Former NRL player Kane Evans came out as gay in a raw and vulnerable interview earlier this week with James Bracey on Nine’s 100% Footy. Kane is just the second former NRL player to speak publicly of their homosexuality, following Ian Roberts in 1995.

So, how will the NRL respond, and what will this mean for the wider community?

Plus, with changes to both the Blues and Maroons line-ups for State of Origin game two at the MCG next week, can NSW claim a series win or will Blues coach Laurie Daley be under the pump heading to Queensland for a decider in game three?

This week, sports reporter Billie Eder joins rugby league writer Christian Nicolussi alongside national head of sport Neil Breen to break down the latest NRL news.

If this episode is triggering or you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health, you can contact the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Read how the rugby league community reacted to Kane Evans story here

And more detail on Mitchell Moses' fitness timeline for Origin game two here

Former NRL player Kane Evans came out as gay in a raw and vulnerable interview earlier this week with James Bracey on Nine&rsquo;s 100% Footy. Kane is just the second former NRL player to speak publicly of their homosexuality, following Ian Roberts in 1995. So, how will the NRL respond, and what will this mean for the wider community? Plus, with changes to both the Blues and Maroons line-ups for State of Origin game two at the MCG next week, can NSW claim a series win or will Blues coach Laurie Daley be under the pump heading to Queensland for a decider in game three? This week, sports reporter Billie Eder joins rugby league writer Christian Nicolussi alongside national head of sport Neil Breen to break down the latest NRL news. If this episode is triggering or you are worried about your own or someone else&rsquo;s mental health, you can contact the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. Read how the rugby league community reacted to Kane Evans story <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/this-is-the-moment-trailblazer-ian-roberts-reacts-to-kane-evans-revelation-20260609-p6050i.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=40/20&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">here</a>
And more detail on Mitchell Moses' fitness timeline for Origin game two <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/watch-live-nsw-coach-laurie-daley-addresses-team-changes-after-crichton-injury-20260608-p604x4.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=40/20&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">here</a>

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>