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The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast

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 League, international game, women’s game, lower grades, and much more, also bringing you exclusive interviews from current players, ex-players and others involved in ‘the greatest game of all’.

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01:53:57

Episode 214 | “Roosters play for Premierships;...

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2026/10/05

The Sydney Roosters are your 2026 NRL Premiers after a dominant display from the Roosters against a never-say-die Newcastle Knights. The panel analyse the key moments from the game, the player ratings, and give their take on who should have been awarded the Clive Churchill Medal (hint: none of them said James Tedesco)… Around the Grounds saw Wakefield win their first Super League Premiership in 58-years, London Broncos annihilate Doncaster in the Championship division, Roosters win the NRLW

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01:24:11

Episode 213 | “One of the greatest finals games in...

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2026/09/29

The Newcastle Knights dream run to the Grand Final has culminated with one of the greatest underdog wins in NRL Finals history when a 12-man Knights overcame a powerhouse, albeit injury-riddled, Penrith Panthers in the Prelim - with the latter now dealing with a shocking leg injury to Nathan Cleary that has clouded the remainder of his NRL career (and Phoenix Crossland now suspended for 4 weeks as a result of the injury). In the other prelim, the Sydney Roosters dominated the Dolphins in a one-sided

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01:01:06

Episode 212 | “Every bandwagon fan wants a...

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2026/09/23

We are in the midst of Finals Footy - From the Roosters slapping Cronulla, the Knights upsetting the Wahs in controversial circumstances, Leigh and Warrington advancing in the Super League, as well as the Raiders and Broncos in the NRLW, not to mention all the Grand Finals to be payed this coming weekend in QLD Cup, NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg (u21s), and NSW Women's Premiership!.. We end our episode with The annual Sideline Story MVP, Team of the Year and Club MVPS!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro03:07 -

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01:13:45

Episode 211 | “Panthers the finals kings of the...

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2026/09/15

Week One of the 2026 NRL Finals Series is in the books as we saw the Dolphins triumphant in their first ever finals game; Panthers qualifying for their SEVENTH straight prelim final; Worries for the Warriors; Roosters good but not good enough; Knights courageous in their defeat of Souths; and an unconvincing win from Sharks to eliminate the Cowboys… The boys preview Week 2 of the NRL Finals with Easts to host Cronulla, and the Wahs to play an historic sold-out game at Eden Park against Newcastle… We

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01:21:41

Episode 210 | “Penrith could win every grade across...

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2026/09/07

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

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01:46:36

Episode 209 | “Top 8 locked-in alongside a ridiculous...

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2026/09/02

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 - Intro02:55 - Episode Overview04:15 - Bunker Review: NRL Finals Top 8 locked-in15:47 - Bunker Review: Backlash for trialled kick-off rule 17:02 -

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01:45:35

Episode 208 | "Best & worst-case scenarios for NRL...

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2026/08/25

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

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02:06:56

Episode 207 | “Roosters Minor Premiers, Dolphins Top...

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2026/08/18

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, Super

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02:03:57

Episode 206 | “To’o to PNG; Global Round; Bronze...

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2026/08/11

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 Hong

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01:39:22

Episode 205 | “Top 6 is locked in, now it’s up to the...

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2026/08/04

The run-home to the 2026 NRL Finals Series is heating up with only 11 teams remaining in contention… The Panthers, Roosters, Warriors and Sharks are locked in, the Dolphins and Knights are one win away from shoring up a finals berth, leaving Souths, Canterbury, Cowboys, Manly and Raiders fighting it out for the finals two spots… The panel make the Top 8 predictions with 5 rounds to go!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro06:42 - Matt King NSW Blues coach; Laurie Daley retires15:12 - Episode Overview17:05 -

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01:39:57

Episode 204 | "The Doueihi situation is an absolute...

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2026/07/28

Tass and Clarkie breakdown Adam Doueihi’s refusal to play for the Wests Tigers against the Raiders and the embarrassment it has brought to not only himself but also the club… They also discuss who is in the right and who is in the wrong… By popular demand, another edition of Player Transfer news and rumours (headlined by Zac Lomax signing with PNG Chiefs, Cam Munster next PNG target, Perth Bears go on a signing spree, and much more)… Over to Round 21 of the NRL, the run to the NRL Finals is heating

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01:49:56

Episode 203 | “Manly, Souths, Cowboys on brink; Late...

