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Wrap up from round 13, is Ricky Stuart in the coaching form of his life? Mark Nawaqanitawase can't catch, Is Michael Maguire the problem? Does Daly Cherry-Evans still have it? Could the Penrith Panthers be a chance for the eight? Alex Johnston's 200th try. All that and more is covered by ABC Sport's Patrick Stack and Andrew Moore.

On Sunday NRL on ABC Sport - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs spoke to Manly coach Anthony Seibold following the Sea-Eagles' biggest ever win over the Broncos at Brookvale Oval on Saturday night. 

Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs debate all the big issues in the game including what's going wrong at the Brisbane Broncos? 

It's time for Denis Carnahan's song of the week and this time he's poking fun at Michael Carayannis' car troubles as he travelled to Bathurst last week. 

On NRL Saturday - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis were joined by NSW coach Laurie Daley. The Blues will be looking to close out the series at game two in Perth, and he expects his team to be even better and faster than they were in game one.

In an incredibly close season, where most teams are struggling to string more than three wins in a row, the Raiders have shown great form and consistency. Zac Hosking spoke to Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs about the connection in the team, pre-season and what it's like playing for Ricky Stuart.

Things get firey in the commentary box after Queenslander Karina Brown is gifted a blue cake to celebrate the Blues' series win in the Women's State of Origin and the hot start of the NSW men. 

On InZane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams catch up with Blues legend Ben Elias who unsurprisingly tipped New South Wales to win 3-0. 

Round 12 - Which team missed their Origin players the most? Panthers now sit last…but who is the most likely wooden spooner? Newcastle bounce back in Bathurst. Roosters-Sharks boilover in Gosford. We preview Men’s Origin (Game 1) and Women’s Origin (Game 3). All that and more is covered by ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.

On NRL Sunday - Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and Michael Carayannis spoke to Manly, Queensland and Australian rugby league legend Dale Shearer. 

In the lead up to the 2025 State of Origin series kicking off on Wednesday, proud Queenslander Billy Moore and die-hard Blue Luke Lewis go head-to-head to preview game one.

Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, John Gibbs and Michael Carayannis chat to Newcastle Knights try-scoring machine Dylan Lucas after their dominant win over the Penrith Panthers last night. They also go into the Maroon's Origin camp with Queensland prop Reuben Cotter.

It's that time of year again when Denis Carnahan updates the map of Queensland ahead of State of Origin.

On NRL Saturday - Andrew Moore and Matthew Elliott visited Bathurst ahead of the NRL clash between the Panthers and the Knights at Carrington Park. 

After an impressive win in very wet conditions against the in-form Bulldogs, Dolphin's coach Kristian Woolf (47:35) chats to Andrew Moore, John Gibbs and Michael Carayannis about the win, the evenness of the competition and what he learned from Wayne Bennett. 

NSW back-rower and 2024 Wally Lewis medallist Angus Crichton spoke to Andrew Moore, Matthew Elliott and Michael Carayannis for Thursday NRL on ABC Sport. 

On Inzane Rugby League this week - Queensland host Zane Bojack and New South Wales supporting former Raiders halfback Sam William go to war on which State of Origin team is the strongest side ahead of Game 1 at Lang Park. 

Mark Nawaqanitawase's try – try of the year, decade, or even the century? Is Manly the hardest team to get a read on? Brisbane’s team culture and shocking second-half performances. Biggest surprise in the Origin selections? All that and more is covered by ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.

Denis Carnahan brings us his NRL song of the week, and with Matty Nicholson out with syndesmosis, he breaks down what that injury really means.

NRL Sunday hosts Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs are joined by Billy Moore to pick their Origin Sides. Manly second-rower Ben Trbojevic joins the team for a chat and we get to know Dene Halatau.

Canterbury prop Max King joins Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis, Michael Carayannis and Connor Watson in our Saturday pre-game show, fresh off Bulldog's win over the Roosters. Hear the program in full here.

Dane Gagai will join the 300 club in the Knights match against the Eels and he tells ABC Sport about how the game has changed, taking on a mentoring role and having his son as the ball boy. Glen Lauder, Dene Halatau and Bridget Murphy also look back at the dominant win by the Blues over the Maroons in game two of the Women's State of Origin. 

NSW Women will be hoping history won't repeat itself when they take on QLD in game two of the Women's State of Origin. Andrew Moore, Karina Brown and Kiana Takairangi talk to Meg Ward, QLD Assistant coach (33:10) about how the Maroons can bounce back. They also chat to Ruan Sims, NSW Assistant coach (38:19) about what the Blues approach needs to be.

On InZane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams catch up with North Sydney and Kiwis legend Mark Graham to chat about his new movie "Sharko" and the re-admission of the Bears in the NRL. 

It was a cracking round which raised many, many issues. Who’s the most improved player in the NRL? Was that Latrell's best highlight? Is Tino carrying the Titans? Warriors thrive in close games. Is there room for Papenhuyzen in NSW's lineup? How worried are Manly fans over the shaky home form? All that and more is covered by ABC Sport's Brett Sprigg and Andrew Moore.