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The League Scene

The League Scene is a weekly look at the NRL. AJ Lucantonio will be joined by Rhys Sullivan to look at the games of the week, the latest news and looking at the lower grades and the potential stars before concluding with our LOLCOW of the Week! One on One with AJ began in 2023 with AJ talking with the stars of the past and current faces in NRL media. This podcast is a one stop shop for Rugby League historians and lovers. If you have any inquiries - contact at leaguescenepod@gmail.com or AJ

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01:44:50

NRL 2026 Season Preview

The League Scene ·

2026/02/25

The lads are back in town for another year. AJ and Rhys preview what promises to be the biggest season ever. We look at every team’s prospects this year with some shocks about what is on the way for your team. As always, these podcasts are fun to watch at season’s end when we’re wrong or stunningly right in some regards.It has been a record breaking start to 2026 in terms of our content and we are incredibly excited to bring you up to date on what will be an incredible year in the NRL world.

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01:35:42

NRL Pre Season Challenge + World Club Challenge Review

The League Scene ·

2026/02/23

AJ and Rhys are back on deck once more to review a big weekend in rugby league. We have six trials and the World Club Challenge to review.On the program, we dissect the NRL's record-breaking revenue and profits and the success of the PVL administration. We also dissect the news that Channel 7 are investing in rugby league content. Also on the show, the World Club Challenge review has zero concerns for the Broncos, although we get into a debate about Reece Walsh. We also have a look at the trial

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01:11:05

NRL Trials Week 2 Review + World Club Challenge...

The League Scene ·

2026/02/17

AJ and Rhys are back to review all the big issues that are generating our big game of rugby league.On the program this week- Origin eligibility, who benefits the most out of NSW or QLD- World Club Challenge preview ! We analyse Hull KR and Brisbane ahead of their big game on Friday- Also we look at every game, All Stars and the eight trials on show showing the future of the NRL PLUS the big selection headaches.

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00:10:45

NRL Trials Week 3 LIVE REACTION !

The League Scene ·

2026/02/17

AJ is back with his instant reaction to the 12 team lists that we see running around this weekend in the NRL Pre Season Challenge. There are some superstars back on deck whilst there are some injury concerns over some of the stars so we try and break down what it means for you. Hope you all enjoy.

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00:25:35

NRL Week 2 Trials Team Lists - LIVE REACTION!

The League Scene ·

2026/02/10

AJ is back with his instant reaction to this week's NRL team lists for the second week of the NRL Pre Season Challenge.Lots of sides have opted for a youthful approach in this season week while some sides are all systems go ahead of Las Vegas.Let us know who your keen to watch this weekend as always and don't be afraid to leave us with some feedback on the episode as usual.

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01:03:06

NRL Trials Week 1 Review + Haas to Souths - IMMEDIATE...

The League Scene ·

2026/02/09

AJ and Rhys return from their summer holidays with a massive firestorm of news and games to look through.- Payne Haas to South Sydney ! We analyse the potential implications on Souths salary cap + Brisbane forward pack ramifications.- Reynolds to retire - makes the transition to Jonah Pezet easier for Brisbane- Lomax v Parramatta heads to court - we give you the lowdown- Rule changes debate- Cowboys NRL stars shine in the first half against the Dogs but when the game evened up in terms of quality,

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00:09:23

NRL Trials Week 1 Teamlist LIVE REACTION!

The League Scene ·

2026/02/03

AJ welcomes you back to the 2026 NRL season and we are live with reaction to the first round of trial team lists as we head to on the road to Las Vegas.We see rookies, veterans and everyone in between get a run and we look at all the angles !

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01:50:18

2026 NRL Train-and-Trial + Supplementary Player Analysis

The League Scene ·

2025/12/17

For the third season in succession, AJ and Rhys are back to analyse each club's train-and-trial prospects and those on supplementary deals (formerly development deals). It is a long and lengthy episode but we have made some slight tweaks to the format from previous seasons to ensure that the episode is enjoyable. To make it easier, here are the best attached timestamps so you can fast-forward to a club of your choice to listen to our assessment on junior talent.0:00 Intro4:14 Brisbane

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01:09:52

Pacific Champs Recap + Ashes Review: Where to Now for...

The League Scene ·

2025/11/12

AJ and Rhys return for the final time in our regular format for 2025 to recap a terrific international window which saw Pacifica football dominate to levels never before seen. This sets the scene for a spectacular World Cup next season. On the program- Coby Black on the move but will Payne Haas follow him- Ashes recap - does Kevy deserve the World Cup as Aussie coach, while England are left with more questions than answers as their captain faces the hot seat. - New Zealand show themselves as one of

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01:06:46

Ashes Second Test Review + Pacific Champs Week 3 Review

The League Scene ·

2025/11/03

AJ and Rhys are here to recap the second Ashes test as England's credentials as an international powerhouse are drawn into question. Also on the show- November 1 carnage as Papi wants a career pause!- Titans ownership changes!- How the NRL shunted their own concussion protocols and the glaring loophole that allowed Eli Katoa to take the field.- Ashes recap as England show they miss Victor Radley- Also, PNG showcase themselves a Pacific powerhouse with a big win over Fiji.- Tonga's

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01:16:25

The Ashes First Test Review + Pacific Championship...

