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From the Roos camp in Manchester Brent Read sits down with Big Mal about the importance of culture in the camp during the World Cup. For your daily coverage of the League World Cup search for The Daily Telegraph app in your app store, or take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Rothfield is back for 'his' podcast, doling out fashion advice to Mick and Mobbsy. They discuss changes to make the World Cup more competitive, Tim Sheens' Tigers meetings with Mitchell Moses and John Bateman, the Reuben Garrick tug-o-war and the Titans' clickbait Fifita announcement. To read everything that's discussed in this episode of the Daily Telegraph NRL Podcast go to dailytelegraph.c...

Coming to you from Bolton in the UK, where France are based for the World Cup....Brent Read catches up with Trent Robinson to discuss the emergence of the game in France, being bilingual and thoughts on the coming match-up with Samoa. For your daily coverage of the League World Cup search for The Daily Telegraph app in your app store, or take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au today. See...

The World Cup edition is back as Michael Carayannis, Russell Jackson and Adam Mobbs look at the latest from the UK. They discuss Tonga's underwhelming start to the tournament and their likely quarter-final clash with a resurgent Samoa. They look at the form of Lebanon, whether Jacob Kiraz could be Canterbury's fullback answer, Michael Cheika juggling two international teams and how he would go in...

Tyrell Sloan is staying, Jayden Sullivan still wants to leave and St George Illawarra is still in turmoil. Buzz is AWOL as Adam Mobbs, Michael Carayannis and Matt Encarnacion deep dive into the Dragons, look at the latest rumblings at Manly, and Mobbsy saves Brent Read's bacon at the Rugby League World Cup. The guys talk about the tragic death of Queensland rugby league player Liam Hampson, and do...

From Manchester over in the UK, Brent Read catches up with Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Isaah Yeo about their careers, their bromance, the World Cup and how they don't show their friendship when up against each other on the pitch.  For your daily coverage of the League World Cup search for The Daily Telegraph app in your app store, or take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au today. See omny...

Diving deep into the Rugby League World Cup. Adam Mobbs is joined by Russell Jackson and Matt Encarnacion as they break down England's statement victory over Samoa and the problems with the Pacific nation as their tournament hopes hang by a thread. The boys rave about the unfancied World Cup entertainers, Joey Manu's performance, Joseph Suaalii's future and Tonga rolling out the big guns in search...

Brent Read is in the UK with the Roos and sending back episodes of the pod during the World Cup. In this episode Mal talks about Leeds back in the day, Daly Cherry-Evans vs Nathan Cleary and Ted for the captaincy. Plus the boys preview the game against Fiji.  For your daily coverage of the League World Cup search for The Daily Telegraph app in your app store, or take out a subscription at dailytel...

It's a big day in rugby league with Des Hasler's Manly tenure coming to a bitter end. Phil Rothfield, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs break down the drama at the Sea Eagles and who is to blame. They look at Cameron Ciraldo's first week as Bulldogs coach and what to expect, talk Rugby League World Cup and why concussion rules are set to wreak havoc on the tournament, and Dean 'Bulldog' Ritchie ma...

Brent Read steps in for Phil Rothfield as he, Michael Carayannis and Adam Mobbs discuss the uproar around the Panthers' grand final celebrations, arrogance accusations and why Ryan Matterson's call to cop a three-game suspension rather than a fine wouldn't happen at Penrith. There's big news around Manly's coaching showdown, World Cup and Mick declares why the Dragons shouldn't have re-signed Ben...

It's grand final week and there's plenty to discuss. Buzz reveals the awkward run-in between Brad Arthur and Ray Hadley and what was said. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy discuss Arthur and Ivan Cleary's big selection calls, Jarryd Hayne being brushed from the coverage and Mick debunks a great myth around players using electrical tape around their heads. The boys also discuss the burning issues from the Dal...

It's a massive week of finals but we open the show with Buzz's breaking news about his old Thai takeaway store. When we finally turn to footy, Mobbsy, Mick and Buzz argue whether Parramatta need to make the grand final to classify their season a success. They break down the preliminary finals between the Cowboys-Eels and Panthers-Rabbitohs, look at the Kangaroos' dwindling World Cup player stocks...

The Storm and Roosters were knocked out of the finals, as was James Tedesco from a high shot, and it's got Buzz worried about a trend developing. Phil Rothfield, Adam Mobbs and Michael Carayannis revisit the carnage of last week, preview this week's must-win semi-finals between the Eels and Raiders, and the Sharks and Rabbitohs. The boys answer the best listener question they've ever received and...

