The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast

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What's The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast about?

Every Monday and Thursday during the NRL season, you'll hear from Daily Telegraph journalists Phil Rothfield, Mick Carayannis, Fatima Kdouh, Paul Crawley, Dave Riccio, Brent Read and Adam Mobbs as they pull apart all the goings on in the NRL....

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The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast episodes:

04.25.2024
Dog day
The team of Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Russell Jackson take a look at the off-field dramas at Canterbury and Cronulla. They discuss the Eels, pay tribute to Dale Finucane and speak about their favourite Anzac Day clash memory. Plus...
04.23.2024
The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast Presents- En Route To Paris
The countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics is underway. If you love your sport and want to dive into deeper conversations with athletes ahead of the Olympics, you have to check out the new podcast En Route to Paris... It's hosted by...
04.22.2024
What's the matter Parramatta?
Parramatta suffered a second half capitulation that has now put Brad Arthur's future squarely under the spotlight. Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pamela Whaley breakdown Arthur's future and the fate of the Eels' season without Mitchell Moses. The crew also...
04.18.2024
Fishy business
Buzz, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis explore the monster James Fisher-Harris news and what it means not only for the Panthers and the Warriors but for the rest of the NRL. Buzz has an interesting take on Payne Haas while...
04.15.2024
Stuart, Hasler join Jason Demetriou in firing line
A war of words has erupted between Ricky Stuart and Des Hasler but did either coach cross the line? Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Pamela Whaley also take a look at how the next week will unfold at South Sydney as...
04.11.2024
Rabbit Stew
Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio dissect all the goings on at South Sydney, the latest on Josh Schuster, the Warriors and who is in better shape the Dragons or Tigers? Plus they answer your questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
04.08.2024
Who will save South Sydney?
Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou has 80 minutes to save his job as the club falls deeper into a crisis. Parramatta coach Brad Arthur's future will be under the spotlight if the Eels struggle to keep their season on track without...
04.04.2024
Buzz is back!
Phil Rothfield is off his deathbed and back to join Michael Carayannis and Brent Read. Readman and Buzz go head to head over the stadium policy and the boys talk all things Tigers, Bulldogs, Titans and where DCE ranks. They...
03.31.2024
Alex Mckinnon - 10 Years On..
Former NRL star Alex McKinnon sits down with David Riccio and opens up about his divorce, meeting new people and how he'd someday like more children. He also explains why he's the happiest he's been in 10 years. See omnystudio.com/listener...
03.28.2024
Leichhardt's grim warning
The new-look trio of Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and David Riccio discuss all things Wests Tigers with Readman saying Leichhardt is a potential death trap. They look at the latest regarding Zac Lomax, Cronulla's injury crisis, the Broncos cap, plus...
03.25.2024
Leichhardt and soul
The Benji Marshall era has begun, but will it be the end of an era at Leichhardt? Fatima, Readman and Mobbsy deliver the latest from Tiger Town, look at the Jake Trbojevic obstruction furore, Penrith's sneaky fifth tackle blocking play,...
03.21.2024
Subpar suburban grounds
NRL returns to iconic suburban venues in Round 3 and Readman isn't happy in an all-time rant. Brent, Mick and Mobbsy look at who needs a win most out of the Tigers, Bulldogs and Dragons, the grand final rematch that...
03.18.2024
Ilias axed in Souths shake-up
Lachlan Ilias has paid the price for South Sydney's poor start to the season, with Brent Read telling Adam Mobbs and Fatima Kdouh the Rabbitohs' halfback has been axed for their Round 3 clash with the Sydney Roosters. The panel...
03.14.2024
Benji, Burton & Bunnies!
Massive weekend of footy, massive amount of gibber. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy look at the pressure on the Broncos and Souths, Benji Marshall's selection gamble with teenager Lachlan Galvin, the Bulldogs and Matt Burton, as well as the great western...
03.11.2024
Rosters and re-shuffles
Spencer Leniu learns his fate at the judiciary and Brent Read, Fatima Kdouh and Tyson Jackson weigh in on the hottest issue in the NRL at the moment. The crew also delve into the woes at the Bulldogs and whether...
03.07.2024
Buzz: "I feel naked"
Buzz is back from Vegas and has all the inside gossip from inside the nightclub party hosted by rapper Ludacris. On the back of James Tedesco's performance, Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy why you never bag a champion, except when...
03.04.2024
Las Vegas hangover
All the fallout from the historic season opener. Spencer Leniu's alleged racial slur towards Ezra Mam, who starred and who struggled in Las Vegas, injuries and the race against the clock to be ready for Round 2. Adam Mobbs, Russell...
03.01.2024
We're In Vegas Baby
The podcast has gone global, as Buzz Rothfield, Brent Read and David Riccio come to you live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the build up continues for the start of the 2024 NRL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
02.26.2024
Maika Siv-oh no!
Maika Sivo is facing a big ban for his even bigger hit on AJ Brimson. Adam Mobbs, Pamela Whaley and Fatima Kdouh look at the Eels' backline options as they look at the big talking points from the final round...
02.22.2024
Apologies to the following people..
It's a loose episode as Buzz tells Mick and Mobbsy he's taking "his" podcast to Vegas, where Anthony Seibold and Jason Demetriou are already trading lighthearted jibes. The boys talk about Wayne Bennett's Kiwi snub, Luciano Leilua's Dragons signing, Nathan Cleary's...
02.19.2024
Week 1 trial takeaways
Big suspensions, worrying injuries and some performances that leave us with more questions than answers. Mobbsy, Russ and Fatima break down the talking points from week one of the Pre-Season Challenge, including Bronson Xerri's Bulldogs return, the Dragons' struggles, Tigers'...
02.15.2024
Trials and errors
Footy is back with the first official week of trials. Mick, Mobbsy and Russ look at the big talking points from the games. The boys break down the new change to the kick restart rule that has controversy written all...
02.12.2024
Brooksvale era begins
Back by popular demand, Brent Read returns alongside Adam Mobbs and Fatima Kdouh to break down the trial action from the weekend. From Luke Brooks and Ben Trbojevic impressing for Manly, to the Broncos players fighting for the vacant spots...
02.08.2024
Buzz is back!
Fresh from his summer sojourn, Phil Rothfield returns to continue "lifting the brand" of Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs. The boys talk Tom Burgess leaving Souths and front-row issues at clubs. They discuss the NRL's expansion plans and potential North...
02.05.2024
And the coaches survey says...
