
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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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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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?
And who’s more under the pump this week – the Sea Eag... more
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
The NRL season for 2026 kicked off under dazzling lights in Las Vegas - blinding some, but not our league experts.
Here, we put players, coaches and clubs under the blowtorch for the remainder of round one. Will DCE be under the pump? Will Shane Fla... more
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.
But has the new rebel Rugby 360 competition, looking to poach marquee NRL players, spoiled the party like ... more
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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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