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Matt Russell and Warren Smith pop in to chat the upcoming Tests, the Nines and much more.

The biggest match had some enormous moments. Matt Russell and Warren Smith have been closely assessing decisions and interpretation all year, and are well qualified to talk their way through the controversial moments that headlined the Roosters' NRL GF victory. But it wasn't just the main game that caught our attention over the weekend, with Brisbane too good in the NRLW decider and Newtown producing an incredible hail mary play. And then there's the World Cup 9s around the corner. No Lara...

It's Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt once again! And it's Grand Final week, no less, after two exciting Prelims. Here's some of what was discussed: -Jess Surgess. What a talent (0:30) -The Raiders' win (10:00) -Canberra's fantastic community work (11:00) -James Tedesco's Raiders back flip re-visited (12:00) -Raiders v Roosters in 2019 (14:00) -The Roosters great win over Melbourne (26:00) -Talk of a Cronk-to-Melbourne return (26:30) -Cam Smith's big decision (39:00) -Commentator...

Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt are back to react to an action-filled Week 2 of the finals, where Melbourne and Souths progressed to the Prelims. Here's some of what was covered: -Wayne Bennett forgot the score (0:00) -Where is Graham Annesley? (6:00) -Jake Trbojevic's sin-bin decision (8:00) -How Souths can beat Canberra (15:00) -Slapping stuff (20:00) -'We're future-proofing the game' (25:00) -The Eels crash back to earth (26:00) -Why the Roosters probably won't lose at the SCG...

Matt Russell, Warren Smith and Lara Pitt have plenty of good stories and thoughts out of the opening week of the NRL Finals. Here's some of it: -Broncos' woes and what's going wrong (4:00) -The Eels haven't won anything yet (10:00) -Fireworks at Melbourne (15:00) -The Raiders outstanding win (20:00) -Why Manly were good things to upset Cronulla (26:00) -The beast probably keeping T-Rex out of the 17 (38:00) -Lara's experience in the Roosters' sheds post-game (44:00) -Previewing Week 2 of the...

Matt Russell and Lara Pitt keep the pod ticking over, as Warren Smith continues to recover from his bout of the flu. But this show is no compromise - there are plenty of great things to chat about, as the long regular season finally comes to an end and the meaningful September showdowns arrive. Here are some highlights: -Sivo's story - hard to Maika it up (3:00) -Are Cronulla legit contenders? (6:00) -Hudson's rookie error (12:00) -JWH's carless act (17:00) -Storm thinking Raider revenge...

*Audio file now fixed* Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt are still riding a high from an action-packed Round 24 and can't wait for what's to come in the final round of the regular season. Here are some of the highlights: -The build-up to the battle for 8th / Robbie Farah farewell (1:00) -Top two considering resting? (15:00) -Turbo's ruptured pec and sideline Lara's reporting of it (22:00) -Will Chambers' fan run-in (27:00) -Souths' impressive win (34:00) -Waz's chunk of NQ turf...

Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith are overwhelmed with talking points out of Round 23. Here are just a few of them: -Fonua-Blake's 'disrespectful' crowd gesture (2") -A message for Joey Leilua (4") -Amazing try-savers (14") -The Doggies keep coming (20") -Parra's concerns (22") -Unnecessary roughness in Rugby League (30") -The farewells coming up (39") -Newcastle's wheels fall off (53")

Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith check in after Round 22, a weekend filled with wild and wonderful action. Here's just some of what was looked into: -Latrell chasing point scoring history (0:30) -Boyd Cordner's injury and coaches protecting players (5:00) -August fatigue and the Bunnies (10:00) -Bulldogs finishing strong (18:00) -The race to September (20:00) -Favourite fan activities (35:00) -The stripping rule (44:00) -R23 preview (50:00)

Feel the passion and frustration as Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith dig into some of the issues that have gripped the NRL community after Round 21. Here are some of the highlights: -Reaction to Trent Robinson's strip comments (10:00) -How the Bulldogs make the finals (19:00) -Late hits on ball-players (22:00) -A lovely James Graham moment with surprise parental visit (36:00) -What do we do with Josh McGuire? (40:00)

Fox League commentators Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt cover some of the major talking points from Round 20 and offer their own spin on the movings and shakings in the NRL right now. Here are some highlights: -Blowout round - some big losses and a horrendous stat for Queensland league (7:00) -Brisbane disappointment (8:00) -Bulldogs players Paying back Dean and buying in big (14:00) -Analysing clubs' runs home (17:00) -The belter games coming up (23:00) -Coach of the Year...