The League Scene ·

2025/10/29

AJ and Rhys return after a three week hiatus to bring you all the recap of the first Ashes Test plus the opening fortnight of the Pacific Championships.On the program- Inside the Jonah Pezet deal - who wins for Parra, Melbourne and Brisbane- First test in Ashes football; the rise of Reece Walsh and the class of Australia smash England into submission. Questions over Shaun Wane's selection linger largest!- Cook Islands football on the way back with a spirited showing in the Pac Champs- Fiji's

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01:20:25

NRL Grand Final Review: Brisbane's Revenge!

The League Scene ·

2025/10/06

AJ and Rhys are back to review Grand Final Day! All three grades and NSW walks away without a singular premiership to go for it. On the program- Brisbane's coming of age as they learn from their 2023 grand final lessons - no Reynolds, Hunt and they still find a way to scramble.- Reece Walsh's coming of age!- Is the Melbourne dynasty falling apart - grand final second halves are seemingly not their forte.- The turning points analysed minutely- Rugby 360 - is it all a hoax or is there some

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01:20:54

NRL Prelim Final Review: The Stage is Set!

The League Scene ·

2025/09/29

AJ and Rhys review a chaotic week of the NRL Preliminary Finals which see Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos book their tickets for the NRL Grand Final. On the program- The search for redemption for the Storm as the Sharks season falls short at the final hurdle for the second season in succession. - Stefano Utoikamanu's trash talking - will Bellamy accept a deviation ?- Brisbane escape the clutches as Penrith are another side to fall victim to the infamous 14-0 curse as we look at the Broncos

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01:17:03

NRL Finals Week 2 - Straight Sets Hoodoo Continues!

The League Scene ·

2025/09/22

AJ and Rhys join forces once again to recap a spectacular week of rugby league. We look at all the major codes in our great game and look ahead and give some post mortems on the teams that departed us in straight sets.On the show- Canberra bundled out by slick Sharks- How big of a loss was Ethan Strange- Are the Sharks the dark horse we believe them to be- AJ's insane knowledge comes to the forefront- Penrith play the FLAWLESS half to leave the Dogs DOA- Bulldogs collapse? Who is to blame- How

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01:26:31

NRL Finals Week 1 Review - Headbutts + Injuries

The League Scene ·

2025/09/15

AJ and Rhys are back to review a drama charged opening week of the NRL Finals series. We review all the major talking points as Melbourne were too strong for the Bulldogs, while the Panthers and Sharks eliminated the Warriors and Roosters respectively. Sunday's drama charged match saw Brisbane outwit, outplay and outlast the Raiders in a game that was worthy of Survivor Glory.From tactical masterstrokes, to disasters that we analyse and ridicule, this podcast has EVERY ANGLE.EVERY ISSUE, EVERY

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01:40:02

NRL Round 27 Review: From 17 to 8! Here we Go!!

The League Scene ·

2025/09/08

AJ and Rhys return for the final regular season round of 2025. The top eight have been settled, while the post mortems have begun for those teams who will enjoy finals footy from home. - Were Melbourne right to play Jahrome Hughes. AJ and Rhys spar as they share their reasonings. Plus, the rise of Reece Walsh as Brisbane run riot against the Storm.- Wahs get it done inside 9 seconds, but they were poor in attacking situations and outside of Erin Clark and Sam Healey, offered little. Meanwhile, Manly

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01:42:25

NRL Round 26 Review - We're Down to 10 Genuine Finals...

The League Scene ·

2025/09/01

AJ and Rhys join forces to review a chaotic round of rugby league where teams stayed in the fight for the finals series.On the show- Inside the Titans recruitment boss' double deeds. Plus the contract that has South Sydney staying put at Accor Stadium.- Penrith's cubs deliver a brave performance against the Bulldogs as Canterbury find their middle ground after two straight losses.- Parramatta prove their rebuild isn't a fluke as questions continue over the Warriors finals credentials.-

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01:51:50

NRL Round 25 Review - Jostling for Positions

The League Scene ·

2025/08/25

AJ and Rhys dissect a lot of chaos within rugby league amid all the carnage amid the race for the finals.On the program- Immediate reaction to Brandon Smith's charge sheet- Titans sack Des and give Hannay and co. a chance- South Sydney rookies shine as the Dragons search for answers as the dam wall breaks- How good are these Canberra Raiders hey! Absolutely incredible stuff as we spend an extended period detailing EVERYTHING about this game of football- Big win for the Storm without their rep

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01:16:04

The State of the Game: Inside the UK Rugby League Crisis

The League Scene ·

2025/08/21

AJ is joined by Johnny Lew from the Rugby League Pomcast to deep dive the crisis engulfing the game of rugby league in the UK and England.We've been asked numerous questions as we've been the only Australian news outlet to cover the complexities of the game in the UK and on the program we leave no stone unturned.This edition covers- Salford CRISIS TLDR! It is an absolute mess and describing it in this description would be a nightmare- The drama of Nigel Wood and his resurrection after

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01:45:37

NRL Round 24 Review – The Push for September

The League Scene ·

2025/08/19

AJ and Rhys recap the second of our Indigenous Rounds’ as the race for September footy heats up with inches determining ebbs and flows to decide who will be in finals contention and who will battle for the wooden spoon.On the show- Penrith and Melbourne deliver one of the games of the season with an incredible golden point thriller. The rise of the tall leapers and we debate for the final time, the issue of blockers.- Warriors attack sputters into the finals as we give praise to the Dragons

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