Forty20 Rugby League Podcasts

Despite the fact we won't be in Las Vegas, we're quite excited for the events there, and, after an unpredictable first week of Super League, everything was almost back to normal for week two...James Child is back. and there's plenty to talk about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quiet week, on and off the pitch, with nothing to talk about....apart from a 1-0 opener, Salford's selections and a coup attempt! John Davidson returns to pick the bones out of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super League is around the corner, an England squad is announced, and there was plenty going on in the Challenge Cup to talk about, so join us for that, and special guest, Leeds Rhinos Head of Youth John Bastian in the studio too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bonus episode as we head to the Midlands to talk Rugby League with Michael Shires on how the game is growing there at the moment, the Hurricanes, Coventry Bears, the rise of Try Tag Rugby, the Challenge Cup, Student RL and his upcoming trip to Vegas. Plenty to fit in to half an hour... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Rugby League have an issue with communication? What's happening at Salford? Huddersfield moving to Halifax? Secret draws, Challenge Cup moves and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Doidge joins us to talk the latest issues in Rugby League, as we head towards the new professional season, there's plenty going on at Salford, London, the disciplinary and in the Challenge Cup... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After we'd all been chatting to various members of the Leeds Rhinos at their media day, we gathered all the journalists who like us, and anyone else we could find, for a bonus discussion in the cafe at Headingley. Joining Phil and Richard are, Steve Mascord, Ross Heppenstall, Louis Chapman-Coombe and John Davidson to talk whatever Rugby League topics were on their minds, including Vegas, Jordan Abdull's departure from Hull FC, the future of Marc Sneyd, social media stars and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've already forgotten some of the winners of things in Rugby League in 2024, fear not! From Sheffield to Leeds, with trips to Wembley, Old Trafford, St. Helens and Hull in between, those who were victorious spoke to us after they picked up silverware and medals... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the tradition of Morecambe & Wise, The Two Ronnies and, erm, Mrs. Brown's Boys, welcome to our Christmas Show. A special guest filled spectacular as World Cup winner James Simpson, Mongolia's no. 1 radio presenter Martin Kelner, Phil's dad Geoff and It's Not A Toy's Ian Boldsworth join us for some Rugby League and other nonsense... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's some big shoes to fill at Sheffield Eagles, and it's Craig Lingard who'll be doing so. The former head coach of Castleford Tigers has taken on the role in South Yorkshire, after club legend Mark Aston left the role. He told us why he took on the job, what he learned from his time as a coach in Super League, making changes at the Eagles, how it's been easier than he may have thought to assimilate himself and turns the tables on us.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following his Super League Young Player of the Year Award and Dream Team selection. Halifax Panthers' Rob Hawkins ended 2024 by being awarded the Golden Boot for his performances for England. He joined us to talk about winning the award, how the season went for him, those battles against France and what the future may hold... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2024 comes to an end, we welcome two guests to talk to us over Zoom this week. First up, St. Helens centre and England international Erin Stotts joins us to tell us how she got into Rugby League in the first place, starting off at Huddersfield, the hard work to stay in the national squad ahead of Vegas, moving to Saints, watching on at Wembley and playing there this year and how her mate Paige Travis will get on in the NRLW. Then, it's time to talk to Goole Vikings head coach Scott Taylor, as preparations continue ahead of their first season in the professional ranks. From building a squad, coaching philosophies and who he's been inspired by, the three time Challenge Cup winner also chats about their draw against London Broncos and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The season is over, so after a round-up of whatever news there is, it's time to look back on 2024. We'll be back live before Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danika Priim makes her return from the studio, with plenty to talk about, which is surprising. Golden Boots, Hull FC's investment, WSL moves and the 745 Game amongst those topics.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Bentley, Luke Gale and Ben Thaler join us to look ahead to Sunday's 745 Game at Headingley - a hybrid of Rugby League and Union rules from an idea between Rob Burrow (7) and Ed Slater (4) encompassing their fellow player and MND campaigner Doddie Weir (5) You can find details on tickets for the game at https://tickets.therhinos.co.uk/content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When nothing much has happened, how do you still fill a podcast? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our not-end-of-season-review episode looks back on the matters arising from England's double header with Wales and Samoa, the Pacific Championships, Yorkshire/Lancashire AGAIN, Sheffield Eagles, IMG, and seeing if we could do the podcast from the Houses of Parliament... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bumper episode, having spent most of the weekend in Wigan, as James Child returns, as does John Davidson and we're joined in the studio for the first time by Wheelchair Rugby League GM Martin Coyd OBE to talk about the internationals, IMG, the Sheffield Eagles/Mark Aston situation and plenty more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A World Cup winner with England in 2008, Martin Norris joins us to announce his retirement from Wheelchair Rugby League, and talk about his continued involvement at Hull FC, how the sport has changed since he started playing 20 years ago, quickly making his international debut, playing on a car park in France, and many more memories from a stellar career! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking ahead to internationals, history made at Belle Vue and an Alternative Rugby League Hall of Fame... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Superlatives for Wigan, Leeds, Hunslet and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Hull KR prepare to face Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford, and Leeds Rhinos and Halifax Panthers check on the M62 traffic situation, we hear from all four sides, plus journalist John Seager, ahead of a busy weekend of Rugby League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking ahead to the next two Grand Finals, after York kicked off the week winning the Women's one, Phil was at the awards and James is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A great weekend of Rugby League and hopes for another one coming up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The play-offs are set in the Men's Super League, the semis in the Wheelchair, and Grand Final in the Women's, plus a load of other rugby being played all over the place for us to talk about. Also, what's your favourite Rugby League noise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a much busier weekend for Wigan's defence of their Super League title than when we arranged this, as Jack Heggie and his fellow Warriors will face Leeds Rhinos on Saturday, then a trip to Halifax on Sunday. We chatted about the games ahead,, their Grand Final win, and how this season matches up with 2023, and a load more things, like modelling England kits and banning himself from playing Football Manager... