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 in Newcastle looks all but over at season's end.

Today, Nine Publishing's national head of sport Neil Breen and Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Michael Chammas with all the developments.

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 in Newcastle looks all but over at season's end. Today, Nine Publishing's national head of sport Neil Breen and Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Michael Chammas with all the developments.

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 biggest matches in the Rugby League calendar. To listen to our episodes as soon as they drop follow 40/20 wherever you listen to podcasts.


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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 biggest matches in the Rugby League calendar. To listen to our episodes as soon as they drop follow 40/20 wherever you listen to podcasts.
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