Ahead of Wednesday night’s highly anticipated State of Origin decider, Triple M celebrates a year of record-breaking audience growth for its NRL coverage across broadcast and digital. With wall-to-wall coverage of this year’s Rugby League World Cup still to come, 2026 is shaping up to be Triple M’s biggest year of rugby league ever.
Triple M will once again deliver the most passionate call in the game when New South Wales and Queensland clash in the State of Origin decider on Wednesday, July 8.
Coverage begins at 6pm with Triple M’s Origin Rumble, as Nathan Hindmarsh, Gorden Tallis and Charlie White preview the blockbuster decider, relive some of Origin’s greatest moments and share stories from one of sport’s fiercest rivalries.
From 7pm, Triple M’s expert commentary team takes listeners live to Brisbane’s iconic 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 every moment of the series finale.
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 ever.
For the first time, Triple M claimed victory over 2GB across both Saturday and Sunday NRL coverage*, delivering its best-ever weekend ratings performance and cementing its dominance with rugby league fans. This season has also seen 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 ranking as the number one rugby league podcast on the Triton Australian Podcast Ranker for May 2026**, further strengthening Triple M’s position as the home of rugby league conversation on every platform.
There’s even more to come.
This October, Triple M will become the home of the Rugby League World Cup, bringing fans every major match from the tournament. 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.