#114 - Rugby League Feuds, Sinner’s Ban & AFL’s Sam Newman Scandal"

Episode 114 of SmartB Sports Update is stacked with drama, controversy, and big-name clashes! In the NRL, Ricky Stuart launches a personal attack on Adam Blair, Mark Carroll takes aim at Kalyn Ponga over his Test snub, and Souths fans are left shattered as Cam Murray faces months on the sideline, with Latrell also injured. Meanwhile, Matt Lodge claims Wayne Bennett hung up on him, Matty Johns questions Dylan Brown’s price tag, and Isaiah Papali’i admits his career stalled at the Tigers. Plus, Joe Ofahengaue pulls off a ridiculous sideline prank on Zac Lomax mid-interview, leaving everyone stunned!

In tennis, Jannik Sinner reaches a settlement with WADA, accepting a three-month doping ban, while Novak Djokovic returns to action in Qatar just weeks after his bizarre Australian Open withdrawal. Over in cricket, Matthew Kuhnemann awaits ICC testing results on his bowling action, which could change his career forever.

The episode also covers growing calls for Sam Newman to be stripped of his AFL Hall of Fame status after his controversial podcast guest choice, the latest on Sam Kerr, and a fiery US-Canada ice hockey brawl over Trump tariffs. Plus, Anthony Albanese name-drops Jordan Mailata to Donald Trump—what’s that about? It’s a wild episode, don’t miss it! 🎧🔥

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