Episode 135 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast, recorded on July 18, 2025, tackles a massive week in sports! Lachlan Galvin seizes the Bulldogs’ halfback role, pushing Toby Sexton to the sidelines. James Hooper tears into the Knights over ongoing Adam O’Brien and Alex McKinnon controversies, while Dylan Brown reportedly rejected an early move to Newcastle. Concerns mount that Wests Tigers are overpaying for Jarome Luai’s lackluster impact. Calls grow for Laurie Daley’s sacking as NSW coach, and Queensland’s Josh Kerr cops a breach notice for referee comments. In tennis, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek claim Wimbledon singles titles in dominant fashion. Cricket sees Australia demolish West Indies, bowling them out for a shocking 27 in the third Test. Plus, we dive into the launch of Rugby360, the bold new rugby competition shaking up the scene. Join us for all the drama, analysis, and expert insights!

Episode 135 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast is LIVE! 🏉 Galvin grabs Bulldogs’ halfback spot, Sexton dropped. Hooper slams Knights’ O’Brien drama, Luai’s Tigers value questioned. Sinner & Swiatek win Wimbledon, Aus crush WI for 27! Rugby360 launches! #SportsPodcast #NRL #RugbyLeague #LachlanGalvin #BulldogsNRL #JaromeLuai #JannikSinner #IgaSwiatek #SportsNews #Tennis #Wimbledon #Cricket #Rugby360 #KnightsNRL #LaurieDaley

Ep 135 out now! Galvin takes Bulldogs halfback, Knights drama escalates, Luai’s value questioned. Sinner & Swiatek win Wimbledon, Aus bowl WI for 27, Rugby360 debuts!

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4:29 Lachlan Galvin picked at halfback
25:30 James Hooper slams Knights
34:10 Dylan Brown turns down Knights
37:12 Luai isn’t worth it for the Tigers?
45:46 Laurie Daley should be sacked
54:26 Josh Kerr handed breach notice
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