genuine premiership contenders.

Marlee Silva and Ruan Sims unpack the standout performances from Krystal Blackwell, Tegan Levi and Rory Owen, assess the increasingly tight battle for the final top-six position and ask whether the Broncos’ three-game losing streak should be a cause for concern.

Ruan also examines the NSWRL’s ambitious new Women and Girls Strategy, before the team celebrates Talei Holmes’ remarkable return to the NRLW less than four months after giving birth.

Plus, every Round 9 match previewed and tipped.

00:00 Welcome to NRLW Weekly
00:35 Ruan’s Round 8 three-two-one
00:51 Krystal Blackwell’s six-try masterclass
02:43 Tegan Levi’s game-changing effort
03:46 Rory Owen stars for the Eels
05:18 Roosters rewrite the NRLW record books
06:44 What went wrong for the Warriors?
08:52 Wests Tigers edge the Knights
10:48 The fastest try in NRLW history
11:19 The race for the final top-six position
12:11 Warriors and Knights face difficult run homes
14:19 Should the Broncos be worried?
15:38 Titans emerge as genuine title contenders
16:33 NSWRL launches its Women and Girls Strategy
18:28 Creating pathways for female coaches
20:28 Why women are essential to rugby league’s future
21:34 Talei Holmes’ remarkable return after giving birth
24:48 Round 9 preview and tips
25:08 Titans v Raiders
27:45 Roosters v Sharks
29:26 Cowboys v Knights
31:42 Warriors v Dragons
33:27 Eels v Broncos
35:15 Wests Tigers v Bulldogs
37:03 Final thoughts

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Brad “Freddy” Fittler fills in for Phil Gould alongside Mat Thompson for a special edition of Six Tackles with Gus.

Freddy ranks the NRL premiership contenders and reveals his number-one team heading into the finals. He also predicts the PNG Chiefs will reach the finals in their inaugural season, reacts to the club’s star-studded recruitment drive and debates whether the Roosters can recover from their shock loss to the Tigers.

The team pays tribute to Jai Arrow ahead of an emotional South Sydney milestone, reflects on Adam Reynolds’ remarkable career and selects a hotly contested NRL team of the year.

Plus, Freddy recalls Penrith’s historic 1991 premiership and previews every major game from the penultimate round of the regular season.

00:52 Freddy’s son begins his French rugby journey
03:02 Jai Arrow’s emotional South Sydney milestone
06:11 Freddy assesses the experimental kickoff rule
09:30 Should Adam Reynolds receive a farewell game?
10:38 Adam Reynolds’ remarkable career
12:50 Will the PNG Chiefs make the finals immediately?
14:42 Could tax-free money tempt Freddy back?
15:59 Is Jacob Preston a future captain?
17:23 Can the Roosters still win the premiership?
18:59 The Warriors’ enormous home-finals advantage
20:37 Freddy ranks the premiership contenders
24:31 Mat and Freddy select their team of the year
25:45 Kalyn Ponga versus James Tedesco
26:00 The NRL’s most underrated winger
28:30 The best forwards of the season
30:24 Freddy challenges Mat’s back-row selections
31:58 Why Wade Egan deserves recognition
33:20 Listener tactics and field goals every set
36:02 Memories of Penrith’s 1991 premiership
39:09 Six Tackles trivia
40:07 Round 26 and NRLW preview
40:57 Broncos v Storm
42:04 Sea Eagles v Dragons
42:51 Panthers v Bulldogs
45:11 Titans v Rabbitohs
46:06 Roosters v Dolphins
47:27 Cowboys v Wests Tigers
48:34 Warriors v Knights
48:52 Eels v Sharks
49:31 Final thoughts

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With only two rounds remaining before the NRL finals, Billy Slater breaks down the race for the minor premiership, the top four and the final places inside the eight.

Billy reveals why he is predicting a cracking grand final, explains how the Tigers exposed the Roosters and assesses whether Penrith can defend their premiership under mounting pressure.

The team also discusses Joey Manu’s blockbuster move to the PNG Chiefs, the extraordinary recruitment advantage created by tax-free contracts, the Warriors’ winning culture, Josh Papalii’s emotional Canberra farewell and the teams fighting to keep their seasons alive.

00:00 The NRL finals race heats up
00:49 Three teams level at the top
01:35 Billy breaks the ladder into three races
03:28 Why the Warriors have the perfect finals run
06:02 Joey Manu signs with the PNG Chiefs
08:11 PNG’s extraordinary recruitment advantage
09:58 The Chiefs’ first seven players
11:25 Developing Papua New Guinea’s local talent
13:48 How the Tigers stunned the Roosters
17:11 Patrick Herbert’s remarkable NRL comeback
18:10 Is the Roosters loss a blessing in disguise?
21:12 Sharks survive a scare against the Titans
23:48 Why elite teams value their wingers
25:02 The Dolphins’ premiership credentials
27:59 Billy makes his grand final prediction
29:56 The Dolphins’ dangerous bench weapons
31:13 Why the Dolphins can win the premiership
33:01 Are the Panthers back to their best?
35:22 Panthers v Bulldogs preview
36:26 Will Ivan Cleary rest players?
38:13 How the Warriors reached the top
41:13 Warriors overcome their injury crisis
43:54 What Kurt Capewell brings to a team
46:44 Josh Papalii’s emotional Canberra farewell
49:55 The Broncos’ remarkable comeback record
50:35 Broncos v Storm preview
52:21 Last year’s top four could all miss the finals
54:31 How Newcastle can threaten the contenders
56:27 Cowboys face a dangerous Tigers test
58:21 Round 26 final thoughts

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