Forty20 Rugby League Podcasts

In our last LIVE episode of 2023, we think, we're joined by former Sheffield Eagles GM, and member of the RLWC 2021 team, Liam Claffey for a catch-up now he's out of the world of Rugby League. With bits of news including a new home for Magic Weekend, law changes, a win for England's wheelchair side and more to talk about. That, and if you missed our chat with Kevin Rudd on developing RL in London from the weekend, you'll find that at the end as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Hicks joins us in the studio to talk about many and various Rugby League topics, as the sport looks forward to 2024, and beyond. From grading to officiating, communications to brains, IMG to our standing in the world of sport and much, much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samoa, as predicted by Kristian Woolf, aren't coming, which kicks off a discussion on where Rugby League stands in the UK at this snapshot in time, with your points taking the chat in various ways... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We spent the weekend in Leeds, which, in fairness, is nothing new, but, saw England's women beat Wales, men sweep Tonga and France win the battle in the First Direct Arena. All that, plus news and RSW upsets at least one club, but probably four, with his WSL predictions for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023, we think. just about comes to a close this weekend, with a busy two days in Leeds. On Saturday, England take on Wales in a Women's Test Match before the men end their series with Tonga, while on Sunday, it's a rematch of last year's Wheelchair World Cup Final when England host France at the First Direct Arena. We've been speaking to Welsh debutant and try scorer Georgia Taylor, and pair of England captains in Jodie Cunningham and Tom Halliwell, and World Cup winning coach Tom Coyd to talk about plenty of things... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rugby League Polymath Steve Mascord joins us as his car has broken down, so he's stuck here for the week, which is lucky for us as he offers his perspective on whatever topics we can think of, including the 2nd Test of the England vs. Tonga series, which was more about what was said off the pitch than any of the action on it, and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're brimming with positivity after England's first test win over Tonga was finely balanced until the hooter, giving us plenty to look forward to over the next few weeks. International Rugby League is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wigan win a pair of Grand Finals, London return to Super League, and just what is the future for the sport outside of the elite? Plus, we've got a campaign for you to get behind.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Leeds Rhinos vs. Wigan Warriors on Sunday, we're joined by World Cup winner Rob Hawkins and journalist John Seager to look at the match, and the growth of Wheekchair Rugby League since England beat France last autumn, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a new home, but a return to Zoom for this week, as we look back on the weekend which saw Catalans Dragons and Wigan Warriors book their places at Old Trafford, Wigan's Wheelchair side also make the Grand Final, while Toulouse will face London for a Super League place. Phil was in the presence of Royalty, and there's plenty of reaction from Sunday's Women's Grand Final too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's #GFSZN, as the kids aren't saying, as they're done and dusted in the NRL/NRLW, while we've got the Women's to look forward to this weekend, plus one more Wheelchair semi and those intriguing men's games as Catalans Dragons hope to end St. Helens Drive For Five, while Hull KR look to upset League Leading Wigan....exciting, isn't it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wigan lift the LLS and find loopholes, (some of) Leigh are upset are officials, Wakefield are down, the Championship provides late drama and there's a rematch in the WSL Grand Final.... All that and much more as Danika Priim makes her return to the studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A week in which Wigan impressed, Saints and Leigh entertained, while Salford and Warrington produced a finish worthy of a completely different game. Are Leeds (Men) in Crisis again? And, if so, what are Huddersfield, Hull FC and others down there? Speaking of Hull, their wheelchair team pull off the result of the season, the Championship is exciting, League One is too and Fev's women are going up... Plus, details on a charity walk taking place this weekend... Donate here: https://justgiving.com/team/100kminaday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Davidson joins us to give another perspective on the week in Rugby League, which was quieter than the week before, and was more about what happened on the pitch. Which is good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bar Wigan making more of a mess of Catalans than the pitch, it's off-field issues that have really come to the fore this week, not least abuse of a match official, again, crowds and TV deals. Anyone got a contact for Steph's Packed Lunch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of those episodes where you go in thinking there hasn't much been going on in Rugby League this week, but it turns out there has been... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunday's Wheelchair Challenge Cup Final is a rematch of the 2022 match, where Leeds Rhinos won a third in a row, beating the Catalans Dragons. The EIS in Sheffield hosts the match, and ahead of it, Rhinos captain Jodie Boyd-Ward joins us to talk about the challenge ahead, taking on the captaincy, and loads of other stuff, because, like all good guests, she keeps on talking... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wembley then? What a day! The records books will say St. Helens, Leigh Leopards and Halifax Panthers were, but, all in all, Rugby League was the winner... