40/20
40/20
40/20 is a brand new NRL podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. During this year's State of Origin and Finals series we will break down the biggest stories from across the game with journalists Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi and NRL insiders from around the country. We'll be giving you press pass access as we breakdown the latest news, controversy and performances from the bi…Social links:
NRL Grand Final week: A new Kangaroos era begins, and a Rugby 360 poaching raid looms
There are only a few sleeps away from NRL Christmas with the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm facing off in the Grand Final on Sunday. But has the new rebel Rugby 360 competition, looking to poach marquee NRL players, spoiled the party like the Grinch? And is this the beginning of a new e…
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NRL finals week three: Can Brisbane deal with Cleary and have Cronulla really earned our respect?
As the last days of September loom only four teams remain in the NRL competition, and by the end of the weekend we’ll know who will face off in the grand final. So now the Sharks have our respect, can they weather the Storm in Melbourne? Can the Broncos superstar spine deal with Panthers four-tim…
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NRL finals week two: Was the sanction against Victor Radley too heavy-handed?
The first week of the finals did not disappoint, and with the Roosters and Warriors exiting the competition, six teams now remain. So this week, can the Sharks earn the respect they’ve asked for or will the Raiders prove too difficult? Can young gun Lachy Galvin steer the Bulldogs to a win over t…
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NRL finals week one: ‘There’s six teams that can win the comp’
Finals footy is here and although grand final day is only four weeks away, no one can settle on a favourite to lift the trophy. Will the Bulldogs return to form as Sexton comes back in and Mahoney is axed? Will the Warriors fans rattle the Panthers in Auckland on their quest for five premierships…
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Breaking: Newcastle Knights in crisis as Kalyn Ponga considers switch to NZ Rugby
In a special bonus episode of 40/20, Michael Chammas comes to you with breaking news from the NRL. The Newcastle Knights are in crisis as star fullback Kalyn Ponga's management is in talks with New Zealand Rugby Union teams about a sensational code switch, while Knights coach Adam O'Brien's time i…
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‘We are flat’: Maroons ambush Blues in Origin decider
Well, in an almost perfect performance Queensland have ambushed New South Wales to claim the Origin series for 2025. The decider will go down as one of the Maroons most empathic performances, defeating the Blues 24 points to 12 in Sydney. The contest effectively over at half-time with Queensland…
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Origin hero returns for decider
Well no one saw this coming but State of Origin 2025 is one all, and we are off to a decider. Queensland defied the odds after an emotional build up to game 2, holding on to defeat New South Wales in Perth… but only just. So can the new Maroons captain, Cameron Munster, inspire his state again? …
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Maroons hold on for Sydney showdown
In a gutsy under dog performance, fighting for their survival - Queensland have held on, defeating New South Wales in Perth by 26 points to 24 in State of Origin Game 2, sending the series to a decider in Sydney. And one thing has never been more true, it’s that you can never write Queensland off.…
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Billy Slater swings the axe
After heavy back-to-back defeats in Brisbane not seen since the ‘97 & ‘98 series, Billy Slater has swung his axe, sensationally dropping Queensland halfback and captain Daley Cherry-Evans for State of Origin Game 2. The Blues now have the Maroons on the ropes and are in a prime position to throw a …
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Michael Chammas on the Origin opener and that spat with Gus Gould
The 2025 State of Origin series is underway, with a huge crowd witnessing another Queensland defeat at Suncorp Stadium… the Blues downing the Maroons 18 points to 6. Queensland have now lost four of their past five matches against New South Wales, as the Blues recorded back to back wins in Brisba…
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