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When the biggest stories in Rugby League break, Mick Carayannis, Dave Riccio, and Brent Read are the first to know.

Brought to you by CODE Sports and The Daily Telegraph, Code NRL cuts through the noise to give you the truth. Expect heated debate, exclusive scoops, and the kind of analysis you can only get from the journalists living and breathing the game 24/7.

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May 27 · 17 min
State of Origin 1 Review: 'Worst thing Daley can do is keep the same side'
The official scoreboard reads a NSW Blues victory, but the actual tape shows a performance that should have Laurie Daley deeply worried about the team's true form. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25 · 15 min
ORIGIN 1 PREVIEW: 'Queenslanders, stop gaslighting us you are not underdogs' | State of Origin 2026
We dive into the brutal win-rate statistics behind NSW Blues players like James Tedesco, Nathan Cleary, Mitchell Moses, and Reece Robson to prove New South Wales are the true underdogs for the 2026 series opener. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21 · 32 min
ROUND 12 PREVIEW: Mick SLAMS Gus Gould over Galvin gamble — "That's a halfback on work experience"
Gus Gould has publicly admitted the Lachlan Galvin halfback experiment isn't working — and Mick Carayannis isn't holding back, firing up at the Bulldogs boss over the Galvin gamble at Canterbury. With Sam Walker off contract and under pressure on State of Origin's biggest stage, the panel debates whether his Queensland debut can convince the Roosters to keep him — or whether Reece Walsh's Origin snub was the right call. Plus, we dig into the Billy Slater and Aaron Woods rift — is it real? — and take your questions on Dean Young's future at the Dragons, Junior Paulo's contract at Parramatta, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18 · 14 min
Origin Edition: ‘Daley has no loyalty’: Bulldog defends Edwards axing as Ponga forces Walsh out
The State of Origin team announcement sparks an explosive debate as the James Tedesco NSW recall and the shock news that Reece Walsh was dropped by QLD completely rock both camps. Trav slams the controversial Dylan Edwards axing as "ridiculous" while Bulldog defends Laurie Daley putting the cleaners through the Blues squad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14 · 26 min
MAGIC ROUND PREVIEW: Are QLD favourites with Ponga in the halves? Billy Slater's ‘all-out attack’
NRL Magic Round 2026 preview and official tips for every game including the New Zealand Warriors vs Brisbane Broncos blockbuster at Suncorp Stadium. Could Billy Slater pull off a shock State of Origin selection gamble by moving Kalyn Ponga to the halves alongside Cameron Munster to make the QLD Maroons instant favorites over the NSW Blues? Plus, breaking NRL transfer news as Luke Metcalf signs a massive contract with the St George Illawarra Dragons after the Canterbury Bulldogs officially pulled out of the $1 million race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13 · 8 min
"Vital they keep Nathan": Ivan Cleary leaving Penrith as 2028 contract raid on stars begins
Ivan Cleary is leaving the Penrith Panthers. The club has confirmed that the four-time premiership-winning coach will step down at the end of 2027, with assistant Peter Wallace already named as his successor. With Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin, and Brian To'o all off-contract at the same time, we break down why the Panthers face a vital fight to stop a total dynasty collapse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11 · 19 min
NRL ROUND 10 RECAP: "They are done!" — Ciraldo's 20 changes prove he is as confused as his players
The five-year plan at Belmore is in deep trouble as 20 positional changes leave the Bulldogs attack looking like a dogs breakfast. Following a 44-12 thrashing, we debate if the season is already over and why the current coaching strategy has the roster in total disarray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7 · 31 min
‘He could be the favourite’: Jarome Luai's shock Origin selection news | Round 10
Jarome Luai has emerged as the shock favourite for the NSW No. 6 jersey, but can he jump Mitchell Moses for the State of Origin opener? Dave Riccio, Brent Read, and Michael Carayannis dive into the explosive Origin selection debate and the statement game that could decide the Blues halves pairing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4 · 21 min
"They've fallen off a cliff!": The truth on Bulldogs culture & the Stephen Crichton flight scandal
The Bulldogs are "unravelling" at Belmore, the Tigers' premiership bubble has officially burst, and Queensland is facing an Origin selection crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 30 · 21 min
Luai was all in. He slammed players who left. Now he's PNG bound. Could he take Tigers too? Round 9