The results are in and Mobbsy, Russ and podcast debutant/journalist/rugby league prodigy Tyson Jackson are ready to break down the results from our annual coaches survey. From expansion and the Bears to the best young player they would want to...
02.01.2024
Road to kick off
Michael Carayannis, Brent Read and Russell Jackson are back. The boys talk about what they got up to during the summer break and look at the biggest headlines in the game. There's the usual madness from float tanks and bad...
12.21.2023
Fearless 2024 predictions
Michael Carayannis and Brent Read are joined by Matt Encarnacion as they take a look into their crystal ball to make 2024 predictions. Who will win the comp, the risers and fallers plus who their best buy will be. They...
12.14.2023
Can the Tigers change their stripes?
What do the sweeping boardroom changes mean for the Wests Tigers? Mobbsy, Russ and Matt break down the importance of Shane Richardson's role, how it will affect free agency and his support of Benji Marshall. The guys look at the...
12.07.2023
Roosters' revenge with rugby raid
The Sydney Roosters have signed Mark Nawaqanitawase from the Wallabies, but is he a good enough replacement for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii? Readman, Dave and Mobbsy look at what the deal means for the Chooks' roster. They also reveal the latest free agency moves...
11.30.2023
"If they don't win the comp next season..."
By popular demand, Russell Jackson jumps into the hot seat with Readman and Mobbsy for the latest player movement news, Jarome Luai's meetings with the Tigers and Phil Gould, what Connor Tracey's move means for Canterbury, Kurt Capewell's future and...
11.23.2023
Up yours, Mickey Mouse!
Big episode as Readie reveals his beef with Disneyland. Meanwhile, the Tigers will be the happiest place on Earth if they land Jarome Luai. Dave and Mobbsy look at where Wests' bid for the Panthers star is at, where Matt...
11.16.2023
Latrell's revelation & secret Bulldogs business
Latrell Mitchell dropped a bomb when he declared he "wasn't looked after the way I should've been" with his Origin injury, and opened up on the toll his court case took on him. David Riccio, Adam Mobbs and Matt Encarnacion...
11.09.2023
International flavour
Michael Carayannis and Brent Read are joined by Matt Encarnacion to discuss all things international rugby league. They talk about James Tedesco's future, Readman's interview with Benji Marshall and changes to rep schedule. We also answer your questions plus a surprise...
11.02.2023
Cleary-Fowler romance & randy shandies
It's full-on NRL off-season with the latest on Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler's budding long-distance romance. Readman, Mick and Mobbsy also discuss Jarome Luai's response to Ivan Cleary's suggestion the Panthers star is yet to own a side to justify...
10.26.2023
Transfer market & hidden agendas
The futures of Josh Addo-Carr and Ryan Papenhuyzen have made headlines as Brent Read and Michael Carayannis join Adam Mobbs to reveal what's behind the latest talk. They look at the potential player swaps, why some clubs fear the "games" being...
10.19.2023
Dragon down the Red-V
St George Illawarra are reeling from news Junior Amone has been found guilty of assault and Dave, Readie and Mobbsy look at the Dragons' options to replace him. They talk free agency moves - Canberra's latest signing, Jarome Luai heading...
10.12.2023
Madge Magic
David Riccio breaks the news that Michael Maguire will be the next NSW coach. He joins Michael Carayannis and Brent Read to react to Maguire's impending appointment. The boys talk South Sydney's roster, Josh Addo-Carr's future and Readman has an...
10.05.2023
May the fourth (title) be with you
Brent Read is a late call-up - and literally late for the podcast - as he, Mick and Mobbsy give their verdict on Sunday night's NRL decider. They look at Nathan Cleary's 20 minutes of brilliance, Broncos' premiership window, whether...
09.28.2023
Dally M for mayhem!
Buzz tells all on his awkward Dally M run-in as Mick and Mobbsy reveal what happened off camera at rugby league's night of nights. Mick has a surprise Jarome Luai update, they deliver their grand final verdicts and answer your...
09.25.2023
It's the grand final countdown
And then there were two. Fatima, Crawls and Mobbsy look at the Panthers-Broncos clash, the battle between Nathan Cleary and Adam Reynolds, Penrith's subtle kick-delay tactics and whether the NRL gone too far in protecting kickers. Plus, we give our...
09.21.2023
Punt the tragic Dragon?
Ben Hunt has sparked more anger with his latest Dragons comments, Mick and Buzz reveal what went on behind the scenes at their Wests Tigers lunch, we talk finals footy and the neutral ground debate. Plus, Buzz makes some outrageous...
09.18.2023
Can anyone stop the Penrith Panthers juggernaut?
It's preliminary finals time and the best four teams in 2023 will battle it out this weekend for a spot in the grand final. Already, the Panthers have taken aim at Brisbane, and the home ground advantage they'll get at...
09.14.2023
Porcupine meatballs-up
The porcupine meatball saga drags into its second week as we serve up a finals preview. MC, Buzz and Mobbsy talk Val Holmes' sanction, break some signing news, reveal which journo reached out to write Buzz's biography and why Souths'...
09.11.2023
Reality bites Wighton
Jack Wighton's alleged bite, the cliffhanger Raiders-Knights game, the dominance of the Broncos and Panthers, the Roosters' bravery and Penrith's social media faux 'Pah', the first week of the finals had just about everything. Fatima, Crawls and Mobbsy talk all...
09.07.2023
Buzz breaks his silence on James Graham!
Big episode as Buzz addresses his NRL360 debate with James Graham over the Bulldogs. Buzz, MC and Mobbsy discuss anonymous player sources and the fallout for Andrew Davey telling his story. They talk Dragons moves, break down the finals matches...
09.04.2023
You can't play a final in a construction zone!
Their season is over but Souths are still creating headlines thanks to the war of words between Braith Anasta and Craig Coleman over criticism of Lachlan. Crawls, Fatima and Mobbsy discuss that, plus whether the Broncos can end their Storm...
08.31.2023
Dogs at War
Buzz and MC are joined by Brent Read to dissect all the issues going on at Canterbury. They go in-depth into the situation at Belmore. The boys touch on Dylan Edwards’ new deal while Buzz makes a bold claim regarding...
08.28.2023
Lights, camera, Ricky's f-bomb reaction!
Between Ricky Stuart's f-bomb at a cameraman, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' brain explosion, the Soni Luke bum poke and Kalyn Ponga's injury, there's not much Fatima Kdouh, Adam Mobbs and Paul Crawley agreed on in this episode of the podcast as they...
08.24.2023
Back to the Souths' press conference...
It's the serious end of the season, but someone forgot to tell the guys. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy manage to cover South Sydney's implosion, the touch-and-go finals race, the Eels' earliest ever Mad Monday and the shocking lack of recognition...
08.17.2023
Tigers' PR fail
Have the Wests Tigers' finally hit rock bottom? Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy discuss Tim Sheens' impending departure, Benji Marshall's quickfire ascent to the top job and rumblings of discontent at the club. The guys rate Sheens and Phil Gould's performances out...

