The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast

The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast
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Welcome to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: “The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”. Join your hosts Tass, Clarkie and Guildy every week as they take the discussion of Rugby League to another level, delving into the hottest topics from the NRL, Super League, international game, women’s game, lower grades, and much more, also bringing you exclusive interviews from current players, ex-players and others involved in ‘the greatest game of all’.

  1. 11H AGO

    Episode 182 | 2026 Crystal Ball Predictions

    Tass, Clarkie and Guildy look into their crystal balls for the 2026 Rugby League season to predict: The NRL Ladder, NRL Premiers, Dally M and Team of the Year, State of Origin, 2026 Rugby League World Cup and Golden Boot, and Super League Premiers! —— TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:17 - Episode Overview 04:03 - State of Origin Eligibility Updated 14:46 - Super League: Round 1 Review 19:53 - World Club Challenge Preview: Hull KR v Brisbane Broncos 22:05 - Newcastle Knights 27:16 - Gold Coast Titans 30:31 - St George Illawarra Dragons 35:44 - South Sydney Rabbitohs 40:40 - Wests Tigers 44:11 - North Queensland Cowboys 46:45 - Parramatta Eels 50:53 - Manly Sea Eagles 54:13 - The Dolphins 57:20 - Sydney Roosters 1:00:37 - New Zealand Warriors 1:04:25 - Canterbury Bulldogs 1:09:38 - Canberra Raiders 1:12:04 - Penrith Panthers 1:16:01 - Cronulla Sharks 1:18:28 - Melbourne Storm 1:23:31 - Brisbane Broncos 1:27:10 - NRL Ladder Summaries + GF Predictions 1:29:14 - Dally M + Team of the Year 1:33:45 - State of Origin 1:35:24 - Rugby League World Cup + Golden Boot 1:40:19 - Super League + Man of Steel 1:41:31 - Outro —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast —— Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps. Music credit ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay]. Logo designed by Tahlia Tassone. © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021. —— “You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

    1h 42m

  2. 6D AGO

    Episode 181 | The 2026 Off-Season Bunker Review

    Season 6 of the podcast is ushered in with the annual off-season bunker review, with your returning hosts Tass, Clarkie and Guildy discussing all the hot topics of the 2025/2026 rugby league off-season! —— TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 11:38 - Episode Overview 13:01 - Topic 1: Payne Haas shock signing with the Rabbitohs 34:14 - Topic 2: R360 fail and the Zac Lomax fallout 1:00:28 - Topic 3: New on-field 2026 NRL rules 1:23:25 - Topic 4: Perth Bears signings 1:35:05 - Topic 5: RLWC2026 nations locked-in; Golden Boot drama 1:46:48 - Topic 6: Update on Eliesa Katoa 1:51:00 - Topic 7: Trouble in Tiger-Town (again) 1:58:24 - Topic 8: Quick-fire topics (NZ Origin, Injuries/Returns, Super League, Logos, Buzz retires) 2:07:26 - Topic 9: Player Transfers and Re-signings (Tino, Bellamy, Kikau, Angus, Lodge, etc.) 2:24:35 - Outro —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast —— Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps. Music credit ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay]. Logo designed by Tahlia Tassone. © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021. —— “You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

    2h 26m

  3. 11/07/2025

    Episode 180 | “End-of-Season Bunker Review for 2025”

    In our final episode for 2025, Tass, Clarkie and Guildy discuss their pretty crappy crystal ball predictions they made back in February; Their thoughts on the return of the Ashes and if Kevin Walters or Shaun Wane’s jobs will be safe; The Pacific Championships with the rise of Samoa and the unfortunate mishandling of Eli Katoa’s concussion; Buzz’s 10-point plan to make NRL even greater; Super League expanding to 14 teams and the NRL’s likelihood of taking over the English and International Game; World Club Challenge to return in 2026; NRL’s ambitious idea to create a “Global Round” in 2027; Rugby360 and the bans set by the NRL and World Rugby, plus which NRL players are on the hit-list; Perth Bears set to sign 10 players by Christmas; PNG Chiefs confirmed as the 19th NRL club with their national team winning the Pacific Bowl 3-peat; Rugby League World Cup 2026 and 2030 details; NRL’s new anti-tampering law explained; State of Origin to be played in New Zealand; NRL refuse to cover Koori Knockout injuries for NRL players; Tyrone Munro stood down; Bulldogs new logo doesn’t sit right; Which song would you play if you scored a try; and a wide range of player signings and rumours in both NRL and Super League… AND OH YES, THE SIDELINE STORY WILL BE RENEWED FOR A SIXTH SEASON IN 2026! —— TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:02 - Episode Overview 06:18 - Revisiting our 2025 Crystal Ball Predictions 19:22 - Thoughts on the Ashes and Pacific Championships 47:52 - Buzz Rothfield’s 10-point plan to make NRL even greater 1:05:23 - Super League expansion; NRL to takeover SL; WCC return; NRL Global Round 1:16:09 - Rugby 360 and the 10-year ban 1:32:44 - NRL Expansion confirmed for Perth Bears and PNG Chiefs 1:44:56 - New anti-tampering law (aka the Gus Gould law) 1:48:02 - Rugby League World Cup details for 2026 and 2030 editions 1:54:29 - State of Origin to be played in New Zealand in 2027 1:56:07 - Koori Knockout dramas; Tyrone Munro stood down; Bulldogs new logo; Try song? 2:04:27 - NRL and Super League player signings and rumours 2:22:35 - Outro —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast —— Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters. Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay]. —— Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer. © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021. —— “You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

