ABC NRL Daily

Penrith is starting to hover ominously behind the top 4 on the NRL ladder after notching a 6th straight win in round 20. Second rower Luke Garner (22:38) puts it down to a serious chat that the whole senior group had 6 or 7 weeks ago that decided training intensity had definitely dropped. Garner told Andrew Moore and the team that they've really stepped up their defensive effort but he couldn't th...

Brett Sprigg, Dene Halatau and Michael Carayannis are ready for Friday night footy and send the pre-game show through the roof. 

Canberra forward Zac Hosking has just signed a new deal at the club and it's a reward for the efforts he's had to put in to make it in 1st Grade. The 28 year old joined Quentin Hull and Billy Moore to explain how he nearly didn't take the opportunity to join Brisbane in 2022 as he was fed up of not being given a chance in 1st grade. He also explained his pride in seeing former Newcastle team mate...

On Inzane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Maroons great and Queensland Origin assistant coach Allan Langer.

The ABC NRL Daily wrap up of NRL Round 19 and NRLW Round two - the Sharks arrest the slide while Canterbury and the Warriors return to the winners' list. Penrith keep on Penrith-ing. Is it time for an unconvential approach at the Titans? With Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.

There's a few coaches reportedly under pressure at the moment - but most of the suggested replacements have generally been around the block already. Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs discuss the coaching Merry-Go-round and Lewey wonders why some new faces haven't been tried - like the innovative Walker brothers. First thought this Sunday is Rugby League's best buys and there's a chance to ge...

Cronulla picked up a much needed win to re-ignite their charge to the NRL Finals. Hooker Blayke Brailey (28.09) had an impressive game particularly with the ball in hand-  something his coach has been urging him to do more of for a while. he told Andrew Moore and the team how they focused on stopping Isaiya Katoa, and the heroics of Toby Rudolph. He also discussed the many ailments of Cam McInnes....

Gold Coast five-eighth Kieran Foran announced today that he would retire at the end of the season and he spoke to Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and his number one fan John Gibbs about making the decision. Plus, the team review the State of Origin series, from the coaches box to the field.

Melbourne Storm have struggled for consistency this season - which is worrying for the rest of the competition. Their Mr Fix It Tyran Wishart knows that there is room for improvement even though they are likely to be without some of their Origin players for the round 19 clash with the Knights. He told Andrew Moore and Matthew Elliott that the whole competition seems like to be on a similar level a...

It's the Thursday night NRLW special and St George Illawarra's Zali Hopkins (19.44) jumped on the line for a chat with Andrew Moore and the team. She caused consternation amongst the Dragons coaching staff by pulling out a special try celebration after only 17 minutes in the Rd 1 win over the Raiders. Hopkins did the Piggy Riddell celebration - in honour of her current assistant coach at the Drago...

On Inzane Rugby league on ABC Sport, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams spoke to 2003 Panthers premiership coach John Lang about the complexities of coaching son Martin in the NRL amid the continued criticism of Kyle Flanagan by social media. 

Six more - NRL round 18 wrap up - The big winners from the NRLW, Are the dogs gone? Does the Raiders look good to take out the minor premiership? Just how bad is the bunnies injury crisis? Big time win for Benji. We also look ahead to Round 19. All that and more is covered by ABC Sport's Patrick Stack and Andrew Moore.

The guest of honour on a bumper NRL Sunday show - Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson (28:38) - was happy to tackle the burning questions about his club. He fielded plenty about releasing young hooker Tallyn da Silva - something he said he didn't want to do. Plus Luke Lewis and John Gibbs look at the main topics in the NRL with Six Again (8:56), a 1st Thought on players to play for your life (51:19)...

On the verge of a State of Origin decider ABC Sport's resident song smith Denis Carnahan has shoe-horned himself into tight pants and stuck the open shirt on to deliver a Zeppelin inspired anthem - The Hammer Song

After 3 straight wooden spoons there were some high hopes for an improved year for the Wests Tigers. But 6 straight defeats going into round 18 and some interesting decisions around player retention means there were a few questions for the club CEO Shane Richardson when he dropped by the ABC box on NRL Sunday. Richo explained the size of the challenge, dismissed some of the rumours around the club...

Brisbane made it 4 straight wins in the NRL in dramatic fashion to kick off round 18 fighting back from 18-0 down to win 22-18. This is right after 4 straight losses piled the pressure on coach Michael Maguire (25:16) But in response to being asked what he's done differently all Madge told Andrew Moore and the team was "Welcome to Coaching!". However he did say he's welcome the return of Ezra Mam...

The Raiders head into round 18 sitting on top of the ladder and Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty (45:53) chats to Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs about what's changed this season, his new contract with Manly and Big Papalii's fairytale year. 

The build up to the decisive State of Origin match in Sydney is intensifying but one man who always remain cool, calm and collected is the man for all seasons Connor Watson. He jumped on for a chat with Andrew Moore and John Gibbs to talk about increasing the discipline for the Blues, and why the injury cloud over a number of NSW players is nothing to worry about. He also gave the lowdown on some...

One of the most travelled players in the NRLW is new Knight Bo Vette-Welsh (21:27). The full back takes over the custodian spot from Tamika Upton but she's relishing the chance to play her football in Newcastle. She told Andrew Moore and John Gibbs that she's already seeing the amazing supportive community that follow the Knights. Plus Michael Carayannis is along with the latest rugby league news...

On InZane Rugby League Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams discuss the incredible Origin comeback of Josh Papalii and how much impact Gehemat Shibasaki can have in his Origin debut?

Six more - NRL round 17 wrap up - Was last Thursday's game, BUL vs PTH a grand final preview? Is Turbo a permanent centre? Warriors with key injuries, which teams are pushing for the top 8? Cynical Cowboys? The NRLW starts this coming week, who will win? Plus, Origin squads; and quickfire tipping for NRL Round 18 and NRLW Round 1. We also look ahead to Round 18. All that and more is covered by ABC...

This week Denis Carnahan has the Rabbitohs and their burrow in his sights for his song of the week.

After the backlash from Ryan Hoffman's comments on Offsiders, he chats with Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis to clear things up.

Ryan Hoffman joins Andrew Moore and Luke Lewis on the NRL Sunday Panel. 

A win for Manly over the Wests Tigers has eased some pressure on the club after recent poor form. Winger Reuben Garrick was among the try scorers at Brookvale Oval and he admitted to Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis that they are trying to develop a siege mentality and block out the outside noise. He also discussed the Cult Figure - Ethan Bullemor - and what's going on with his hair...