The League Scene

AJ and Rhys return to go through a shortened Round 18 of the NRL season. On the program this week, the boys recap a huge win for the NRL with the TV deal set to make the game richer, and players wealthier. We also unpack wins for Penrith, St George Illawarra, Cronulla, Parramatta and Newcastle and see how the game is going in different parts of the world

AJ and Rhys recap a bizarre week of NRL action as we honour Beanies for Brain Cancer Round. We unpack the NSW and QLD Origin sides, plus go through the major top stories including Josiah Karapani's drunken driving and mid-season signings. The boys also recap a chaotic weekend on the field, some epic games, close games, tight contests, blowouts and also some dire football across the weekend.

AJ and Rhys recap a chaotic Round 16 and Origin II. We recap all the big stories in the world of rugby league, with all the big talking points from the round of footy. On the poddy this week, we discuss the Knights escape from St George, the Dolphins show their class against the Tigers. A huge upset from the Titans over the Origin-depleted Panthers while the Bulldogs stop FozBall in it's track...

AJ is finally joined by Rhys for the first time in five weeks to recap a split round of rugby league. We tackle the big story of Ashley Klein's gambling debts and tackle the round of footy in it's entirety. Plenty of huge issues such as Brisbane's collapse, the rise of the Dolphins, the Raiders struggles on offence, a titanic struggle in Auckland and bidding farewell (for now) to Leich...

AJ takes advantage of a solo hosting show to make his case against Brisbane claiming back-to-back premierships without Rhys knowing. Also, he reviews the Origin sides but we will leave the preview of that match until next week ! Every game gets looked at in a much faster way than with two people but we make sure we're thorough and accurate. The big takes, the big talking points all in one plac...

AJ and James review the week that was in rugby league, we dissect the major news of the weekend and analyse the carnage of the post Origin weekend of footy. The games are getting closer so as much as we tend to critique the state of the game, margins are getting closer after weeks of blowouts. Elsewhere, we analyse the chaos of the round and there's a lot to dissect across the round so it'...

AJ is once again joined by James Robertson to review the week that was in rugby league. We break down the sad news of Jai Arrow's MND Diagnosis and think of the best way to honour his legendary career. We also deep dive Andrew Abdo's tenure as NRL CEO and will PVL become our NRL overload? Also on the program this week, we analyse the entire round of footy, the good, the bad and the Dragons...

AJ is joined by guest co-host James Robertson who you may have heard in his work with the BarTV team on their coverage of the NSWRL major competitions. We work through the announced Origin teams, breakdown the sudden news of Ivan Cleary's resignation from the end of the 2027 season. Plus we deep dive the week that was and look at the big issues in the game at the present time.

AJ sits down with former NRL referee and offficiating coach Alan Shortall. A decorated official in the NRL since the mid-2000's, refereeing in over 200 NRL matches as a middle referee. He's also been a touch judge and a video referee as well as spending time in the NRL Bunker. Now he's working with Football Australia as their head of pathway officiating. The reason we got Alan on the p...

AJ and Rhys return to recap a big week of rugby league. There's a lot of big news with major ramifications for the game. We analyse the Perth conundrum, contract news involving Metcalf and Shibasaki and reveal our QLD squad for Origin I. We also analyse the full round of rugby league in the NRL.

AJ and Rhys are back to recap plenty of news in our great humble game of rugby league. We also have NINE games to recap this weekend so plenty to go through. On the news segment we dissect Luai to PNG, Craig Bellamy's health diagnosis, Daniel Saifiti's medical retirement and the huge scare for Broncos winger Deine Mariner. We also recap all the big moments from the round just gone.

AJ and Rhys review a chaotic ANZAC Round full of high scorelines, minimal defence and a lot of questions raised at clubs and their performances. We also breakdown the Jarome Luai talks with PNG Chiefs and all the major NRL news as well as a look ahead to the Women's State of Origin series which kickstarts next week.

AJ is rejoined by Rhys this week to review a chaotic week in the NRL. We recap Shane Flanagan's sacking and the carnage of their board in-fighting! We also have a chaotic recap of the week that was !

AJ is left with the keys to the building and rips into the NRL for their 'interpretations' on the disruptor rule after a disrupted weekend full of controversy. He also debates all the big talking points and it's even better with his takes aired unchallenged, no we're not Sky After Dark and go completely off centre but a fun program this week as we look at our great game from every...

AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 5 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big news surrounding salary cap dispensation and the potential further expansion to 20 teams in the NRL. It has been a massive week of games and storylines. We also debate the big issues in the game with game reviews with detailed analysis. We have our regular segments...

AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 4 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big news surrounding Seibold's sacking, Kieran Foran's arrival, Willie Peters arrival in PNG, signing drama and the sad news of Tui Kamikamica's stroke. We also debate the big issues in the game with game reviews with detailed analysis. We have our regular...

AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 3 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big news surrounding Dally M judging, Marata Niukore's extension and J'Maine Hopgood's season ending ACL. We also debate the big issues in the game with game reviews with detailed analysis. We have our regular segments plus we have our LOLCOW of the Week in...

AJ and Rhys review the chaotic week of Round 2 in the NRL and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big news surrounding Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri amid his contract fiasco as well as debate the rapid rise of the ruck infringement in 2026. We have our regular segments plus we have our LOLCOW of the Week in a full on episode !

AJ and Rhys review the remaining matches of Round 1 and we debate the big issues in the game of rugby league. We look at the big Zac Lomax news + Will Warbrick heading to the Warriors. The boys also cope with their team's respective losses to kickstart season 2026. We have our regular segments plus we reveal the News Corp journalist that tried to pick a fight with us. Yes, they tried to take a...

AJ and Rhys are back to review the opening two clashes of the NRL season plus there's a lot of other things happening in our game. On the show today - Lomax latest, Mitch Barnett release, Manly locking out the general public and Daine Laurie's police mixup - Newcastle's big opening day statement - Cowboys sidewards attack - Bulldogs rusty under the bright lights as we analyse the Galvi...

AJ and Rhys are back on deck once more to review a big weekend in rugby league. We have six trials and the World Club Challenge to review. On the program, we dissect the NRL's record-breaking revenue and profits and the success of the PVL administration. We also dissect the news that Channel 7 are investing in rugby league content. Also on the show, the World Club Challenge review has zero con...

AJ and Rhys are back to review all the big issues that are generating our big game of rugby league. On the program this week - Origin eligibility, who benefits the most out of NSW or QLD - World Club Challenge preview ! We analyse Hull KR and Brisbane ahead of their big game on Friday - Also we look at every game, All Stars and the eight trials on show showing the future of the NRL PLUS the big se...

AJ is back with his instant reaction to the 12 team lists that we see running around this weekend in the NRL Pre Season Challenge. There are some superstars back on deck whilst there are some injury concerns over some of the stars so we try and break down what it means for you. Hope you all enjoy.

AJ is back with his instant reaction to this week's NRL team lists for the second week of the NRL Pre Season Challenge. Lots of sides have opted for a youthful approach in this season week while some sides are all systems go ahead of Las Vegas. Let us know who your keen to watch this weekend as always and don't be afraid to leave us with some feedback on the episode as usual.

AJ and Rhys return from their summer holidays with a massive firestorm of news and games to look through. - Payne Haas to South Sydney ! We analyse the potential implications on Souths salary cap + Brisbane forward pack ramifications. - Reynolds to retire - makes the transition to Jonah Pezet easier for Brisbane - Lomax v Parramatta heads to court - we give you the lowdown - Rule changes debate -...