The Professor and Lil P are back with another huge episode of NRL Banter Box! 🏉 This week, we hand out the season grades for the Canberra Raiders and Canterbury Bulldogs – did they pass or fail 2025? 📊 Then it’s time for the blockbuster preliminary final between the Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos. Is this the ultimate revenge match-up after last year’s grand final? Nathan Cleary vs Reece Walsh – who comes out on top, and why? 🔥 Plus, the quiet achievers of the NRL – the Cronulla Sharks...
The Professor and Lil P are back with another big week on NRL Banter Box! 🏉 Was Reece Walsh’s performance against the Canberra Raiders his true champagne moment for the Brisbane Broncos? We break down how the Broncos are building momentum at the perfect time. 🍾💛 Meanwhile, the spotlight is on Hudson Young — did he really deserve 10 minutes in the sin bin, or was it a harsh call from the refs? 🤔 The Canberra Raiders face a huge test — can they recover psychologically and bounce back against th...
The NRL finals are here and NRL Banter Box is breaking it all down! 🏉 The Professor and Lil P review the Brisbane Broncos’ huge win over the Melbourne Storm that locked in a top 4 finish. Can Madge Maguire’s men wing again in week one of the finals against the minor premiers? We also hand out our school-style grades, ranking every team from 9th to 17th – but which surprise side gets an F despite dodging the wooden spoon? 🤔 And after one of the all-time stinkers from Melbourne, are the Storm s...
The finals are here, and The Professor and Lil P are breaking down all the drama from the NRL! 🏉 First up — who grabs that last Top 4 spot? Can the Broncos surge ahead, will the Warriors hold strong, or are the Sharks still a chance? We’ve got the latest form and predictions that every NRL fan needs to hear. Then it’s the biggest rivalry in rugby league: Rabbitohs vs Roosters. Can South Sydney end their season with the ultimate knockout blow, pushing the Roosters out of finals contention? 💥 A...
The NRL finals are almost here, and The Professor and Lil P are back with another huge episode of NRL Banter Box! 🏉🔥 This week, we dive into the Phins’ finals hopes — after conceding more than 50 points a game, can they bounce back and still clinch 8th spot heading into September? Or has their season already slipped away? 🐬😱 We also break down the biggest headlines from across the league: Resting stars before the finals — smart strategy or risky gamble?The incredible Miracle in Mudgee — how d...
he Professor and Lil P are back in the NRL Banter Box with a huge episode packed full of footy banter, laughs and big debates! 🏉 This week we break down Round 24 highlights and lowlights, from miracle tries to shockers you won’t believe. The big talking point: can the Dolphins or Roosters grab that crucial Top 8 spot? 🐬🐔 It’s season-defining footy and we’ve got our say. We also dive into one of the hottest questions in rugby league right now – should the NRL change the rules for those flying ...
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P dive into a fiery NRL Round Preview & Predictions! 🔥 Panthers vs Storm – Can the red-hot Penrith Panthers stretch their streak to 10 wins? Or will Melbourne Storm’s premiership firepower smash the dream? ⚔️ Dragons on the Road – Shane Flanagan’s underdogs took down the ladder favourites. Can they pull off another upset in New Zealand? 🤔 Mitch Moses Meltdown – Was he right to let loose on his teammate, or did he cross the line? 😱 Bron...
The Professor and Lil P are back for another HUGE week of NRL fun in Round 23! 🏉🔥 Was the Penrith Panthers trainer up to something sneaky... or was it just a big misunderstanding? 🤔 We dive into the drama and let YOU decide! Who will crack the coveted Top 4, and which clubs are clinging to their finals hopes? Our round 23 preview breaks down all the massive matchups — including the fight for the top 8! 💥 Plus: 🌟 Our favourite NRL players of 2025 💚 Can the Rabbitohs win any of thei...
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P dive into the wild world of Round 21! 👀 Did Parramatta really deserve that controversial try against the Broncos? 🤨 We break it down, moment by moment. With their star halfback sidelined, can the Melbourne Storm still charge to a premiership without their Dally M weapon? ⚡🏆 The Banter Box crew has thoughts! Plus, it’s a top 8 tug-of-war – who claims that last finals spot: Dolphins or Sea Eagles? 🐬🦅 And of course, the most important debate o...
It’s another huge week on NRL Banter Box as The Professor and Lil P dive into all the drama from Round 20! 💥 😱 Heartbreak for the Knights as the Warriors edge a thriller — but can Andrew Webster’s squad lock down their Top 4 NRL ladder spot? 🐔 Are the Chooks cooked? Thursday night’s clash with the Storm is do-or-die. 🛁 Des Hasler’s blow-up: ordering the Titans out of the showers after a brutal loss to the Tigers — is the wooden spoon looming on the Gold Coast? 🐶 Plus, are the Bulldogs the ...
