Triple M celebrates its biggest year of rugby league ahead of Origin decider

Ahead of this Wednesday night’s State of Origin decider, Triple M is celebrating a year of record-breaking audience growth for its NRL coverage across broadcast and digital.

The Origin game 3 action between Queensland and New South Wales kicks off this Wednesday, July 8 at 6pm with Triple M’s Origin Rumble, as Nathan Hindmarsh, Gorden Tallis and Charlie White previewing the decider and reliving some of Origin’s greatest moments.

From 7pm, Triple M’s expert commentary team takes listeners live to Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, with Dan Ginnane joined by former NSW and Australian representative Wade Graham, Queensland and Australian great Shane Webcke and Triple M’s Ben Dobbin to call the series finale.

SCA says the State of Origin decider caps off an extraordinary season for Triple M’s rugby league coverage, with the network recording its strongest NRL audience results to date.

For the first time, Triple M claimed victory over 2GB across both Saturday and Sunday NRL coverage, delivering its best-ever weekend ratings performance.

This season also saw the successful debut of Emma Lawrence in play-by-play commentary, alongside former premiership-winning half star Luke Keary as expert commentator.

The momentum extends beyond broadcast, with NRL Daily the #1 rugby league podcast on the Triton Digital Australian Podcast Ranker for May 2026.

This October, Triple M will bring fans every major match from the Rugby League World Cup.

The action kicks off with Australia taking on New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Thursday, 15 October, leading through to both the women’s and men’s finals at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, 15 November.

Commentary teams will be announced closer to the tournament.

Ewan Giles, SCA Head of Sports Content, said “There’s never been a bigger year for rugby league on Triple M. Whether it’s State of Origin, our record-breaking NRL audiences, the success of NRL Daily or the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, we’re seeing more fans than ever choosing Triple M for the biggest moments in the game.”

“We’ve assembled the best callers, the biggest personalities and the strongest rugby league lineup in the country, and we can’t wait to finish an incredible season with the Rugby League World Cup.”

Triple M’s State of Origin Decider Coverage – Wednesday, 8 July

Triple M’s Origin Rumble (6pm–7pm)

 • Nathan Hindmarsh

 • Gorden Tallis

 • Charlie White

Broadcasting on Triple M Sydney/Brisbane and Triple M regional NSW & QLD

State of Origin Decider (from 7pm | Kick-off 8.05pm)

 • Dan Ginnane,

 • Wade Graham,

 • Shane Webcke

 • Ben Dobbin

Broadcasting on Triple M Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne/Adelaide and all Triple M regional stations

Triple M’s State of Origin coverage begins from 6pm on Wednesday, 8 July, live across the Triple M Network and streaming on the free LiSTNR app.