Warren Smith and Matt Russell dive into a series of big and controversial talking points out of Round 19, before nominating which of the teams outside the top 4 could be this season's 'bolter'... because there's always one.

Fox League broadcasters Warren Smith, Matt Russell and Lara Pitt assemble for this week's issues in the NRL. Under-performing teams and players have been under the microscope and under the pump... none more so than the Dragons and Titans. This podcast doesn't miss, either. Here are the show's highlights: -Dragons drama (4:00) -What the focus should be now for teams out of the hunt (8:00) -How to rest players and how not to rest players (11:00) -How Wayne Bennett would fix the Origin period...

Warren Smith and Matt Russell have their second term report card to run through. But that's after ticking off a long list of remarkable talking points that Round 17 offered up. Here are the highlights: -Cotric send off (1:30) -Garth Brennan's no longer Gold Coast coach (5:00) -Titans going around in circles (9:00) -Cam's milestone (15:00) -Latest set of officiating blunders (21:00) -Golden Point. Good? (25:00) -End of term 2 Report Card (28:00)

The Origin period of the NRL season is almost over, but for those that have stopped to smell the roses, yet again, it's created some fantastic rugby league stories. Fox League broadcasters Matt Russell Lara Pitt and Warren Smith look through some of those good news events, as well as attempt to thrash out this issue involving injured players and play being allowed to continue, following the Peta Hiku incident on Saturday night. Here is more information on this week's episode: -One of Boyd's...

Fox League broadcasting trio Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith return to wrap up Round 15 of the NRL, involving hugely consequential charges, consequential results and monumental stuff ups. Here's more info: -Issues getting to the venue (0:00) -Tariq Sims (12:00) -George Burgess (18:00) -Bunker blunders (27:00) -Ben Cummins milestone (31:00) -Ladder watch (31:30) -Jimmy wins (37:00) -Wooden Spoon race (38:00) -The pressure on Anthony Seibold (42:00) -Reacting in real time to the report...

Warren Smith and Matty Russell don't just watch Origin like the rest of us. They pulled out their comprehensive notes to break down the Blues' dominant performance in Perth. No Lara Pitt this week! The guys also looked into Rep Round, some of the great stories to come out of it, plus dig a little deeper into the games they called. -Waz had Samoa v PNG (26:00) -Women's State of Origin wrap - rise and relocating? (37:30) -NZ v Tonga (40:30) -The Rep Round earnings conversation (42:00) -Milford...

Fox Sports commentators Warren Smith, Lara Pitt, and Matt Russell run the rule over NRL's Round 14, and the State of Origin team changes for game two.

Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Hannah Hollis dissect the State of Origin opener and the hottest topics in rugby league this week.

Join Warren Smith, Lara Pitt and Hannah Hollis on Take Me Now, I Have Seen It All. The trio discuss Round 12 as well as all the happenings in the Blues and Maroons camps.

Warren Smith and Lara Pitt dissect the Round 11 action, State of Origin squads, praise Mitchell Pearce's fine performance and address Dragons' worrying form.

Fox League experts Warren Smith, Lara Pitt, and Matt Russell run the rule over Round 10, and all the biggest talking points in the NRL.

Fox League broadcasters Matt Russell, Lara Pitt and Warren Smith tell stories and break down all the fallout from the NRL's Magic Round. -Magic Round thoughts (1:00) -Round 9 Carnage (11:00) -What's happening in Penrith? (16:00) -Parra's hiccup (20:00) -Knights' growing belief (25:00) -The best of the top three (35:30) -Raiders' luck (41:30) -A look at Round 10