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ABC NRL Daily

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Andrew Moore and the ABC NRL team bring you your daily dose of NRL conversation. The team give you the context and depth beyond the headlines.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Craig Fitzgibbon has empathy for opposition coaches 02.04.2026

Brett Spriggy and Billy Moore chat to Cronulla Sharks head coach Craig Fitzgibbon. Michael Carayannis joined Brett and Billy for his "Hammertime" segment discussing who will be the full time coach at Manly next season. Karina Brown also spoke to Reuben Garrick post match after demolishing the Dolphins. 00:18 - Craig Fitzgibbon 13:08 - MC's Hammertime 19:06 - Reuben Garrick

NRL Monday: Manly missed the boat on Willie Peters 30.03.2026

Manly legend John Gibbs joined Andrew Moore in the studio on NRL Monday to break down the sacking of Anthony Seibold at the ‘unstable’ Sea Eagles.  Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf (Tobias Eric Rudolf) chats about the Sharks’ victory over Canberra, the team’s motivation for the season and his reason for dumping Luke Lewis as his manager. Plus Moorey and Gibbsy continue to be baffled by what constitutes a...

Canberra Stadium should have better facilities than this 29.03.2026

Andrew Moore, John Gibbs, Alan Tongue and Luke Lewis are in the chair on the final day of Round 4 in the NRL, with the last matches of the weekend still to come. The team reviews the big talking points from across the round and what to watch for in the remaining games. Penrith Panthers prop Lindsay Smith joins the show following their dominant win over the Parramatta Eels, while North Queensland C...

Manly’s upper management have let their fans down 28.03.2026

Andrew Moore, Michael Carayannis and Luke Lewis discuss the major talking point of the weekend after the Manly Sea Eagles sacked coach Anthony Seibold just four rounds into the season. CEO Jason King joins the show to address the decision and what comes next for the club. Plus, Brisbane Broncos prop Corey Jensen joins the program after celebrating his 150th NRL game, reflecting on the milestone an...

Ben Te'o blasted by Matt Elliott and will Nathan Cleary hit the open market 26.03.2026

Andrew Moore and Matthew Elliott chat to Raiders forward Zac Hosking ahead of the Green Machines clash with Cronulla in Canberra.  Michael Carayannis also joined Andrew and Matt for his "Hammertime" segment claiming Nathan Cleary will try his luck on the open market but is likely to stay with Penrith moving forward.  Ruan Sims joins Andrew and Matt to talk about the Broncos blow ups this week that...

NRL Monday: Will Manly fans boo DCE? 23.03.2026

Daly Cherry-Evans returns to Brookvale Oval this week and the big question is, how will the Manly fans react when he runs out in the tricolours. Andrew Moore is joined by Michael Carayannis to chat through the biggest issues in the game including DCE's upcoming clash, if anyone can beat Penrith and whether Bronson Xerri will play again for the Bulldogs. Also, Parramatta prop Junior Paulo drops by...

Cameron Ciraldo Thinks Being Able to Play On Both Sides Is a Lost Art 22.03.2026

Andrew Moore, Michael Carayannis, John Gibbs and Luke Lewis are in the chair to continue Round 3. The team looks at the key storylines from the weekend and the big talking points around the competition. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo joins the program to discuss the Bulldogs’ approach this season and the growing focus on players being able to perform on both sides of the field...

Will the Panthers lose a game? 21.03.2026

Andrew Moore, Michael Carayannis and Luke Lewis are in the chair as Round 3 action continues in the NRL. The team kicks things off by breaking down the dominance of the Penrith Panthers and whether they could go through the season undefeated if not for Origin disruptions. Plus, Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards joins the show, along with Brisbane Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs, as they chat about thei...

RTS on the move as Jack Williams wants to play for the Kiwis 19.03.2026

Andrew Moore and Michael Carayannis discuss the future prospects of Bronson Xerri if he can't force his way back into the Bulldogs first-grade line up.  MC also discusses the likelihood of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck making a move to an Australian club with the Warriors looking to offload him.  Alan Tongue joins the team to chat to Jack Williams on beating out Jack De Belin for the Eels Number 13 jersey a...

NRL Monday: No Ponga, No Brown, No worries 16.03.2026

Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook joined Andrew Moore to declare they have no choice but to get on with it following injuries to stars Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Brown. Souths boss Blake Solly chats all things Alex Johnston following his record-breaking weekend. Four-time premiership winner Scott Sorensen dropped by the studio to discuss the Panthers' red-hot start to the season, Mitch Kenny's birdwatchi...

Mitch Kenny is convincing Penrith teammates to join him bird watching 15.03.2026

Andrew Moore, Michael Carayannis, John Gibbs and Luke Lewis are back on NRL Sunday as the team covers a big day of action in the NRL. They chat with Penrith Panthers hooker Mitch Kenny about Penrith's start and his bird watching hobby and how he's trying his best to get some Panthers teammates out there with him. Also, Sharks premiership winner Gerard Beale reflects on the club’s historic 2016 tit...

Denis Carnahan: Romey Love Story 15.03.2026

Inspired by Love Story, Denis Carnahan's Song of the Week delivers a tribute to Jarome Luai after Matthew Elliott declared him the Wests Tigers’ best player on Saturday.

