40/20

From newsroom of The Sydney Morning Herald, NRL podcast 40/20 gives you press pass access to the latest news, controversies and performances in the rugby league calendar. Each week, hear the best analysis in the business from Neil Breen, Christian Nicolussi, Channel Nine's Zac Bailey and a host of guest stars.Follow, and review our show on Apple or Spotify, and for all the latest sports news, go to smh.com.au.

40/20 is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts 40/20, a sports show with 35 episodes published.

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  Three-horse race as teams jostle for top eight

  Aug 19, 202622 min

  As the NRL competition edges closer to the finals, the race to the top of the pack intensifies. The Panthers are slight premiership favourites as the Roosters and Warriors start to mount their finals campaigns. But it's the race to the bottom of the eight that is still in contention, and with only three rounds remaining in the regular season, can your team make it? And the Wests Tigers have had the season from hell but it could get even worse this Sunday as they face a full-strength Roosters side sitting at the top of the table. This week, sports reporter Billie Eder joins rugby league journalists Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko to break down the latest in the NRL. Read Christian's latest opinion on the Wests Tigers here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Panthers under pressure as finals race heats up

  Aug 11, 202623 min

  After being touted as the only real premiership contender, the Penrith Panthers are now under pressure as captain Isaah Yeo starts rehabilitation in a bid to return for the finals. Yeo suffered a pectoral injury in their loss to the Warriors last weekend. So are the Panthers still favourites to win the premiership? Plus, after being sin-binned and publicly blasted by coach Ricky Stuart for striking in the closing stages of Canberra’s loss to Newcastle, which ended their slim finals hopes, is Corey Horsburgh set to join another team? And was Ricky’s wrath warranted? This week, rugby league journalists Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko join national sports editor Neil Breen to break down the race to the finals. Read the latest on the Panthers here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  NSW crown a new King and who can topple Penriths reign

  Aug 4, 202621 min

  After much speculation, Matt King has been officially unveiled as Laurie Daley’s successor as NSW Blues coach for the next two series, with an option to activate a third if successful. So what does this mean for super-coach Ivan Cleary, who has signalled his intent to coach at a representative level, when he finishes up his time with the Panthers at the end of next season? Plus, with only a handful of rounds remaining in the regular season and the top four all but locked up, is there a team that can compete for the premiership with the Panthers? This week, rugby league journalists Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko join national sports editor Neil Breen to break down the latest NRL news. Read Christian's analysis on the Blues coaching here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Inside the Adam Doueihi saga and who makes up the top eight

  Jul 28, 202624 min

  For the past week, the Wests Tigers have dominated NRL news because halfback Adam Doueihi stood himself down from playing last weekend after being told he would be picked as lock forward. Now, following days of speculation and accusations of unprofessionalism and preferential treatment at the club, Doueihi is set to line up as the team's halfback against the Eels on Sunday. So what actually sparked the implosion at the Tigers? And should coach Benji Marshall have welcomed Doueihi back into the team so soon? Plus, with only six rounds remaining in the regular NRL season, the race is on to make the finals. Will your team make the top eight? This week, national head of sport Neil Breen and rugby league journalists Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko break down the game's biggest stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The new Dragons era and ‘big chance’ Latrell’s season is over

  Jul 21, 202626 min

  The dawn of a new era for the Dragons is here after interim coach Dean Young was confirmed as head coach. And with a raft of new recruits locked in for next season, will the Dragons turn their fortunes around? Meanwhile, South Sydney’s finals chances have taken a huge hit, with captain Cameron Murray suffering an ankle injury and Latrell Mitchell struggling to get back on the paddock. Plus, as cross-code star Joey Manu tours PNG and with Zac Lomax to do the same, could the Chiefs be building one of the most dangerous backlines we’ll see in the game? This week, rugby league journalists Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko dissect all the latest NRL news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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