The Brisbane Broncos are the gift that keeps on giving for rugby league journalists. The reigning premiers can’t stay out of the headlines, and now we have defensive coach Ben Te’o resigning after a heated altercation with head coach Michael Maguire.

So why are the Broncos imploding so close to their grand final win?

And how will Manly fans react as Daly Cherry-Evans runs out for the Roosters at Brookvale?

Plus, is Wayne Bennett getting grumpier and grumpier in press conferences every week and will we ever see a journo stand up to him?

This week, Herald rugby league writer Christian Nicolussi breaks down all the latest in the NRL with Zac Bailey from Nine News.

The Brisbane Broncos are the gift that keeps on giving for rugby league journalists. The reigning premiers can&rsquo;t stay out of the headlines, and now we have defensive coach Ben Te&rsquo;o resigning after a heated altercation with head coach Michael Maguire. So why are the Broncos imploding so close to their grand final win? And how will Manly fans react as Daly Cherry-Evans runs out for the Roosters at Brookvale? Plus, is Wayne Bennett getting grumpier and grumpier in press conferences every week and will we ever see a journo stand up to him? This week, Herald rugby league writer Christian Nicolussi breaks down all the latest in the NRL with Zac Bailey from Nine News.

From newsroom of The Sydney Morning Herald, NRL podcast 40/20 gives you press pass access to the latest news, controversies and performances in the rugby league calendar. Each week, hear the best analysis in the business from Neil Breen, Christian Nicolussi, Channel Nine's Zac Bailey and a host of guest stars.

Follow, and review our show on Apple or Spotify, and for all the latest sports news, go to smh.com.au.

From newsroom of The Sydney Morning Herald,&nbsp;NRL podcast 40/20 gives you press pass access to the&nbsp;latest news, controversies and performances in the rugby league calendar. Each week, hear the best analysis in the business from Neil Breen, Christian Nicolussi, Channel Nine's Zac Bailey and a host of guest stars.
Follow, and review our show on Apple or Spotify, and for all the latest sports news, go to <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl">smh.com.au.</a>

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Broncos in crisis: Why are the premiers imploding this early?

After three straight losses, Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has been sensationally sacked by Manly. But was it fair? And how will interim coach Kieran Foran cope?

Plus, as the Panthers continue to dominate, will Nathan Clearly be crowned the NRL's greatest player of all time?

This week, rugby league reporter Christian Nicolussi joins national sports editor Neil Breen and Channel Nine's Zac Bailey as they discuss all the news of the week. 

After three straight losses, Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has been sensationally sacked by Manly. But was it fair? And how will interim coach Kieran Foran cope? Plus, as the Panthers continue to dominate, will Nathan Clearly be crowned the NRL's greatest player of all time? This week, rugby league reporter Christian Nicolussi joins national sports editor Neil Breen and Channel Nine's Zac Bailey as they discuss all the news of the week.&nbsp;

The Sea Eagles are bleeding out, so who will make Manly great again?

Bronson Xerri has thrown his toys out of the cot after being dropped to reserve grade by Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo. But did a breakfast with general manager Gus Gould smooth everything over?

And who’s more under the pump this week – the Sea Eagles or the Broncos? After shockingly poor performances last weekend will we see them turn things around?

This week, Herald league reporter Christian Nicolussi joins national sports editor Neil Breen to break down the latest NRL news with host, Channel Nine’s Zac Bailey.

Bronson Xerri has thrown his toys out of the cot after being dropped to reserve grade by Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo. But did a breakfast with general manager Gus Gould smooth everything over? And who&rsquo;s more under the pump this week &ndash; the Sea Eagles or the Broncos? After shockingly poor performances last weekend will we see them turn things around? This week, Herald league reporter Christian Nicolussi joins national sports editor Neil Breen to break down the latest NRL news with host, Channel Nine&rsquo;s Zac Bailey.

Are the Dogs at war with Bronson Xerri and is it dire straits for Manly already?

The Zac Lomax circus continued this week as he inked a deal with Rugby Australia, joining the Western Force for two years. Lomax's comments about his dream of “one day representing the Wallabies on a truly international stage” left International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant less than impressed, saying “Don’t let the door hit you on the ass on the way out”.

So will Lomax have what it takes to play in the Rugby World Cup for the Wallabies? Or could we see him back in the NRL?

Plus, as Alex Johnston is poised to break rugby league’s try-scoring record on Friday night will we see fans storm the field to celebrate?

This week, Herald sports reporter, Christian Nicolussi joins national sports editor, Neil Breen to dissect the latest news in league with host Zac Bailey from Nine News.

The Zac Lomax circus continued this week as he inked a deal with Rugby Australia, joining the Western Force for two years. Lomax's comments about his dream of &ldquo;one day representing the Wallabies on a truly international stage&rdquo; left International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant less than impressed, saying &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t let the door hit you on the ass on the way out&rdquo;. So will Lomax have what it takes to play in the Rugby World Cup for the Wallabies? Or could we see him back in the NRL? Plus, as Alex Johnston is poised to break rugby league&rsquo;s try-scoring record on Friday night will we see fans storm the field to celebrate? This week, Herald sports reporter, Christian Nicolussi joins national sports editor, Neil Breen to dissect the latest news in league with host Zac Bailey from Nine News.

Broncos in crisis: Why are the premiers imploding this early?

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