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Sportscafe is Australia’s (and NZ’s) sports entertainment show - covering NRL, AFL, cricket, netball and everything else you can think of - as well as the biggest moments in Aussie sport every week. Hosted by Big Bash legend Chris Lynn, State of Origin star Connor Watson and Tayla Montoya, with former All Black Marc Ellis causing trans-Tasman chaos and on-screen producer Ric Salizzo trying to hold it all together.
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- Rachel Hunter on Finding Peace After Loss & The Bravery to be Yourself · 44 minThree weeks before she died, Rachel Hunter’s mum told her the one thing she regretted. It changed the course of Rachel’s life, and sent her to India. Rachel Hunter wanted to be…
- Murray Mexted: Marc Ellis Meets His Childhood Hero · 57 minMurray Mexted joins Ric Salizzo and Marc Ellis, who still remembers the day his hero pulled up at the park and told him “good kick, lad” when he was eight years old. Murray…
- Brodie Retallick: From 128kg 13-Year-Old to the World’s Best Rugby Player · 45 minAt 13 he was 128kg, two metres tall and couldn’t do a chin-up. Straight out of school he gave himself two years to make it. Brodie Retallick joins Ric Salizzo and Marc Ellis live…
- Connor Watson on NRL Grand Final vs. Kalyn Ponga's Knights · 55 minConnor Watson has waited 11 years for his first NRL grand final – and on Sunday he'll (hopefully) line up against the Knights and his old housemate Kalyn Ponga. It's the last…
- Grand finals pressure and the inspiration behind one of NRL's tries of the year. · 49 minIt's finals season across both codes, and we've got the perfect guests for it. Brownlow Medallist and three-time Brisbane Lions premiership player Simon Black joins us to gives…
- NRL Semis: Who Wins & Who's Going Home? · 42 minConnor breaks down the Roosters' qualifying final loss to Penrith, what has to change against Cronulla on Saturday night, and where Sam Walker's recovery is at. Plus the crew…
- Laurie Daley on NRL Finals & Do The Warriors Get Special Refereeing Treatment? · 48 minLaurie Daley joins us three days out from finals week, with a read on the premiership race, the Blues' Origin decider, and an answer on whether he'd ever take an NRL head…
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: The Otara Kid Who Became A Warrior · 43 minRoger Tuivasa-Sheck joins Marc Ellis and Ric Salizzo on Herbie for Sportscafe Legends. He's played for the Roosters, the Warriors, the Kiwis, Toa Samoa, the Blues and the All…
- Connor Watson Playing In Jai Arrow's Last Game & Craig Wing On Roosters-Rabbitohs Rivalry · 55 minOn Friday night at Allianz, Connor Watson runs out against South Sydney in Jai Arrow's 100th and final game for the club - an appearance the NRL changed its interchange rules to…
- Lucy Lawless: The Mount Albert Girl Who Became A Warrior Princess · 40 minIn episode three of Sportscafe Legends, Marc Ellis and Ric Salizzo sit down on Herbie the housebus with Lucy Lawless - Xena: Warrior Princess herself. She grew up in Mount…
- Sir Michael Jones: The West Auckland Kid Who Became an All Blacks Legend · 1 h 8 minIn episode two of Sportscafe Legends, Marc Ellis and Ric Salizzo sit down on Herbie the housebus with La'auli Sir Michael Jones: 1987 World Cup winner, 55 tests, and the man John…
- Matthew Ridge & Marc Ellis’ New TV Show? Catching Up on Herbie, Bali & Ego · 40 minWelcome to LEGENDS - a new show from Sportscafe Media, hosted by Ric Salizzo and Marc Ellis, filmed on board Herbie, the 1971 Bedford bus. Episode one: Manly Sea Eagles and New…
- Warriors Haka: Inside the Moment That Stunned the NRL · 48 minAlofiana Khan-Pereira has been at the Warriors for five months, but the star winger joins us to talk about standing in the V at Go Media Stadium for the first pre-match haka in…
- Cathy Freeman: When The Whole of Australia Was Riding on One Race! · 7 minCathy joins the Sportscafe chaos and cricket legends Merv Hughes and the late great Dean Jones in the madness.
