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NRL 2026 Is Heating Up! Steve Renouf on the Early Drama

The NRL season is underway and it’s already delivering drama.NRL legend Steve Renouf joins Sportscafe to break down the biggest talking points from the opening round of the 2026 NRL season.From early season pressure on contenders, to standout performances across the league, Renouf gives his perspective on where the competition is heading, and which teams are already making a statement.And in true Sportscafe fashion… things don’t exactly go to plan when Marc decides to join the show from a sauna mid-episode.Subscribe for new episodes of Sportscafe every week.

NRL Heads to Vegas! AFL Star's Inside Scoop & Ice Hockey Fight Rules Explained

NRL heads to Vegas... and that’s just the start of a wild week in sport. This week on Sportscafe: • The NRL’s Vegas takeover and Tayla's plans for the week • AFL star Jesse Hogan gives his inside take on State of Origin • Why ice hockey fights are actually allowed - and how the rules really work, with an Australian representative • Gordon Ramsay’s amazing AI NRL promo • The funniest and strangest moments from around the sporting world New episodes every week. Subscribe and join the conversation!

State of Origin’s Biggest Change Ever! Ian Healy on Australia’s World Cup Disaster

NRL Star Connor Watson reacts to the bombshell announcement that State of Origin is heading to Eden Park in Auckland, and debates what it means for the future of the series, along with the new eligibility changes that could reshape Origin. We also sit down with Australian cricket great Ian Healy, who gives his honest take on Australia’s World Cup disappointment and where things have gone wrong for the national side. Plus, there’s an incredible comeback story out of LIV Golf, Olympic drama, curling cheating controversy, viral sporting clips, and plenty of classic Sportscafe chaos along the way. Big sporting stories, big opinions, and zero chance of staying on track - as always.

Australia’s Super Bowl Winner & Payne Haas’ Shock Move

We are back with another episode of Sportscafe - and this week, we unpack the incredible story of Sydney-born punter Michael Dickson, who helped the Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX, becoming one of the few Australians ever to claim a Super Bowl ring. We also react to one of the biggest NRL shocks in years, with Payne Haas pulling off a surprise move that has completely rocked the rugby league world. We also dive into: - Winter Olympics and the 'Pe**s Gate' controversy - Why NZ could beat Australia in the medal count - The internet's best cricket bowling clips - Whether or not Bad Bunny put on a good halftime show Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Have Standards in Modern Sport Dropped? ft. Footy Legend, Brad Thorn

Chris Lynn, Conor Watson and Tayla Montoya kick off the new year by catching up with co-producers Marc Ellis and Ric Salizzo to unpack what they’ve been up to over the break. Chris shares his cricketing hiccup in Malaysia, Conor reflects on tackling the Kokoda Track with the Roosters during pre-season, and Tayla shares what life looks like juggling newborn twins while her husband Marcelo gears up for another NRL campaign. We're joined by rugby league and union great Brad Thorn, who gives his honest take on why standards have dropped in modern professional sport. Plus: • Rating the latest viral, quirky sports taking over social media • Hot takes on fantasy sport and why it divides fans so hard • Plenty of laughs, tangents, and classic Sportscafe chaos The boys (and Tayla) are back. Welcome to Sportscafe in 2026. Get closer to the show by joining our Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17817MfEdg/ Timestamps: 0:00 Catching Up For the First Time in 2026 5:00 Conor’s Kokoda Walk with the Roosters 8:40 Brad Thorn Interview 13:00 Brad’s High Standards 20:11 Brad Thorn’s Favourite Athletes 23:25 Aussie Open Questions 27:45 20/20 Chances 31:15 Rating Viral Sports 35:40 NRL Pre-Season