It’s a jam-packed week on NRL Banter Box! 🎙️ We start with a fiery recap of last round's highlights — and yes, Nicho Hynes is back with a bang! 🦈💪 Did the Sharks just silence the critics? Plus, which players stood tall... and who went missing in action? 👀 Then we roll into massive predictions for the upcoming round! 🔮 Are the Warriors still top 4 material without Metcalf? 🤔 Is AOB coaching his final game for the Knights? 🧨 And what next for the NSW Blues after losing the unl...
The biggest game of the year is here! 🏉🔥 In this week’s NRL Banter Box, we’re hyped for the State of Origin Game 3 Decider – and asking the BIG questions: 💥 Can Nathan Cleary rise to GOAT status under pressure? 🧢 Will Big Papa’s return shift momentum in the toughest arena in rugby league? 😬 And if QLD fall again… is Billy Slater’s rep as coach at risk? We also break down Round 18's shock result: 🐯 Wests Tigers ROAR past the Roosters — but can Benji’s boys keep the fi...
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P dive deep into a massive week of rugby league drama and action: State of Origin shake-up – Surprise selections and what they mean for Game III.Melbourne Storm statement win – Are they the true premiership front-runners after their best performance of the season?Game of the Year? – Did we just witness the most thrilling match of 2025?Grand Final predictions – Who’s peaking at the right time?Round 18 preview – Key match-ups and tipping chaos ...
The Penrith Panthers are back in business! After a shocking upset win over the Warriors in Auckland, The Professor and Lil P debate whether the reigning champs — now clinging to 8th spot — can charge toward an incredible fifth straight premiership. Meanwhile, Lil P has been spotted on a mysterious recruitment mission in an unnamed continent. What’s the scoop on this next-gen rugby league talent pipeline? We break down the hits and misses from State of Origin Game II, including standout moment...
The Professor and Lil P are back with a fiery preview of State of Origin Game 2 — will Queensland bounce back, or will the Blues seal the deal? We spotlight the high-flying Dolphins, turning heads with their red-hot form. Plus, we break down the NRL’s latest scheduling debacle — the Penrith Panthers forced to face the Warriors just days after a 6-hour flight from Perth. Did the NRL stuff up the draw and disadvantage both sides? All that and more in this week’s no-nonsense take on the game we ...
In this week’s episode of NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P unpack a huge week in rugby league: 💥 State of Origin Shock – Is this the end for Daly Cherry-Evans? We break down the bold new Queensland Maroons selections ahead of Game 2. 🔥 The Hottest Jersey Ever? – We debate whether this week’s viral Origin kit reveal is the best of all time. 😡 Coaches Behaving Badly – From Adam O'Brien's spray at the NRL to other sideline tantrums, we call out the ugly side of the week. 😭 Ricky Stuart...
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P break down all the big headlines from a wild week in rugby league: Are the Canberra Raiders legit premiership contenders sitting 3rd on the ladder, or is a late-season fade coming?What went wrong for Queensland Maroons in State of Origin Game 1 — and is Daly Cherry-Evans facing the axe as QLD plans a Game 2 redemption?Brisbane Broncos spiral continues — what's happening at Red Hill, and can they still make the 8?🔥 We grade every NRL team in...
It’s all happening in rugby league this week! The Professor and Lil P break down the blockbuster build-up to State of Origin Game 1 — who wins, who takes the series, and who claims the Wally Lewis Medal? Plus, we look back at Round 12, where literally every game was an upset. Did your team survive the chaos? We also preview Round 13, with the Origin period kicking off and teams reshuffling their lineups. And in big Bulldogs news: Toby Sexton out, Reed Mahoney on notice, and Lachie Galvin set ...
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P break down a massive week in rugby league: ✈️ Which Wests Tigers star was secretly spotted boarding a flight to Perth? 🔥 Madge vs Marty – Martin Taupau axed over a social media storm 💥 Bold State of Origin predictions: Who takes Game 1? Will the Wally Lewis Medal go to a Blues or Maroons star? ⚡️ Was Nawaqanitawase’s stunner the Try of the Year? 🔮 Plus, all our tips for this weekend’s NRL action! 📢 Stay Connected to NRL Banter B...
This week on NRL Banter Box, The Professor and Lil P break down the Broncos’ fall from Top 4 grace — can they turn it around? We dive into the unstoppable Melbourne Storm, with Ryan Papenhuyzen flying high. The NSW Blues look red-hot while the Maroons battle injury chaos ahead of Origin selections. Plus: Shane Elford’s Panthers tactics under the microscope, Latrell Mitchell’s stunning 48m field goal, and why Parra won’t take home the spoon (and who might). Don’t miss this fu...