The League Scene

AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 2 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league.

We look at the big news surrounding Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri amid his contract fiasco as well as debate the rapid rise of the ruck infringement in 2026.

We have our regular segments plus we have our LOLCOW of the Week in a full on episode !

AJ and Rhys review the remaining matches of Round 1 and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league.

We look at the big Zac Lomax news + Will Warbrick heading to the Warriors. The boys also cope with their team's respective losses to kickstart season 2026.

We have our regular segments plus we reveal the News Corp journalist that tried to pick a fight with us. Yes, they tried to take a toothpick to a gun fight taking on AJ and Rhys.

AJ and Rhys are back to review the opening two clashes of the NRL season plus there's a lot of other things happening in our game.

On the show today

- Lomax latest, Mitch Barnett release, Manly locking out the general public and Daine Laurie's police mixup

- Newcastle's big opening day statement

- Cowboys sidewards attack

- Bulldogs rusty under the bright lights as we analyse the Galvin/Burton combo

- Dragons brave in defeat

- AJ launches a major defence of match officials and urges for actions to protect whistle blowers and improve our understanding of the laws

- LOLCOW of the Week

The lads are back in town for another year. AJ and Rhys preview what promises to be the biggest season ever. We look at every team’s prospects this year with some shocks about what is on the way for your team. As always, these podcasts are fun to watch at season’s end when we’re wrong or stunningly right in some regards.

It has been a record breaking start to 2026 in terms of our content and we are incredibly excited to bring you up to date on what will be an incredible year in the NRL world.

AJ and Rhys are back on deck once more to review a big weekend in rugby league. We have six trials and the World Club Challenge to review.

On the program, we dissect the NRL's record-breaking revenue and profits and the success of the PVL administration. We also dissect the news that Channel 7 are investing in rugby league content.

Also on the show, the World Club Challenge review has zero concerns for the Broncos, although we get into a debate about Reece Walsh. We also have a look at the trial games and analyse each team's successes and opportunities for improvement.

AJ and Rhys are back to review all the big issues that are generating our big game of rugby league.

On the program this week

- Origin eligibility, who benefits the most out of NSW or QLD

- World Club Challenge preview ! We analyse Hull KR and Brisbane ahead of their big game on Friday

- Also we look at every game, All Stars and the eight trials on show showing the future of the NRL PLUS the big selection headaches.

AJ is back with his instant reaction to the 12 team lists that we see running around this weekend in the NRL Pre Season Challenge.

There are some superstars back on deck whilst there are some injury concerns over some of the stars so we try and break down what it means for you.

Hope you all enjoy.

AJ is back with his instant reaction to this week's NRL team lists for the second week of the NRL Pre Season Challenge.

Lots of sides have opted for a youthful approach in this season week while some sides are all systems go ahead of Las Vegas.

Let us know who your keen to watch this weekend as always and don't be afraid to leave us with some feedback on the episode as usual.

AJ and Rhys return from their summer holidays with a massive firestorm of news and games to look through.

- Payne Haas to South Sydney ! We analyse the potential implications on Souths salary cap + Brisbane forward pack ramifications.

- Reynolds to retire - makes the transition to Jonah Pezet easier for Brisbane

- Lomax v Parramatta heads to court - we give you the lowdown

- Rule changes debate

- Cowboys NRL stars shine in the first half against the Dogs but when the game evened up in terms of quality, Canterbury dominated and we tell you the stars of tomorrow to keep an eye on.

- Dragons forwards get the points win against Newcastle, the Sharpe/Sandon debate but is it? We analyse the big issues for both sides as their prep for Vegas continues.

- LOLCOW of the Week returns !

AJ welcomes you back to the 2026 NRL season and we are live with reaction to the first round of trial team lists as we head to on the road to Las Vegas.

We see rookies, veterans and everyone in between get a run and we look at all the angles !