NRL 360
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports television |
| Founded | March 6, 2013 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Rugby league discussion show |
NRL 360 is an Australian nightly discussion program focused on topics related to the NRL. The show made its debut on Fox Sports on 6 March 2013.
Hosts
- Ben Ikin (2013–2021)
- Paul Kent (2013–2024)
- Yvonne Sampson (2021)
- Braith Anasta (2022–present)
- Gorden Tallis (2023–present)
2015 Season
Beginning on 3 March 2015, NRL360 transitioned from a single weekly episode every Wednesday (totaling 30 episodes per season) to airing three times per week—on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays—resulting in 90 episodes throughout 2015.
2016 Season
During the 2016 finals series, a Monday night edition was introduced in addition to the usual Tuesday to Thursday broadcasts. This special included two journalists alongside Greg Alexander, joining hosts Ikin and Kent.
The concluding episode of 2016 was broadcast live from the Sydney Opera House, featuring grand final captains Paul Gallen and Cameron Smith, coaches Shane Flanagan and Craig Bellamy, as well as regular Thursday contributors Geoff Toovey and Billy Moore.
The weekly schedule for 2016 was:
- Mondays — Finals-focused journalist panel with Andrew Webster, Paul Crawley, and Greg Alexander.
- Tuesdays — Player-focused nights featuring current athletes Benji Marshall and Michael Ennis.
- Wednesdays — Coach-themed evenings with current State of Origin mentors Laurie Daley and Kevin Walters.
- Thursdays — Legends night highlighting former players Geoff Toovey and Billy Moore.
2017 Season
The 2017 series of NRL360 aired live on the newly launched Fox League channel from Monday through Wednesday.
- Mondays — Coach discussions with State of Origin coaches Laurie Daley and Kevin Walters, alongside journalist Phil Rothfield.
- Tuesdays — Player nights featuring captains James Graham and Aaron Woods, joined by analyst Andrew Webster.
- Wednesdays — Legends segment with former players Billy Moore and Danny Buderus, plus journalist Paul Crawley.
Following player retirements and transfers, captains James Graham and Aaron Woods took over roles previously held by Michael Ennis and Benji Marshall. On Wednesdays, former Newcastle Knights coach Danny Buderus succeeded Geoff Toovey, who accepted a head coaching position at Bradford Bulls in England’s Championship.
NRL 360 Summer Series
After the conclusion of the 2017 NRL season, a grand final special aired the Monday after the grand final. Subsequently, a 'Summer Series' was broadcast on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm until the conclusion of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
2018 Season
The 2018 series commenced earlier than usual, starting on Monday, 29 January, to provide coverage of off-season developments.
- Mondays — Featuring Phil Rothfield, followed by coach-focused nights with rotating appearances from current and former NRL, Origin, and international coaches.
- Tuesdays — Presented by Paul Crawley, followed by Player Nights with guests such as Luke Lewis and Josh Reynolds.
- Wednesdays — Hosted by James Hooper, followed by Legends nights including Billy Moore alongside rotating guests such as Danny Buderus, Greg Alexander, Nathan Hindmarsh, or Steve Roach.
2019 Series
In 2019, the broadcast schedule was adjusted mid-season to a 7:30 p.m. AEST start time, which was one hour later than in previous years.
- Mondays — Hosted by Phil Rothfield, followed by Coaches Night featuring a rotating panel of current and former NRL, Origin, and international coaches.
- Tuesdays — Presented by Paul Crawley, succeeded by Players Night with James Graham and Benji Marshall.
- Wednesdays — Led by James Hooper, then Legends Night including Billy Moore alongside rotating legends such as Danny Buderus, Mark Carroll, Michael Ennis, or Luke Lewis.
2020 Series
Following James Graham's mid-season transfer to St Helens, Damien Cook took over his role on Players Night.
- Mondays — Phil Rothfield teamed with James Hooper.
- Tuesdays — Paul Crawley and Brent Read co-hosted, followed by Players Night featuring Damien Cook and Benji Marshall.
- Wednesdays — James Hooper and Lara Pitt hosted, with Legends Night showcasing two legends selected from Billy Moore, Mark Carroll, Greg Alexander, and Geoff Toovey; Laurie Daley joined later from the Big Sports Breakfast on Sky Sports Radio.
2021 Series
During Magic Round, it was announced that Ray Hadley from 2GB would join the program. This season also witnessed Ben Ikin’s mid-year departure to assume the Head of Football role at the Brisbane Broncos, with Fox League presenter Yvonne Sampson stepping in as his replacement.
- Mondays — Phil Rothfield alongside James Hooper.
- Tuesdays — Paul Crawley paired with Ray Hadley, followed by Players Night featuring James Graham and Benji Marshall.
- Wednesdays — James Hooper and Lara Pitt led the show; Legends Night included two legends chosen from Billy Moore, Mark Carroll, Greg Alexander, and Geoff Toovey before Laurie Daley joined from the Big Sports Breakfast.
2022 Series
Braith Anasta served as a substitute for Yvonne Sampson during her maternity leave.
- Mondays — Hosted by Phil Rothfield and James Hooper.
- Tuesdays — Paul Crawley and David Riccio presented the show, followed by Players Night with former players James Graham and Benji Marshall.
- Wednesdays — Phil Rothfield alongside Brent Read hosted; Legends Night featured two legends selected from Billy Moore, Mark Carroll, Benny Elias, Steve Roach, and Geoff Toovey before Laurie Daley joined from TAB.
2023 Series
During Braith Anasta’s absence at the 2023 Masters Tournament, Dan Ginnane co-hosted for two weeks. After Paul Kent’s arrest in May 2023, Gorden Tallis took over co-hosting duties for the remainder of the season.
- Mondays — Phil Rothfield and Brent Read hosted, followed by Cooper Cronk.
- Tuesdays — Paul Crawley and David Riccio led the program, followed by Players Night featuring two current players.
- Wednesdays — James Hooper and Michael Carayannis co-hosted; Legends Night included two legends chosen from Billy Moore, Mark Carroll, Benny Elias, Steve Roach, and Geoff Toovey before Laurie Daley joined Braith Anasta and Paul Riccio from TAB.
2024 Series
After being absent for most of 2023, Paul Kent resumed his role as co-host but was suspended on 28 April following his involvement in an altercation on the street. James Graham stepped in as a temporary replacement until Gorden Tallis assumed the co-host position.
- Mondays — Phil Rothfield alongside Gorden Tallis, with Cooper Cronk featured subsequently.
- Tuesdays — Brent Read and David Riccio host, followed by Players Night showcasing two active players.
- Wednesdays — James Hooper and Michael Carayannis lead the show, succeeded by Legends Night which includes two former greats selected from Billy Moore, Mark Carroll, Benny Elias, Steve Roach, and Geoff Toovey, before Laurie Daley from the TAB joins the discussion.