Forty20 Rugby League Podcasts

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

Well, this was a packed one! In one of the suites at the LNER Community Stadium, we celebrated the Power of Together by bringing together a cast of thousands to talk Rugby League and the World Cup. We've got PDRL World Cup winning captain Scott Gobin, complete with medal, Jacob Kilbride from the York Press, plus the returning Peter Smith and Jonathan Doidge. Then we found some more chairs for York Knights Brendan O'Hagan, fresh from representing Ireland at RLWC2021, and Wales' Bailey Antrobus to talk about their experiences of the tournament and, changes at their club, and all the important things like anthem singing... ...After a break to watch Cook Islands beat France, a pair of York Valkyries joined us with Alisha Clayton telling us about how she got involved in the sport. and being York through and through, and she dragged Grace Field along, here to keep an eye on England's semi final opponents, and she takes us down a cul-de-sac we managed to get out of. Just. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The RLWC2021 Cultural Festival continues as we're live at Dewsbury Library with Batley coach Craig Lingard, former GB, England and Ireland international Francis Cummins, and journalists Ian Laybourn and John Davidson to talk about World Cup and more Rugby League issues... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear from all eight nations taking part in the Women's Rugby League World Cup plus Michael Shires joins us to talk about the tournament so far from a fans perspective... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Loads to talk about with Andrew Voss, Phil Roberts, Nigel Wiskar, Nada Farhoud, Gavin Willacy and us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our #RLWC2021 Cultural Festival tour of libraries made it's way to St. Helens on Thursday. Enthralling the audience with talk of Rugby League: Former Saints and Ireland prop Kyle Amor St. Helens and England halfback Faye Gaskin Mike Critchley from the St. Helens Star Steve "Book Launch" Mascord Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking back on the first round of matches in the men's Rugby League World Cup with Ireland, Jamaica, Tonga and Papua New Guinea in focus... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our next stop of tour took us to Eccles. but no time for cakes, as we're here to talk about the first few matches of Rugby League World Cup 2021 in the company of: Former GB coach Brian Noble Former England prop Danika Priim BBC Radio Manchester's Trevor Hunt "Two Tribes" author Steve Mascord We're in St. Helens on Thursday. More details here: https://t.co/qj85wwUF0e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of the Rugby League World Cup kicking off in Newcastle, we were joined at the Central Library on stage by the returning Tony Hannan, Editor of Rugby League Live Matt Shaw and Gemma Carter with The Sun's Gary Carter to talk a load of Rugby League stuff in front of a live audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More from Monday's launch now as we are joined by: Wales head coach John Kear Scotland's Nathan Graham Ged Corcoran and George King of Ireland Tonga's Kristian Woolf Michael Maguire from the Kiwis Cook Islands coach Tony Iro Lebanon's Michael Cheika See you in Newcastle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We spoke to so many people at the Rugby League World Cup launch in Manchester on Monday, we've had to split it over two podcasts. So, in part one, we quiz the following (not necessarily in this order) Tonga co-captain Sio Siua Taukeiaho PNG coach Stanley Tepend and skipper Rhyse Martin Lebanon captain Mitchell Moses Jamaica's Romeo Monteith Samoa coach Matt Parish Wales captain Elliot Kear Greece's Jordan Meads Stay tuned for more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A week ahead of the Rugby League World Cup kicking-off, Ireland's men have set up camp in South Leeds ahead of their group matches with Lebanon, Jamaica and New Zealand. We caught up with Jaimin Jolliffe, Joe Keyes, Brendan O'Hagan and Ronan Michael after they'd had a session on the field, ramping up preparation with a place in the quarter finals the first aim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stop two on our tour as part of the Rugby League World Cup Cultural Festival, we were live in front of an audience at Catterick Library to talk all the current RL news in the first half, as well as quizzing our guests, and the World Cup in the second. Joining us on the panel: Former Leeds Rhinos captain Stevie Ward England & York City Knights back Tamzin Renouf Professor Tony Collins Author of "Underdogs" and much more Tony Hannan Next week: Doncaster and Newcastle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wandering from the tunnel at Old Trafford to the car park, John Davidson joins us to reflect on a fourth Grand Final win in a row for St. Helens, who were the better team and, as expected, were too good for a Leeds Rhinos side who weren't disgraced in defeat. Plus, the big winners from the Women's Super League Awards probably speak exclusively to us, unless we missed someone else there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kicking off our tour as part of the Rugby League World Cup Cultural Festival, we were live in front of an audience at Leeds Central Library to talk RL in the first half, and the World Cup in the second. Joining us on the panel: Former England international and Man of Leeds Jamie Jones-Buchanan Wales & Leeds Rhinos player Jodie Boyd-Ward Peter Smith of the Yorkshire Evening Post Regular guest and journalism's own John Davidson Look out for more dates on our tour before and during the World Cup to be confirmed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've been out to speak to four players hopeful of making England's Women's World Cup Squad this autumn: Wigan's Vicky Molyneux, Tara Jones of St. Helens and Leeds pair Georgia Roche and Fran Goldthorp, and talk a bit about what happened in the matches on Friday while we're at it, and working out what's going on on the Otley Run... