The NRL Podcast

The NRL Podcast episodes:

• 10.04.2021

  Inside The NRL - Panthers premiers, grand final recap and NRL stockmarket

  The Penrith Panthers are premiers! Join Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward for the final time this season as they analyse all of the key talking points from the 2021 grand final at Suncorp Stadium

  
• 10.04.2021

  NRL.com's Grand Final Wrap

  The NRL.com crew break down where the grand final was won and lost, including the unsung heroes, winning tactics and where to now for both clubs in the wake of Penrith's thrilling premiership win.

  
• 10.01.2021

  Seven years on: Sutton reflects on premiership win

  Zac Bailey talks to former Rabbitohs captain John Sutton about winning the 2014 Grand Final and the farewell factor as Wayne Bennett and Adam Reynolds prepare to leave the club

  
• 09.30.2021

  'True believer': Albanese says Souths fight justified by on-field success

  Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese speaks to Brad Walter about why he believes a 22nd South Sydney premiership on Sunday night would re-affirm the view he and others involved in the club's fight for reinstatement 20 years ago held about...

  
• 09.29.2021

  NRL.com's Grand Final Preview

  The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan are joined by AAP sports journalist Scott Bailey for an in-depth look at the Grand Final and the possible death of "the 50-point stat".

  
• 09.28.2021

  NRL Teams - Grand Final - Reynolds named, TPJ out and Leota returns

  The 2021 Telstra Premiership race is down to two, with the Panthers and Rabbitohs set to face off in a mouth-watering grand final! Niav Owens is joined by Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley to go through the teams ahead of...

  
• 09.27.2021

  Inside the NRL - Grand final preview with Billy Slater

  After 200 matches, just 80 minutes remain in the 2021 Telstra Premiership season! Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to preview the Panthers-Rabbitohs decider, while we cross live to Billy Slater for his thoughts on the...

  
• 09.26.2021

  The Sunday Session: Preliminary finals with Sam Thaiday

  Broncos, Maroons and Kangaroos legend and now Channel Nine commentator Sam Thaiday joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to chat through two huge preliminary finals clashes.

  
• 09.24.2021

  Friday footy news fix: MacDougall previews prelim finals, chats about latest Man Shake challenge

  Two-time premiership winner Adam MacDougall joins NRL.com's Zac Bailey to preview the 2021 preliminary finals and to discuss the latest Man Shake NRL community challenge and his passion for improving the mental health of all Australians. Reporter Dan Walsh also...

  
• 09.22.2021

  NRL.com Preview Podcast: Prelims

  The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan break down every key talking point ahead of this weekend's mouth-watering preliminary finals action.

  
• 09.21.2021

  Preliminary Finals - Addo-Carr back, To'o in jersey 21, Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles unchanged

  The final four is set, and a grand final berth is on the line for the Rabbitohs, Sea Eagles, Storm and Panthers. Niav Owens is joined by Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley to go through the ins and outs of...

  
• 09.20.2021

  Inside the NRL - Final four set for prelim final showdowns

  The race for the 2021 Telstra Premiership is down to four! Zac Bailey, Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas break down all of the key issues ahead of the two preliminary finals at Suncorp Stadium

  
• 09.19.2021

  The Sunday Session: Semi-Finals

  The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Kenny Scott and Dan Walsh unwrap a stunning weekend of semi-finals, including the match of the year between the Panthers and Eels.

  
• 09.17.2021

  Friday footy news fix: Where to for Peachey, Pearce and Taylor, plus semi-final previews

  NRL.com's Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They discuss what the future might hold for former Titans Ash Taylor and Tyrone Peachey and Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce. They also preview the semi-final battles...

  
• 09.15.2021

  NRL.com's Semi-Final previews with Michael Morgan

  Cowboys legend Michael Morgan joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan to chat through this weekend's mouth-watering semi-final clashes.

  
• 09.14.2021

  NRL Teams - Edwards, Matterson and Croker return, Taukeiaho out

  After a thrilling opening weekend of the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals series, attention now turns to two highly anticipated sudden-death semi finals. Niav Owens, Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley go through the team news for the two matches in Mackay....

  
• 09.13.2021

  Inside the NRL - Bennett v Cleary feud , Jai Arrow, finals week 1 washup

  The 2021 Telstra Premiership finals series started with a bang. The four matches providing plenty of drama on the field, while Wayne Bennett and Ivan Cleary created headlines off it. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward dissect all of...

