

What happens beyond Laurie Daley?
Should the NSWRL pick up the phone to Ivan Cleary about coaching the Blues in 2027? Despite the preference for standalone Origin coaches, there is nothing precluding a club coach from coaching in the interstate series. The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko joins Adam Hawse to look at State o…

NRL record rights deal & the Caxton Street bus
In the game's worst kept secret, the NRL announced a whopping 5.3 billion dollar broadcast deal with Nine, Foxtel group and Sky NZ. it is the largest ever commercial deal secured by an Australian sport. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to unpack it all. Plus, Gus Gould labels…

Holbrook coach of the year & Langer's immortal status
Justin Holbrook is building something special in Newcastle. Is he the leading Dally M coach of the year candidate? The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to look at the Knights' turnaround from 2025. Bradman Best is a game 3 specialist, but is it enough for the Blues to spring an upset in…

Sam Walker's contract chaos & the price of rugby league
With Ethan Strange out, it's incumbent on the NSW halves to step up. Does Nathan Cleary need hid Andrew Johns moment? The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Mike Pearsall to discuss what the absence of Ethan Strange might mean. Sam Walker is a marquee half, but the Roosters are unhappy with the way …

Strange goes down, wages go up and right edge Blues
Drama in Blues camp with Ethan Strange injuring his ankle. Elsewhere, NSW are shoring their right edge defence with the old Panthers combination of Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Stephen Crichton. The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko joins Mike Pearsall with the latest ahead of Origin 3. Wi…

Liam Martin madness, Penrith rebuild & top 4 fixed
Is Liam Martin the missing piece of the puzzle for NSW? The Blues have missed his aggression. Mark Geyer joins Mike Pearsall to discuss Martin's possible impact on Origin 3. With Penrith allowing Moses Leota to test the market and another 8 premiership players coming off contract, MG pinpoints who …

Olé Haumole, Leota can leave & Broncos Karapani mess
Laurie Daley's selections have been confusing to say the least. First his decision to drop and recall Haumole Olakau'atu, then his explanation on Brian To'o's dropping NOT being about height. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Mike Pearsall to decode Laurie's words. Penrith are doing the …

To'o torpedoed, bunker blow ups & Broncos unrest
Word of player unrest at the Broncos grow louder. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Mike Pearsall to discuss whether Michael Maguire can push through the noise. Brian To'o may go down as NSW's greatest ever winger, but poor form has led to Laurie giving him the punt for Origin 3. While speculat…

Laurie sticks solid, Cody's future & broadcast deal done?
Despite calls for mass changes, expect them to be minimal for the Blues in gamed 3 of State of Origin. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Mike Pearsall to look at what Laurie Daley will do. The classy Cody Walker looks like he'll go around again for the Rabbitohs at the age of 36. Souths have ch…

Origin 3 auditions, deadline chaos & Kepaoa’s ban
It's the last round to impress Origin selectors before game 3. Does Tom Trbojevic slot straight into the centres providing he gets through unscathed? Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse to go through potential Blues changes. Also, as June 30 approaches, could we see the likes of Bronson Xerri and Spencer …