Jimmy issues ominous Reece Walsh warning

news.com.au’s Extended Bench returns as NRL great James Maloney joins the boys to discuss the Rugby League news of the week. We look at what is happening with the Canterbury Bulldogs attack, cast an eye over all the State of Origin chances for Game 2 and discuss what is happening with the Brisbane …

Maloney slams State of Origin act, makes huge Warriors call

NRL legend James Maloney joins the Bench to take a look at the fallout from State of Origin Game 1, what did we think of the controversy around Kayln Ponga’s high shot and send off, how did the NSW halves actually stack up and what changes are on the cards for game two. We than look at the game of …

No way I’d pick him- Jimmy axes Origin star, picks new-look team

The Extended Bench returns to get stuck into all things State of Origin selection, with NRL great James Maloney joining the news.com.au sports desk to discuss who he would pick in his New South Wales side. Yeo v Murray, who plays fullback and who fills the vacant wing spot? We then discuss who shou…

Jimmy reveals Penrith secret, calls to boo DCE

NRL legend James Maloney joins the boys from the news.com.au sports desk to get stuck into all the weekly NRL news. We discuss the rapid rise of Tanah Boyd and the Warriors, Penrith looking invincible, ask if Brian To’o is the best winger the game has ever seen, and look at the “petty” feud between…

Cleary theory debunked as Origin weak link identified, State of Origin Game 1 preview

NRL great Jimmy Maloney leads the way on a deep dive preview for Game One of State of Origin 2026. Is Nathan Cleary under pressure? How will Sam Walker handle the big stage? Jimmy also reflects on his Origin experience and gives an unique insight into the game day preparation for an elite NRL playe…

Jimmy reveals bombshell Walsh rumour, secret to beating QLD

The Extended Bench returns to get stuck into all things State of Origin selection, with NRL great James Maloney joining the news.com.au sports desk to discuss why Reece Walsh wasn’t picked, the infamous push and shove over the iconic try celebration when Michael Jennings scored.

How does a ref say that - NRL called out

News.com.au’s Extended Bench returns as Jimmy Maloney, Adrian D’Agostino and Matty Sullivan discuss all the NRL news of the week. Jimmy unleashes on the standard of NRL officiating, we look at the NSW and Queensland State of Origin sides and who are our bolters for the upcoming series and whether C…

James Maloney calls for NRL to step in over Latrell drama

NRL legend James Maloney joins the news.com.au team to discuss the big news of the week, as we get stuck into whats happening with Jarome Luai's visit to Papua New Guinea, ask if there is any hope for Craig Bellamy &the Melbourne Storm this season and debate whether or not the game needs to hear mo…

St George Illawarra in chaos as James Maloney reveals coaching ambition

The Extended Bench returns this week to discuss all the big news in rugby league, the next chapter in the St George Illawarra Dragons saga & just what coaching ambitions James Maloney is harbouring. We also touch on the mental health struggles of modern day athletes, cast an eye towards the New Sou…

Latrell called out as James Maloney unloads on Flanno's Dragons failure

Extended Bench returns for news.com.au to get stuck into a big preview of Round 7 of the NRL. We look at the the Melbourne Storm's rough season to date, the ongoing issues facing the St George Illawarra Dragons and coach Shane Flanagan, is Latrell letting down Souths by not playing fullback and the…