  
• 09.12.2021

  The Sunday Session: Finals time with Garry Jack

  Balmain Tigers legend Garry Jack joins Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to discuss a huge opening week of the 2021 finals series, including three grandstand finishes.

  
• 09.10.2021

  Friday footy news fix: Grant & Smith's Storm future, Tino a Titan for life, finals preview

  NRL.com's Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They discuss Harry Grant and Brandon Smith's future with Melbourne, whether Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Tyrone Peachey will be Titans long-term and what the future holds for...

  
• 09.08.2021

  R U OK? Keary talks mental health, ACL injury and Roosters finals chances

  NRL.com reporter Zac Bailey chats to injured five-eighth Luke Keary to get his take on the Roosters' remarkable season so far, get an update on his recovery from an ACL injury and to discuss Luke's passion for improving the mental...

  
• 09.08.2021

  NRL.com Preview Podcast: Finals Time

  The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan take a deep dive into the opening week of the 2021 finals series and tip a couple of upsets.

  
• 09.07.2021

  NRL Teams - Finals Week 1 - Munster, Saifiti and RCG headline inclusions, Addo-Carr out

  The race for the 2021 Telstra Premiership is down to eight, and there's some big changes ahead of the opening weekend of the finals! Niav Owens is joined by Brett Kimmorley and Robbie Farah to look at all the ins...

  
• 09.06.2021

  Inside the NRL - Finals preview with Fittler, bottom eight report card

  The regular season is in the rearview mirror, and we've got a cracking finals series to look forward to! Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to look ahead to the opening weekend's matches, while Brad Fittler...

  
• 09.05.2021

  The Sunday Session: Round 25 with Paul Gallen

  Sharks legend and Channel Nine commentator Paul Gallen joins Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to give his thoughts on the final round of the regular season, including the Sharks' heartbreaking miss and some robust feedback for three struggling clubs.

  
• 09.02.2021

  I Gotcha: An important mental fitness message

  Gotcha4Life founder Gus Worland provides helpful tips and advice on how you can maintain strong mental fitness, as individuals face unprecedented challenges during the global COVID-19 pandemic. If you need help, call Lifeline 13 11 14

  
• 09.01.2021

  NRL.com's Round 25 preview

  With first, fourth and eighth spots still up for grabs, NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan run the rule over the final regular season round of the NRL Telstra Premiership.

  
• 08.31.2021

  NRL Teams - Round 25 - Eels, Storm & Rabbitohs rest stars, Roosters boosted

  It's the final round of the regular season, but there's still plenty at stake for those in contention as well as those planning for their 2022 campaigns. A number of top sides have chosen to rest players, but several premiership...

  
• 08.30.2021

  Inside the NRL - Latrell fallout, Morris retires and Rapana on finals push

  It's another big Monday, with the fallout over Latrell Mitchell's hit on Joseph Manu continuing, and a 300-game legend retiring. Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to dissect the key talking points out of the weekend,...

  
• 08.29.2021

  The Sunday Session: Round 24 with Mitch Barnett

  Knights forward Mitch Barnett joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to discuss his side's round 24 win over the Titans which guarantees them a finals finish for the second year running.

  
• 08.27.2021

  Friday footy news fix: Payne Haas, Tyrone Peachey, Brandon Smith contract talk

  NRL.com's Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They clarify why there's been so much interest in Payne Haas this week, plus they discuss what the future might hold for Tyrone Peachey and Brandon...

  
• 08.26.2021

  Game on: Hayden Knowles reveals why hub life could give Panthers premiership edge

  Panthers head of performance Hayden Knowles gives NRL.com's Zac Bailey an incredible insight why Penrith's hub life in Queensland could make the difference in the club's premiership push, following last year's grand final loss to the Storm

  
• 08.25.2021

  Round 24 preview and fan poll results

  NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan run their eye over round 24 of the NRL Telstra Premiership and discuss the results of the NRL.com and Daily Telegraph fan poll.

  
• 08.24.2021

  NRL Teams - Round 24 - Trbojevic returns, To'o back early and Cook named

  We're just two weeks away from finals, but the races for top eight and top four positions are still well and truly alive. Niav Owens, Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley take you through all the ins and outs for Round...