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in the studio to celebrate the exciting world of Rugby League, we were live with your talking points, international eligibility, "The British Are Coming!" to an NRL coaching box near you, and loads of other things we've forgotten about already... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy new month! We've a bumper edition of the show for you this week, with a first hand view from the Summer Bash, as well as Salford's amazing performance against St. Helens. Some interesting results around the various divisions and forms of the sport, but how much were we able to see? Plus, guests galore, as we drag London Roosters and England's Lewis King as well as Martin Coyd out of the Headingley hospitality to talk about the state of the Wheelchair game, and how the sport could capitalise on the excitement provided by the Lionesses (of which we are fully on the bandwagon.) Then, we talk to Richard de la Riviere as he's got a new book out (which you can buy at Philip Howard Books in Leeds, or here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204037026976?hash=item2f818df4a0:g:Th0AAOSwCpxiz9Sr ) with plenty of great stories to tell in Rugby League: On This Day. That, as well as the state of the game, Maurice Lindsay, his next book project, and a lot more. AND, as a bonus for you podders, reaction from the Bash games involving Barrow's women and men with Jodie Litherland, Amanda Wilkinson and Paul Crarey, plus Whitehaven's Jonty Gorely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After looking back on a busy weekend of stuff going on, some of which occurred on the pitch, we're joined by Forty20 columnist and Batley Bulldogs Head Coach Craig Lingard ahead of a busy week which sees his side take on Dewsbury Rams at the Summer Bash, this year at Leeds' Headingley home. It's a first Bash for Craig, and he tells us how he'd change the event to try make it more appealing, as well as the Bulldogs season so far, as they lie fourth in a competitive Championship table... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, it was Magic up in Newcastle, on, off and around the pitch as Phil reports on his experiences pitchside, and it is one of the great press vantage points in sport, and Richard from his armchair, as Toulouse breathe life in the battle at the bottom, Saints leave it late, Leeds outclass Cas, Ian Watson's process brings rewards for Huddersfield, Warrington are good for a change and the Hull Derby ends the weekend on a high (unless your a Robin, bobbing along home.) All that, plus the the future of the event, as we have to discuss every year, and a round up of the goings on elsewhere, including more bother at the Bulls.... PLUS, Wales Wheelchair Rugby League star Harry Jones talks about his career so far, their World Cup hopes, and where they're going in 2023. If you don't already know, you won't believe it... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lots of comings and goings for Phil and Richard to discuss, after an interesting weekend of results ahead of a Magic Weekend in Newcastle. Speaking of, Jon Wells talks about Sky0, and what that's all about, as well as what we can expect to see this weekend with the further integration of stats into the Sky Sports coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reflecting on a superb weekend of international action, a Wheelchair Challenge Cup Final with skill and suspense, all the other stuff that happened, including staying awake during Warrington vs. Hull FC, Batley's win at Post Office Road, and why Fev fans shouldn't be too worried and more. Plus, as a bonus on the podcast, Tom Halliwell and James Simpson speak after that Final and and interview Richard did with Harry Gration back in 2009, to mark his passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's too hot to be inside podcasting, so here's a look back on the international weekend, the positives coming out of it, and more for the future when the calendar comes out. Plus, whatever else we can think of before melting... