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Cameron Munster
NRL Finals
Nathan Cleary
Billy Slater
NRL Grand Final
Christian Nicolussi
Michael Chammas
Josh Papali'i
Jerome Luwai
Brian Toto
Gemmett Shibusaki
Melbourne Storm
Queensland Maroons
New South Wales Blues
Jerome Luai
Paul Green

From newsroom of The Sydney Morning Herald, NRL podcast 40/20 gives you press pass access to the latest news, controversies and performances in the rugby league calendar. Each week, hear the best analysis in the business from Neil Breen, Christian Nicolussi, Channel Nine's Zac Bailey and a host of guest stars.

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Bronson Xerri has thrown his toys out of the cot after being dropped to reserve grade by Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo. But did a breakfast with general manager Gus Gould smooth everything over?

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The Zac Lomax circus continued this week as he inked a deal with Rugby Australia, joining the Western Force for two years. Lomax's comments about his dream of “one day representing the Wallabies on a truly international stage” left International Rugb... more

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The NRL season for 2026 kicked off under dazzling lights in Las Vegas - blinding some, but not our league experts.

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There are only a few sleeps away from NRL Christmas with the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm facing off in the Grand Final on Sunday.

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Michael Chammas
Host of 40/20, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age

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3.6 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
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    Not much point starting a podcast if you’re not going to do it properly. The Age’s footy podcast is outstanding, but this one is just a fizzer

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‘We are flat’: Maroons ambush Blues in Origin decider
Q: How did Nathan Cleary react post-match?
Nathan Cleary acknowledged that he hasn't owned the big moments in Origin and accepted the criticism directed towards him.
‘We are flat’: Maroons ambush Blues in Origin decider
Q: What was the mood like after the game?
Laurie was surprisingly relaxed and confident despite the loss, indicating that New South Wales lost the series rather than Queensland winning it.

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40/20 focuses on Rugby League with brisk, data-driven analysis and timely news from top Australian rugby league journalists. Across recent episodes, the conversation centers on NRL finals, State of Origin narratives, player moves and contracts, and the sport's evolving landscape, including crossover competitions and award show discussions. The show blends in-depth game analysis with personal anecdotes and reporting from the newsroom, delivering a quick, credibility-driven take on league news, performances, and controversies. A notable strength is the tight hosting duo and newsroom-backed sourcing, which can help listeners stay ahead of the latest developments and get perspectives from journalists with close access to teams and players.

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