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In this week’s Sports Playbook Spotlight , we break down the huge NRL blockbuster : Payne Haas leaving the Brisbane Broncos to sign with the South Sydney Rabbitohs from 2027 . We cover what happened, why this move matters for both clubs, the key facts surrounding the deal and what this could mean for the 2026 NRL season and beyond. From contract details to the fallout for the Broncos’ premiership...

Why does Aston Martin have the most to lose in the 2026 Formula 1 season? With Adrian Newey leading the design of their 2026 car, a brand new factory, and Honda power on the way, Aston Martin has made its biggest statement yet. This is no longer a midfield project — it’s a team aiming to fight at the front of Formula 1.In this video, we break down:- Why Adrian Newey’s arrival is so critical to Ast...

Why does Lando Norris need to pay over €1 million just to race in the 2026 Formula 1 season? Every F1 driver must hold an FIA Super Licence — and the cost of that licence scales based on how many championship points they scored the year before. In this video, we break down:- The 2026 FIA Super Licence fee structure- Why Lando Norris tops the list at over €1 million- How drivers like Max Verstappen...

This week on The Sports Playbook Weekly Sports Podcast , we cover the biggest headlines from across the world of sport — all in under 15 minutes, perfect for your commute. AFL: Brisbane Lions win back-to-back premierships Rugby Union: England crowned Women’s Rugby World Cup champions NRL: Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos lock in a Grand Final showdown NRLW: Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos...

This week on The Sports Playbook - Your Go-To Fast Sports News Weekly Podcast , we cover the biggest headlines across the globe: 🏃‍♀️ Jess Hull breaks the Australian & Oceania record in athletics 🏉 Penrith Panthers continue their charge for a fifth straight NRL premiership 🏆 Matt Rowell wins the 2025 Brownlow Medal 🏟 AFL Grand Final locked in: Geelong Cats vs Brisbane Lions 🏉 Rugby World Cup s...

A Moment From the Archives - Episode 3: Daniel Ricciardo: the Honey Badger’s wild F1 ride. From his roots in Western Australia to chasing the dream in Europe, we relive his Red Bull glory days, the bold Renault move, and the McLaren switch that tested his career. A deep dive into the highs, lows, and everything in between of one of F1’s most loved drivers. Daniel Ricciardo, the Honey Badger and a...

Welcome back to another episode of Inside the Playbook. Ever wondered what it's like to move from Australia to Europe and become the 6th most successful Formula 4 Driver in History? Well, that's a reality for Hugh Barter! Hugh is a great young race car driver who has proven himself in the junior categories. Have a listen to these stats, In Formula 4, Hugh has participated in 62 races and has 18 wi...

Welcome back to another episode of Inside the Playbook. Ever wondered what it's like to chase a dream of being a race car driver in Australia. That's a reality for Jensen Shearer! As you’ll come to learn in this episode, Jenson announces his motorsport plans and the category he will race in 2026 in Australia.  Jenson has worked his way through the junior ranks and will race against some of th...

Your weekly sports news in under 15 minutes — Delivered for your commute. 🏏 Cricket : Glenn Maxwell powers Australia to T20 series win vs South Africa 🏉 Rugby Union : Wallabies break 62-year drought against South Africa 🏀 Basketball : Boomers win Asian Cup after beating China 🏐 Netball : Steph Fretwell retires from professional netball 🏈 NRL : Wests Tigers end Sea Eagles’ finals hopes 🧢 AFL...

🎧 The Sports Playbook – Your Week in Sport News, Fast. Under 15 minutes. All the headlines. Every week. Delivered for your Commute! 🏄 Surfing : 12-year-old becomes youngest ever WSL surfer 🏀 Basketball : Boomers qualify for Asian Cup ⚽ Football : Steph Catley shortlisted for Ballon d’Or ⚽ A-League : Western United lose men’s & women’s licences 🏏 Cricket : Grace Harris stars in The Hundred 🏉...

🎧 The Sports Playbook – Your Week in Sport News, Fast. Under 15 minutes. All the headlines. Every week. Delivered for your Commute! 🏐 Netball : Vixens edge Fever in 1-point Grand Final thriller 🏉 Rugby Union : Wallabies win final Test vs British & Irish Lions 🧢 AFL : Crows overtake Collingwood to top the ladder 🏏 Cricket : India defeat England by 6 runs to draw series 🏊 Swimming : Australia...

Welcome back to another episode of Inside the Playbook. Ever wondered what it's like to be sponsored and work with Red Bull? That's a reality for young Australian, Luke Tuckwell! Luke is living in Spain and riding for the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe U/23 Team. Luke made the jump to Europe when he was still in Year 12 and won his first race in Europe, shocking the European circuit. Luke has recently wo...