Should the Ken Irvine Medal be renamed to honour Alex Johnston? 14.03.2026

Andrew Moore, Michael Carayannis and Matthew Elliott re-live the historic moment for Alex Johnston after he broke the competition’s all-time try scoring record and ponder whether he should now be on the medal for the season's leading tryscorer. Plus, New Zealand Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd joins the show to talk the Warriors two win start and Penrith Panthers CEO Matt Cameron discusses the club’s...

Alex Johnston breaks the NRL all time try scoring record 13.03.2026

It turns out Friday the 13th is lucky for some with Alex Johnston becoming the greatest try scorer in rugby league history, scoring try 213 for the Rabbitohs against the Roosters to break Ken Irvine's long-standing record. Hear the ABC Sport commentary of the equalling then record-breaking tries as called by Brett Sprigg.

Barnett to Broncos "worth every cent" and Isaiya Katoa's Dolphins pledge 12.03.2026

Quentin Hull and Billy Moore chat through Mitch Barnett's reported signing with the Broncos and whether or not he's great value plus they get their heads around Kalyn Ponga switching allegiances to NZ. The team also chat to one of the game’s most exciting young prospects Isaiya Katoa to hear about his journey, why he's committed to the Dolphins thanks to their faith in him and what lies ahead this...

NRL Monday: Should fans storm the field to celebrate Alex Johnston? 09.03.2026

Wayne Bennett says no, the fans and Alex Johnston himself say yes, the NRL aren't committing either way - what will happen with AJ breaks Ken Irvine's record?! South Sydney winger Campbell Graham jumps on with Andrew Moore to discuss their first round win and give his own thoughts on the Johnston crowd situation. Plus, Ruan Sims pops by to discuss who’s hot and who’s under the pump, Zac Lomax’s co...

Who's better - Reece Walsh or Nathan Cleary? 08.03.2026

Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Michael Carayannis and Connor Watson review our first games on Australian soil for season 2026, including a chat with Sharks captain Blayke Brailey after their 50-10 win over Gold Coast on Saturday. Nathan Cleary, Reece Walsh, or other? Who is the best player in the game currently? We hear from chipping and chasing legend Phil Blake, get to know Andrew Moore, and reminisc...

Tom Jenkins chats Penrith's hot start plus Chammas on PNG Chiefs latest 07.03.2026

Andrew Moore, Michael Carayannis and Luke Lewis are in the chair for a big afternoon of rugby league as Round action continues across the NRL. The team take a look at the key storylines from the weekend so far, what’s still to come, and the major talking points making headlines around the game. Plus a strong guest line-up: Penrith winger Tom Jenkins joins us, PNG Chiefs General Manager of Football...

Tom Hazelton: "It's always good when a front rower goes over" 05.03.2026

The NRL returns to Australia this week as did the font of all Rugby League news knowledge - Michael Carayannis. He brought his A-Game to his first Thursday night hit out of the season. Plus Cronulla's cult front row forward Tom Hazelton joined the boys to discuss the Sharks prospects for 2026 and to explain the competition at the club amongst the try scoring props. And you can enjoy a tribute to t...

NRL Monday: We're on the journey again... 02.03.2026

Andrew Moore is joined on NRL Monday by Brisbane Broncos’ premiership winning coach, Michael Maguire who has his sights firmly set on another title. Canterbury CEO Aaron Warburton shares his club’s Las Vegas experience plus Matthew Elliott drops by the studio to discuss all the fall out from Round 1 including whether or not the NRL go completely global?

Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs preview the 2026 NRL Season 01.03.2026

If you're craving a quick fire preview for every team this year then look no further than the famed 'Traffic Light Game' where Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs run through the lot. Who will rise, fall or be about the same and will Gibbsy just choose 'amber' for every team? Plus 'Six Again' sees Luke Lewis and John Gibbs give their thoughts on Zac Lomax and the Eels, NRL expansion plans and...

NRL Monday: Cleary cleared and Reed Mahoney live from Vegas 23.02.2026

It's the first NRL Monday with Andrew Moore and the big news of Nathan Cleary escaping suspension drops live on the show with Luke Lewis admitting he would have "been filthy" if the charge stood.  Moorey is also joined by new North Queensland Cowboy Reed Mahoney live from Vegas ahead of their season opener and the NRL releases its 2025 figures and all signs point to the code booming.

InZane RL - Is Reece Walsh now bigger than the Beatles? 06.10.2025

On InZane Rugby League's final show of 2025 - Zane Bojack is joined by former Raiders half Sam Williams and ABC Sport commentator Quentin Hull to pull apart the NRL and NRLW deciders as the Brisbane Broncos became the first club to win both titles in the same year. 

NRL Grand Final Wash Up! 05.10.2025

After a pulsating Grand Final Brisbane Broncos have has been crowned NRL Premiers. Our team analyse how it all went down and hear from Ben Hunt, Kobe Hetherington, Cory Paix, Kotoni Staggs, Josiah Karapani, Adam Reynolds, Payne Haas,  Corey Jensen, Adam Reynolds, Pat Carrigan, Michael Maguire plus a quick word with a very in demand Clive Churchill Medallist - Reece Walsh

Andrew Abdo: We love day time football 05.10.2025

It's Grand Final Day! And NRL CEO Andrew Abdo (25:52) is on a high after hitting his goals all season and looking forward to a big finale. He told Quentin Hull and the team that despite the obvious success of the Sunday afternoon finals matches he can't see the Grand Final returning to a daytime kick off. But he was far more bullish about the return of the World Cup Challenge - and the voice of Te...

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