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is back with us to talk about a strange weekend in Super League, and plenty of other bits and pieces... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seems we have more to talk about than you'd think... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rugby League, Lies and VHS tapes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is back in the fold as we look back another weekend of newsworthy stuff in Rugby League, including a win for the 14 men of Whitehaven, but where is the sport going outside Super League, a statement made by Hull KR, and a something from Huddersfield, but what is their plan for the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magic or Tragic? Actually, it's somewhere in between really. We look back at a weekend which sees Hull KR end it on top of the Super League pile. On and off the pitch, the entertaining was lacking, but there's some positives as well. Plus, another week of stuff happening at Whitehaven, what the NRL would get if they buy Super League (which they aren't) and much more Rugby League goodness as John Davidson is here, and Karsten has sent us biscuits... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look ahead to Magic Weekend, sorry, #MagicWKND, in the company of England captain and Warrington half-back George Williams, Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur, Wigan's Kruise Leeming, Paul Wellens and Tommy Makinson of St. Helens, plus London's Mike Eccles and Tom Briscoe of Hull FC... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a great weekend for Leeds Rhinos, the coach of their Wheelchair side, James Simpson MBE joins us to talk about a load of Rugby League related things, as there's narrow wins, teams getting over a busy week, and a Magic Weekend to prepare for. And Fort Boyard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A race against time as Phil, James and Richard somehow talk about a load of things in just over 30 minutes....normal service resumed on Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James is back, John is too, Phil is always here and Richard is on reduced power. Plenty to talk about, as ever, in the world of Rugby League, and some very impressive performances too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No Monday Blues for John Davidson, as your favourite Aussie yarn-spinner is back on the podcast, winding up Phil after NSW won the men's State of Origin series last week, We look back on the action from the weekend, which some surprise results across many competitions, The Sam Burgess Show, another Sam coming back as Tomkins returns to the Catalans, and if we can learn something from GAA, after it was on BBC2 on Sunday. A fun time as always... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Great games, new faces arriving, old ones stood down, statements made, the latest return of GB and other stuff happening in the world of Rugby League. From Belgrade to, erm, Bradford. Ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(Apologies for the sound issues, we'll get that sorted for next week!) A week of more drama off the field than on it, as we try blag a trip to Vegas, just in case there's some Rugby League there in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back LIVE, once again, as we look back on the reaction from Saturday's Tests in France. What went wrong, and why International Rugby League is not dead, just because Saturday was a bit rubbish. Plenty of other bits and pieces as well, as we start by hoping YouTube is working...which is was! Success! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we build-up to Super League's international break, journalist Louis Chapman-Coombe joins us to look back on the weekend's action on, and off, the field, as both he and Phil were at Headingley for Friday's tribute to Rob Burrow combined with a win for the Rhinos over Leigh. It was close in most of the top flight games, as we talk about those, life in the Championship and League One, a player swapping the Wallabies for the NRL and how you're supposed to eat cream tea. Plus, debutant Cameron Hills, Hull FC's Martin Norris and Leeds coach James Simpson after the Wheelchair Super League win for the Rhinos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week of Rugby League to talk about, apart from London vs. Saints, which the "professional presenter" forgot about. Sorry. But James is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wembley has been and gone, and plenty to talk about from it, on and off the pitch... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the Women's Challenge Cup Final at Wembley this weekend, we were joined by Julia Lee to talk about Women in Rugby League's current project delving into the history of the women's game - "The Pioneering Years." Lee, as one of those "pioneers" involved, told us about what the project has discovered about the very early days, and the steps taken, battles fought and won, to get to the stage we have today. If you have any material or stories which would help the project, you can find more details here: https://womeninrugbyleague.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remembering Rob Burrow, and some chat about the action on the pitch as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new man at Hull FC, the latest action on the pitch, and some of it off it as well. John Davidson joins us again to talk about it all, well, that we can fit into 67 minutes or so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Challenge Cup Finals are set, with plenty to talk about on the field this week, and bits about Sam Burgess, Jake Connor, Junior Nsemba and loads of other people who did stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wigan's men looking ominous, Hull FC's signings, London WIN...an interesting weekend in the WSL and the 1992 Yorkshire Cup Final rematch we've* all been waiting for. Loads of other bits and pieces as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How tight is it at the top of Super League? It's all to play for, and plenty to do so for those in the Championship and League One as well. John Davidson joins us as we talk signings, both announced and rumoured, get no closer to who will take over at Hull, but some thoughts on the Souths after Bennett and much more as well... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A week of shocks in Super League, and some superb team performances as we hit a third of a way into the season. Were the section of Leeds fans chanting about Rohan Smith right to do so? What was Jake Connor thinking? A week off for the MRP? Concerns about Halifax? Did we answer all those questions? Maybe. Listen and find out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week, another podcast. Players on the move, maybe a coach as well, Saints bounce back, Huddersfield impress, as do Sheffield, while York and St. Helens open the WSL season with a cracker. Plus loads more, of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices