Inside The NRL - Episode 22 - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck retires early, Kikau previews grand final rematch between Panthers and Storm | Watch

It's a sad day for the game, with Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck announcing an early retirement from the game to return to New Zealand ahead of the closure of the trans-Tasman bubble. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward discuss his legacy, while Panthers star Viliame Kikau joins the show ahead of a blockbuster grand final rematch against the Storm

Mon 26 Jul, 2021

Episode 32 - Panthers take premiership, grand final recap

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 32 - Panthers take premiership, grand final recap

The Penrith Panthers are premiers! Join Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward for the final time this season as they analyse all of the key talking points from the 2021 grand final at Suncorp Stadium

Episode 31 - Grand final preview with Billy Slater

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 31 - Grand final preview with Billy Slater

After 200 matches, just 80 minutes remain in the 2021 Telstra Premiership season! Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to preview the Panthers-Rabbitohs decider, while we cross live to Billy Slater for his thoughts on the blockbuster clash and his coaching career with Queensland. The panel look at the key injuries ahead of Sunday, and give their Dally M thoughts on rugby league's night of nights

Episode 30 - Final four set for prelim final showdowns

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 30 - Final four set for prelim final showdowns

The race for the 2021 Telstra Premiership is down to four! Zac Bailey, Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas break down all of the key issues ahead of the two preliminary finals

Episode 29 - Bennett v Cleary, Jai Arrow, week 1 washup

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 29 - Bennett v Cleary, Jai Arrow, week 1 washup

The 2021 Telstra Premiership finals series started with a bang. The four matches providing plenty of drama on the field, while Wayne Bennett and Ivan Cleary created headlines off it. Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward dissect all of the big talking points out of the weekend, while Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow joins the show live from Queensland

Episode 28 - Finals preview with Fittler, bottom eight report card

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 28 - Finals preview with Fittler, bottom eight report card

The regular season is in the rearview mirror, and we've got a cracking finals series to look forward to! Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to look ahead to the opening weekend's matches, while Brad Fittler is our special guest. Chammas and Sowie give their end-of-season report card for all bottom-eight teams, and we ask whether Tom Trbojevic's 2021 campaign is the greatest individual season in NRL history

Episode 27 - Latrell fallout, Morris retires and Rapana on finals push

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 27 - Latrell fallout, Morris retires and Rapana on finals push

It's another big Monday, with the fallout over Latrell Mitchell's hit on Joseph Manu continuing, and a 300-game legend retiring. Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to dissect the key talking points out of the weekend, while we cross live to Jordan Rapana to discuss the Raiders' finals push

Episode 26 - Reed Mahoney, top four race heats up & expansion talks begin

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 26 - Reed Mahoney, top four race heats up & expansion talks begin

With just two rounds remaining, the race for the top four is intensifying with the Roosters, Sea Eagles and Eels gunning for a double chance. Zac Bailey is joined by Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas to look at the key finals contenders, and the panel also look at the latest around the NRL's plans for an expansion team in Brisbane. Plus, Reed Mahoney joins the show for National Skills Week

Episode 25 - Trbojevic's cheekbone latest, Eels slide continues, Fifita in ICU

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 25 - Trbojevic's cheekbone latest, Eels slide continues, Fifita in ICU

The countdown to the 2021 Telstra Premiership finals continues, and Round 22 was another big weekend. Zac Bailey, Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas dissect all the big talking points including Tom Trbojevic's cheekbone injury, the latest with Andrew Fifita and the Eels' form slump

Episode 32 - Panthers take premiership, grand final recap

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 32 - Panthers take premiership, grand final recap

The Penrith Panthers are premiers! Join Zac Bailey, Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward for the final time this season as they analyse all of the key talking points from the 2021 grand final at Suncorp Stadium

Episode 26 - Reed Mahoney, top four race heats up & expansion talks begin

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 26 - Reed Mahoney, top four race heats up & expansion talks begin

With just two rounds remaining, the race for the top four is intensifying with the Roosters, Sea Eagles and Eels gunning for a double chance. Zac Bailey is joined by Jamie Soward and Michael Chammas to look at the key finals contenders, and the panel also look at the latest around the NRL's plans for an expansion team in Brisbane. Plus, Reed Mahoney joins the show for National Skills Week

Episode 24 - Top six take shape, Allana Ferguson joins the show

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 24 - Top six take shape, Allana Ferguson joins the show

It was a big weekend for the NRL’s top six sides with a number of teams making big statements, while questions linger for others. Niav Owens is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to break down all the key talking points – plus, Channel Nine expert Allana Ferguson joins the show ahead of Women In League Round.

Episode 19 - Origin III teams named, blowout issues analysed

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 19 - Origin III teams named, blowout issues analysed

The countdown to State of Origin III is well and truly on, with the Blues and Maroons naming their team, and Zac Bailey is joined by Michael Chammas and Jamie Soward to dissect both squads. The panel also discuss the dramas at the Dragons, and Wayne Bennett's comments about the spate of lopsided scores in Round 16

Episode 13 - Nicho Hynes live, Bob Fulton remembered

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 13 - Nicho Hynes live, Bob Fulton remembered

On a sombre day for rugby league we pay tribute to Immortal Bob Fulton after the Manly legend's passing, and the team welcome Storm fullback Nicho Hynes to the show ahead of Indigenous Round. Plus, the panel look at the latest suspension issues to affect the Blues team, and pick their Maroons lineups for State of Origin I

Magic match-ups to watch out for this weekend

Game Plan

2021

Magic match-ups to watch out for this weekend

Ahead of this weekend's highly anticipated Magic Round in Brisbane, Zac Bailey and Anthony Seibold look at some mouth-watering individual battles that promise to light up the festival of rugby league

Episode 6 - Eels/Wests Tigers post-game, plus Peter Sterling

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 6 - Eels/Wests Tigers post-game, plus Peter Sterling

It's a special Easter Monday edition of Inside The NRL, with the panel coming live off the back of the Eels' win over the Wests Tigers and hearing from both coaches. Channel Nine commentator Peter Sterling joins the show to discuss the Eels' win, and the team look at all the other big issues out of Round 4 of the Telstra Premiership

Episode 1 - Footy returns for 2021

Inside The NRL

2021

Episode 1 - Footy returns for 2021

With ten days until the season opener, the Inside The NRL team is back to dissect a bumper weekend of trial action, with Joseph Suaalii's debut, Harry Grant's injury and the Wests Tigers' big win all on the agenda

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