    2h 24m

  4. 10/06/2025

    Episode 179 | "Something in the Toilet Water"

    Rugby League is the winner, but in a more accurate way the Brisbane Broncos (and Queensland in general) are the winners!… Reece Walsh will go down as one of the best to ever claim the Clive Churchill Medal in another come-from-behind victory for the Broncos who, lead by future coaching great Michael Maguire, have finally broken their 19-year premiership drought… Broncos also claimed the NRLW and the NZ Warriors claimed the State Championship in front of the highest ever TV audience in Australian Sporting GF History!… For the Super League Grand Final, Hull KR will face Wigan for the second year in-a-row hoping to go one better to claim the coveted treble… We end the episode with an analysis of the Australian Kangaroos 2025 Ashes Tour Squad! —— TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 08:18 - Episode Overview 09:46 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week: Michael Maguire 16:50 - Who’s in Guildy’s Bin: Grant Atkins 18:54 - Bunker Review: Broncos def. Storm (GF: 26-22) 1:02:25 - Bunker Review: NRL GF Player Ratings 1:13:20 - ATG: Broncos win NRLW GF 1:24:03 - ATG: NZ Warriors win State Championship 1:29:47 - ATG: Super League Semis Results + Grand Final Preview 1:31:58 - ATG: Toulouse Olympique win Betfred Championship 1:32:35 - ATG: Australian Kangaroos Squad announcement 1:39:00 - Outro —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast —— Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters. Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay]. —— Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer. © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021. —— “You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

    1h 40m

  5. 09/29/2025

    Episode 178 | “Streak Killers vs. Seasoned Finalists”

    The stage is set… After the Brisbane Broncos ended the Penrith Panthers streak (and arguably their dynasty) in the dying moments of an incredible Preliminary Finals match, as well as seeing the Finalist Specialists in the Melbourne Storm knock-off the Sharks to enter their 11th Grand Final under Craig Bellamy, we are in for an insane NRL Grand Final in 2025!.. The boys cover the prelims as well as give an extensive preview of the upcoming NRL GF and their predictions for who will win and the Clive Churchill medalist predictions… In ATGs: Leigh and St Helens progress to the Semis to face Wigan and Hull KR respectively with Saints winning after the hooter, the NRLW GF will see the 3rd edition of Roosters v Broncos, the NZ Warriors (NSW Cup Premiers) will face Burleigh Bears (QLD Cup Premiers) in the State Championship, and much more! —— TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 10:21 - Episode Overview 12:07 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week vs. Who’s in Guildy’s Bin 28:35 - Bunker Review: Storm def. Sharks (PF: 22-14) 52:34 - Bunker Review: Broncos def. Panthers (PF: 16-14) 1:33:38 - NRL GF Preview: Storm v Panthers 1:54:55 - ATG: Super League Eliminators Results + Semi Finals Preview 1:59:16 - ATG: NRLW Prelim Finals Results + GF Preview 2:01:55 - ATG: NZ Warriors win NSW Cup (+ Jersey Flegg and HNWP Premiers) 2:08:08 - ATG: Burleigh Bears win QLD CUP (+ State Championship Preview) 2:10:25 - Outro —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast —— Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters. Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay]. —— Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer. © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021. —— “You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

    2h 15m

  6. 09/23/2025

    Episode 177 | "Out the Backdoor"

    The Sharks and Panthers have managed to knock the Raiders and Bulldogs out in straight sets respectively as all eyes turn to the Final Four clubs left in the race for the 2025 NRL Premiership! As we preview the Prelims, we ask: Can the Panthers write another chapter in the dynasty or will the Broncos end the streak? Can the Sharks continue their underdog story or are the Storm willing to go one better from last season?... We also discuss the changes to the NRL Finals schedule, and preview: the Super League elimination finals, the NRLW Prelims, the NSW Cup and QLD Cup Grand Finals, and finish up with our review of the 2025 Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Cups! —— TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 05:55 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week vs. Who’s in Guildy’s Bin 14:49 - Episode Overview 16:00 - Bunker Review: Sharks def. Raiders (SF: 32-12) 32:23 - Bunker Review: Panthers def. Bulldogs (QF: 46-26) 57:15 - Are there issues with the NRL Finals schedule? 1:05:12 - NRL Finals Week 3: Storm v Sharks (PF Preview) 1:13:08 - NRL Finals Week 3: Broncos v Panthers (PF Preview) 1:18:08 - Which NRL team do you want to see win the 2025 Premiership? 1:22:50 - ATG: Super League Elimination Finals Preview 1:24:45 - ATG: NRLW Finals Week One Results + Week Two Preview 1:26:56 - ATG: NSW Cup & QLD Cup GF Previews 1:30:12 - ATG: Queensland win Schoolboy and Schoolgirl Cups 1:33:37 - Outro —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast —— Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters. Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay]. —— Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer. © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021. —— “You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

