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Strong Queensland presence unlikely in new competition

Strong Queensland presence unlikely in new competition

After applications for the new NRL women's competition were extended to Friday, it seems like a strong Queensland presence is unlikely. 13 Feb 2018
Nick Zisti recalls dramatic first grade debut

Nick Zisti recalls dramatic first grade debut

It is March 1991. South Sydney is taking on Penrith at the foot of the mountains. The Rabbitohs’ young winger, Nick Zisti, is about to have a debut in the top grade which he’s going to remember - and feel - for a long time. 13 Feb 2018
Back row suits young Panther Isaah Yeo

Back row suits young Panther Isaah Yeo

Dubbo product Isaah Yeo had a barnstorming year in the second row for Penrith in 2017, but he’s well aware of the club’s depth in the position, and knows how well he’ll have to perform to keep playing there. 8 Feb 2018
Perth an NRL expansion winner with Dead In Goal listeners

Perth an NRL expansion winner with Dead In Goal listeners

Where should rugby league expand to next? Returning to Perth seems a viable option, while a second Brisbane team also has popular support. Then there’s the PNG question … 2 Feb 2018
Dead In Goal NRL Podcast: rugby league’s greatest myths

Dead In Goal NRL Podcast: rugby league’s greatest myths

They’re back for 2018! With the season proper still a few weeks away, in their first podcast for the New Year our league panellists James Smith and Jeff Centenera explore the sport’s great myths. 18 Jan 2018
Sydney rugby league’s town halls of history

Sydney rugby league’s town halls of history

As the various New South Wales rugby league foundation clubs celebrate their 110th anniversaries, it’s reassuring for the upkeep of the sport’s heritage that almost all of the venues which hosted the Sydney clubs’ historic formation meetings back in 1908 still take pride of place across inner Sydney. 17 Jan 2018
NRL announces women's competition

NRL announces women's competition

On the back of the Jillaroos' success at the Women's Rugby League World Cup, the NRL has announced a Women's Premiership will be launched in 2018. 6 Dec 2017
Dead In Goal NRL Podcast: Sydney stadium debate

Dead In Goal NRL Podcast: Sydney stadium debate

There is no footy off-season! This week our rugby league duo of James Smith and Jeff Centenera discuss the lively Sydney stadiums debate, and relive all the action from the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. 6 Dec 2017
NRL Dead In Goal Podcast: Where to now for Kiwis?

NRL Dead In Goal Podcast: Where to now for Kiwis?

With the Kiwis missing the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals, is it time for New Zealand rugby league to panic? Plus, we discuss what makes Mitchell Pearce such a polarising figure. 22 Nov 2017
Getting to know the Jillaroos

Getting to know the Jillaroos

Inside Sports caught up with members of our national women’s rugby league team - the Jillaroos last Saturday at the Sydney Football stadium when the Australia Kangaroos played Lebanon for the first time in men’s rugby league. 17 Nov 2017
World Cup boosted by players’ buy-in: Geyer

World Cup boosted by players’ buy-in: Geyer

Rugby league is a bit like boxing. On the elite stage, such a high-contact sport of attrition isn’t so much played, as done. Its exponents have to want to do it. If they don’t, it shows. It can get ugly really quickly. 16 Nov 2017
Dead In Goal NRL Podcast: RLWC2017 Quarter Final Preview

Dead In Goal NRL Podcast: RLWC2017 Quarter Final Preview

Our rugby league dynamic duo of James Smith and Jeff Centenera return to discuss the upcoming quarter-finals of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup ... and plenty more. 14 Nov 2017
CRL Women's Nines return to action

CRL Women's Nines return to action

More than 320 players will take to the field this weekend as Group 4, Group 21 and Illawarra Country Rugby League Women's Nines return to action. 3 Nov 2017
World Cup cultural pride on show: Petero

World Cup cultural pride on show: Petero

Leading into the tournament, the 2017 Rugby League World Cup was billed as a celebration of the sport across international lines; a showcase of the many cultures which make up our rugby league family. 30 Oct 2017
Dead In Goal NRL Podcast: Inside the World Cup Official Program

Dead In Goal NRL Podcast: Inside the World Cup Official Program

Sit back as our rugby league panel of James Smith and Jeff Centenera take you through the Official Rugby League World Cup Tournament magazine, a publication produced by the Inside Sport team. Also up for discussion this week: Australia’s footy “codewars”. 26 Oct 2017
Kiwis ready to show New Zealand what they're capable of

Kiwis ready to show New Zealand what they're capable of

New Zealand Kiwis halfback Shaun Johnson can't wait to play in front of a home crowd for the first time since 2014 as the Rugby League World Cup comes to New Zealand. 24 Oct 2017
Fans' Kangaroo Tour memories

Fans' Kangaroo Tour memories

On this week’s show, rugby league chatterers James Smith and Jeff Centenera discuss their listeners' fondest memories of those famous old Kangaroo Tours. The boys also chew the fat on where Cooper Cronk is headed, and they also look back on an infamous Demolition Derby held in 1986 ... 18 Oct 2017
Dead In Goal NRL Podcast: Storming into World Cup

Dead In Goal NRL Podcast: Storming into World Cup

Join the Inside Sport magazine team of James Smith, Jeff Centenera and Anthony Brand as they mop up all the mess from the 2017 NRL Grand Final, as well as look ahead to the Rugby League World Cup. 6 Oct 2017
2017 Koori Knockout on NITV this weekend

2017 Koori Knockout on NITV this weekend

For the tenth year running, NITV is the official media partner and sole television broadcaster of this pivotal sporting event. 29 Sep 2017
NRL Dead In Goal Podcast: Grand Final Preview

NRL Dead In Goal Podcast: Grand Final Preview

On this week's episode, Inside Sport staffers James Smith and Jeff Centenera discuss this weekend's title-decider. They also chew the fat about where rugby league's grand final should move to down the track. 27 Sep 2017
NRL Dead In Goal Podcast: NRL finals aren’t Origins

NRL Dead In Goal Podcast: NRL finals aren’t Origins

This week our Inside Sport rugby league team discusses the Bulldogs’ decision to dump coach Des Hasler. We also have a chat about the growing trend of asking fans to pick a state-based team when the NRL finals roll around. We already have that, it’s called State of Origin … 20 Sep 2017