Chasing Kangaroos

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast: Episode 69 - RhinoOur guest is Fannie Brehannan who has been involved in rugby league in South Africa as a player and a coach for almost 3 decades. We learn about the game in the early 90’s, historic struggles with Union, the current domestic scene and potential for the future. A must listen for any international rugby league fan.Plus Golden Points are back with news from the Pacific, Serbia, Euro XIIIs, Americas, World Cup 2021 and much more.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast: Episode 68 - Kaiviti Time with Petero CivonicevaFormer Brisbane Broncos, Penrith Panthers, Redcliffe Dolphins, Queensland, Australian Kangaroos and Fiji Bati legend, Petero Civoniceva is here to talk about his exceptional career and update us on progress from the Kaiviti Silktails, a rugby league club opening up the pathway for Fijians to the NRL.Plus Golden Points are back with news from Fiji, Serbia, Pacifique Treize, Euro XIIIs and much more!---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast: Episode 67 - Footy for PhilippinesBig T explores Rugby League in the Philippines with the Vice President of the Philippine National Rugby League, Reynaldo Nery. We learn about the current state of the game, the future of the game in the region and “Footy for Philippines”.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast: Episode 66 - Hanging with the PerezidentOttawa Aces founder, Eric Perez joins Carbs to answer your questions. Will there be pathways in place for Canadian born players? Will the Aces have a working relationship with the Wolfpack? How have things changed for Rugby League in Canada since Eric started Canadian RL in 2010? What would he do if he was in charge of international rugby league? These questions answered and more. Plus Phill Browne from MascordBrownz joins the pod to give away some merchandise in the lasted round of #askmascordbrownz.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast: Episode 65 - Welcome back NgawatiWe are joined by the Canadian born Toronto Wolfpack forward, Quinn Ngawati. The Chasing Kangaroos cult hero shares the story of his rise to the original Wolfpack squad, why he left and his return in 2020. He talks about his father who played RL in Auckland, the SBW effect, Rugby League in Canada and so much more.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. Don’t forget to use #askmascordbrownz on social media for your chance to win some international rugby league merchandise.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special short episode of the Chasing Kangaroos - an international Rugby League Podcast; Carbs breaks down the official RLEF response to Euro XIII. He gives some insight, opinion and leaves an important message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An international rugby league podcast: Episode 63 - Euro XIIIsCarbs and Nate Gladdin join forces to interview the guys behind Euro XIIIs, a proposed domestic rugby league competition encompassing up to 14 European nations and players from all over the world.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. And Sports Flick - Head to https://www.sportsflickglobal.com/ and use the code “chasingkangaroos” for a massive 75% off the first 3 months of your subscription.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode of Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 62 - Pacifique XIIICarbs chats with Pacifique Treize (XIII) Media Manager, Laurent Garnier about the new Intrust Super Cup expansion bid for a team representing French speaking Pacififc Island territories. This news could be huge for not only Pacific Rugby league, but French Rugby League also.FOLLOW PACIFIQUE XIIIWeb: https://pacifique13.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/pacifiquexiiiIG: https://www.instagram.com/pacifiquexiii/---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code (plus our #askmasordbroanz competition returns!). And Sports Flick - Head to https://www.sportsflickglobal.com/ and use the code “chasingkangaroos” for a massive 75% off the first 3 months of your subscription.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 61 - Luck of the IrishCarbs chats with the 19 year old described as Ireland's best young rugby prospect (either code). Ronan Michael discovered rugby league two years ago. Since then he has represented Ireland, made the Huddersfield Giants Academy side, and in 2020 became a part of the Canberra Raiders jersey flegg side. Find out how he got there and what might happen next.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code (plus our #askmasordbroanz competition returns!). And Sports Flick - Head to https://www.sportsflickglobal.com/ and use the code “chasingkangaroos” for a massive 75% off the first 3 months of your subscription.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 60 - World Cup 1954Rugby League historian, Andrew Ferguson, joins Big T to discuss the first ever world cup in either rugby code. Andrew reveals the differences between 1954 and RLWC2021, how important France was to the world cup concept, how the USA nearly took part, and he tells us who he thinks is the best Australian player of all time (and it's not who you expect).Plus, Phil Brown from Mascord Brownz joins Carbs to announce the winner of a Nicaragua rugby league jersey as part of the first ever #askmascordbrownz competition.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. And Sports Flick - Head to https://www.sportsflickglobal.com/ and use the code “chasingkangaroos” for a massive 75% off the first 3 months of your subscription.