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'd been to the Challenge Cup Final media event today, and by the time we got back, Sean Long had left Featherstone, with Sam Burgess announced as Warrington's next coach! Plus, Andy Last had gone from Cas, Paul Rowley wasn't happy, an international calendar was announced, as we tried to talk about it all. There were matches too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daryl Powell departs Warrington, as we, with your help, discuss what is wrong with the Wolves. That, and everything else going on we can remember from another busy week in Rugby League... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wembley is still weeks away, but we're excited at the prospect of three finals in which we have no real idea who is going to win. Leopard print gear is about to sell out across Leigh as they at the national stadium for the first time since 1971, and Hull KR are hoping for a better time than in 2015, as they return there too. The Wigan/Saints final is in the bin, but will the neutrals turn out now those "boring old sides" won't be there. In addition, Leeds and St. Helens will make history in the first Women's decider there, while Halifax and Batley meet to guarantee a new name on the 1895 Cup. Plenty to talk about on the pitch, which is what we want! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in the studio to look back on the action from the weekend, with great performances across the men's, women's and wheelchair games, and we'd assume in PDRL and LDRL as well, but we didn't see those. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Hawkins joins us again, fresh from his trip to the Royal Box at Wimbledon, as three of our World Cup winning squad were sat with other sporting, well, royalty. We talk about the experience, the style shown by him and Tom Halliwell and James Simpson. We look at the season so far for Halifax as well, as they prepare for the Challenge Cup this weekend, and the way the Super League season has gone so far, the current situation with the World Cup in flux, and much more. (Anyone know anyone at Silverstone?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

***Contains State of Origin spoiler*** A few days late, but still the same old podcast about whatever has happened in Rugby League over the weekend, including some big wins for teams at the bottom of all three men's pro divisions, people being annoyed at referees, and the RL invasion of Wimbledon (that's the tennis, not the London Broncos.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A strange week in Rugby League, where not much seemed to happen, but we still managed to find plenty to talk about. Which is useful for a podcast/YouTube phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is Huddersfield's best side? Leeds and Keighley are winners on, and off, the pitch, while Salford celebrate a record. Great action at the Women's 9s and latest wheelchair round, while John Kear leaves Widnes and there's plenty of other talking points. Which is useful for doing a podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three red cards in four men's quarter finals, but none in the women's? A question we didn't answer, but did talk about those, correct decisions, and much more, as eight became four in those, and the 1895 Cup (although we already knew them) as well as how we can stop those, on the field and off it, who abuse officials, worrying about Warrington (although they're second) and celebrating those honoured by the King...and a lot of other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's more shameful: Leeds defeat at "lowly" Wakefield or us eating ice cream during the show? Professional as always, a busy weekend on the pitch is spoken about, and not much news. Quiet week. Bring on the Challenge Cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

York Valkyrie took advantage of a break in their fixture list to make the trip to Uganda, where the club are working to help develop Rugby League out there, coinciding with the men's Grand Final. Head of Rugby Lindsay Anfield told us all about it, what the players who accompanied her learned, some of the challenges they faced, but also the talent and ability on show. Could the next Hollie-Mae Dodd by Ugandan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We believe in Magic, but what about the future of it? The weekend in Newcastle is under the microscope, on, off and around the pitch, and plenty of other bits and pieces too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newman! No, not Jerry Seinfeld's nemesis, but Harry, of Leeds Rhinos fame, was one topic for discussion as the quarter finals of the men's Challenge Cup were finalised over the weekend, with he, and Morgan Knowles making the headlines for various reasons. There's no West Yorkshire sides left, but both Hull sides remain, as do plenty of mouthwatering ties going forward, with York the sole Championship side remaining. Loads of other things to talk about, not least the Summer Bash, Salford and Tyler Dupree and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrate this rare non-Bank Holiday Monday with more Rugby League chat as we're back to find more words about Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow, who managed to make headlines around the world by being themselves, while France won't be hosting the World Cup in 2025 after all, so who will? Loads of other things to talk about as well, and, don't worry, we weren't talking about anything exciting before recording... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reaction pitchside at the Halliwell Jones as England beat France, twice, 64-0! You'll hear from Sinead Peach, Amy Hardcastle, Keara Bennett, Danny Walker, Tyler Dupree, Tom Holroyd, and both coaches from the men's international, Laurent Frayssinous and Shaun Wane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not too many IMG-based dramas, so it's some potential rule changes, getting ready for the international break, plenty of on field action, including Hull FC winning, Saints beating Warrington and more. PLUS: live reaction to the Challenge Cup 6th Round draw! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On IMG Day +1, we talk dissention in the Rugby League ranks, hip attacks and home MRPs, Wakefield's woes and apportioning blame, Hull FC and Castleford being glad that Trinity exist, praise for Leigh and more, plus other bits and bats as York make it 2-from-2 in the WSL and there's the first Wheelchair Magic Round too! (Does Woekfield work?