  
• 08.23.2021

  Inside The NRL - Reed Mahoney, top four race heats up & expansion talks begin

  With just two rounds remaining, the race for the top four is intensifying with the Roosters, Sea Eagles and Eels gunning for a double chance. Zac Bailey is joined by Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas to look at the key...

  
• 08.22.2021

  The Sunday Session: Round 23 with Mark Carroll

  Legendary rugby league prop Mark 'Spudd' Carroll joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to discuss the launch of his new book as well as the form of a couple of his former clubs this weekend.

  
• 08.20.2021

  Friday footy news fix: Tigers target Thompson, Ponga future, Campbell commits to Titans

  NRL.com's Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They discuss Luke Thompson's future at Belmore, details of Jayden Campbell's new contract with the Titans, who the Wests Tigers will target following Moses Mbye's departure,...

  
• 08.18.2021

  NRL.com's Preview Podcast: Round 23

  NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan are back to analyse round 23 of the NRL Telstra Premiership, with a couple of clashes that could have huge ramifications for the top eight.

  
• 08.17.2021

  NRL Teams - Round 23 - Trbojevic named, CNK and Johnston return

  With just three rounds remaining until the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals, plenty of teams still have it all to play for. Niav Owens is joined by Brett Kimmorley and Robbie Farah to look at all of the key ins and...

  
• 08.16.2021

  Inside The NRL - Trbojevic's cheekbone, Eels slide continues, Fifita in ICU

  The countdown to the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals continues, and Round 22 was another big weekend. Zac Bailey, Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas dissect all the big talking points including Tom Trbojevic, Andrew Fifita and the Eels

  
• 08.15.2021

  The Sunday Session: Round 22 with Steve Renouf

  Broncos legend Steve Renouf joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy to analyse a huge round 22 of the Telstra Premiership, including his thoughts on Brisbane's controversial and hard-fought loss to the Roosters.

  
• 08.13.2021

  Friday footy news fix: Parra's public contract talks, Kikau future, Broncos rebuild

  NRL.com's Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey recap the week that was in the NRL with all the latest contract news. They provide updates on a host of players including Clint Gutherson, Isaiah Papali'i, Viliame Kikau, Moses Mbye, Connor Watson, Braidon...

  
• 08.11.2021

  Round 22 Preview with Hannah Southwell

  Roosters NRLW and Blues star Hannah Southwell joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan to talk through her role with the RLPA, injury recovery and the Roosters' upcoming NRLW season.

  
• 08.09.2021

  Inside The NRL - Top six takes shape, Allana Ferguson joins the show

  It was a big weekend for the NRL's top six sides with a number of teams making big statements, while questions linger for others. Niav Owens is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to break down all the key...

  
• 08.08.2021

  The Sunday Session: Round 21 with Sam Thaiday

  Broncos, Maroons and Kangaroos legend and now Channel Nine commentator Sam Thaiday joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy to chat through round 21, including his thoughts on Will Chambers' ability to fire up opponents and teammates alike.

  
• 08.04.2021

  NRL.com's Preview Podcast: Round 21

  The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan run the rule over all eight games coming up in a blockbuster round 21.

  
• 08.03.2021

  NRL Teams - Round 21 - Moses and Holmes back, Cleary could return

  It was almost the round that never was, but with Round 20 finally in the books attention turns ahead to upcoming weekend. Niav Owens, Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley analyse all of the key ins and outs ahead of Round...

  
• 08.02.2021

  Inside the NRL - Relocation latest

  It was nearly the round that wasn't. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward look back at an unprecedented weekend in the NRL, as well as what comes next. Plus, Storm general manager Frank Ponissi takes us inside Storm camp.

  
• 08.01.2021

  NRL.com's Sunday Session: Round 20

  NRL.com's Chris Kennedy and Dan Walsh tear into all the action from a reshuffled round 20 and look ahead to the final two games of the round.

  
• 07.28.2021

  NRL.com Preview Podcast: Round 20

  The NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan run the rule over round 20, including two top-of-the-table blockbusters.

  
• 07.27.2021

  NRL Teams - Round 20 - Wighton, Munster and Best return

  There's just six rounds of the 2021 Telstra Premiership to play, and the race for the finals is well and truly on. Niav Owens, Brett Kimmorley and Robbie Farah look at all the key ins and outs ahead of Round...