What's The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast episodes:

Dog day

The Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast Presents- En Route To Paris

What's the matter Parramatta?

Fishy business

Stuart, Hasler join Jason Demetriou in firing line

Rabbit Stew

Who will save South Sydney?

Buzz is back!

Alex Mckinnon - 10 Years On..

Leichhardt's grim warning

Leichhardt and soul

Subpar suburban grounds

Ilias axed in Souths shake-up

Benji, Burton & Bunnies!

Rosters and re-shuffles

Buzz: "I feel naked"

Las Vegas hangover

We're In Vegas Baby

Maika Siv-oh no!

Apologies to the following people..

Week 1 trial takeaways

Trials and errors

Brooksvale era begins

Buzz is back!

And the coaches survey says...

Road to kick off

Fearless 2024 predictions

Can the Tigers change their stripes?

Roosters' revenge with rugby raid

"If they don't win the comp next season..."

Up yours, Mickey Mouse!

Latrell's revelation & secret Bulldogs business

International flavour

Cleary-Fowler romance & randy shandies

Transfer market & hidden agendas

Dragon down the Red-V

Madge Magic

May the fourth (title) be with you

Dally M for mayhem!

It's the grand final countdown

Punt the tragic Dragon?

Can anyone stop the Penrith Panthers juggernaut?

Porcupine meatballs-up

Reality bites Wighton

Buzz breaks his silence on James Graham!

You can't play a final in a construction zone!

Dogs at War

Lights, camera, Ricky's f-bomb reaction!

Back to the Souths' press conference...

Tigers' PR fail