ESPN launches new weekly NRL show ESPN League Central ahead of finals race
ESPN Australia is expanding its rugby league coverage with the launch of ESPN League Central, a new weekly program focused on the race to the NRL Finals.
The new series will premieres tonight, Wednesday, July 22, on ESPN via Disney+, with weekly episodes examining the battle for a place in the top eight and the lead-up to the finals series.
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The panel will be led by James Graham, the former NRL and English Super League forward who played 424 top-flight games during a career spanning St Helens, the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, the St George Illawarra Dragons, England and Great Britain.
Since retiring from playing, Graham has moved into sports media and hosts The Bye Round podcast.
Joining him is Nathan Durkin, better known as Rugby League Guru, who has built a following through his rugby league podcasts and digital platform. Durkin will contribute analysis covering team performance, player movements and NRL SuperCoach insights.
The regular panel will also feature premiership-winning coach Shane Flanagan, who guided the Cronulla Sharks to the club’s first NRL Premiership in 2016 before later coaching the St George Illawarra Dragons.
According to ESPN, Flanagan will provide a coach’s perspective on tactics, defensive structures and the run towards the finals.
The new program forms part of ESPN Australia’s continued investment in locally produced sports content on Disney+, following the launch of ESPN Footy Central, its AFL-focused panel show.
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ESPN League Central will be available through the ESPN Hub on Disney+ across Australia and New Zealand.
ESPN League Central premieres tonight, Wednesday, July 22, on ESPN via Disney+, with new weekly episodes covering the run to the NRL Finals.
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