- Glenn Maxwell Reacts To Clicky Ponting & Hits Out At Blooding Young Players · 48 minGlenn Maxwell joins Sportscafe from Melbourne - and when the boys bring up the finger-clicking scandal that's engulfed English club cricket this week, Maxwell starts doing some…
- George Best Bet He Could Play 90 Minutes Without His Right Foot · 12 minGeorge Best joins the Sportscafe couch - Manchester United, the European Cup, the 60s, and the bet he made with his mates about his right foot. He talks about leaving Belfast at…
- Victor Radley On Origin & Why He's Stopped "Smashing People In The Face” · 51 minVictor Radley is a changed man but still manages to lead the show astray. Victor the Inflictor joins Joey, Connor and Taylor in studio and holds nothing back: his first game…
- He Fought Off a Shark With His Fishing Rod · 7 minA shark attacked him waist-deep off the New Zealand coast - so he fought it off with his fishing rod. In this classic extract from the Sportscafe TV show, Marc Ellis and the…
- Michael Klim: Can Australia Dominate The Commonwealth Games? · 51 minAustralia has set itself a massive target at the Commonwealth Games - but is it actually realistic? We put it to a man who's stood on top of the podium in the green and gold…
- Marc Ellis Shocks Supermodel Elle Macpherson · 10 minOnly on Sportscafe could this happen. Marc Ellis comes face to face with Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson - and handles it exactly as you'd expect. She even left the crew a…
- NRL Star Nicho Hynes Nearly Gave His Record Away · 52 minNicho Hynes had a record-breaking night against the Dolphins - and he was the last person to find out. He tells the crew exactly how he learned what he'd done, and about the one…
- The Rule Change Origin Actually Needs & Jahral Yow Yeh on 2026 Broncos · 46 minSportscafe the ShowJoey reckons he's fixed State of Origin with one rule change - and the crew can't decide if it's genius or the dumbest thing he's ever said. Plus: Broncos…
- Origin Game 3: The Decider That Will Define Both States · 16 minIt all comes down to this. One game apiece, one night at Suncorp, and 80 minutes to decide the 2026 Origin series. Connor Watson, Chris Lynn, Tayla Montoya and Joey preview the…
- State of Origin Game 3: Can Changes Save NSW From QLD? · 45 minThe Origin Game 3 squads are out - and not everyone's happy. Joey, Tayla Montoya, Chris Lynn and Connor Watson break down every selection, every snub, and whether NSW's changes…
- Sam Walker Responds to His Origin Critics · 47 minGame 2 State of Origin Man of the Match Sam Walker joins the boys fresh off one of the best Origin performances in recent memory. Sam opens up on silencing his critics, backing…
- How Far Can The Socceroos Go? · 49 minAustralia beat Turkey 2-0 and suddenly everyone's a Socceroos fan. We sit down with former Danish goalkeeper, turned Aussie, Thomas Sorensen, to break down the win, the Patrick…
- Kane Evans' Brave Interview & Special Guest Manly's Jamal Fogarty · 54 minKane Evans' brave coming-out interview stopped the rugby league world this week - and our panel know him better than most. Tayla lived alongside Kane in the Warriors Covid…
- Connor Watson Confirms Next Clubs & Canberra's Tom Starling Lays Down Childhood Challenge · 42 minConnor Watson takes us inside his next move and how he sorted his future while still pulling on the boots for the Roosters. Plus Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling joins the…
- State of Origin Controversy! Cooper Johns Interrogates Connor Watson’s PNG Trip & Grills New Host · 50 minState of Origin Game 1 is done, and it was a wild one. The Sports Cafe crew breaks down every moment, from the controversial Kayln Ponga send-off to James Tedesco's remarkable…
- Kalyn Ponga, Matthew Hayden, Brad Thorn & More - Best Of Sportscafe So Far! · 46 minLegends. Chaos. Zero filter. This is the best of Sportscafe so far - every moment that had us absolutely losing it, all in one place. If you're new here, this is where you start…
- Roosters Star Angus Crichton & Swans Star Chad Warner Go Head to Head! · 55 minIn one of the biggest episodes of Sportscafe Australia, we sit down with Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton and Sydney Swans midfielder Chad Warner for a blockbuster…
