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Inside The NRL - Panthers premiers, grand final recap and NRL stockmarket

* The Penrith Panthers are premiers! Join Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward for the final time this season as they analyse all of the key talking points from the 2021 grand final at Suncorp Stadium

39m
Oct 04, 2021
NRL.com's Grand Final Wrap

* The NRL.com http://NRL.com crew break down where the grand final was won and lost, including the unsung heroes, winning tactics and where to now for both clubs in the wake of Penrith's thrilling premiership win.

29m
Oct 04, 2021
Seven years on: Sutton reflects on premiership win

* Zac Bailey talks to former Rabbitohs captain John Sutton about winning the 2014 Grand Final and the farewell factor as Wayne Bennett and Adam Reynolds prepare to leave the club

13m
Oct 01, 2021
'True believer': Albanese says Souths fight justified by on-field success

* Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese speaks to Brad Walter about why he believes a 22nd South Sydney premiership on Sunday night would re-affirm the view he and others involved in the club’s fight for reinstatement 20 years ago held about the Rabbitohs’ potential to not only survive - but thrive - if given a chance.

25m
Sep 30, 2021
NRL.com's Grand Final Preview

* The NRL.com http://NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan are joined by AAP sports journalist Scott Bailey for an in-depth look at the Grand Final and the possible death of "the 50-point stat".

29m
Sep 29, 2021
NRL Teams - Grand Final - Reynolds named, TPJ out and Leota returns

* The 2021 Telstra Premiership race is down to two, with the Panthers and Rabbitohs set to face off in a mouth-watering grand final! Niav Owens is joined by Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley to go through the teams ahead of the blockbuster on Sunday night. For the Panthers there's a big blow to their forward pack but a key prop does return, while the Rabbitohs have named skipper Adam Reynolds as he battles to overcome a groin issue

33m
Sep 28, 2021
Inside the NRL - Grand final preview with Billy Slater

* After 200 matches, just 80 minutes remain in the 2021 Telstra Premiership season! Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to preview the Panthers-Rabbitohs decider, while we cross live to Billy Slater for his thoughts on the blockbuster clash and his coaching career with Queensland. The panel look at the key injuries ahead of Sunday, and give their Dally M thoughts on rugby league's night of nights

41m
Sep 27, 2021
The Sunday Session: Preliminary finals with Sam Thaiday

* Broncos, Maroons and Kangaroos legend and now Channel Nine commentator Sam Thaiday joins NRL.com http://nrl.com/'s Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to chat through two huge preliminary finals clashes.

26m
Sep 26, 2021
Friday footy news fix: MacDougall previews prelim finals, chats about latest Man Shake challenge

* Two-time premiership winner Adam MacDougall joins NRL.com http://NRL.com’s Zac Bailey to preview the 2021 preliminary finals and to discuss the latest Man Shake NRL community challenge and his passion for improving the mental health of all Australians. Reporter Dan Walsh also provides updates on the Wests Tigers’ recruitment targets and Jamal Fogarty’s potential shock switch to the Raiders.

34m
Sep 24, 2021
NRL.com Preview Podcast: Prelims

* The NRL.com http://NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan break down every key talking point ahead of this weekend's mouth-watering preliminary finals action.

20m
Sep 22, 2021
Preliminary Finals - Addo-Carr back, To'o in jersey 21, Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles unchanged

* The final four is set, and a grand final berth is on the line for the Rabbitohs, Sea Eagles, Storm and Panthers. Niav Owens is joined by Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley to go through the ins and outs of each side for the preliminary finals. There's key changes for the Storm and Panthers ahead of their grand final rematch, while the Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles are steady for their showdown

31m
Sep 21, 2021
Inside the NRL - Final four set for prelim final showdowns

* The race for the 2021 Telstra Premiership is down to four! Zac Bailey, Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas break down all of the key issues ahead of the two preliminary finals at Suncorp Stadium

34m
Sep 20, 2021
The Sunday Session: Semi-Finals

* The NRL.com http://nrl.com/ crew of Chris Kennedy, Kenny Scott and Dan Walsh unwrap a stunning weekend of semi-finals, including the match of the year between the Panthers and Eels.

28m
Sep 19, 2021
Friday footy news fix: Where to for Peachey, Pearce and Taylor, plus semi-final previews

* NRL.com http://NRL.com’s Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They discuss what the future might hold for former Titans Ash Taylor and Tyrone Peachey and Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce. They also preview the semi-final battles between the Sea Eagles and Roosters and Panthers and Eels

21m
Sep 17, 2021
NRL.com's Semi-Final previews with Michael Morgan

* Cowboys legend Michael Morgan joins NRL.com http://NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan to chat through this weekend's mouth-watering semi-final clashes.

