Knights renaissance, Robbo's pressure & PVL's salary

What the Newcastle Knights have done this season under Justin Holbrook has been remarkable. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Mike Pearsall to look at the Knights' revival and their reconnection with the old boys. As for other finals teams, how much pressure is there on Roosters coach Trent Rob…

Prelim finals & a Brooks/Starling player swap?

The preliminary finals have been scheduled, and it's a win for the Panthers. Josh Morris joins Mike Pearsall to look at the scheduling and how Nathan Cleary's foot is thankful for the 14 day rest. With suggestions that Luke Brooks might be on his way out of Manly, could there be a potential player …

Foxx's redemption, Eden Park sellout & Dolphins premiership window

Josh Addo-Carr, in a statement through his management, has pleaded not to be sacked. Mark Geyer joins Mike Pearsall to discuss what next for the Foxx. A standalone NRLW grand final has been floated, but is it too soon? The Warriors semi-final clash t Eden Park sold out in 48 hours, again raising qu…

Cleary's faulty foot & Peter V'Landys power play

Nathan Cleary has stress issues with his foot! It probably won't keep him out of a preliminary final, but it's far from ideal for the Panthers. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Mike Pearsall to discuss the injury to the star half. What does it mean for his World Cup aspirations? Also, with Pet…

Cleary, crowds, cocaine & the Bunker

Nathan Cleary is free to play the preliminary final for the Panthers after he was hit with a grade 1 dangerous contact charge for hitting the legs of Hugo Savala. He will now rest his injured foot. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to reflect on week 1 of the NRL finals. The R…

Finals footy, Hammer's high price & Kangaroos bolters

Do we read too much into final round form when it comes to finals football? Josh Morris joins Julian King to look at week 1 of the finals. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is reportedly asking for a 1.4 million dollar contract. How much is too much if it costs the Dolphins Herbie Farnworth? Wayne Bennett gives …

The Warriors want Hamilton & refs hate ruck speed metrics

As it turns out, the Warriors would prefer Hamilton over a South Island franchise if New Zealand were to get another team. The Australian' Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to dive deeper into his article about a Maori bud for an NRL team. With Peter V'Landys talking about how ruck speed equals enter…

Latrell v Teddy, Māori team momentum & free Cotter

Latrell Mitchell has hit back at former team mate James Tedesco after criticism of his stand over of young Rooster Toby Rodwell. Mark Geyer joins Adam Hawse to discuss why it's great for the game. Andrew Webster revealed a Māori backed consortium is pushing for a Hamilton based team as the NRL's 20…

V'Landys slams players, Munster's future & venue wars

Peter V'Landys has picked a fight with leading players, suggesting they are not telling the truth when it comes to set restart rulings. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to talk about how PVL fiercely defends his rule changes. Cameron Munster will go to market on November 1, a…

Finals fever, Leniu liability & Broncos' Black regret

The 2026 NRL finals have arrived, with no suburban ground in sight. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to look at week one of the finals, and how the Sharks have to play at Allianz Stadium. Despite Spencer Leniu's passion, his lack of discipline on the footy field has become a liabili…