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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Candid studio debate connects NRL headlines to roster construction, club culture and the practical choices behind results.
The Kayo Sports NRL Podcast turns league news into a lively studio argument, with changing combinations of voices testing each other's views on clubs, players and the decisions shaping a season.
Nathan Hindmarsh's moustache shares billing with salary-cap math, if your off-season needs both.
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A grounded Dragons chat about life after footy and Zach Lomax's wing move.
Jason Nightingale looks back on his Dragons years with a calm, unforced honesty, and Darcy MacDonald keeps the talk moving through retirement, business, and the ambassador role that now fills his time.
A warm throwback with enough steel to feel like proper league talk.
Mark O'Meley's return lands as equal parts nostalgia and hard-footy reflection. He moves from the Ogre nickname and the North Sydney wrestle-block days into Bulldogs life, then into the 2003-04 tension with the Roosters and the kind of grand final detail only someone on the…
A loose NRL yarn that turns Lomax, Vegas and Kyle Flanagan into easy listening.
This NRL podcast opens with teasing and holiday chatter before getting to Zac Lomax and the Storm's $300,000 offer. The tone stays loose and conversational, with Fletcher and Hindmarsh keeping the pace easy while they move through Vegas and a defence of Kyle Flanagan.
A frank season wrap that starts with the Dolphins and stays focused on what went wrong and what comes next.
The episode closes the regular season by working through the bottom nine teams, with the Dolphins first after their loss to the Knights left them outside finals again.
A grounded Bulldogs chat about recovery, standards, and the mood inside a finals push.
This Bulldogs chat stays close to Belmore and to the feel of a side that has already locked in finals. Max King comes across as relaxed and open about coming back from a wrist injury, with a dry joke about ending up in New South Wales Cup or Ron Massey if the layoff had run…
Loose NRL banter that settles into a clear talk about roster building and club identity.
The episode starts in relaxed territory, with Lara Pitt back, Braith fresh off Bali, and Michael Ennis in the mix, so the early stretch stays with tan jokes, training talk, and holiday banter.
Loose NRL chat, old camp stories, and a sharp money talk.
This episode starts with moustache jokes and a quick cricket detour, then gets to the better stuff: beep test grind, army camp misery, and a blunt look at Jadon Campbell and the money around his Titans move.
Loose, conversational NRL chat that stays close to the season's talking points.
KO Sports NRL stays close to the conversations fans are already having: Payne Haas and R360, the Broncos wanting to keep him, Madge and England talk, Harry Grant nicknames, and the road to Vegas. It does not try to sound more authoritative than it is, and that restraint works.
Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, and Rob break down every Six Nations and Champions Cup weekend.
The Kayo Sports NRL Podcast speaks with Bryson Goodwin, a 244-game NRL and Super League veteran and 10-time New Zealand international, about his career and life after retirement.
Darcy McDonald sits down with Glenn Lazarus for a Retro Round chat.
Host Darcy MacDonald interviews colleague Tom Sargent about his experiences covering NRL's Magic Round, including his schedule, interactions with teams like the Sharks, and insights into journalist routines and access to players.
Lara Pitt opens the show with Cooper Cronk and Paul Crawley as footy is back and a huge weekend of 10 games looms.
Fletch and Nathan open with condolences for the Bondi tragedy.
Aaron Woods reflects on retiring after 16 pre-seasons, saying the first November and December without training anxiety feels strange after leaving school at 17.
Steph Hancock tells Darcy McDonald why the 2024 NRLW season feels like the end of a 22-year football run, with a one-year Dragons deal, multiple concussions, and a goal to still be walking at 50.
Darcy MacDonald brings in Dan Nuttall and Kyle Robbins to wrap the regular season and break down the bottom nine teams.
The Kayo Sports NRL Podcast opens its first 2026 episode with Brian Fletcher and Nathan Hindmarsh trading jokes about injuries, road rage, and their offseason before moving into the league news.
The Kayo Sports NRL Podcast opens with Brian Fletcher and Nathan Hindmarsh reviewing a Ninja Slushie, mixing Powerade and tequila while joking about the machine shutting down above 15% alcohol.
Darcy McDonald records inside the NRL fan hub in Las Vegas, where Warriors fullback Chance Nichol-Klugstad signs jerseys in a crowded Resorts World sports bar before round one at Allegiant Stadium.
Max King talks from Belmore Sports Ground about Canterbury-Bankstown’s push into finals after a win over the Warriors, a result that locked in the Bulldogs’ spot and kept a five-game winning streak alive.
A 14-time Origin veteran on the cruelest injury timing in rugby league
Blocker reacts to the Wests Tigers ownership fight by saying he has "run out of emotion," then explains why a fan march will not move a group that owns 90% of the club.
Brian Fletcher and Nathan Highmush open the KO Sports NRL podcast with a loose, opinion-first style and then jump into Payne Haas, R360, and the reported $3 million tax-free offer with a possible 10-year ban.
Scott Drinkwater discusses Cowboys' defensive struggles despite offensive production, crediting accountability culture and coach Todd Payton's honest feedback as keys to recovery.
Scott Prince traces his path from a 300-game NRL halfback and 2005 premiership winner to Broncos NRLW head coach, with specific detail on his work at Queensland under-20s, the Valley Diehards women’s team, and Brisbane’s women’s program.
Angus Crichton's reported Rugby Australia move, with a 2027 World Cup in view, is discussed alongside his Scots College background and the uncertainty around a one- or two-year deal.
Gary Larson reacts to the Perth Bears being confirmed as the NRL's 17th franchise for 2027, saying he was "pretty excited" and "a bit emotional" when the announcement came through in his lounge room.
Cooper Cronk and Steve Blocker Roach spend much of The Kayo Sports NRL Podcast on 19/11/25 debating R360, Peter V'landys' 10-year-ban warning, and the possibility of Payne Haas, Zach Lomax and Ryan Pappenhausen leaving the NRL.
Lara Pitt is back.
Trent Hodkinson describes life after retiring from the NRL, including living in Queensland, raising two young children, and doing development and coaching work with the Dolphins, the Capras, and the NRL.
Bulldogs NRL players Reed Mahoney and Toby Sexton reflect on their breakout 2024 season, discussing the team's return to finals, the intense fan support at Belmore, and personal journeys including leadership changes and Sexton's rise from reserve grade.
Focused discussion on Blake Austin's transition from professional rugby league to coaching and sports agency work, emphasizing ethical youth development and his philosophy of supporting overlooked talent.
Box League Podcast 2025: Abby Church interview.
Darcy MacDonald interviews Mark O'Meally (201 NRL games, 10 Origin caps) on his rugby league career retrospective.
Chanel Harris-Tavita discusses his return to rugby league after a year off, reflecting on his travels, the Warriors' improved performance under coach Andrew Webster, and how the break reignited his passion for the game.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks player Nicho Hynes discusses his mindset heading into the 2025 NRL season, reflecting on lessons from 2024's challenges including media scrutiny and Origin disappointment.
Lara Pitt is back after the summer break with Luke Keery and Crawls to kick off the KOSports NRL Podcast for the new season.
Jason Nightingale sits down with Darcy MacDonald for a laid-back catch-up.