ROUND 27 NRL TIPS ARE HERE!

Chad Townsend is joined by Josh Morris for the final round of NRL tips before the 2026 finals!

With the regular season coming down to the final weekend, there is still plenty to play for — including the minor premiership, home finals and momentum heading into September.

But there's one massive problem for the tipsters...

WHO IS ACTUALLY PLAYING?

Several finals teams have decided to rest key players ahead of the opening week of the finals, making Round 27 one of the hardest rounds of the season to tip.

Chad and Josh go through every Round 27 game and give their tips, predictions and biggest calls.

ROUND 27 MATCHUPS

- Bulldogs v Broncos
- Titans v Dolphins
- Roosters v Rabbitohs
- Warriors v Sea Eagles
- Sharks v Storm
- Cowboys v Raiders
- Panthers v Tigers

We discuss:

Panthers & Warriors — who finishes as minor premiers?

Can the Dolphins finish the regular season strongly?

Roosters v Rabbitohs — can South Sydney secure a home final?

Warriors v Sea Eagles — can the Warriors finish No.1?

Sharks v Storm — can Cronulla find some form before the finals?

Cowboys v Raiders — can North Queensland build momentum?

Panthers v Tigers — will Penrith rest players or go all-out for the minor premiership?

Plus plenty of Josh Morris v Chad Townsend tipping banter, big calls, potential upsets and predictions for who we think will win every game.

With the finals just around the corner, every tip matters.

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Who are you backing to win the 2026 NRL Premiership?

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Chris Heighington was one of the experienced forwards who helped drive that Cronulla side through the season, while Chad Townsend and James Maloney formed the halves combination that guided the Sharks to the biggest prize in rugby league.

This isn't just a story about winning a Grand Final.It's about 49 years of history, the people who came before us, the players who carried that weight and the group that finally got the job done.Three players.

One premiership.

49 years of waiting.

Welcome inside the story of the 2016 Cronulla Sharks.

IN THIS EPISODE:

- How the 2016 Sharks team came together

- The belief inside the playing group

- The famous 15 game winning streak

- What made that team so difficult to beat

- The pressure of the finals

- The build-up to the 2016 Grand Final

- Facing the Melbourne Storm

- Andrew Fifita's iconic Grand Final performance

- What it felt like to finally win the Sharks' first premiership

- The celebrations after 49 years of heartbreak

- The dressing-room stories and moments fans didn't see

- What made the 2016 Sharks team so special

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NRL ROUND 26 IS DONE — AND THE FINALS PICTURE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE INTERESTING!

I break down the biggest performances, controversies, injuries and storylines as we head into the final round of the regular season.

And there is plenty to talk about.

The Roosters' premiership hopes have taken a huge hit with Sam Walker suffering a serious ankle injury in their loss to the Dolphins. Can the Roosters still win the competition without their star halfback?

Meanwhile, Jett Cleary made an incredible NRL debut for the Warriors, producing three try assists as the Warriors returned to the top of the ladder.

We also break down:

- Panthers return to No.1 — are Penrith hitting their best e right time?

- Bulldogs MISS THE FINALS — what went wrong for Canterbury?

- Sharks smashed by the Eels — are Cronulla genuine premiership contenbers?

- Dolphins stun the Roosters — are the Dolphins the team nobody wants to play?

- Warriors beat the Knights — can Andrew Webster's side win the premiership?

- Rabbitohs make the finals — how far can South Sydney go?

- Broncos collapse continues — where did it all go wrong in Brisbane?

- Storm smash the Broncos — are Melbourne the best team to miss the finals?

- Manly destroy the Dragons — too little, too late?

- Cowboys secure their finals spot — can North Queensland cause an upset in September?

Jacob Saifiti SENT OFF — what does his suspension mean for Newcastle's finals campaign?

Plus the biggest player performances, coaching questions, injuries, finals combinations and my biggest takes from Round 26.

One of the craziest stats from the round: both teams from last year's Grand Final — Brisbane and Melbourne — will miss the 2026 finals.

It is the first time since 2010 that both previous Grand Finalists have failed to make the finals.

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ROUND 26 IS HERE — AND THE FINALS RACE IS HEATING UP!

I am joined by Josh Morris to tip every game of Round 26 of the NRL!

With just two rounds remaining before the finals, every game has massive consequences — from the race for the minor premiership to the battle for the Top 8.

Can we get our tips right?

ROUND 26 TIPS

We go through every game, including:

- Broncos v Storm

- Sea Eagles v Dragons

- Warriors v Rabbitohs

- Roosters v Dolphins

- Panthers v Bulldogs

- Tigers v Cowboys

- Eels v Sharks

- Titans v Knights

We debate the big matchups, form, team selections, injuries, finals implications, potential upsets and who we think will win every game.

And with the finals picture changing every week, we ask the biggest questions heading into Round 26:

- Who finishes as minor premiers?

- Who is the biggest threat heading into September?

- Can the Bulldogs keep their finals hopes alive?

- Can the Dolphins cement themselves as a genuine premiership contender?

- Can the Panthers keep their Top 2 push alive?

- What happens with the Roosters and James Tedesco?

- Latrell Mitchell is back — can Souths cause an upset?

Plus plenty of Josh Morris vs Chad Townsend tipping banter and some big calls that could age very well… or very badly!

WHO ARE YOU TIPPING THIS ROUND?

Drop your Round 26 tips in the comments

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THE 2016 CRONULLA SHARKS PREMIERSHIP — FROM THE PLAYERS WHO LIVED IT.