🎧 The Sports Playbook – Your Week in Sport, Fast. Under 15 minutes. All the headlines. Every week. Delivered for your Commute! 🏊‍♀️ Swimming : Aussie Men & Women take 4x100m Gold 🏉 Rugby Union : British & Irish Lions clinch series over Wallabies 🏐 Netball : Vixens’ 11-goal comeback in Prelim Final ⚽ Football : Lionesses win Euro 2025 in shootout thriller 🏈 NRL : Mitch Moses inspires Eels to...

This Week in Sport—Fast. Fierce. Delivered For Your Commute. Catch up on the biggest sports headlines in under 15 minutes. 🏊‍♀️ Swimming : Moesha Johnson makes waves with 2 Golds at World Aquatics ⚽ Football : Olivia Smith becomes the first £1M women's player 🏏 Cricket : Australia take 1–0 lead in T20 vs West Indies 🏉 Rugby Union : Lions strike first in series against Wallabies 🏐 Netball : Vi...

Welcome back to Inside the Playbook - Episode 6. Today’s a special one — I’m joined by someone who’s mantra is definitely living a dream and I hope this comes across in the conversation. I get the opportunity to sit down with Army turned race car driver Robert Rowe that goes by Sarge.  Sarge was in the army for over 20 years and as you’ll come to know about, Sarge is one to push himself beyon...

Your one source of truth for all your sporting news delivered within 15 minutes for your commute. Today is a stacked show: In AFL: Gold Coast Suns knock off ladder-leading Collingwood by 6 points  In Athletics: Australian Athletics stars in the Diamond League in Monaco:  In Cricket: Mitch Starc reached 400 wickets in Australia’s win in 3rd Test! In NRL: Panthers win the battle of the West against...

The Sports Playbook Weekly Episode is back, coming up here are your headlines: In AFL: Jeremy Cameron surpasses 700 goals in Geelong’s Victory In Netball: West Coast Fever create Super Netball History! In NRL: Broncos and West Tigers pull off upsets off the rounds against the Bulldogs & Roosters respectively! In NRLW: Broncos lead the competition after Rd 1! In Football: The India Women’s Team qua...

Welcome back to Inside the Playbook - Episode 5. This format is designed to give an insight into professional athletes, coaches or people involved in sport and give viewers an insight into how they operate and what they have experienced in their respective sporting fields. Today’s a special one — I’m joined by someone from the top tier of sport to explore what drives them, what challenges they've...

The Sports Playbook Weekly Episode is back, coming up here are your headlines: In Athletics : Gout Gout sets new Australian Record in 200m! In AFL : The Fremantle Dockers win 6 in a row! In Marathons:  Sifan Hassan has signed on for the Sydney Marathon    In Surfing:  Molly Picklum secures the Rio Pro and top spot in the world rankings:  In NRL:  Panthers win game of the season against Top of Tabl...

The Sports Playbook Weekly Episode is back, coming up here are your headlines: AFLW: Chloe Dalton Retires from Professional Sport AFL: Brisbane Lions spoiled Patrick Dangerfield’s 350th Game Netball: NSW Swifts come from 11 points down to win the Sydney Derby NRL: Panthers Stun the Warriors at Home NBA Finals: OKC Thunder win their first NBA Championship Super Rugby: Crusaders win their 13th Super...

Welcome back to Inside the Playbook - Episode 4. This format is designed to give an insight into professional athletes, coaches or people involved in sport and give viewers an insight into how they operate and what they have experienced in their respective sporting fields. In our fourth episode, I had the opportunity to interview Greg Rust. A respected media presenter, commentator & MC. You ma...

Welcome back to Inside the Playbook - Episode 4. This format is designed to give an insight into professional athletes, coaches or people involved in sport and give viewers an insight into how they operate and what they have experienced in their respective sporting fields. In our fourth episode, I had the opportunity to interview Greg Rust. A respected media presenter, commentator & MC. You ma...

The Sports Playbook Weekly Episode is back, coming up here are your headlines: In Basketball:  Caitlin Clark 3 x 3 pointers in 38 seconds In Basketball : NBA Finals OKC Thunder take the lead 3-2 heading into Game 6 against Pacers In Netball:  GIANTS stun the Lighting and make it back-to-back wins In Golf: J.J. Spaun won his first Major Tournament at the US Open  In Cricket:  South Africa win World...

In Rugby League:  Kalyn Ponga scores a try in golden point to save Knights season In Tennis : Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz respectively won the Women’s & Men’s French Open In AFL : Collingwood win by 1 point on King’s B’Day Thriller In Basketball: Pacers & OKC Thunder sit at 1-1 in the NBA Final Series:  Sail GP: Hugh Jackman & Ryan Reynolds buy into the Australian Sail GP Team NFL:  Aaron Rodger...

Athletics:  Lachie Kennedy becomes 2nd Aussie to run under 10 seconds NRL:  NSW Blues take out Game 1 of Men’s State of Origin NRL: Queensland take out final game of Women’s State of Origin Football:  Matilda’s have announced their new coach after a 10-month search Football: Melbourne City take out the A-League taking down cross-town rivals Victory Basketball:  The Pacers and OKC Thunder are throu...