On NRL Sunday - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs were joined by Penrith winger Tom Jenkins who described his season journey including starting in Ron Massey Cup. 

In a statement North Queensland fans and no doubt their coaching staff can agree with, young back Jaxon Purdue reckons they are responsible for most of their issues this season. He was among the try scorers in the 6 point win over St George Illawarra but he told Andrew Moore and the team, it shouldn't have been as tough a match as it was. He also explained that although many pundits think he's a future half, he found his time there tricky. Plus catch up on all the latest Rugby League news - and speculation - in MC's Hammertime.

Kevvie Walters joins Andrew Moore, Matt Elliott and Michael Carayannis to talk about his appointment as the Kangaroos new head coach. The team also chat to Manly forward Ethan Bullemor. 

On Inzane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and Sam Williams are joined by AAP reporter Joel Gould to talk about the NRL's discussions in the US with Disney, DAZN and Netflix ahead of the next broadcast deal. 

The Panthers roll on to six straight wins. The Roosters cop a blow to their dwindling top eight hopes. Which side has the best young roster? Where's the best position for Tigers hero Adam Doueihi? Kevin Walters revealed as the new Kangaroos coach. All that and more in the ABC NRL Daily wrap up of NRL Round 20 and NRLW Round 3 with Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.

For his Song of the Week in Round 20 Denis Carnahan has retreated into his happy place. He's combined two of his great loves - the Canberra Raiders and strutting around in a tight white vest to pay homage to one of the heroes of the Green Machine - Zac Hosking.

The great Royce Simmons (35:49) is on about to be on the march again with another of his Big Walks to raise money for dementia care. And this year Royce is calling on the Rugby League family to buy some virtual steps to help him achieve his fundraising goal. Luke Lewis  and John Gibbs tackle the big topics in the NRL with 6 Again (7:53) while the First Thought is Rugby League man crushes. You can also get to know Bridget Murphy (1:21:32) and catch Denis Carnahan's Song of the Week.

Cronulla won a vital clash against the Roosters to re-ignite their charge for the finals in round 20 of the NRL. The Sharks have now won their last 2 having lost 4 of their previous 5. Coach Craig Fitzgibbon told Andrew Moore and the team that he thought they lacked substance in their losing streak. But he joined in with the chorus of praise for last night's player of the match Blayke Brailey - even though he'd still like to see him run with the ball a bit more!

Penrith is starting to hover ominously behind the top 4 on the NRL ladder after notching a 6th straight win in round 20. Second rower Luke Garner (22:38) puts it down to a serious chat that the whole senior group had 6 or 7 weeks ago that decided training intensity had definitely dropped. Garner told Andrew Moore and the team that they've really stepped up their defensive effort but he couldn't throw too much light on his own playing future. Luke Lewis had a bit to say on the immediate future of Newcastle bound Eel Dylan Brown (32:11). Plus catch up on all the latest Rugby League news - and speculation - in MC's Hammertime (40:04).

Brett Sprigg, Dene Halatau and Michael Carayannis are ready for Friday night footy and send the pre-game show through the roof.