It's NRL finals time and things are getting intense. Buzz, Mobbsy and Mick discuss the NRL's decision to suspend Taylan May's ban over an assault charge until next year and Phil Gould's bizarre reaction to it. Mick takes us deep inside the great Manly divide as the club tears itself apart. We talk suburban footy grounds, fans' right to boo and we preview a massive first week of finals. To read eve...

It's the most anticipated last round in years and Phil Rothfield, Adam Mobbs and Michael Carayannis break down the games with major finals ramifications. Brisbane's preparations for their must-win clash with the Dragons was rocked by Tyson Gamble's revelations that players turn to Adam Reynolds for advice over coach Kevin Walters. The boys talk the timing of that, Covid concerns heading into the f...

A bumper episode as Adam Mobbs, Phil Rothfield and Michael Carayannis preview the big Round 24 games with all their finals ramifications. The boys send out a search party for Benji Marshall in the wake of the Wests Tigers' latest capitulation, reveal the Sharks' big stadium win and Buzz and Mick fire up over where Alex Johnston sits among rugby league's greatest wingers. Plus, don't miss the estab...

New father Michael Carayannis is back and joins Phil Rothfield and Adam Mobbs as they discuss the Kalyn Ponga-Kurt Mann toilet cubicle incident at Newcastle. They look at the Knights' lack of leadership as Buzz reveals a cool Brad Clyde story in the wake of Newcastle standing down Bradman Best and Enari Tuala for missing the team bus. They argue whether the Raiders can force their way into the top...

The annual NRL Rich 100 has been released, revealing the highest-paid players in rugby league. David Riccio, Brent Read and Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield go through the big talking points from the list. There's a new No.1 earner, a massive shake-up with 22 new players in the Rich 100, including four fresh faces in the top 10. We reveal the shock omissions, the winners and losers and the clubs under salary...

Tensions are high in the lead-in to the finals. Michael Carayannis is off on baby duty and Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield returns as he, Brent Read & Michael Carayannis debate whether rival teams are right, and that Penrith are arrogant. They look at salary cap issues at the Sharks and Roosters, Isaiah Papali'is future, Buzz's big call on the Wests Tigers and the pressure on Manly coach Des Hasler to k...

Brent Read joins Adam Mobbs and Michael Carayannis to offer an apology of sorts for an allegation levelled at him from last week's podcast. They also discuss the fractured Newcastle Knights - the stand-off with David Klemmer over his outburst at a club trainer, whether he's played his last game for the Knights and coach Adam O'Brien's future. They discuss taking the grand final back to Brisbane wi...

It's been a massive week in rugby league, yet Adam Mobbs, Michael Carayannis and Brent Read still somehow manage to cover off on Seinfeld, Bozo the Clown, who was the better Robin Hood and Mick's former job renting out videos. They also argue the merits of the August 1 signing deadline following David Nofoaluma's Melbourne move, the Wests Tigers' refereeing debacle, judiciary furore and Manly's pr...

Talk is heating up that Cameron Ciraldo will coach the Bulldogs, but will it be next year or 2024? Michael Carayannis tees off on one of Canterbury's options as he, Brent Read and Adam Mobbs break down the latest coaching movements, Brad Arthur's bizarre Bulldogs link, Wayne Bennett's Dolphins successor and the latest on Anthony Griffin as the Dragons' issues run deep. The boys preview a massive w...

After one of the greatest Origin games in history, Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy are back in the studio to break down where NSW blew it and how the Maroons engineered another miracle. They analyse the Blues' selection mistakes, key moments, why the bunker failed by not sin-binning Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Kalyn Ponga's coming-of-age performance. They also discuss the Wests Tigers' Tim Sheens/Benji Marshall...

The director of league Adam Mobbs is missing so Dean "Bulldog" Ritchie joins Buzz and MC to discuss the latest in league. They look at the goings on at the Warriors and the Reece Walsh drama plus the Tigers club are under fire following comments from Luke Brooks and Adam Doeuihi. Origin, Titans, listener questions and of Doggy tells us his Chinese order.  To read everything that's discussed in thi...

Just like Matt Lodge, the NRL is back from a brief hiatus. Buzz, Mick and Mobbsy discuss the criticism around the Roosters' decision to sign the star forward, and break down a blockbuster week of games with even bigger ramifications. The pressure on the Roosters to keep pace with the top eight, Latrell Mitchell's return and whether he should be considered for Origin, plus who's under pressure in t...