{"id":2342,"date":"2026-02-26T17:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/?p=2342"},"modified":"2026-02-26T17:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:52:11","slug":"triple-m-unveils-2026-nrl-commentary-lineup-with-historic-play-by-play-debut-for-emma-lawrence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/triple-m-unveils-2026-nrl-commentary-lineup-with-historic-play-by-play-debut-for-emma-lawrence\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIPLE M UNVEILS 2026 NRL COMMENTARY LINEUP, WITH HISTORIC PLAY-BY-PLAY DEBUT FOR EMMA LAWRENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sca.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LiSTNR_FOOTY_26_NRL_Linkedin_1200x628.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Triple M, the NRL\u2019s #1 audio network, has announced its expert commentary team for the 2026 season, marking a historic milestone as&nbsp;<strong>Emma Lawrence<\/strong>&nbsp;becomes the first female play-by-play caller in NRL broadcast history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawrence, who joined Triple M in 2017, is one of the most respected voices in the game. A regular on Triple M\u2019s&nbsp;<em>Rush Hour NSW<\/em>&nbsp;and Channel Nine\u2019s NRL coverage, she now steps into the play-by-play chair, marking a landmark moment for rugby league broadcasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sca.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-1-406x608.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1108\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Pictured: Emma Lawrence)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 season also signals the broadcast debut of&nbsp;<strong>Luke Keary<\/strong>, who transitions from an elite playing career into the commentary box. Fresh from the Super League and with more than 230 NRL games under his belt, Keary brings current-player insight and elite-level experience to Triple M\u2019s coverage. Triple M also welcomes back&nbsp;<strong>Ryan Girdler<\/strong>, with the former Penrith Panthers premiership winner returning to deliver his trademark balance, analysis, and straight-talking footy perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthening its expert roster alongside Lawrence, Keary, and Girdler, Triple M\u2019s lineup features commentary veterans&nbsp;<strong>Dan Ginnane, Anthony Maroon, Ben Dobbin, Elliott Lovejoy,&nbsp;<\/strong>alongside an expert panel of&nbsp;<strong>James Graham<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Millie Elliott,<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Wade Graham<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Aaron \u2018Woodsy\u2019 Woods<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Shane Webcke<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Gorden Tallis<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Josh Reynolds<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Ben Teo,&nbsp;<\/strong>and&nbsp;<strong>Ben Hannant<\/strong>, bringing decades of NRL experience to the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sca.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Triple-M_Luke-Keary-2026-912x608.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1109\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Pictured: Luke Keary, Credit: Corey Scicluna \/ Triple M)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Triple M delivers seven days a week of footy coverage \u2013 agenda-setting shows, breaking news and big opinions \u2013 giving fans exactly what they want to hear. In NSW,&nbsp;<strong><em>The Rush Hour NSW&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>takes listeners through footy news every afternoon with&nbsp;<strong>Anthony \u2018Maroon\u2019 Maroon<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Nathan \u2018Hindy\u2019 Hindmarsh<\/strong>, and<strong>&nbsp;Millie Elliott<\/strong>. In Queensland,&nbsp;<strong>Ben \u2018Dobbo\u2019 Dobbin<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Elliott Lovejoy<\/strong>&nbsp;steer&nbsp;<strong><em>The Rush Hour with Dobbo &amp; Elliott<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;with no shortage of breaking news and insider scoops.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>League fans can also tune in to LiSTNR\u2019s brand-new&nbsp;<em>Clubcasts<\/em>: individual, bite-sized podcasts initially dedicated to 13 clubs, curating the very best Triple M NRL content for supporters, with plans to extend to all clubs in future. Additionally, Triple M NRL\u2019s flagship shows return in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NRL Daily<\/strong>\u00a0(Mon\u2013Wed, 6\u20137pm): Hosted by Charlie White, joined by a rotating cast including Wade Graham, James Graham, Brent Read, David Riccio, Luke Keary, and Danny Weidler.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday Scrum<\/strong>\u00a0(Sat, 12pm): Tony Squires, Nathan Hindmarsh, Wade Graham, David Riccio and Danny Weidler.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunday Sin Bin<\/strong>\u00a0(Sun, 12pm): Ben Dobbin, James Graham, Gorden Tallis and Brent Read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emma Lawrence&nbsp;<\/strong>said: \u201cI\u2019m pumped to be part of the Triple M family again this year and super grateful they\u2019ve given me the incredible opportunity to call the game that I love.&nbsp;To do it alongside an elite crew and some great mates is a real honour, and I can\u2019t wait to rip in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ewan Giles<\/strong>, SCA Head of Sports Content, said: \u201cEmma stepping into the play-by-play call team is a no-brainer. Emma is one of the sharpest broadcasters in rugby league and is prepared, instinctive, and respected across the industry, and this opportunity reflects how highly regarded she is at Triple M.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCombined with Luke Keary\u2019s debut and the return of Ryan Girdler, our 2026 lineup brings unmatched experience, insight, and personality. Triple M continues to deliver what footy fans want to hear,\u201d Giles concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Triple M\u2019s NRL coverage and dedicated sports shows are available across the network and can be streamed live and free on LiSTNR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>About Triple M<\/u><\/strong><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than 40 years, Triple M has been one of Australia\u2019s most recognisable radio brands, providing listeners with a unique blend of Greatest Hits, Sport, and Comedy. With 49 stations nationwide \u2013 including six digital stations \u2013 Triple M is renowned for delivering music\u2019s greatest hits, alongside iconic talent and standout shows that lead the way in sport and entertainment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching more than 4.9 million radio and on-demand listeners each week, Triple M is home to some of the country\u2019s most respected sporting legends, beloved comedians, and music personalities, including Mick Molloy, James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Luisa Dal Din, and Jack Archdale \u2013 to only name a few! Triple M\u2019s content is available live or on demand on the LiSTNR app.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Triple M, the NRL\u2019s #1 audio network, has announced its expert commentary team for the 2026 season, marking a historic milestone as&nbsp;Emma Lawrence&nbsp;becomes the first female play-by-play caller in NRL broadcast history. Lawrence, who joined Triple M in 2017, is one of the most respected voices in the game. A regular on Triple M\u2019s&nbsp;Rush Hour &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/triple-m-unveils-2026-nrl-commentary-lineup-with-historic-play-by-play-debut-for-emma-lawrence\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;TRIPLE M UNVEILS 2026 NRL COMMENTARY LINEUP, WITH HISTORIC PLAY-BY-PLAY DEBUT FOR EMMA LAWRENCE&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-australian"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2342"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2343,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342\/revisions\/2343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}