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2026/07/21

Tass and Guildy reveal The Sideline Story MVP Leaderboard before going behind closed-doors. They analyse the key points from the NRL’s $5.3 Billion TV deal, before getting into a MASSIVE edition of Player Transfer news and rumours (headlined by Jarome Luai to Eels, PNG target Joey Manu and Zac Lomax, Sam Walker and Nathan Cleary to leave their clubs, Moses Leota to leave Panthers, Mark Nawaqanitawase to return to Roosters in 2028, Perth Bears still without a marquee, and much more)… Over to Round 20

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01:24:24

Episode 202 | “NSW just get Origin at Suncorp”

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2026/07/08

The NSW Blues have pulled off a miracle! Winning the 2026 Origin Decider at Suncorp Stadium! The Sideline Story panel pull their third late-night edition episode for 2026 to give their immediate reactions to this game!——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro 07:29 - SOO Game Three: NSW win the 2026 Series!48:52 - SOO Game Two: QLD Player Ratings59:19 - SOO Game Two: NSW Player Ratings1:19:15 - NRL Round 18 Review1:21:28 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 191:23:23 - Outro——Click the link to follow us on Instagram,

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01:46:55

Episode 201 | “Will an Origin Decider at Suncorp be...

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2026/06/30

The boys analyse the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons Game 3 lineups for the 2026 State of Origin Series and all the changes made from Game 2… Six change for the Blues with Bostock, Best, Critta, Liam Martin, Haumole and Brailey in after Brian To’o was sensationally dropped along with Staggs, Lucas and Api. For the QLD Maroons minimal changes as Pat Carrigan and Jeremiah Nanai return from injury in place of Collins and Finefeuiaki, with Corey Horsburgh potentially in the fold for the first time since 2023

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02:12:55

Episode 200 | “What’s your Sideline Story?”

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2026/06/23

From 2021 to 2026, we just wanted to say thank you to every supporter of The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast for helping us reach Episode 200! Unlike usual proceedings, our 200th will be a celebration where we take a trip down memory lane and look back at the journey to 200 episodes. Not only that, we will also discuss the greatest views of rugby league from the sideline - from the view of fans representing all 17 NRL clubs! The Sideline Story spoke to supporter pages from Instagram and your

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01:33:50

Episode 199 | "QLD tie the series as the Blues play...

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2026/06/17

The Queensland Maroons tie the 2026 State of Origin Series 1-all as the NSW Blues capitulate in the second half in front of the highest crowd in Origin history at the MCG… The Sideline Story panel pull their second late-night edition episode for 2026 to give their immediate reactions to this match.——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro 08:28 - SOO Game Two: QLD def. NSW (44-24)40:52 - SOO Game Two: QLD Player Ratings51:54 - SOO Game Two: NSW Player Ratings1:17:30 - NRL Round 15 Review + Ladder update1:31:13 -

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01:53:01

Episode 198 | “The Blues will take out the series early”

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast ·

2026/06/09

The boys analyse the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons Game 2 lineups for the 2026 State of Origin Series and all the changes made from the Game 1 lineups… For the NSW Blues: Mitch Moses, Payne Haas, Dylan Lucas, Api Koroisau and Mark Nawaqanitawase enter the fold, with Haumole Olakau’atu, Jacob Saifiti and Matt Burton dropped, and Stephen Crichton and Blayke Brailey injured. For the QLD Maroons: Kulikefu Finefeuiaki earns a debut, with Pat Carrigan out injured for the remainder of the series, and Ezra Mam

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01:45:33

Episode 197 | "Origin has returned the balance of...

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2026/06/02

The boys make their changes for the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons Game 2 lineups for the 2026 State of Origin Series before a deep-dive into all the player transfers and rumours in the month of May (Andrew Abdo, Kieran Foran, Jurbo, Ivan Cleary, Kevin Walters, Tanah Boyd, Luke Metcalf, Damien Cook, Connor Watson, AJ, Matty Lees, Perth Bears, Tigers re-signings, Gehamat Shibasaki, etc.)… NRL Round 13 is the closest round this season, with the NSW Women Blue-washing SOO 3-0, Wigan winning their 22nd

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01:33:46

Episode 196 | "The Greatest Comeback in State of...

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2026/05/27

The NSW Blues pull off their own Origin miracle, coming from 20-0 down to win Game 1 of the Series 22-20 to record the greatest comeback in State of Origin history… but this victory came with a controversial call in the 57th minute which resulted in a Kalyn Ponga send-off that has split rugby league fans down the middle… The Sideline Story panel pull another late-night edition in 2026 to give their immediate reactions to this historic game.——TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro 10:43 - SOO Game One: NSW def

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01:50:08

Episode 195 | "On the bench is... Casey McGuire"

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2026/05/19

And gaffe of the year goes to Laurie Daley for announcing retired 46-year-old Casey McGuire in the NSW Blues team instead of Casey McLean… But anyway, the panel go into deep analysis of the NSW Blues and QLD Maroons Game 1 lineups for the 2026 State of Origin Series with some very bold moves made by Laurie Daley and Billy Slater for some selections, as well as some notable debuts, absentees and the unlucky ones to miss out… The boys also cover the 7th edition of Magic Round as the NSW Blues Women

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