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 call it a Rabbitoh?”… NRL, Super League, NRLW, NSW Cup, QLD Cup, NSWRL updates.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

04:15 - Episode Overview

05:36 - Bunker Review: Best & Worst-case scenarios for NRL Finals-eligible teams (2 rounds to go)

24:16 - Bunker Review: Player Transfer News & Rumours (headlined by Adam Reynolds and Joey Manu)

56:54 - Bunker Review: Headlines (Jai Arrow to play two more games, Kick-off trial, Stadium finals policy changes, Trivia)

1:14:26 - NRL Round 25: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps

1:16:57 - NRL Round 25: Overview

1:33:40 - NRL Round 26: Rapid Fire Tips

1:36:57 - ATG: Super League Round 24, NRLW Round 8, NSW and QLD Cup updates

1:44:27 - Outro

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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 League, NRLW, NSW Cup, QLD Cup, NSWRL updates.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

04:00 - Episode Overview

06:55 - Bunker Review: Run-Home to NRL Finals (3 rounds remain)

26:49 - Bunker Review: Player Transfer News & Rumours (headlined by DCE to Hull FC)

1:00:18 - Bunker Review: Headlines - Slater quits QLD, Origin in NZ, NRL make offer for SL, and more!

1:18:51 - NRL Round 24: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps

1:22:41 - NRL Round 24: Overview

1:53:48 - NRL Round 25: Rapid Fire Tips

1:58:09 - ATG: Super League Round 23, NRLW Round 7, NSW and QLD Cup updates

2:05:29 - Outro

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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 Kong!… Christchurch up their bid to be the NRL’s 20th team with stipulations set for their entry… & the Australian Kangaroos World Cup Squad will each get paid $45K for the tournament, causing a stir in the International Rugby League scene as all other nations (at time of writing) will only get paid $850 match payments per game!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

05:30 - Episode Overview

07:05 - Bunker Review: Run-Home to NRL Finals (4 rounds remain)

24:16 - Bunker Review: Player Transfer News & Rumours (headlined by Brian To’o to PNG Chiefs)

56:53 - Bunker Review: NRL ideas - Kick-off rule trial, extra games in GF week, global round

1:06:51 - Bunker Review: Christchurch up their bid as 20th NRL club

1:13:01 - Bunker Review: Australian Kangaroos $45K RLWC payments

1:20:08 - NRL Round 23: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps

1:23:09 - NRL Round 23: Overview

1:45:13 - NRL Round 24: Rapid Fire Tips

1:54:34 - ATG: Super League Round 22 and NRLW Round 6 Results

2:03:06 - Outro

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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!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

06:42 - Matt King NSW Blues coach; Laurie Daley retires

15:12 - Episode Overview

17:05 - Bunker Review: Run-Home to NRL Finals (5 rounds remain)

49:54 - NRL Round 22: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps

55:37 - NRL Round 22: Overview

1:22:39 - NRL Round 23: Rapid Fire Tips

1:33:21 - ATG: Super League Round 21 and NRLW Round 5 Results

1:38:04 - Outro

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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 up with the Sharks, Raiders and Bulldogs hitting red-hot form, the Knights losing Brown and Lucas for the season at the worst possible time, the Warriors and Manly on the slide, Panthers and Roosters winning unconvincingly, and the end of the Storm and Broncos finals hopes!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

05:22 - Episode Overview

07:04 - Bunker Review: Adam Doueihi vs. Benji Marshall

34:05 - Bunker Review: Player transfer news and rumours (Headlined by Zac Lomax to PNG)

52:12 - NRL Round 21: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps

56:14 - NRL Round 21: Overview

1:26:02 - NRL Round 22: Rapid Fire Tips

1:32:40 - ATG: Super League Round 20 and NRLW Round 4 Results

1:39:20 - Outro

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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 of the NRL, the Bunker and Refereeing comes under the microscope with a myriad of errors this week during an important point in the season!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

04:00 - Episode Overview

05:32 - Bunker Review: NRL sign $5.3 billion TV deal

21:57 - Bunker Review: Player transfer news and rumours (June to July)

1:19:43 - NRL Round 20: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps

1:22:16 - MVP Leaderboard revealed before going behind closed-doors

1:23:52 - NRL Round 19 and 20: Overview

1:44:14 - NRL Round 21: Rapid Fire Tips

1:48:00 - ATG: Super League Round 19 and NRLW Round 3 Results

1:49:23 - Outro

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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!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

07:29 - SOO Game Three: NSW win the 2026 Series!

48:52 - SOO Game Two: QLD Player Ratings

59:19 - SOO Game Two: NSW Player Ratings

1:19:15 - NRL Round 18 Review

1:21:28 - NRL Rapid Fire Tips: Round 19

1:23:23 - Outro

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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. The panel give their bold predictions for the Decider before covering the NRL for Rounds 16 and 17!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

09:15 - Episode Overview

10:48 - ATG: TPJ suspended for 6 weeks for eye-gouge!

14:27 - Bunker Review: NSW Blues Game 3 Lineup

48:43 - Bunker Review: QLD Maroons Game 3 Lineup

57:58 - Bunker Review: State of Origin Game 3 Predictions

1:04:49 - NRL Round 17: TSS Tipping & Supercoach Comps

1:06:21 - NRL Round 16 and 17: Overview

1:42:08 - NRL Round 18: Rapid Fire Tips

1:45:31 - Outro

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