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 era for the Kangaroos? As new coach Kevy Walters is set to blood up to seven debutants for the upcoming Ashes series against England.

Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi break down all the Rugby League news ahead of the Grand Final.

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 era for the Kangaroos? As new coach Kevy Walters is set to blood up to seven debutants for the upcoming Ashes series against England. Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi break down all the Rugby League news ahead of the Grand Final.

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