- Cody Ramsey's Return, Connor Watson's Future & Armoured Fighting Explained! · 43 minIn this episode, Connor Watson gives his personal account of Cody Ramsey's incredible return to the NRL after 1,337 days - including details about Cody's battle with ulcerative…
- Ian Roberts: The Man Who Terrified the NRL · 54 minIs Ian Roberts one of the most fearless man to ever play rugby league? The Manly and NSW State of Origin enforcer who terrified opponents for over a decade - and in 1995, became…
- Carlton Under Fire… Then a Coach Gets Sacked · 53 minCarlton is under serious pressure… but what does it actually feel like when a mental crisis hits mid-game? We talk to a legend about experiencing it firsthand, then break down…
- Kalyn Ponga Like You've Never Seen Him · 44 minKalyn Ponga joins the crew this week — opening up on his hamstring recovery, State of Origin availability, the new disruptor rule, pledging allegiance to the Kiwis, and whether…
- NRL vs. AFL: Who's Most Passionate? Plus Sheffield Shield Winning Coach, Ryan Harris! · 46 minWe get diehard NRL fans and ask them the question: Are AFL fans better? Former Australian fast bowler and double Sheffield Shield-winning coach Ryan Harris explains why batters…
- Manly Legend Gets Behind Coach Foran & Connor Watson Blindsided by Angry Fan! · 41 minSteve ‘Beaver’ Menzies shares his take on Manly’s coaching shake-up and his views on modern headgear. Meanwhile, an angry Manly fan refuses to apologize for his heated call to…
- The Truth About the Broncos & Connor Watson on Overcoming Penrith Loss · 52 minChris Lynn challenges the goings on at Bronco’s HQ And Connor Watson talks about how much it hurts and how he plans to bounce back. Marc Ellis manages to insult a Matilda’s…
- Gorden Tallis Fires Back at Critics! Connor Watson in the Middle of NRL History · 49 minThis week on Sportscafe, the crew breaks down one of the great moments in recent NRL history - Alex Johnson's record-breaking try for the Roosters against the Souths, and the…
- Roosters vs Rabbitohs: Inside NRL's Most Heated Rivalry · 44 minThis week on Sportscafe, it's rivalry week - and the most heated derby in the NRL is front and centre. Roosters star Connor Watson joins the panel fresh off a loss to the…
- NRL 2026 Is Heating Up! Steve Renouf on the Early Drama · 42 minThe 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…
- NRL Heads to Vegas! AFL Star's Inside Scoop & Ice Hockey Fight Rules Explained · 49 minNRL 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…
- State of Origin’s Biggest Change Ever! Ian Healy on Australia’s World Cup Disaster · 39 minNRL 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…
- Australia’s Super Bowl Winner & Payne Haas’ Shock Move · 43 minWe 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…
- Have Standards in Modern Sport Dropped? ft. Footy Legend, Brad Thorn · 39 minChris 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…
- Big Bash Legend Chris Lynn: Get to Know Him on Sportscafe Summer Session. · 13 minAfter becoming the first man past 4000 Big Bash runs with a blisterring knock on New Years Eve, Chris Lynn gets the SportsCafe Treatment.
- Sportscafe Summer Sessions: Do Men Actually Listen to What Women Tell Them? · 5 minTayla Montoya proves that men don't listen (especially on this show) but Chris Lynn and Marc Ellis have an interesting counter arguement . And then carnage ensues
- Steve Smith vs Aaron Gocs: The Viral Ashes Moment + Beau Miles’ Kokoda Advice · 37 minComedian Aaron Gocs joins Sportscafe to break down THAT viral Ashes moment with Steve Smith - what actually happened, what Gocs could see from the stands, and how he accidentally…
- Why Australia Keeps Winning: Snake Theory, Bazball Fury & Bondi Rescue Star’s Big Wave Record · 51 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 5In this episode of Sportscafe , the crew unpack Marc's theory about Australia's sporting dominance, and solicit the help of Stuart McKenzie, renowned snake wrangler, to put it to…
- Aussie’s Ashes Triumph,Supercars Showdown & Competitive Jousting Explained · 46 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 4Australia is firing on all cylinders this week - The Ashes drama, Supercars final, Formula 1 and more. In this episode, the crew unpack a massive weekend across cricket…







