The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast
Welcome to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: “The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”.Join your hosts Tass, Clarkie and Guildy every week as they take the discussion of Rugby League to another level, delving into the hottest topics from the NRL, Super…
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Episode 210 | “Penrith could win every grade across the male and female divisions” (opens the original)
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The 2026 NRL regular season is in the books and all attention reverts to the Finals Series involving the Panthers, Warriors, Dolphins, Roosters, Sharks, Rabbitohs, Knights and Cowboys as the panel preview the Qualifying and Elimination NRL Finals games this coming weekend… St Marys Saints (Penrith Panthers-aligned) take out the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield, with Penrith also topping the NSW Cup after the regular season… We also cover the Super League, with Wigan Warriors set for the League L
Episode 209 | “Top 8 locked-in alongside a ridiculous kick-off rule” (opens the original)
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The Top 8 is locked-in with 1 round to go as the Sea Eagles and Bulldogs bow out of the finals race… The boys farewell Tass who is Europe-bound for one month as they cover Round 26 with an impromptu Kangaroos and Kiwis-watch for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup… We also cover the Super League, NRLW, NSW Cup, QLD Cup, NSWRL updates. —— TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:55 - Episode Overview 04:15 - Bunker Review: NRL Finals Top 8 locked-in 15:47 - Bunker Review: Backlash for trialled kick-off rule
Episode 208 | "Best & worst-case scenarios for NRL finals-eligible clubs" (opens the original)
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We deep-dive into the best and worst-case scenarios for the 10 teams remaining in NRL Finals contention, Conjecture surrounds the premature retirement of Adam Reynolds, Joey Manu confirmed as PNG Chief 007, Dragons players may backflip on Castleford Tigers, Kevin Walters to relinquish Kangaroos role for St Helens, Jai Arrow to play 2 more games for Souths in heart-warming gesture, NRL to trial kick-off rule in GF rematch, Sharks and Warriors may need to move stadiums for finals, & “Why do they c
Episode 207 | “Roosters Minor Premiers, Dolphins Top 4, Bulldogs Top 8” (opens the original)
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Nine teams remain in NRL Finals contention as Manly fall out of the race; Roosters, Panthers and Warriors fight for the Minor Premiership; Dolphins, Sharks and Knights fight for the Top 4; Souths, Cowboys and Bulldogs fight for the Top 8… DCE signs with Hull FC, Josh Papalii retires, Sam Walker wants $1.7m, Jacob Preston and Bradman Best may test open market, and more!.. Billy Slater quits QLD Maroons, Origin confirmed for NZ in 2027, NRL make formal offer for 50% stake in Super League… NRL, Sup
Episode 206 | “To’o to PNG; Global Round; Bronze Medals; and Kangaroos $45K carrot” (opens the original)
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10 teams remain in NRL Finals contention as the Raiders fall out of the race, the winner of Bulldogs and Souths will likely determine th spot as the Cowboys seemingly have an easier draw… Brian To’o becomes PNG Chief no. 6, as the Perth Bears look to Corey Horsburgh after missing out on Junior Paulo… The NRL want to trial the kick-off rule, play a 3rd-place NRL game for GF week alongside the All-Stars and an U21s Origin match, and finally go global in 2028 with games in LV, London, Tokyo and Hon
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