When Lachie Galvin left the Tigers, Luai was one of the loudest voices against him. Now Luai is the one headed out the door, to PNG and he could lure Tigers players with him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 27 · 25 min
'Paraded around PNG' — Luai's Chiefs visit is a slap in the face to Tigers fans | Round 8 Review
Jarome Luai's visit to the PNG Chiefs has ignited outrage across the NRL — is the Tigers captain about to walk out on a club that's finally flying? The panel debates whether Luai's mid-season PNG trip is a genuine move or a play for more money, why Tigers fans feel betrayed, and whether the Chiefs' tax-free millions are making a mockery of the NRL salary cap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 23 · 28 min
Benji told the media to 'back off' & Mick's given up trying to please Tigers fans, Round 8 Preview
Benji Marshall wants the media to back off the Wests Tigers — but Mick can't win either way. He copped it when he wrote they were struggling, and now he's copping it for writing about how well they're going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 20 · 13 min
Shane Flanagan Sacked: 'The Board Stuffed Up!' No Coach, No Plan & Players Left in the Dark
The Dragons board axed Flanagan by "mutual agreement" Monday morning, but the press conference raised more questions than answers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 16 · 23 min
Rival Coach Leaks Bennett's Secret Rule Agenda, Dragons Bid 'Against Themselves' for Drinkwater | Round 7 Preview
A rival coach leaks the secret reason Wayne Bennett wants a critical NRL rule change, while the Dragons bid against themselves for Scott Drinkwater. We preview Round 7 tips for Tigers vs Broncos and Eels vs Bulldogs, plus Latrell Mitchell’s position status. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 13 · 18 min
"Not just bad, but awful!" Eels 31-Year Horror Show, Tigers #1 & Su’A WhatsApp Exit
Parramatta Eels fans booed their team off after a 52-10 humiliation against the Gold Coast Titans, the club's worst home loss since 1995. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 9 · 30 min
The Dragons’ Hidden War, Cleary's $4.5M Bombshell & Perth Bears Internal Tension: Round 6 Preview
Dave Riccio and Brent Read break down the growing crisis at the St George Illawarra Dragons as they spiral into an 0-5 start. We dive into the friction between board members and the impact of the current club-wide signing freeze that has stalled all roster movements ahead of their clash with Manly. Plus, we have the latest on Nathan Cleary’s $4.5M contract bombshell. As he celebrates his 200th game tonight, the tax-free figures from the PNG Chiefs have the Panthers facing a massive fight to keep their superstar before the November 1 deadline. We also go inside the Perth Bears internal tension, with friction erupting between the administration and the Football Department ahead of a high-stakes board meeting this Friday. Also in our NRL Round 6 Official Preview: Tigers v Knights: A top-of-the-table showdown and the $1.2M Kalyn Ponga dilemma. Connor Watson: Why the Roosters have granted their utility star permission to negotiate for 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 6 · 18 min
"Take Responsibility!": Senior Dragons Blamed, Cook Deal Halted & Can a Rookie Save Broncos' Season?
Shane Flanagan and the St George Illawarra Dragons face an existential crisis after a 32-0 humiliation, with Damien Cook’s contract talks halted. The Brisbane Broncos have also hit a breaking point with a triple injury blow to Reece Walsh, Adam Reynolds, and Ben Hunt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 2 · 29 min
'They're Signing Rejects!' — Why Kalyn Ponga Is the Dragons' Long-Term Fix | NRL Round 5 Preview
St George Illawarra Dragons under fire, Kalyn Ponga to the rescue? Shane Flanagan's job is on the line and the Code NRL panel has found the long-term fix the Dragons need — and it's a bold one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 30 · 16 min
NRL Round 4 Review: Record Losing Streak Has Dragons Fuming as Bulldogs' Halves Pairing Fails Again
The Dragons have equalled their worst ever losing streak after eight straight losses dating back to last season, and their fans have had enough. With Kyle Flanagan sidelined after a serious concussion, two five-eighths could now be running the Red V's attack — and the panel asks whether Shane Flanagan is running out of answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 26 · 24 min
"Dragons Can't Win a Game!" Bench Gutherson and Buy AJ Brimson + One More Loss Ends Manly's Season
The St George Illawarra Dragons can't win a game in 2026 and the Code NRL boys reckon benching Clint Gutherson and buying AJ Brimson from the Gold Coast Titans is the fix the Red V desperately need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.