Tupou's legacy, Dearden for 7 & Naufahu's dominance

Daniel Tupou has announced his retirement from rugby league. Michael Buettner joins Julian King to look at the winger's legacy and celebrate his humility. How do you compare him to their other departing winger Mark Nawaqanitawase? Naufahu Whyte took our the Jack Gibson medal for Roosters player of …

Kiwis WC squad, Gagai's allegiance & Munster's worth

The Kiwis have named a very strong World Cup squad. Mark Geyer joins Adam Hawse to look at New Zealand's depth and how far they can go in the tournament. One man representing them will be Dane Gagai, who was granted special exemption after previously playing for Australia. Eligibility rules once ag…

Reece vs. Teddy, Leniu the Eel & Latrell's landing spot

With the grand final run and won, attention now turns to the Rugby League World Cup and player movement in the off season. The Sydney Morning Herald's Adrian Proszenko joins Adam Hawse to reflect on the Roosters' premiership and the aftermath of their win. James Tedesco has had a career resurgence …

Grand final nerves & Smith vs. DCE for buy of the year

The deciders are upon us! Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse to look at the NRL and NRLW grand final. What nerves are running through the respective teams and how much will they play a part? After all the guessing, the NRL "entertainment" has been revealed, with Amy Shark, along with members of Grinspoon…

Cleary's crown, Knights snub & is Jai being exploited?

With a sense of inevitability, Nathan Cleary finally claimed his Dally M. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to discuss why Nathan is a worthy winner and an ornament to the game. He, along with Tamika Upton, are on the path to immortal status. With respect to Andrew Webster the Warrio…

Arrow's entertainment, Crossland's contrition & Dally M night

The grand final entertainment has been revealed. Mark Geyer joins Adam Hawse to look at how Jai Arrow doing a lap of Accor Stadium with a chorus of fans singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" will be a moving moment. The NRL judiciary didn't take long to rub out Phoenix Crossland for four matches, but t…

Cleary's class, Walker's contract masterstroke & GF surprise

Nathan Cleary has leapt to the defence of Phoenix Crossland after trolls sent vile messages on social media. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to discuss the aftermath of Crossland's hip drop and Cleary's broken ankle. The Knights utility is expected to miss the grand final. Sam Walk…

A Knight's tale, hip drop hell & will Watson play?

Stunning scenes at Accor Stadium, with the Newcastle Knights marching into the grand final. The Sydney Morning Herald's Neil Breen joins Adam Hawse to celebrate Newcastle's win. Souring the game was the devastating injury to Nathan Cleary. Phoenix Crossland has been referred to the judiciary, and t…

PVL power, Panthers paranoia & Cobbo's comeback

Peter V'Landys is officially the game's executive chairman, breaking corporate tradition. The Australian's Andrew Webster joins Adam Hawse to discuss how a PVL executive chairmanship will play out. Penrith have put up the tarpaulins at training, leading some to ask if a touch of paranoia is setting…

Latrell to Perth, halfback injuries & Dolphins nerves

Reports today that the Perth Bears have Latrell Mitchell in their sights should he decide to leave Souths. They need a marquee name, but how much is too much? Josh Morris joins Adam Hawse to look at what Latrell's future might hold. With Sam Walker and Nathan Cleary either returning from injury or …