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Episode 32 - Panthers take premiership, grand final recap
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
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Episode 31 - 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
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Episode 30 - 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
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Episode 29 - Bennett v Cleary, Jai Arrow, 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
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Episode 28 - 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
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Episode 27 - 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
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Episode 26 - Reed Mahoney, top four race heats up & expansion talks begin
With just two rounds remaining, the race for the top four is intensifying with the Roosters, Sea Eagles and Eels gunning for a double chance. Zac Bailey is joined by Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas to look at the key finals contenders, and the panel also look at the latest around the NRL's plans for an expansion team in Brisbane. Plus, Reed Mahoney joins the show for National Skills Week
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Episode 25 - Trbojevic's cheekbone latest, Eels slide continues, Fifita in ICU
The countdown to the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals continues, and Round 22 was another big weekend. Zac Bailey, Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas dissect all the big talking points including Tom Trbojevic's cheekbone injury, the latest with Andrew Fifita and the Eels' form slump
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Episode 24 - Top six take shape, Allana Ferguson joins the show
It was a big weekend for the NRL’s top six sides with a number of teams making big statements, while questions linger for others. Niav Owens is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to break down all the key talking points – plus, Channel Nine expert Allana Ferguson joins the show ahead of Women In League Round.
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Episode 23 - Relocation latest
It was nearly the round that wasn't. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward look back at an unprecedented weekend in the NRL, as well as what comes next. Plus, Storm general manager Frank Ponissi takes us inside Storm camp
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Episode 22 - RTS retires early, Kikau previews GF rematch
It's a sad day for the game, with Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck announcing an early retirement from the game to return to New Zealand ahead of the closure of the trans-Tasman bubble. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward discuss his legacy, while Panthers star Viliame Kikau joins the show ahead of a blockbuster grand final rematch against the Storm
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Episode 21 - Gus goes to the Dogs, Doueihi previews 'Wild Wests' doco
Life in the Queensland hubs is underway in the NRL, with all games played in the Sunshine State in Round 18 - but it was Phil Gould's return to Belmore that stole the headlines over the weekend. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward dissect what it means for one of the league's most famous clubs, while Adam Doueihi joins the show ahead of the Wests Tigers tell-all documentary that's set to premiere on Fox League and Kayo
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Episode 20 - NRL relocates, plus Origin III preview with Andrew Johns
It's another significant day in rugby league history, with the NRL confirming that all 12 NSW and ACT clubs will relocate to south-east Queensland as the COVID-19 crisis intensifies in Sydney. Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to dissect all the talking points, and Andrew Johns joins the show live to preview State of Origin III
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Episode 19 - Origin III teams named, blowout issues analysed
The countdown to State of Origin III is well and truly on, with the Blues and Maroons naming their team, and Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to dissect both squads. The panel also discuss the dramas at the Dragons, and Wayne Bennett's comments about the spate of lopsided scores in Round 16
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Episode 18 - Blues chase clean sweep, where to for Maroons?
The State of Origin shield will be heading back to New South Wales, with the Blues turning in another dominant performance in Game II. Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to recap all the action from Suncorp Stadium. We ask where the Blues rank in all-time Origin history, discuss the pressure on Maroons coach Paul Green, and look at where the Game III could move if Stadium Australia is unavailable because of Sydney's COVID-19 outbreak
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Episode 17 - Origin II teams named, Ikin returns to Broncos, plus Darren Lockyer
Queensland selector and Broncos legend Darren Lockyer joins Inside The NRL on a busy day of rugby league news, with the Maroons and Blues naming their squads for State of Origin II, and the Broncos appointing Ben Ikin as their head of football. Plus, the panel preview the Women's State of Origin clash on the Sunshine Coast, and look at all of the other big news out of Round 15
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Episode 16 - Cordner retires, Dogs/Dragons post-game plus Danny Buderus
It was another momentous day for rugby league with Boyd Cordner announcing his retirement from the game, and the panel pay tribute to one of the NRL's modern day greats. We recap the Bulldogs' upset win of the Dragons, including both coaches' press conferences, and chat to Mark Hughes Ambassador Danny Buderus ahead of Beanies for Brain Cancer Round
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Episode 15 - Origin I preview with Slater and Clyde