Chad Townsend and James Maloney sit down with one of the stars of the 2016 Cronulla Sharks, Valentine Holmes, to go back to the season that changed the club forever.

After 49 years of waiting, the Sharks finally became NRL premiers, defeating the Melbourne Storm 14–12 in the 2016 Grand Final to claim the first premiership in club history.

Valentine Holmes was one of the key players throughout that incredible season, finishing as Cronulla's leading try-scorer with 19 tries.

James Maloney was also instrumental, scoring 219 points and playing a huge role in the Sharks' run to the title.

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of one of the greatest stories in NRL history.

IN THIS EPISODE:

- Valentine Holmes' memories of the 2016 season

- What made that Sharks team so special

- Playing alongside Chad Townsend and James Maloney

- The pressure of chasing Cronulla's first premiership

- The famous 15-game winning streak-

The Canberra game nobody thought the Sharks could win

- The preliminary final against the Cowboys

- The build-up to the 2016 Grand Final

- What it was like playing Melbourne

- The emotion of finally breaking the 49-year drought

- Andrew Fifita's famous Grand Final try

- Michael Ennis' final game

- Luke Lewis winning the Clive Churchill Medal

- The celebrations after the siren

- Behind-the-scenes stories from the dressing room

- Stories from Valentine Holmes that fans haven't heard before

This is the story of the 2016 Cronulla Sharks — from inside the dressing room, told by the players who made history.

Where were you when the Sharks won the 2016 Premiership?

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The biggest NRL news, Round 25 review and all the signing dramas are covered on this week's show.Joey Manu has officially joined the PNG Chiefs and the mystery surrounding Chief 007 has finally been revealed.

But that's just the start…

We break down a HUGE weekend of NRL and all the major stories doing the rounds:

ROUND 25 NRL REVIEW

- Warriors' massive win over South Sydney

- Tigers stun the Roosters in one of the upsets of the season

- Panthers beat the Storm- Melbourne officially miss the finals

- Dolphins continue their incredible run

- Broncos' comeback against Canberra- Bulldogs smash the Dragons

- Sharks fight back against the Titans

- Manly keep their finals hopes alive

- Who are the genuine premiership contenders?

NRL NEWS & SIGNING TALKING POINTS- JOEY MANU TO THE PNG CHIEFS — AND HE'S 007!

- Hudson Young — could PNG be his next destination?

- AJ Brimson has been given permission to explore his options — where does he end up?

- Jacob Preston rejects the Bulldogs — did the Dogs lowball him?

- Ryan Carr's shock Castleford exit

- What happens to the Castleford players who signed under Carr?

- What does Ryan Carr's exit mean for Tyrell Sloan and his NRL future?

- Corey Horsburgh officially signs with the Perth Bears

- Are Perth in trouble or has their recent signing spree given them genuine hope?

- Xavier Willison and November 1 — could the Broncos lose another star?

Plus plenty of opinions, predictions and we talk the biggest takeaways from Round 25.

Who is the team you DON'T want to face in the finals?

And which of these signing stories will have the biggest impact on the NRL over the next few years?

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Round 25 is here and the NRL finals race is heating up! 🔥

Myself and Josh Morris are back in the studio to break down all the latest NRL news, injuries, team selections and biggest talking points heading into Round 25 of the 2026 NRL season.

With the finals just around the corner, every game is becoming more important — and we're taking a close look at the teams fighting for a spot in September, the teams building momentum and those who could be running out of time.

We also give our Round 25 NRL tips, with myself and J-Moz going head-to-head to see who can get the most winners.

IN THIS EPISODE:

- All the biggest NRL news from the week

- Latest injury news and player updates

- The Round 25 finals race

- Which teams are hitting form at the right time?

- Which teams are running out of chances?

- Team selections and key changes

- The biggest match-ups of Round 25

- Chad & Josh Morris' Round 25 tips

- Our biggest calls and predictions

- Who can genuinely win the 2026 NRL Premiership?

Who are you tipping in Round 25?

Let us know your tips in the comments and tell us which team you think is the biggest threat heading into the finals!

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The Chad Townsend Show in collaboration with the @rugbyleaguejourneymen sit down with members of the 2016 Cronulla Sharks Premiership winning team and go through some of the stories and look back at what really went down during the season.

Luke Lewis joins the show to relive one of the greatest moments in rugby league history—the Cronulla Sharks' historic 2016 NRL Premiership.As the 2016 Clive Churchill Medallist, Luke reflects on what it took to deliver one of the greatest Grand Final performances of the NRL era.

We dive into the week leading into the Grand Final, the pressure of ending Cronulla's 50-year premiership drought, the leadership within the squad, and the unforgettable moments that made history.

Luke also shares stories from his incredible NRL career, what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and lessons from playing alongside some of the game's biggest stars.

In This Episode:

- Luke Lewis' 2016 Clive Churchill Medal performance

- Behind the scenes of Cronulla's historic premiership

- What it felt like to win the Sharks' first title

- Grand Final preparation and mindset

- The toughest opponent we faced that season

- Leadership, culture and premiership-winning habits

- Building a connected team

- Stories from one of the NRL's greatest careers

- Lessons for today's players

Whether you're a Sharks fan, an NRL supporter or simply love hearing incredible sporting stories, this episode gives a rare insight into one of rugby league's most iconic premiership victories.

Where does Luke Lewis rank among the greatest back-rowers of the modern era?

Let us know in the comments!If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Turn On Notifications for weekly NRL podcasts, player interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and expert rugby league analysis.

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