Refs Round Up: Can The Bunker rule on offside and an interview with Tim Alouani-Roby
Aug 27, 2019
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This week NRL Referee Tim Alouani-Roby joins Kasey and Badge to talk about incidents out of Round 23, as well as exploring whether or not the Bunker can or should rule on offside players. Tim also explains his philosophies around the game and his role in the NRL Cultural and Diversity Advisory Group
Inside The NRL: Damien Cook and Wade Graham
Aug 26, 2019
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South Sydney hooker Damien Cook and Cronulla Sharks back-rower Wade Graham join the Inside The NRL team live in studio off the back at big Round 23 wins. Plus, Michael Chammas has some big news on the coaching situation at the Newcastle Knights, with Nathan Brown's replacement to be named this week
The Sunday Session: Round 23
Aug 25, 2019
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Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott break down all the round 23 action, including a couple of huge brain snaps and some of the year’s best try-savers.Wayne Bennett wins the coaching grudge-match, sin-bins aplenty at Bankwest, Suncorp and GIO Stadiums and the Bulldogs’ fairytale finals hopes are somehow still flickering.
Powwow with Sowwow: Michael Chammas
Aug 23, 2019
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On this week’s edition of Powwow with Sowwow, Jamie Soward is joined by NRL.com reporter Michael Chammas to discuss the selections in the team of the decade, including whether Sonny Bill Williams deserved his spot after just two years. A panel of 23 legends voted on their teams, including Phil Gould, Andrew Johns, Mal Meninga, Craig Bellamy, Trent Robinson and other greats of the game.
The Pearl's preview: Round 23
Aug 21, 2019
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In this week’s Pearl Preview Pod former Broncos star Steve Renouf outlines why the battle between Alex Glenn and James Roberts in the centres will be pivotal to the outcome of the Brisbane v South Sydney clash at Suncorp Stadium.Renouf analyses why Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold has his team ready to send former Broncos coach Wayne Bennett and his Rabbitohs back to Sydney with another loss. He also addresses the big issues of the week including why critics should get off the Melbourne Storm’s back, why Tevita Pangai Jnr was unlucky to get suspended for five weeks and why outgoing Newcastle coach Nathan Brown was out of line to have a dig at Bennett for the Knights’ woes in a controversial press conference.
Refs Round Up: How are NRL referees evaluated?
Aug 20, 2019
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This week Kasey and Badge discuss the sin bins in the Melbourne v Canberra match and the pressures this can place on officials, and explain the referees weekly evaluation process. Kasey also speaks to Badge ahead of his 350th NRL appearance
Inside The NRL: Moses Mbye
Aug 19, 2019
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Injured Wests Tigers captain Moses Mbye joins the team live in studio to talk about his side's run into the finals, and when he'll return from injury. Plus, we recap all the big talking points out of Round 22 of the Telstra Premiership and bring you a special State of Origin announcement
The Sunday Session with Craig Wing: Round 22
Aug 18, 2019
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Craig Wing joins NRL.com's Chris Kennedy and Kenny Scott to break down round 22, including a game of the year candidate and changing of the guard among the genuine title contenders.
Powwow with Sowwow: Kiana Takairangi
Aug 16, 2019
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In this week’s edition of The Powwow with Sowwow, rising NRLW star Kiana Takairangi shoots the breeze with Jamie Soward as part of Women In League Round celebrations.Takairangi is part of a rugby league family - her father Louis played for Parramatta, as does her brother Brad.She talks about lining up for the Roosters in the upcoming Holden Women’s Premiership, her Test debut with New Zealand as well as her experiences in the LFL.
Refs Round Up: Contact after passing and repeated penalties
Aug 15, 2019
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Kasey and Gavin Badger discuss what the referees look for in relation to contact after passing or kicking, and explain when officials decide to sin bin a player due to multiple penalties against their team.