CODE NRL

A rival coach leaks the secret reason Wayne Bennett wants a critical NRL rule change, while the Dragons bid against themselves for Scott Drinkwater. We preview Round 7 tips for Tigers vs Broncos and Eels vs Bulldogs, plus Latrell Mitchell’s position status. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parramatta Eels fans booed their team off after a 52-10 humiliation against the Gold Coast Titans, the club's worst home loss since 1995. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Riccio and Brent Read break down the growing crisis at the St George Illawarra Dragons as they spiral into an 0-5 start . We dive into the friction between board members and the impact of the current club-wide signing freeze that has stalled all roster movements ahead of their clash with Manly. Plus, we have the latest on Nathan Cleary’s $4.5M contract bombshell . As he celebrates his 2...

Shane Flanagan and the St George Illawarra Dragons face an existential crisis after a 32-0 humiliation, with Damien Cook’s contract talks halted. The Brisbane Broncos have also hit a breaking point with a triple injury blow to Reece Walsh, Adam Reynolds, and Ben Hunt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St George Illawarra Dragons under fire, Kalyn Ponga to the rescue? Shane Flanagan's job is on the line and the Code NRL panel has found the long-term fix the Dragons need — and it's a bold one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dragons have equalled their worst ever losing streak after eight straight losses dating back to last season, and their fans have had enough. With Kyle Flanagan sidelined after a serious concussion, two five-eighths could now be running the Red V's attack — and the panel asks whether Shane Flanagan is running out of answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The St George Illawarra Dragons can't win a game in 2026 and the Code NRL boys reckon benching Clint Gutherson and buying AJ Brimson from the Gold Coast Titans is the fix the Red V desperately need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team break down the "petty" decision to strip the legend's name from a team room and replace it with Ali Brigginshaw, questioning if the club has become too "thin-skinned". We also dive into the Parramatta Eels' devastating blow, with star J'maine Hopgood facing a season-ending ACL injury after a controversial Ryan Couchman hip-drop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL Round 3 2026: Seibold sacked? Manly Sea Eagles crisis deepens, Bronson Xerri axed as Tigers circle, and Gorden Tallis slams Broncos Adam Reynolds leadership in a massive week of NRL 2026 news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brisbane Broncos are officially in a 0–2 crisis after a defensive collapse against the Eels. With Adam Reynolds under an injury cloud, Michael Maguire has put his superstars "on notice" as the team looks like they are "waiting for somebody to make things happen". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Johnston is two tries from breaking the NRL try-scoring record — and the NRL is threatening $5,500 fines for any fan who storms the field. Jake Trbojevic is back after three concussions in 2025 knowing one more could end his career. And Benji Marshall told his Tigers squad "there's the door" if they don't meet his standards — now Round 2 is the first test. Plus Melbourne Storm's r...

Zac Lomax ends the saga with a code switch to the Western Force, the Broncos suffer their worst performance under Maguire in a 26-0 belting by Penrith, and DCE's Roosters debut ends in a 42-18 horror loss in Auckland. NRL Round 1 2026 review — the Titans' 50-10 embarrassment, Manly's golden point collapse, Alex Johnston chasing Ken Irvine's all-time try record, and the game of the round: Pen...

Zac Lomax, Parramatta and a salary cap bombshell. Are the NRL pressuring the Eels with a cap penalty to force them into letting Lomax play? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re live from the Las Vegas Strip! The Code NRL team is at ‘Old Red’ breaking down why the Bulldogs are coming into Round 1 with a massive chip on their shoulder and a point to prove. But the heat is even higher for the Knights and Cowboys. As the boys put it: “No one would be surprised if Newcastle win the spoon or if the Cowboys sack their coach at some point this year....

Former NRL Star James Maloney sits down with Alex Pichaloff to discuss his pathway to the NRL, his time in park footy and overseas in France, and the lessons he hopes to teach as he transitions into his coaching afterlife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some fans are furious after the NRL's State of Origin eligibility bombshell, with many saying the rule change will destroy the greatest rivalry in rugby league. The boys also break down whether the Broncos can still go back-to-back without Payne Haas, the NRL's finals hosting crackdown and what it means for Shark Park. Plus: can the Parramatta Eels make the top eight if Mitch Moses stays fit? See...

Payne Haas is leaving the Broncos for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in a bombshell move masterminded by Wayne Bennett. We break down the Bennett factor, the family explanation, what his manager Ahmed really said, and why the Maguire rumours don't stack up. Plus: Zac Lomax headed to court — will he play Round 1? The R360 10-year ban double standard explained. Should the NRL All Stars be scrapped...

We break down the Zac Lomax court bombshell, the "Secret Deal" with the Storm, and the Origin in NZ shock... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The build-up to the 2026 NRL season has exploded with a bitter feud. On the first episode of Code NRL, the team reveals why the Melbourne Storm were "arrogant" in their pursuit of Zac Lomax.  Plus, Jerome Luai looked us "dead in the eyes" with a massive Wests Tigers promise, and we investigate the depth crisis threatening to derail South Sydney’s campaign before a ball is kicked. See om...

The Wests Tigers are "beyond imploding" after the Holman Barnes Group launched a boardroom coup to take back control of the club. But is this actually a secret plan to kill the joint venture and bring back the Western Suburbs Magpies? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The TAB has released the official Premiership odds for the 2026 NRL season, and Dean "Bulldog" Ritchie is stunned by the disrespect shown to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. With a roster featuring Latrell Mitchell, Cam Murray, and Jack Wighton, are the Bunnies really $21 outsiders, or is this the bet of the year? In this market breakdown, we analyse every major price for 2026. Bulldog labels the St Ge...

In this episode, we reveal the massive recruitment shockwaves hitting the Sydney clubs. The panic is real at Manly after Reuben Garrick officially signed with the Sydney Roosters, while Souths are fighting to stop Keon Koloamatangi from following him out the exit door. We break down how the Roosters secured Garrick's signature—involving a $650k deal and a post-career real estate gig—an...

Souths’ cap is a mess with big money in all the wrong spots. Bulldogs star Matt Burton might be headed to Perth. Should the Eels swing hard at Nelson Asofa-Solomona now Lomax is gone? And with Katoa now out the Storm need Tino even more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 NRL draw is out — and Dave and Brent give their first reaction to who wins, loses, and why one club “can’t win the comp” based on the road ahead. We also break down the latest on Eliesa Katoa's uncertain playing future, plus the news that South Sydney’s Keaon Koloamatangi is being actively chased by both the Raiders and Eels. Full analysis, team-by-team discu...

“Amateur Hour!” is how Brent Read has described the handling of Eliesa Katoa’s shocking head injury during the Pacific Championships. In this week’s CODE NRL show, Dave and Brent break down what really happened, how the system failed, and why player welfare is again under the spotlight. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Storm face a fresh crisis as a player exodus deepens, with depa...