The TAB has released the official Premiership odds for the 2026 NRL season, and Dean "Bulldog" Ritchie is stunned by the disrespect shown to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. With a roster featuring Latrell Mitchell, Cam Murray, and Jack Wighton, are the Bunnies really $21 outsiders, or is this the bet of the year? In this market breakdown, we analyse every major price for 2026. Bulldog labels the St George Illawarra Dragons as the "bolter" for the Top 8, while delivering a brutal verdict on the Wests Tigers' chances of avoiding another wooden spoon. Plus, we debate the Parramatta Eels' drought-breaking chances under Jason Ryles, whether Manly is a trap at $34 following the DCE exit, and if the Brisbane Broncos deserve to be $5 favourites. We also look at the Warriors, Raiders, and the looming "Spoon Bowl" between the Knights and Titans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we reveal the massive recruitment shockwaves hitting the Sydney clubs. The panic is real at Manly after Reuben Garrick officially signed with the Sydney Roosters, while Souths are fighting to stop Keon Koloamatangi from following him out the exit door. We break down how the Roosters secured Garrick's signature—involving a $650k deal and a post-career real estate gig—and why Parramatta is reportedly "well and truly in front" to snatch Koloamatangi from the Rabbitohs. Is Bulldog's teenage sensation Mitch Woods ready to partner Lachlan Galvin? We discuss the "ideal" 6 and 7 combination and why Stephen Crichton might switch to Fullback And finally, we cover the latest movements for 2026/27: The Storm’s pursuit of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, and which clubs (including Perth?) could land Jahream Bula if he hits the open market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Souths’ cap is a mess with big money in all the wrong spots. Bulldogs star Matt Burton might be headed to Perth. Should the Eels swing hard at Nelson Asofa-Solomona now Lomax is gone? And with Katoa now out the Storm need Tino even more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2026 NRL draw is out — and Dave and Brent give their first reaction to who wins, loses, and why one club “can’t win the comp” based on the road ahead. We also break down the latest on Eliesa Katoa's uncertain playing future, plus the news that South Sydney’s Keaon Koloamatangi is being actively chased by both the Raiders and Eels. Full analysis, team-by-team discussion and all the early talking points for the 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Amateur Hour!” is how Brent Read has described the handling of Eliesa Katoa’s shocking head injury during the Pacific Championships. In this week’s CODE NRL show, Dave and Brent break down what really happened, how the system failed, and why player welfare is again under the spotlight. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Storm face a fresh crisis as a player exodus deepens, with departures testing the club’s depth and stability heading into 2026. And over in the UK, England’s Rugby League Ashes campaign has fallen apart. After another poor showing, fans are demanding change. The Brits need Sam Burgess and Wayne Bennett to turn it all aroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has walked out on a $1 million deal with the Melbourne Storm — but did the club quietly tip off Tino Fa’asuamaleaui that salary-cap space was opening up? Meanwhile, if Jonah Pezet’s Broncos gamble backfires, he could end up back at Parramatta And down south, David Fifita might just be the buy of the season for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys break down why Jonah Pezet could be the fix Parramatta desperately need, what now for Cameron Munster and the Storm? How Kieran Foran’s return to Manly could settle a club at war, Plus, Tonga v Samoa — the Pacific clash everyone’s talking about. 🎟️ Special offer for listeners: Subscribe to CODE Sports for just $49 a year👉 https://bit.ly/CodeShop Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@codesportsauRead more sport stories: codesports.com.au Follow CODE Sports:Instagram: @codesportsauTikTok: @codesportsauX (Twitter): @codesportsauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dragons have a speed problem — and the CODE NRL team says the fix is simple: move Gutherson and sign Papenhuyzen. Plus, Josh Hannay has a Craig Bellamy clause drama, will Billy Slater coach the Storm, PNG’s plan to lure the Clearys for 2028, and why Souths are cleaning house after a horror injury run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rugby 360 continues to dominate headlines but would the breakaway competition actually work? What are the NRL's next steps and should they be more worried? David Riccio, Brent Read, and Michael Carayannis also look at whether Jonah Pezet will leave the Storm and if David Fifita will land at the Rabbitohs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Queensland reporters Peter Badel and Travis Meyn have taken over the Sydney studio for a special recap of the Broncos Grand Final triumph. How did Brisbane fight back against the Storm? How did Michael Maguire turn their season around? They look at the futures of Adam Reynolds and Payne Haas, how Brisbane's spine will look next year, and is this the start of a Broncos dynasty?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a special post-Grand Final episode, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis share their thoughts shortly after full-time at Accor Stadium on an epic decider. There’s a breakdown Reece Walsh’s all-round ’11 out of 10’ game to win the Clive Churchill Medal, but should he have been sin-binned? They also look at Michael Maguire’s job at turning the Broncos’ season around, what went wrong for the Storm, plus there’s big news brewing on Payne Haas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Riccio, Brent Read and Michael Carayannis break down the Grand Final between the Storm and Broncos, plus share their tips for the big game. They discuss whether James Tedesco was a deserving Dally M Medal winner and whether Joseph Tapine deserved Captain of the Year. With Teddy out of the Ashes, who will be the fullbacks heading to England? And what should we make of the Rugby 360 competition?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Cleary’s 2023 Grand Final was an all-time classic. Reece Walsh just tore Canberra apart in a finals blitz. Now they face off in a blockbuster Broncos v Panthers NRL prelim — but which star shapes the outcome? We break down both performances, compare their styles, and ask the big question: whose form decides the Prelim?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Storm. Broncos. Panthers. Sharks. Two massive prelims — only two can reach the Grand Final. Munster vs Hynes. Walsh vs Cleary. Our panel breaks down both clashes and the star that could decide it all — or ruin it. 📍 Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks 📍 Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith PanthersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Buzz Rothfield says a call from Michael Maguire was the rudest he’s ever received in his entire career — and he won’t be picking up again. Despite the Broncos’ resurgence, Buzz refuses to apologise for what he wrote about Madge earlier this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this edition of the Code NRL Show, Brent Read and Dave Riccio dive into the finals, Dave pleads with the NRL to make the Grand Final a daytime event, and Ready brings us inside the 'tense' Storm coaching box in an exclusive with Craig Bellamy. Read more at: https://www.codesports.com.au/ 🎧 Full episode on YouTube, Spotify and AppleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NRL Richest 100 is out — and the numbers are wild. Is $1.2 million a year really value for Turbo or Ponga? Has Luai only just started earning his price tag — now that the Tigers have stopped treating him like a controlling half? Souths have 10 players on the list... but sit 12th on the ladder. That’s a roster imbalance that could become Wayne Bennett’s biggest ever challenge. We break down which clubs are getting bang for buck — and which ones are paying for reputations, not results. See the full list: https://www.codesports.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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