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Betfred Women's Super League is back! Hear exclusively from former England captain Emily Rudge, and non-exclusively from new Leeds Rhinos captain Hanna Butcher, York's Clint Goodchild, Rachel Thompson of Wigan, Huddersfield's Bella Sykes, Salford skipper Louise Fellingham and new England coach Stuart Barrow... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were live at Headingley ahead of their night of former props, if, indeed, you can ever stop being one, with Lance Todd Tropby winner Steve Pitchford joined on stage by Danika Priim, Jamie Peacock and Barrie McDermott, who all joined us at our table trying to talk about what happened at the weekend, and plenty of other things as well. These props are smarter than some give them credit for! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another weekend of action for our intrepid trio to look over, including headline wins for Leeds, Warrington, Keighley and Leigh amongst others. Plenty of surprises up and down the divisions, and a rare week without too many distractions off the field. but you're not happy about cheats or Phil Clarke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Child joins us again as we look back on the main talking points we can remember from the weekend, but the main section of the show this week is given over to Keighley Cougars owners Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia to talk about their alternative plans for "Reshaping Rugby League" is the wake of the IMG proposals. The Cougar Compromise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mexico's favourite Rugby League podcast is back again to look back on an interesting weekend, talk gradings, and much more, as former match official James Child takes time from his retirement to join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

York Valkyrie and England fullback (well, centre during the World Cup) Tara Jane Stanley joins us on this special programme as she's the Woman of Steel and it's International Women's Day. Over 30 minutes, we discuss: Preparations for 2023 and how things are on and off the field at York Winning the League Leaders' Shield, but missing out in the Grand Final Becoming Woman of Steel, and looking for further improvement The surprise of playing out-of-position for England in the World Cup Why her birthday plans may go ahead with out her! All that, and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking back on the winners and losers of the weekend gone, praising Saints for their achievements, the departure of Lee Radford from Castleford, and the many and various other things from the world of Rugby League... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look back on the weekend, catching up on the winners of the Wheelchair Rugby League Awards, and Aimee Staveley on her move from Leeds to York... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming to you LIVE before the draws for the European Championships at the Holiday Inn in Brighouse, we're back to talk some Rugby League... St. Helens are World Champions, Super League is a week old, and publicity is, well, it could be worse... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back from your old friends at the Forty20 Rugby League Podcast as we've navigated the M62 and made it to Manchester in time for the launch of the brand new Super League season. John Davidson joins us to talk about the launch and a bit of news before we have to go off, and return, without John, on the way back with more thoughts, both optimistic and pessimistic... PLUS: Leigh Leopards and PNG star Edwin Ipape, Cameron Smith of the Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR coach Willie Peters, Wigan captain Liam Farrell, 2022 WSL winner Caitlin Beevers and our headline slot goes to World Cup winner Rob Hawkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A year in which the Challenge Cup, League Leaders Shield and Grand Final went to three different clubs, a Championship club caused upsets, and Australia won the World Cup, but, wasn't the journey a fun one? Rounding up a big year for Women's Rugby League through the Forty20 TV cameras... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time to catch up with some bits and pieces we've had on YouTube, but hadn't made it to the podcast until now, just in time for Christmas. So, enjoy author J.R. Rickwood on his book "Cougarmania" followed by Wakefield Trinity Chairman John Minards on celebrating their 150th anniversary, and the first ever Women's Hall of Famers, Brenda Dobek, Lisa McIntosh and Sally Milburn... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final stop of our RLWC2021 Cultural Festival Tour takes us to Hull Central Library, as we reflect on the tournament, it's potential legacy and new eras for Hull FC and Hull Kingston Rovers as we're joined by two men who played for both in Paul Cooke and Craig Murdock, with Peter Smith of the Yorkshire Evening Post completing the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil is flying solo in Doncaster for Team Forty20, but has two guests from the heart of the action at RLWC2021, as we look back on the tournaments. Returning to the show is David Butler, a man with many hats, one of which was getting as close to Wheelchair Rugby League without being in chair as a match official, and, almost as close, USA Wheelchair GM Juan Jasso on their World Cup debut and much more in front of a knowledgeable audience at Danum Gallery, Library and Museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVE in Stockport at their fantastic Central Library, we're joined by Chair of Rugby League World Cup 2021 Chris Brindley, Salford Red Devils Head Coach Paul Rowley and Aussie-based journalist George Clark to talk about the tournament so far, on and off the field, as we build-up to the final weekend, as the Wheelchair, Women's and Men's World Champions will be crowned just down the road in Manchester. How has the tournament gone for the organisers, the challenges faced getting to this point, the success of the Wheelchair and Women's tournaments being added to the event, England's defeat to Samoa in the men's semis and much more to talk about... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices