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>