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Unfiltered. Unrivalled. The NRL from every angle. 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.

  1. 1D AGO

    "Arrogant": The ugly truth behind Storm v Eels Lomax War + Luai’s private Tigers confession

    The build-up to the 2026 NRL season has exploded with a bitter feud. On the first episode of Code NRL, the team reveals why the Melbourne Storm were "arrogant" in their pursuit of Zac Lomax.  Plus, Jerome Luai looked us "dead in the eyes" with a massive Wests Tigers promise, and we investigate the depth crisis threatening to derail South Sydney’s campaign before a ball is kicked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  2. 12/04/2025

    The Magpies Takeover: Is This The End of Wests Tigers?

    The Wests Tigers are "beyond imploding" after the Holman Barnes Group launched a boardroom coup to take back control of the club. But is this actually a secret plan to kill the joint venture and bring back the Western Suburbs Magpies? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  3. 11/27/2025

    Souths "Written Off" + 2026 Odds Verdicts: Broncos, Eels, Dragons, Tigers, Manly & Raiders

    The TAB has released the official Premiership odds for the 2026 NRL season, and Dean "Bulldog" Ritchie is stunned by the disrespect shown to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. With a roster featuring Latrell Mitchell, Cam Murray, and Jack Wighton, are the Bunnies really $21 outsiders, or is this the bet of the year? In this market breakdown, we analyse every major price for 2026. Bulldog labels the St George Illawarra Dragons as the "bolter" for the Top 8, while delivering a brutal verdict on the Wests Tigers' chances of avoiding another wooden spoon. Plus, we debate the Parramatta Eels' drought-breaking chances under Jason Ryles, whether Manly is a trap at $34 following the DCE exit, and if the Brisbane Broncos deserve to be $5 favourites. We also look at the Warriors, Raiders, and the looming "Spoon Bowl" between the Knights and Titans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  4. 11/27/2025

    Ultimate Code NRL Mailbag: Club Recruitment Panic, NRL Wonderkids & A Reality Check for the Bears

    In this episode, we reveal the massive recruitment shockwaves hitting the Sydney clubs. The panic is real at Manly after Reuben Garrick officially signed with the Sydney Roosters, while Souths are fighting to stop Keon Koloamatangi from following him out the exit door. We break down how the Roosters secured Garrick's signature—involving a $650k deal and a post-career real estate gig—and why Parramatta is reportedly "well and truly in front" to snatch Koloamatangi from the Rabbitohs. Is Bulldog's teenage sensation Mitch Woods ready to partner Lachlan Galvin? We discuss the "ideal" 6 and 7 combination and why Stephen Crichton might switch to Fullback And finally, we cover the latest movements for 2026/27: The Storm’s pursuit of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, and which clubs (including Perth?) could land Jahream Bula if he hits the open market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  5. 11/19/2025

    Souths’ Cap Is a Mess, Burton to Perth? Should Eels Chase NAS? With Katoa Out, the Storm Need Tino

    Souths’ cap is a mess with big money in all the wrong spots. Bulldogs star Matt Burton might be headed to Perth. Should the Eels swing hard at Nelson Asofa-Solomona now Lomax is gone? And with Katoa now out the Storm need Tino even more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    'Can’t Win the Comp' NRL 2026 Draw, Katoa’s Future Uncertain, Koloamatangi Chased by Raiders & Eels

    The 2026 NRL draw is out — and Dave and Brent give their first reaction to who wins, loses, and why one club “can’t win the comp” based on the road ahead. We also break down the latest on Eliesa Katoa's uncertain playing future, plus the news that South Sydney’s Keaon Koloamatangi is being actively chased by both the Raiders and Eels. Full analysis, team-by-team discussion and all the early talking points for the 2026 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  7. 11/06/2025

    'Amateur Hour’ Katoa fallout, Storm's Player Exodus Deepens, Can Burgess & Bennett Rescue England?

    “Amateur Hour!” is how Brent Read has described the handling of Eliesa Katoa’s shocking head injury during the Pacific Championships. In this week’s CODE NRL show, Dave and Brent break down what really happened, how the system failed, and why player welfare is again under the spotlight. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Storm face a fresh crisis as a player exodus deepens, with departures testing the club’s depth and stability heading into 2026. And over in the UK, England’s Rugby League Ashes campaign has fallen apart. After another poor showing, fans are demanding change. The Brits need Sam Burgess and Wayne Bennett to turn it all around See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  8. 10/30/2025

    Papenhuyzen’s $1M Exit: Did Storm Tip Tino Off? Pezet Broncos Gamble & Is Fifita Buy of the Season?

    Star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has walked out on a $1 million deal with the Melbourne Storm — but did the club quietly tip off Tino Fa’asuamaleaui that salary-cap space was opening up? Meanwhile, if Jonah Pezet’s Broncos gamble backfires, he could end up back at Parramatta And down south, David Fifita might just be the buy of the season for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
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Unfiltered. Unrivalled. The NRL from every angle. 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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  • Creator
    Code Sports
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    346
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 News Corp Australia
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