Doueihi detail that doesn't make sense, are Penrith Panthers still premiership favourites?

News.com.au's Extended Bench returns with a look at the shambles that is the Wests Tigers club & the drama between Benji Marshall & Adam Doueihi, what next for the club & is the relationship tenable? We then have a look at the weekend's footy and what it means for the chances of those left in the …

Could Nathan Cleary head to the Warriors? Joey Manu next on the Chiefs list & the terrible Tigers.

Jimmy Maloney return to the Extended Bench to chat all things NRL, as this week we look at the rumours around Nathan Cleary heading to the Warriors, as well as Joey Manu heading to the PNG Chiefs in season 2028. We also get stuck in the issues the NRL’s newest franchise faces in it’s first year and…

Jimmy Maloney on knowing when to retire, Nathan Cleary's future and the Jarome Luai saga

NRL great James Maloney joins the Extended Bench to discuss the fall out around the Jarome Luai saga, what the future might hold for Nathan Cleary & the realities professional footballers face in a sporting business. He also talks about his decision to hang up the boots and the great coaches that s…

Blues own Suncorp decider, is Nathan Cleary already an Immortal? + Round 19 NRL pre

A very happy James Maloney joins the Extended Bench to discuss all the fall out of State of Origin 3, NSW’s dominance in the decider and what the victory meant for Laurie Daley’s side. We then discuss Nathan Cleary’s legacy & if he is destined for Immortal status, as well as look at the best perfor…

James Maloney’s "crazy" NSW dream, reveals one star Blues had to pick

Jimmy Maloney & news.com.au's Extended Bench return to looks at the big State of Origin news from the week, including Brian To'o's axing and replacement, the return of Bradman Best to the State of Origin set up and the growing pressure on the NSW attack. We also touch on the best and worst of the N…

Maloney's call NRL must make, names shock Daley successor

Daggy, Benny & NRL great James Maloney return with news.com.au’s Extended Bench, ripping into some of the pressing stories of the Rugby League world. We kick off discussing the potential 20th NRL Franchise and why a Christchurch-based setup makes sense for the game’s future in New Zealand. We then …

Maloney responds to Laurie Daley rumours, slams most hated NRL rule

NRL legend James Maloney joins the Extended Bench to discuss the NRL news of the week. We get stuck into the rumours around Laurie Daley's uninspiring coaching methods & the differences between the State of Origin coaches, as well as preview Game Two from the MCG. We then get into some of the quest…

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…