    1h 38m

  7. 09/15/2025

    Episode 176 | “One of the craziest games of rugby league ever witnessed”

    Broncos defeating Raiders 29-28 in Canberra for a Prelim spot was one of the most insane games of rugby league ever played! From the Reece Walsh headbutt, to the incorrect Hudson Young sinbin, to the Pat Carrigan suspension, the 18mins of Walshie brilliance, the equaliser, Extra time, Golden Point, disallowed tries, field goals, the list is insane! Not to mention the casualty ward the Bulldogs copped against Melbourne despite the game being decided in the dying minutes, the Panthers slapping the Warriors, and the fiery clash between the Sharks and Roosters!… We conclude the episode with a Preview of the NRL Semi Finals with Raiders hosting Sharks and the Bulldogs hosting Panthers, the Super League ladder analysis before finals, the NRLW Week One Finals Preview, the NSW Cup and QLD Cup Week 2 Finals results, and the premiers crowned for Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield! —— TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 06:29 - Episode Overview 07:56 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week vs. Who’s in Guildy’s Bin 15:13 - Bunker Review: Broncos def. Raiders (QF: 29-28) 48:02 - Bunker Review: Storm def. Bulldogs (QF: 26-18) 1:13:44 - Bunker Review: Panthers def. Warriors (EF: 24-8) 1:21:31 - Bunker Review: Sharks def. Roosters (EF: 20-10) 1:31:46 - NRL Finals Week 2: Raiders v Sharks (SF Preview) 1:38:00 - NRL Finals Week 2: Bulldogs v Panthers (SF Preview) 1:42:03 - ATG: Super League Ladder (one round to go) 1:43:36 - ATG: NRLW Finals Week One Preview 1:44:51 - ATG: NSW Cup Finals Week 2 Results (+ Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield GF results) 1:47:50 - ATG: QLD Cup Finals Week 2 Results 1:49:00 - Outro —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast —— Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters. Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay]. —— Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer. © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021. —— “You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

    1h 50m

  8. 09/08/2025

    Episode 175 | "Every finals game could be an upset"

    In one of the most unpredictable NRL Finals Series in recent memory, the panel preview Week One with Melbourne hosting Canterbury, and Canberra hosting Brisbane in the Qualifying Finals, with Cronulla hosting Easts, and NZ hosting the 4x Premiers in Penrith for the Elimination Finals… The Sideline Story MVP Awards are also hosted in this week’s episode, with our 5th annual MVP recipient crowned, as well as TSS Team of the Year and Club MVPs! —— TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:46 - Episode Overview 06:15 - Clarkie’s Good Guy of the Week vs. Who’s in Guildy’s Bin 08:00 - Bunker Review: The Sideline Story MVP Award 21:35 - Bunker Review: The Sideline Story Team of the Year 29:53 - Bunker Review: The Sideline Story Club MVPs 36:05 - TSS Money Comps: Tipping Champion crowned! 37:02 - NRL: Final Ladder Standings  41:42 - NRL Finals Week 1: Storm v Bulldogs (QF Preview) 54:11 - NRL Finals Week 1: Warriors v Panthers (EF Preview) 1:03:30 - NRL Finals Week 1: Sharks v Roosters (EF Preview) 1:17:00 - NRL Finals Week 1: Raiders v Broncos (QF Preview) 1:25:05- NRL Week 2 Finals structure explained 1:32:00- NRL Round 27 Results (+ chat about teams not in finals) 1:49:15 - ATG: Super League Round 25 Results 1:49:58 - ATG: NRLW Round 10 Results 1:50:23 - ATG: NSW Cup Finals Week 1 Results (+ Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield Finals updates) 1:53:48 - ATG: QLD Cup Finals Week 1 Results 1:54:41 - Outro —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast —— Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters. Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase’ [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay]. —— Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer. © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021. —— “You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

    1h 56m
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Welcome to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: “The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”. Join your hosts Tass, Clarkie and Guildy every week as they take the discussion of Rugby League to another level, delving into the hottest topics from the NRL, Super League, international game, women’s game, lower grades, and much more, also bringing you exclusive interviews from current players, ex-players and others involved in ‘the greatest game of all’.

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    The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Explicit
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