With just two sleeps until the State of Origin opener, Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and 2011 Blues five-eighth Jamie Soward to break down all of the key talking points ahead of Wednesday night in Townsville, with two legends in Billy Slater and Bradley Clyde joining the show live
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Episode 14 - Origin I teams named, venue switched to Townsville
The countdown to the 2021 State of Origin series opener is well and truly on, with Queensland and New South Wales naming their squads and the NRL confirming the game will switch from Melbourne to Townsville. Maroons legend Steve Renouf joins the show to dissect Paul Green's first lineup, and the panel reflects on another special edition of Indigenous Round
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Episode 13 - Nicho Hynes live, Bob Fulton remembered
On a sombre day for rugby league we pay tribute to Immortal Bob Fulton after the Manly legend's passing, and the team welcome Storm fullback Nicho Hynes to the show ahead of Indigenous Round. Plus, the panel look at the latest suspension issues to affect the Blues team, and pick their Maroons lineups for State of Origin I
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Episode 12 - Reed Mahoney
The 2021 edition of Magic Round could go down as one of the most significant weekends in the game's history. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward have their say on the NRL's foul play crackdown, pick their Blues sides for State of Origin I and reflect on Magic Round. Eels star Reed Mahoney also joins the show
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Episode 11 - Todd Payten
As the rugby league world turns its attention to Suncorp Stadium for Magic Round Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward discuss all of the big issues out of Round 9. Plus, the team cross live to Townsville to hear from Todd Payten, as the Cowboys coach reflects on his start at the club, and we look at the latest issues at the Raiders
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Episode 10 – Tom Trbojevic
Ahead of his 100th NRL match Tom Trbojevic joins the panel, while we cross to Brisbane to hear from Broncos legend Steve Renouf as a new era begins under Dave Donaghy. Plus, the team pays tribute to Brett Morris, and looks at the fresh injury challenge facing the Rabbitohs
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Episode 9 - Jayden Brailey
It's been another big Monday of rugby league, with Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire in the spotlight after another heavy defeat, Latrell Mitchell speaking out against online trolls and Tom Dearden becoming the latest young talent to leave Red Hill. Plus, the team cross live to Newcastle to hear from Knights co-captain Jayden Brailey
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Episode 8 - Tommy remembered, bans take their toll plus Anzac Day preview
On an emotional day for rugby league, Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to reflect on the memorial service for Tommy Raudonikis, and look at the suspensions facing a number of key stars in the game. Plus, the panel look ahead to one of the most special rounds on the NRL calendar
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Episode 7 - Brad Fittler
Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to look at all the key talking points out of Round 5, with New South Wales coach Brad Fittler joining the show to chat about the Panthers' hot start, Sam Walker's stellar performance and look ahead to the Storm/Roosters blockbuster. The panel also discuss the Dragons' four-game win streak, and the coaching situation at the Sharks
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Episode 6 - Eels/Wests Tigers post-game, plus Peter Sterling
It's a special Easter Monday edition of Inside The NRL, with the panel coming live off the back of the Eels' win over the Wests Tigers and hearing from both coaches. Channel Nine commentator Peter Sterling joins the show to discuss the Eels' win, and the team look at all the other big issues out of Round 4 of the Telstra Premiership
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Episode 5 - Brisbane lockdown, 18th man proposal and Steve Renouf
Zac Bailey is joined by Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas to break down a big day of news in the NRL. The Broncos are set for an extended road trip after Brisbane went into a COVID-19 lockdown, while the ARLC are set to consider an RLPA proposition for an 18th man. Plus, the panel talk Roosters, Cowboys, Wests Tigers and plenty more
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Episode 4 - Christian Welch
Round 3 brings a pair of blockbusters, with the Panthers and Storm kicking things off with a grand final rematch and the Rabbitohs and Roosters re-igniting the book of feuds. Christian Welch joins the show to preview the Thursday night blockbuster, and the team pay tribute to Mitchell Pearce ahead of his 300th NRL match
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Episode 3 - Andrew Abdo and Justin Holbrook
Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to review a bumper opening round. Andrew Abdo and Justin Holbrook join the show, and the panel dissect some breaking news with the ARL Commission giving Joseph Suaalii the green light to play before his 18th birthday
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Episode 2 - Billy Slater and Alex Glenn
With three days until the 2021 season opener, a bumper Inside The NRL show is headed your way! Billy Slater joins the team to preview the Storm-Rabbitohs blockbuster, discuss coaching alongside Cooper Cronk and discuss how the Storm prepare for life after Cam. Plus, we head north to hear from Alex Glenn as the Broncos prepare to take on the Eels on Friday night
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Episode 1 - Footy returns for 2021
With ten days until the season opener, the Inside The NRL team is back to dissect a bumper weekend of trial action, with Joseph Suaalii's debut, Harry Grant's injury and the Wests Tigers' big win all on the agenda
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