This time last year, the Dragons were languishing at the bottom of the ladder and Ben Hunt was planning his exit. And now they now sit just outside the top eight on points, Hunt has agreed to a contract extension and Damien Cook is considering a move to the red and white.

Roosters hooker Brandon Smith has been sensationally dropped for their round 15 match against the Eels, after being hit with a breach notice earlier in the week. Josh and Darcie believe he may be heading for an early exit. The Tricolours remain in the news as Angus Crichton asks for a bigger contract, and they sign a partnership with USA Rugby League. Michael Maguire now has more Blues players to watch with several returning this weekend, and the Knights' David Armstrong is set to join the Super League. Plus, Steph Hancock joins the Dragons NRLW side.

It was touted as Burton vs Moses as the Bulldogs took down the Eels in a King's Birthday thriller. Josh and Darcie discuss who they thought played themselves into a Blues jersey. Meanwhile, the Lachie Galvin saga continues in Tiger-land, and the Roosters issue Brandon Smith a breach notice, prompting Josh to share a story about being forced to get a spray tan as punishment! Plus, could we soon be seeing the Perth Bears?

Michael Maguire has informed the Eels that he will focus on coaching the Blues this year, prompting Darcie and Josh to eliminate at least one candidate in Parramatta's search for a new coach. The team also discusses the turmoil surrounding the Wests Tigers, Latrell Mitchell's rising prospects with the Blues, and preview this afternoon's game between the Bulldogs and the Eels.

Souths' Tom Burgess believes the NRL relies too heavily on the video referee. The Rabbitoh forward told Andrew Moore how the bunker spends too long to making a decision. Burgess also discusses those writing off the Bunnies South's off.

Keeping up with the Flanagans. Dad Shane and son Kyle joined St George Illawarra in 2024, so how's it going? Andrew Moore is joined by Kyle who talks about his halves pairing with Ben Hunt, how the Dragons are exceeding expectations and what happens when his dad gives him a spray. 

Game two in the women's Origin was played in front of a record crowd who braved torrential conditions to witness QLD launch an almighty comeback to win by a Lauren Brown field goal. It sets the stage for an epic conclusion in Townsville as the women prepare for their first decider. 

Queensland have convincingly taken out the first game in State of Origin in enemy territory. Darcie and Josh discuss the Joseph Sua'ali'i tackle on Reece Walsh, the players made for Origin and who may lose their spot and preview game two of the Women's State of Origin.

It’s state against state, mate against mate. Darcie and Josh are getting you across all the big talking points like the weather, who will own the match and possible late changes. They’ll also unpack the coaching mind games and the lack of boomboxes! Plus who they think will win Game One of State of Origin.

With reports of Nicho Hynes picking Nathan Cleary's brain ahead of game one, we're wondering how most players prepare for the enormous occasion that is Origin. Darcie McDonald asks ex-Blue Josh Mansour to take us behind the scenes on the eve of the series opener. PLUS, the team discuss who should coach the Eels and deliver mid-season reviews for the Broncos and Dolphins.