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 59 - Gioele’s journeyRugby League’s most experienced Italian born player, Gioele Celerino, joins us this week. We discuss his career spanding clubs in five different countries (so far), his part in the greatest upset in international rugby league history, rugby league in Italy, and so much more.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code plus your chance to WIN A NICARAGUA RUGBY LEAGUE JERSEY. And Sports Flick - Head to https://www.sportsflickglobal.com/ and use the code “chasingkangaroos” for a massive 75% off the first 3 months of your subscription.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 58 - Rémi Casty, a Frenchman in lockdown.Catalans Dragons and French international, Rémi Casty joins us from lockdown in southern France. He tells us when players expect the Super League season to start again, what sort of effect James Maloney and Isreal Folau are having on his team, which French stars could make it in the NRL and what France need to do to keep up with the big four nations on the international stage.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. And Sports Flick - Head to https://www.sportsflickglobal.com/ and use the code “chasingkangaroos” for a massive 75% off the first 3 months of your subscription.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 57 - From Russia with ScrumsThe Russian Bears are out of hibernation! After so much promise in the early 2000’s, Russian Rugby League is finally back on the agenda. Find out some of the history and plans for the future of our sport in Russia as Carbs speaks to RRL Director and Moscow Lokomotiv player, Jon Christie.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. And Sports Flick - Head to https://www.sportsflickglobal.com/ and use the code “chasingkangaroos” for a massive 75% off the first 3 months of your subscription.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 56 - So what next?Are the Ashes still happening? Which NRL clubs will survive Covid-19? What effect could it have on the RLWC2021? What does international rugby league look like at the end of all this? Carbs tries to answer all of your questions. Meanwhile Big T counts down his top 5 podcast episodes to relisten to in lockdown.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. And Sports Flick - Head to https://www.sportsflickglobal.com/ and use the code “chasingkangaroos” for a massive 75% off the first 3 months of your subscription.---Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 55 - NRL pain and Rugby League in Spain.Reality sets in for Carbs and Big T as the NRL suspends season 2020. On a brighter note, Carbs chats with Dean Buchan, the CEO of Valencia Huracanes and España Rugby League about player development and potential for a professional league in Spain.---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. And Sports Flick - Head to https://www.sportsflickglobal.com/ and use the code “chasingkangaroos” for a massive 75% off the first 3 months of your subscription.---Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 54 - A social distanced ménage à trois Two of our favourite podcast hosts join us for an international rugby league podcast three-way! Mr Rugby League in America, Nate Gladdin and one half of the Howlin’ Hour, Gareth Reid are here to celebrate recent announcements from the Ottawa Aces and New York Rugby League. Plus Carbs and Big T have their own special announcements for our listeners, they discuss the COVID-19 effect on the NRL and Super League, and bring the show home with another round of “Golden Points”. Will Big T finally beat Carbs?---Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. And Sports Flick. Head to https://www.sportsflickglobal.com/ and use the code “chasingkangaroos” for a massive 75% off the first 3 months of your subscription. --- Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 53 - Still Simply the Best.Once a year we break our number 1 rule with an episode dedicated to the NRL season. Mary K from Ladies Who League joins Carbs and Big T in the studio to answer your questions about the upcoming seasonWe are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code.Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 52 - Finding Netherland.Newly appointed Netherlands Rugby League Bond board member, Matt Rigby, joins Carbs to discuss the history of rugby league in the Netherlands, the domestic scene, upcoming internationals, the future, and a couple of exclusives.Plus Carbs and Big T bring the show home with another round of “Golden Points”.We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code.Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast; World Club Challenge, All Stars, the first international showdown of the year, and so much more. Join Carbs and Big T for a Golden Point extravaganza!We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au. A special shout out to Srama Rugby League Recruitment, contact Luke on Facebook if you are interested in linking with a club abroad.Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Please leave a review if you enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to (possibly) the ever podcast episode devoted to the country devoted to Rugby League; Papua New Guinea. First up; Big T interviews new PNG Hunters coach, Matthew Church. Then Carbs catches up with arguably the greatest PNG Kumul of all time, Stanley Gene. Plus “Golden Points” from around the Rugby League world.Those interested in sending balls to PNG can post to either of the following addresses;Attn: Matthew ChurchPO Box 1845, Boroko, NCDPort MoresbyPapua New GuineaAttn: Matthew Church/PNG Hunters83 Castlemaine StreetMilton, QLD 3064AustraliaWe are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. We are mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison.Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big T catches up with NRL South Australia boss, Justin Dooley, to talk about development in an often forgotten state for Australian Rugby League. Plus this week’s “Golden Points” include news from Africa, Greece, Cook Islands, Melanesia and so much more!We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. We are mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison.Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RLEF Director Colin Kleyweg stops by the tell us everything we want to know about the European Championship. He also drops some hints on some other European projects in the works. Carbs and Big T share their views on the Championship (and talk about “sliding into DMs” and how to say "Dragon" in French). Plus the most comprehensive segment for world rugby league news, “Golden Points”, is back! We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. We are mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We focus entirely on the Betfred Super League, as former front rower and rugby league entrepreneur; Keith Mason, joins Carbs to discuss his inspiring career on the field and how his off-field efforts are helping #growthegame in his retirement.Keith and Carbs answer your questions about the upcoming Super League season, and the competition in general. This episode is not to be missed!The podcast is brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. We are mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. 3.33 Keith Mason interview46.56 Super League Q&A Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carbs and Big T dissect the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw. Find out their early predictions, favourite matchups and dream upsets. Plus more “Golden Points” from the growing Rugby League World.We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. We are mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison.Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greame Thompson played in the first Scottish Bravehearts team, he was the first development officer for Scotland Rugby League, and was the first Chair of International Rugby League not born in Australia, England or New Zealand... he’s also the first guest on Chasing Kangaroos for 2020Also, get to know our new co-host, Big T, as he aims to do something that has never been done before; beat Carbs at “Golden Points”. And a huge thank you to Mascord Brownz for their continued support in 2020. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code.Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sporting Best Friends and Chasing Kangaroos join forces for the world's first podcast double-header (well... we assume it’s a world first!). The double-header was produced by Paul Murchison. Podcast 1: Sporting Best Friends Stories with Michael CarboneMichael is the host of Chasing Kangaroos focused on growing the game of rugby league. He is a brand ambassador for Red Star Belgrade, a member of the Golden Boot committee, the only man who has ever hosted an official IRL affiliated podcast, and the brains behind this double-header medley of a podcast episode.Podcast 2: Chasing Kangaroos - #growthegame 2019 finaleJoin Michael Carbone and Big T as they recap the top 6 #growthegame moments which have made the rugby league world a larger place in 2019. Episode 44 is brought to you Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your 10% discount code. Find Chasing Kangaroos on Facebook, Instagram, or follow Michael Carbone on Twitter.Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Burgin takes time out of his Brazilian development tour to chat with Michael about this years Top 1 Brazilian Championship, the strategic plan to grow the game in Brazil, future internationals in South America, and so much more! Rob is the founder of Latin Heat Rugby League, and the Football Manager for the Brazilian Women’s team. His knowledge on Rugby League in South and Central America is second to none, and he shares some wonderful news and insights in this episode.Golden Points are back this week, with Rugby League news from Brazil, Canada, Turkey, Wales, USA, Peru, Greece, Malta, France, Fiji and New Zealand.If you own a business who could benefit mutually from a sponsorship with the Brazilian women’s Rugby League team on their journey towards 2021, you can contact Rob here.Episode 43 is brought to you Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your 10% discount code. Find Chasing Kangaroos on Facebook, Instagram, or follow Michael Carbone on Twitter.Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael takes a deep dive into California Rugby League in the lead up to their exhibition match between LA Mongrel and San Francisco Savage on December 7, which will be live streamed on their Facebook page. Hear from two of the first California RL players; Matthew Bousson from the Mongrel and Langi Langi Haupeakui from the Savage. Learn all about the state’s development plans with Junior Development Manager, Ady Cooney, plus Michael goes one on one with the man behind the California RL, Tom Stevenson. You can email him directly here.Episode 42 is brought to you Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your 10% discount code. Learn more about California RL or purchase some kit at their website.Your feedback is welcome on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER: The episode title; "Chasing Kiwis" is unrelated to the subject matter, and has been named in honour of the newly #1 ranked nation, New Zealand. RLWC2021 CEO, Jon Dutton joins Michael this week to give us an update on all things 2021 Rugby League World Cup, including insight into how the pools will be drawn. Plus, our “Golden Points” segment is back with news from Brazil, France, Nigeria, Greece, The Philippines, Jamaica, Albania, Turkey, USA, Wales, Malta and Kenya! Episode 41 of Chasing Kangaroos is brought to you Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your 10% discount code. Your feedback is welcome on (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The International Rugby League season has come to a conclusion, and it is only fitting we end this podcast series with a Q&A session with the IRL's CEO, Nigel Wood. We discuss 2021 and 2025 World Cups, plans for future 9s tournaments, the role the NRL plays in international RL, funding and assistance for member nations, the disputes between players and governing bodies in Tonga, Lebanon and France, and so much more!This podcast is produced as a collaboration between International Rugby League - formerly the RLIF (Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and the Chasing Kangaroos Podcast (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). This episode is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison.Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRL.com’s Brad Walter joins Michael to discuss their roles as part of the Golden Boot judging panel. They preview and review the final two weeks of the international rugby league season, and discuss the big issues like Sonny Bill Williams and the GB Lions brand. CORRECTION: Greece defeated Serbia 82 - 6 in World Cup qualification (not 82-16 as accidentally suggested). This podcast is produced as a collaboration between International Rugby League - formerly the RLIF (Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and the Chasing Kangaroos Podcast (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). This episode is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss some ideas and thoughts after “the biggest upset in International Rugby League history”. We take a deep dive into European World Cup qualifiers and the future plans for the Rugby League European Federation with Chris Thair (General Manager, RLEF), Orazio D’arro (President, Federazione Italiana Rugby League), and George Stilianos (President, Greek Rugby League Association). Also, we catch up with England women’s Rugby League captain, Emily Rudge, as her team prepares to take on the PNG Orchids.This podcast is produced as a collaboration between International Rugby League - formerly the RLIF (Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and the Chasing Kangaroos Podcast (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). This episode is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison.Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss all the talking points from the latest round of international rugby league with Forty20 Magazine editor and RLEF Media Manager, Phil Kaplan. England Wheelchair Rugby League Hero and RLWC2021 ambassador, James Simpson, shares his inspirational story; and recently retired Toronto Wolfpack and Fiji Bati forward, Ashton Sims, stops by to discuss upcoming internationals, what the Wolfpack means for Super League and much, much more.This podcast is produced as a collaboration between International Rugby League - formerly the RLIF (Web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and the Chasing Kangaroos Podcast (Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram). This episode is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison.Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The International Rugby League season continues, and on this episode of the podcast; Michael caught up with some of the stars at the Downer World Cup Nines including Welsh and St Helens flyer, Regan Grace; The first American to play Queensland Cup in 15 years, Joe Eichner; and French and Toronto Wolfpack fan favourite, Hakim Miloudi.We hear from IRL Southern Hemisphere General Manager, Jeremy Edwards, who steps us through the decision to suspend Tonga RL. Plus we are joined by Jamaica RL Director, Romeo Monteith, after the Reggae Warriors first ever match against the England Knights.This podcast is produced as a collaboration between International Rugby League - formerly the RLIF (find or follow here; Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and the Chasing Kangaroos Podcast (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.) This episode is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison.Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As International Rugby League prepares for its 2019 congress in Sydney, your host; Michael Carbone, is joined by a series of leaders and administrators from around the Rugby League world.Global Operations Manager, Danny Kazandjian, shares some insight into congress and the RLIF rebrand. Middle East Africa Regional Director, Remond Safi, speaks about the successes and challenges of the recent MEA championship in Nigeria. We learn of the push to grow the domestic player pool in Wales from Walse Rugby League Chairman, Brian Juliff, and Lebanese RLF CEO, Nayef Abisaid, finally gets to share his side of story regarding conflict with their heritage NRL players.This podcast is produced as a collaboration between International Rugby League - formerly the RLIF (Find and follow them; website, facebook, twitter and Instagram) and the Chasing Kangaroos Podcast (facebook, twitter and Instagram) . This episode is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison.Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As an amazing NRL season comes to a close, Steve Mascord joins Carbs to answer your questions and talk up the international rugby league season. Plus stick around until after this week’s GOLDEN POINTS to find out why this will be the last episode of Chasing Kangaroos for a little while... Episode 40 is brought to you by Rugby League Coach and Mascord Brownz. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Rugby League begin in Western Australia? What’s happening in the local competition? Is Perth ready for an NRL club, and would the locals prefer a team called the Reds, the Pirates or the Sharks? NRLWA commentator; Donny Bell, joins Carbs to answer these all the big questions form the other side of Australia.This weeks Golden points includes rants relating to the Toronto Wolfpack and Tongan RL, plus results from the Jamaican Championship, the Canadian tour of Serbia, another new Italian domestic club and much more.Episode 39 is brought to you by Rugby League Coach and Mascord Brownz.Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael plays third wheel to the “power couple” as Ladies who league host, Mary K and Roar Sports journo, James “Jimmy” Newman join the show to talk about the Tongan boycott, the future of the NRLW and the Manchester Lions. Our Golden Points segment includes all the latest news and results from around the Rugby League world, including the international Rugby League debut for three nations.Episode 38 is brought to you by Rugby League Coach and Mascord Brownz. Listen in to find out how you can get your exclusive discount offers from both. Your feedback is welcome on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welsh Mighty Ducks founder and long time listener/first time caller, Billy Forrester joins Michael Carbone for an epic listener Q&A episode.Who will win the California Rugby League clash between LA Mongrel and San Francisco Savage? Should a Sydney club be axed for Brisbane 2? Could Serbia or Greece assemble a world cup side as strong as Lebanon’s 2017 squad? Who is Nqawati anyway? Answers to all of these questions and so much more in this jam-packed conversation.In our Golden Points segment, learn about the rebirth of domestic footy in Russia, grand final’s in Auckland and Lebanon, and could a Rugby League conference in Texas really be a reality by 2020?Episode 37 is brought to you by Rugby League Coach and Mascord Brownz.Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin Kleyweg is a business man, the owner of Red Star Belgrade Rugby League and a Director of the Rugby League European Federation. He is the man behind much of Rugby League’s growth in the Balkan region, and this week he joins Michael on the podcast.What are some of the challenges faced by the Balkan Super League? What could the competition look like in 2020? How does Red Star Belgrade get even better? What does a second chance at the 2021 World Cup mean for Serbia? And if they qualify, could we see a Trbojevic brother representing their heritage?In our Golden Points segment, we discuss all the drama from the week around the Rugby League World. Plus we end the show with bonus pre and post London 9’s interviews by Stimon Mo; Captain of open men's champions, Africa United Lions.Episode 36 is brought to you by the Memorial Bears and Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au 10% discount code.For more international and expansion Rugby League news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The next Rugby League World Cup is set to be the “biggest and best” in history, and Jon Dutton, CEO of the RLWC2021, joins Michael to tell us everything we need to know in the lead up to the event.What steps are being taken to ensure success? What is being done to market the event to new audiences? Were qualifiers considered for the women’s world cup? What was so attractive about the Brazilian women’s application? Will the emerging nations championship take place as part of the festival? And so much more!!! In our Golden Points segment; find out which team has become the first ever non English club to win the North East Men’s Championship, which central American nation is on the cusp of setting up their first domestic competition, plus news from Turkey, PNG, Italy, Malta, USA, Philippines, South Aftrica, Wales and of course The Championship, Super League and the NRL.Episode 35 is brought to you by the Memorial Bears and Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au 10% discount code. Find out more about the RLWC2021 here or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.For more international and expansion Rugby League news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does the domestic competition work in Brazil? What was so attractive about the Brazilian team’s 2021 Women’s World Cup bid? What does the future hold for our sport in this part of the world? Zach Grundy, CFO of the Confederação Brasileira de Rugby League (Confederation of Brazilian Rugby League), joins your host Carbs in this deep dive into Rugby League Brazil. Episode 34 is brought to you by the Memorial Bears and Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au 10% discount code. Contact or find out more about Brazilian Rugby League here or follow them on Facebook.Your feedback is welcome on our social pages; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate Gladdin joins Michael Carbone for a brutally honest discussion about the 2019 USARL season and the state of the game in America. —Golden Points include Irish and Fijian semi final results, MEA Championship and Nines World Cup draw announcements, and the return of domestic Rugby League to Lebanon and Russia.