Billy Slater provides an in-depth analysis of the ARLC's new rules for the 2026 season, including the expanded interchange bench, the removal of the seven-tackle set for in-goal knock-ons, and new set restart thresholds.

Billy & Peter Psaltis also discusses Payne Haas's bombshell move to the Rabbitohs and previews the season launch at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas!

Billy Slater provides an in-depth analysis of the ARLC's new rules for the 2026 season, including the expanded interchange bench, the removal of the seven-tackle set for in-goal knock-ons, and new set restart thresholds.
Billy &amp; Peter Psaltis also discusses Payne Haas's bombshell move to the Rabbitohs and previews the season launch at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas!

Origin coach Billy Slater and co-host Peter Psaltis break down winners, losers, players and clubs each week, answering the biggest questions of the round. Raw. Honest. On demand.

Origin coach Billy Slater and co-host Peter Psaltis break down winners, losers, players and clubs each week, answering the biggest questions of the round. Raw. Honest. On demand.

League’s greatest Fullback returns every Monday of the NRL season to look back on a massive round of Rugby League.

The Billy Slater Podcast

2026 NRL Rule Changes & The Vegas Opener

Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis return for the 2026 season just days out from the NRL season opener.

Billy reflects on an emotional return to his hometown of Innisfail, where he put the boots back on for the International Legends of League to give back to the community that shaped his career.

Billy delves deep into the major State of Origin eligibility overhaul announced by the ARLC, discussing what the modernisation of the rules means for the future of the series.

Billy also looks back at the recent Maroons squad get-together and provides his early assessment of key players heading into the new year.

Billy Slater and Peter Psaltis return for the 2026 season just days out from the NRL season opener.
Billy reflects on an emotional return to his hometown of&nbsp;Innisfail, where he put the boots back on for the International Legends of League to give back to the community that shaped his career.
Billy delves deep into the major State of Origin eligibility overhaul announced by the ARLC, discussing what the modernisation of the rules means for the future of the series.
Billy also looks back at the recent Maroons squad get-together and provides his early&nbsp;assessment of key players&nbsp;heading into the new year.

Identity vs Nationality: Billy Slater on the New State of Origin Rules

Billy and Peter Psaltis dive into Grand Final week 2025 thanks to TAB.

Breaking down every player position battle, Brisbane’s comeback habit, Melbourne’s spine fitness, and the kicking game that could decide it. 

They revisit the prelims, answer your questions (that Walsh-Reynolds kick!), relive all-time GF moments, and lock in predictions for both the NRL and NRLW deciders - plus a quick look at Bears v Warriors in the State Championship. 

00:00 - Welcome

02:00 - Prelims recap

07:00 - What will we be expecting from both teams 

08:45 - Pap vs Walsh 

12:45 - Halves battle 

15:00 - Forwards 

17:00 - Stefano comments 

18:30 - Ben Hunt 10 years on 

20:00 - Kicking game 

23:00 - Outside backs: Staggs vs Coates 

27:00 - State Championship: Warriors vs Bears 

27:40 - NRLW: Roosters vs Broncos 

29:35 - Billy’s best finals players (prelims) 

34:30 - Listener questions 
Walsh-Reynolds goal kicking situation

36:30 - Ampol Power Surge
Greatest grand final moments 

43:00 - Predictions 
GF winners 

Billy and Peter Psaltis dive into Grand Final week 2025 thanks to TAB.
Breaking down every player position battle, Brisbane&rsquo;s comeback habit, Melbourne&rsquo;s spine fitness, and the kicking game that could decide it.&nbsp;
They revisit the prelims, answer your questions (that Walsh-Reynolds kick!), relive all-time GF moments, and lock in predictions for both the NRL and NRLW deciders - plus a quick look at Bears v Warriors in the State Championship.&nbsp;
00:00 - Welcome
02:00 - Prelims recap
07:00 - What will we be expecting from both teams&nbsp;
08:45 - Pap vs Walsh&nbsp;
12:45 - Halves battle&nbsp;
15:00 - Forwards&nbsp;
17:00 - Stefano comments&nbsp;
18:30 - Ben Hunt 10 years on&nbsp;
20:00 - Kicking game&nbsp;
23:00 - Outside backs: Staggs vs Coates&nbsp;
27:00 - State Championship: Warriors vs Bears&nbsp;
27:40 - NRLW: Roosters vs Broncos&nbsp;
29:35 - Billy&rsquo;s best finals players (prelims)&nbsp;
34:30 - Listener questions&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Walsh-Reynolds goal kicking situation</li>
</ul>
36:30 - Ampol Power Surge
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Greatest grand final moments&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
43:00 - Predictions&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">GF winners&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Billy's Grand Final Playbook

Billy reflects on Ivan Cleary’s standout coaching year, breaks down the Bulldogs’ season, and explains why the Sharks might be the most confident team in the comp right now. He also weighs in on why the Broncos must throw caution to the wind, and why he’s backing a Storm-Panthers showdown for the grand final. Plus, listener questions, the best finals players of week two, and the Ampol Power Surge.

The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On.

Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au

00:00 - Welcome 

03:00 - Panthers

06:00 - Nathan Cleary

09:00 - Bulldogs 

11:00 - Sharks 

14:00 - Raiders 

21:00 - Storm Sharks preview

24:00 - Broncos Panthers preview

30:00 - Best finals players week 2

32:00 - Listener questions 

36:30 - Ampol Power Surge

Billy reflects on Ivan Cleary&rsquo;s standout coaching year, breaks down the Bulldogs&rsquo; season, and explains why the Sharks might be the most confident team in the comp right now. He also weighs in on why the Broncos must throw caution to the wind, and why he&rsquo;s backing a Storm-Panthers showdown for the grand final. Plus, listener questions, the best finals players of week two, and the Ampol Power Surge.
The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We&rsquo;re On.
Send through your questions to Billy <a href="mailto:billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au">billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au</a>
00:00 - Welcome&nbsp;
03:00 - Panthers
06:00 - Nathan Cleary
09:00 - Bulldogs&nbsp;
11:00 - Sharks&nbsp;
14:00 - Raiders&nbsp;
21:00 - Storm Sharks preview
24:00 - Broncos Panthers preview
30:00 - Best finals players week 2
32:00 - Listener questions&nbsp;
36:30 - Ampol Power Surge

2026 NRL Rule Changes & The Vegas Opener

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