27m
Sep 15, 2021
NRL Teams - Edwards, Matterson and Croker return, Taukeiaho out

* After a thrilling opening weekend of the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals series, attention now turns to two highly anticipated sudden-death semi finals. Niav Owens, Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley go through the team news for the two matches in Mackay. The Panthers get two big names back, there's key inclusions at the Eels and Sea Eagles but the Tricolours will be missing a leader of their forward pack

32m
Sep 14, 2021
Inside the NRL - Bennett v Cleary feud , Jai Arrow, finals week 1 washup

* The 2021 Telstra Premiership finals series started with a bang. The four matches providing plenty of drama on the field, while Wayne Bennett and Ivan Cleary created headlines off it. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward dissect all of the big talking points out of the weekend, while Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow joins the show live from Queensland

40m
Sep 13, 2021
The Sunday Session: Finals time with Garry Jack

* Balmain Tigers legend Garry Jack joins Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to discuss a huge opening week of the 2021 finals series, including three grandstand finishes.

26m
Sep 12, 2021
Friday footy news fix: Grant & Smith's Storm future, Tino a Titan for life, finals preview

* NRL.com http://nrl.com/’s Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They discuss Harry Grant and Brandon Smith’s future with Melbourne, whether Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Tyrone Peachey will be Titans long-term and what the future holds for Tariq Sims and Moses Suli.

19m
Sep 10, 2021
R U OK? Keary talks mental health, ACL injury and Roosters finals chances

* NRL.com http://nrl.com/ reporter Zac Bailey chats to injured five-eighth Luke Keary to get his take on the Roosters’ remarkable season so far, get an update on his recovery from an ACL injury and to discuss Luke’s passion for improving the mental health of all Australians

15m
Sep 08, 2021
NRL.com Preview Podcast: Finals Time

* The NRL.com http://NRL.com crew of Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan take a deep dive into the opening week of the 2021 finals series and tip a couple of upsets.

31m
Sep 08, 2021
NRL Teams - Finals Week 1 - Munster, Saifiti and RCG headline inclusions, Addo-Carr out

* The race for the 2021 Telstra Premiership is down to eight, and there's some big changes ahead of the opening weekend of the finals! Niav Owens is joined by Brett Kimmorley and Robbie Farah to look at all the ins and outs with Cameron Munster, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Daniel Saifiti all returning and Josh Addo-Carr a glaring omission

36m
Sep 07, 2021
Inside the NRL - Finals preview with Fittler, bottom eight report card

* The regular season is in the rearview mirror, and we've got a cracking finals series to look forward to! Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to look ahead to the opening weekend's matches, while Brad Fittler is our special guest. Chammas and Sowie give their end-of-season report card for all bottom-eight teams, and we ask whether Tom Trbojevic's 2021 campaign is the greatest individual season in NRL history

39m
Sep 06, 2021
The Sunday Session: Round 25 with Paul Gallen

* Sharks legend and Channel Nine commentator Paul Gallen joins Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to give his thoughts on the final round of the regular season, including the Sharks' heartbreaking miss and some robust feedback for three struggling clubs.

30m
Sep 05, 2021
I Gotcha: An important mental fitness message

* Gotcha4Life founder Gus Worland provides helpful tips and advice on how you can maintain strong mental fitness, as individuals face unprecedented challenges during the global COVID-19 pandemic. If you need help, call Lifeline 13 11 14

22m
Sep 02, 2021
NRL.com's Round 25 preview

* With first, fourth and eighth spots still up for grabs, NRL.com http://NRL.com's Chris Kennedy, Alicia Newton and Marty Lenehan run the rule over the final regular season round of the NRL Telstra Premiership.

31m
Sep 01, 2021
NRL Teams - Round 25 - Eels, Storm & Rabbitohs rest stars, Roosters boosted

* It's the final round of the regular season, but there's still plenty at stake for those in contention as well as those planning for their 2022 campaigns. A number of top sides have chosen to rest players, but several premiership contenders are at full strength. Niav Owens, Robbie Farah and Brett Kimmorley take you through all the ins and outs for Round 25

47m
Aug 31, 2021
Inside the NRL - Latrell fallout, Morris retires and Rapana on finals push

* It's another big Monday, with the fallout over Latrell Mitchell's hit on Joseph Manu continuing, and a 300-game legend retiring. Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to dissect the key talking points out of the weekend, while we cross live to Jordan Rapana to discuss the Raiders' finals push

36m
Aug 30, 2021
The Sunday Session: Round 24 with Mitch Barnett

* Knights forward Mitch Barnett joins NRL.com http://NRL.com's Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to discuss his side's round 24 win over the Titans which guarantees them a finals finish for the second year running.

36m
Aug 29, 2021
Friday footy news fix: Payne Haas, Tyrone Peachey, Brandon Smith contract talk

* NRL.com http://nrl.com/’s Dan Walsh and Zac Bailey bring you the latest NRL player contract news. They clarify why there’s been so much interest in Payne Haas this week, plus they discuss what the future might hold for Tyrone Peachey and Brandon Smith

18m
Aug 27, 2021