—This episode is brought to you by the Memorial Bears and Mascord Brownz.—Enjoy the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s the busiest man in Rugby League; Vice President of Canada Rugby League, Director of British Columbia Rugby League (with a side hustle as commentator for their YouTube Channel), and the CEO of the Vancouver Dragons. Somehow Joshua Knight finds the time to sit down with Michael for the most comprehensive discussion about Rugby League in Canada you will find anywhere.  ___ They talk British Colombia grand final, the impact of the Wolfpack, the ambitious ten year plan for growth, RL in schools, plans for the national team and so much more. This episode keeps getting better the deeper you dig.  --- This weeks Golden Points includes news from the USA, the Atlanta Rhinos, women’s rugby league in New Zealand, the challenge cup, NRL, El Salvador, India Jungle Cats, the Emerging Nations Championship, Turkey, Malta, Ottawa, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria and Colombia! ___ Episode 32 of the podcast is brought to you by Matt Haines Sport and Mascord Brownz, you can find out more about Bristish Columbia RL here. ___ your feedback is welcome on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greek Oztag immortal and former Washington DC Slayer, Jake Watson returns to the unofficial international rugby league podcast this week. He and Michael analyse the new RLIF international rankings, try to explain the women’s 2021 World Cup nations, discuss the Gold Coast Titans place in the NRL, plus a bonus topic over viewing the Downer Nines World Cup pools and rule change announcement. ___The famous Golden Points segment includes the all conquering Toronto Wolfpack, British Colombia semi final results, the Scottish National Cup champions; Edinburgh Eagles, the 2019 Ghana Champions, a win for the West Wales Raiders, the Netherlands Grand Final review, and so much more! ___Episode 32 is brought to you by Matt Haines Sport and Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au 10% discount code.___Your feedback is welcome on our social pages; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael is away this week, but the man behind the Latin Heat and Godfather of all things Latino Rugby League, Robert Burgin, has stepped up to the mic for a very special edition of the Chasing Kangaroos Podcast.___This is your most comprehensive breakdown yet of news, updates and history or all the Rugby League playing nations including; Colombia, El Salvador, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, Mexico and more! There is so much information in this episode, you will need to listen twice to absorb it all! You can get in touch with the guys from Latino heat here and learn more about Rugby League in the south and central America from Rob’s regular Facebook vlog The Judgemental Ginger.___Episode 30 is brought to you by Matt Haines Sport and Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au 10% discount code. ___Your feedback is welcome on our social pages; Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a short break from all the State of Origin 3 talk. The unofficial international rugby league podcast is back, and this week Michael’s topics are; Lebanon sack entire national team, South African Rugby League in bed with Rugby Union, Canada to tour Serbia. ___This weeks golden points take us to Russia, Balkan Super League, Dutch RL, Italian Championship, DR Congo, Cameroon, California, Malta, French Elite 1, Jamaica National Championship and Argentina! Plus, your chance to win a copy of Loxton Berg’s “Pool hall – Jail – Library” thanks to the Rugby League in America Podcast. ___Episode 29 is brought to you by Matt Haines Sport and Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au 10% discount code.___Your feedback is welcome on our social pages; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phill Browne (from Mascord Brownz) joins Michael this week to discuss the biggest week of international Rugby League since the 2017 World Cup.___Who should Jamaica play next? Is Fiji better than Tonga? Could we see South African rugby players in the NRL in future? There’s too much to mention in one podcast description! All the rep games are discussed. Plus Golden Points are back including all he latest news from around the Rugby League world.___ Episode 28 is brought to you by Everything Rugby League and Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au 10% discount code.___Your feedback is welcome. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mini episode of Chasing Kangaroos, explaining what exactly is going on with Lebanese Rugby League at the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In collaboration with the Rugby League in America Podcast; Michael Carbone sits down with Mr American Rugby League himself, Nate Gladdin. They drink whiskey and answer your questions in an epic Q&A session. Some huge ideas and insights in this one. Enjoy the show!___This episode of Chasing Kangaroos is brought to you by Everything Rugby League and Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au 10% discount code.Your feedback is welcome on our social pages; Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. #growthegameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.