Extended Bench - NRL

A very happy James Maloney joins the Extended Bench to discuss all the fall out of State of Origin 3, NSW’s dominance in the decider and what the victory meant for Laurie Daley’s side. We then discuss Nathan Cleary’s legacy & if he is destined for Immortal status, as well as look at the best performances from both states during the Origin series.  After that we get stuck...

Jimmy Maloney & news.com.au's Extended Bench return to looks at the big State of Origin news from the week, including Brian To'o's axing and replacement, the return of Bradman Best to the State of Origin set up and the growing pressure on the NSW attack. We also touch on the best and worst of the NRL games from Round 17 and pay tribute to the epic career of Jason Taumololo. See omnystudio.com/...

Daggy, Benny & NRL great James Maloney return with news.com.au’s Extended Bench, ripping into some of the pressing stories of the Rugby League world. We kick off discussing the potential 20th NRL Franchise and why a Christchurch-based setup makes sense for the game’s future in New Zealand. We then look back to last week’s State of Origin Game Two, discuss what went wrong for...

NRL legend James Maloney joins the Extended Bench to discuss the NRL news of the week. We get stuck into the rumours around Laurie Daley's uninspiring coaching methods & the differences between the State of Origin coaches, as well as preview Game Two from the MCG. We then get into some of the questions fans have asked of Jimmy, including what he'd change about the current product & just wh...

news.com.au’s Extended Bench returns as NRL great James Maloney joins the boys to discuss the Rugby League news of the week. We look at what is happening with the Canterbury Bulldogs attack, cast an eye over all the State of Origin chances for Game 2 and discuss what is happening with the Brisbane Broncos’ lack of application. With the news that Shark Park may be on its last legs, Jimm...

NRL legend James Maloney joins the Bench to take a look at the fallout from State of Origin Game 1, what did we think of the controversy around Kayln Ponga’s high shot and send off, how did the NSW halves actually stack up and what changes are on the cards for game two. We than look at the game of the year between the Panthers and the Warriors and ask if the Warrior Nation are the best fans...

The Extended Bench returns to get stuck into all things State of Origin selection, with NRL great James Maloney joining the news.com.au sports desk to discuss who he would pick in his New South Wales side. Yeo v Murray, who plays fullback and who fills the vacant wing spot? We then discuss who should play halfback for the Queensland Maroons and what sort of half is required to fill Tom Dearden's s...

NRL legend James Maloney joins the boys from the news.com.au sports desk to get stuck into all the weekly NRL news. We discuss the rapid rise of Tanah Boyd and the Warriors, Penrith looking invincible, ask if Brian To’o is the best winger the game has ever seen, and look at the “petty” feud between the Brisbane Broncos and Gorden Tallis. Jimmy also shares his thoughts on the coac...

NRL great Jimmy Maloney leads the way on a deep dive preview for Game One of State of Origin 2026. Is Nathan Cleary under pressure? How will Sam Walker handle the big stage? Jimmy also reflects on his Origin experience and gives an unique insight into the game day preparation for an elite NRL player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Extended Bench returns to get stuck into all things State of Origin selection, with NRL great James Maloney joining the news.com.au sports desk to discuss why Reece Walsh wasn’t picked, the infamous push and shove over the iconic try celebration when Michael Jennings scored. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News.com.au’s Extended Bench returns as Jimmy Maloney, Adrian D’Agostino and Matty Sullivan discuss all the NRL news of the week. Jimmy unleashes on the standard of NRL officiating, we look at the NSW and Queensland State of Origin sides and who are our bolters for the upcoming series and whether Cameron Munster should still be part of the squad. We then turn our attention to the rough...

NRL legend James Maloney joins the news.com.au team to discuss the big news of the week, as we get stuck into whats happening with Jarome Luai's visit to Papua New Guinea, ask if there is any hope for Craig Bellamy &the Melbourne Storm this season and debate whether or not the game needs to hear more from Latrell Mitchell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Extended Bench returns this week to discuss all the big news in rugby league, the next chapter in the St George Illawarra Dragons saga & just what coaching ambitions James Maloney is harbouring. We also touch on the mental health struggles of modern day athletes, cast an eye towards the New South Wales State of Origin team and what it truly means to run out and represent your club on ANZAC...

Extended Bench returns for news.com.au to get stuck into a big preview of Round 7 of the NRL. We look at the the Melbourne Storm's rough season to date, the ongoing issues facing the St George Illawarra Dragons and coach Shane Flanagan, is Latrell letting down Souths by not playing fullback and the discuss just how good the Tigers are looking this season. Plus, who is Australia's best athlete? See...

Dual NRL premiership winner James Maloney joins the boys from the news.com.au sports desk to dive into Manly's appointment of Kieran Foran and why even Nathan Cleary couldn't help them. Jimmy then launches into why the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are struggling in 2026 and makes huge calls on hot prospects Joey Walsh and Mitch Woods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL journeyman James Maloney joins the news.com.au team to get stuck into the weekly issues in the NRL. This week we get stuck into the issues facing the defending premiers the Brisbane Broncos, the rumours around Bronson Xerri & the Bulldogs and look at just how good Penrith have been so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.