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We heading to Wales for our special guest this week, as the latest dual code international Rhi Parker joins us, fresh from her debut for the national team against England on Sunday at Cross Keys. She's new to Rugby League, and tells us about her journey from turning up at a Cardiff Demons trial, to starting at 7 in the famous red of Cymru. A fascinating guest, with a positive story to tell, not just on the field, but also in the classroom on a daily basis! We've got clips from Shaun Wane and Ellery Handley as England and the Combined Nations All Stars come head-to-head, as we're for the concept, but not quite enamoured with the execution of, especially with "actual" Test Matches being played this weekend... All that, plus a look back at the weekend, and there's a new issue of the magazine out this week as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As State of Origin kicks off in Australia, we head there to catch up with Robert Burgin, to talk a little bit about Brazil, and a lot about his new book The Maroons, which, as the title suggests is about the Queensland Rugby League team. But, as he tells us, this is not a book of facts and figures, but of the stories of the 221 men who have worn the shirt of the Maroons, and how they reached that goal, many through adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reflections of a Saturday at Spurs, from the surroundings, to the stadium and the the all important action on the field, as Leigh and Wigan made their way home with trophies, and most of those there with a feeling of positivity (apart from if they lost.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we head to Spurs on Saturday, John Davidson joined us in the studio to talk about some bits of news in the world of Rugby League, your questions on YouTube, and list people who were involved at the North Sydney Bears. Then, we get into the craft beer and cheese of the 1895 and Challenge Cup Finals as Leigh Centurions meet Featherstone Rovers, in a battle of the Championship's top two, while Wigan Warriors and Huddersfield Giants look to end Challenge Cup Final winning droughts of slightly different lengths. Enjoy the games, and give us a wave if you see us... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just under an hour of Rugby League chat as we look back on the weekend's action, talk a bit about what IMG may be impressed by as we await further instruction, and are joined by London Skolars CEO Colin Browne ahead of Friday Night Lights at the New River Stadium, the day before the Challenge and 1895 Cup Finals up the road at Spurs. Speaking of, join us LIVE at 6pm this Thursday to look ahead to the big day at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time to reflect, again, on the passing of a huge figure in British Rugby League, and the game world wide, as Phil reflects on the life and career of Maurice Lindsay, a key man in where the game is today. From turning Wigan around, to running the RFL, the creation of Super League, and reinvigoration of the international game...fair to say his impact, whether a fan of his or not, is still being felt today. As well as a look back on the action, we're joined by Karsten Brumme, our favourite German, as he tells us how he started watching the sport, what he's found on his recent tour here, how hard it is to watch the game in Switzerland, and his impressive collection of shirts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from Elland Road, Phil and Richard, having sat on the lovely benches for the whole of Saturday afternoon, are joined by someone much closer to the action, Danika Priim, who was stood pitchside with the rest of the BBC crew. We talk in-depth about the Women's Challenge Cup Final, with St. Helens retaining their trophy as the Women's Super League is about to get underway, with Saints, opponents Leeds, and York expected to be the ones challenging. There's talk of how England will, or should, look ahead of the Women's World Cup too, and plenty of opinions with no holds barred. Plus, wins for Wigan and Huddersfield, with praise dished out, and also anticipation building for the huge 1895 Cup Final clash between Leigh and Featherstone, and, not quite on the same level, this Sunday's match between Cornwall and West Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a busy couple of hours at Elland Road, it's time to talk some Rugby League, with a triple header at the home of Leeds United coming up on Saturday as St. Helens face Leeds Rhinos in the Women's Challenge Cup Final, while Saints men face Wigan, followed by Hull KR and Huddersfield in the men's semis. We're excited for three games which are tough to call, as well as a weekend of action just gone, which wasn't the best, as Leeds' new coach arrives, Bradford and Widnes are still looking for one, and Richard Agar's off to Samoa. Another quiet week... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's always good to welcome Steve Mascord back onto the podcast, a man with his fingers in so many Rugby League pies, he could be employed on the half-time segment on Premier Sports. He tells us about this weekend's Women's 9s event in Warrington and that part of the sport in general, helping out at the London Skolars. Zak Hardaker's move from Wigan to Leeds and plenty of other issues from our sport. As a special offer for you, if you haven't picked up a copy of Steve's latest book, Two Tribes, use the code: ZAKSBACK at shop.stevemascord.com and get a discount! https://shop.stevemascord.com/product/twotribes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talk about timing! Tony Smith quits (at the end of the season) while Rohan Smith arrives, the rumour mill is in full effect and some Rugby League happened as well. John Davidson is back in the studio, and Phil returns now he's changed his attitude... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As #RivalsRound approaches, the air of positivity remains around the podcast, and even John Davidson can't change that mood, as he's full of it too! We look back on a great weekend on the pitch, encouraging numbers on the terraces and looking in on telly, pressure on various coaches, adding more names to the Leeds shortlist, and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 weeks into the Super League season, and we're still feeling positive about most things Rugby League. What's that all about? As well as action on the field, we talk James Roby, a busy Sunday for us both at the Wheelchair and Women's games, Warrington's woes, good crowds, the debut of Cornwall and new home for Midlands, and a load of other stuff... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were back live, and earlier than usual, as we'd been to Manchester to get an update on the World Cup, as Tuesday marks 200 days to go until the event kicks off in Newcastle. You can hear from RLWC2021 Supremo Jon Dutton after we've gabbed on about the weekend in the Challenge Cup, as Leeds remain in crisis and no clear route out of it, Warrington are on the verge of joining them after losing twice to Wakefield, Challenge Cup crowds are certainly there, depending on where you are, and no doubt some other exciting Rugby League topics to discuss... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Union is seen as a dirty word in Rugby League circles, but that's with "rugby" before it and not "trade" as it is in this case. We we're joined by Garreth Carvell, now full time with the Rugby League Players' Association, to talk about their role within the game, improving the lot for players, how the link with the GMB means their members have advantages over those in other sports, and about how the game hasn't gone soft, and needs to make more of the positives. Plenty to think about, as ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Leeds lose a coach, Will Pryce gets to sit on the sidelines for 10 games, and Toulouse "jeter un pavé dans la mare" in beating St. Helens, there's very little Rugby League for Phil and Richard to go at... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we spent yesterday talking not much Rugby League, here's a bonus with a brief look back at the weekend, talking points ahead of this week, yellow card fun and professionalism and more memories of Dave Hadfield... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the road again, and to the wonderful surroundings of Leeds Central Library to talk about the past, present, and hopes for the future of local sports reporting. Joining us, as part of Leeds Libraries 'Breaking the News' exhibition, were: Professor Tony Collins Tony Hannan Peter Smith Matthew Shaw Plenty of historical content, changes in the way media is consumed, the effect that has on the output we read, relationships between journalists and clubs, the next generation, and a potential return of the romanticism of the past - that's just some of the topics covered. We started though, on a sad note, reflecting on the life of Dave Hadfield, a presence in the press box, and life, will be sorely missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schoey has failed a head test (he was otherwise engaged), so we're back on pre-record via Zoom to talk about the latest in the world of Rugby League, such as the return of Ellery Hanley to the coaches box, Josh Charnley not knowing how to use the RFL's website (and RSW doing the same) alongside the return on the Wheelchair Super League, the start of the Women's Challenge Cup, and all the action on the field in Super League (men) and the Championship... JOIN US LIVE IN LEEDS: We'll be at Leeds Central Library on Tuesday March 15th to talk the past, present and future of local sports reporting. Tickets available here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents/local-sports-reporting-panel-event/e-vebvyy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Pancake Day, which means your favourite, erm, podcasters are back to talk some Rugby League. An England squad has been announced, for people to have something different to be annoyed by rather than the disciplinary, the ludicrous modern world where three games in, teams and coaches are already under pressure, and some valiant performances in defeat in the Challenge Cup come under the F20 microscope. Plus, all the action on the field we saw, and, if you missed it on YouTube, our chat with Cornwall's Harry Aaronson at the end as a bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We don't upset people enough anymore." We seem to be much more calm this days, not getting caught up in nonsense and pointless arguments for the sake of it. We leave defending the indefensible to Martin Kelner when he's on Fighting Talk, so our discussion of Luke Gale's red card and subsequent ban, focusses less on his actions and more on the reactions. We don't get it. That starts off a look back at week two in Super League, with clubs already in crisis, key players missing leading to impressive performances, and that's the same in the Championship as well, albeit with less drama over under achievers and some tasty Challenge Cup ties to come. Plus, how a negative story for the sport was ignored for a kid in a car. It's a funny old game, as Greavsie used to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super League is back. Everyone is positive, even one Garry Schofield OBE who was back too as we were live in The Phoenix Bar at the home for Hunslet RLFC, The South Leeds Stadium in front of a live audience to talk some Rugby League, including those opening fixtures. Schoey also pays tribute to those we have lost recently, including his old GB team mate Des Drummond and "Mr. Hull" Johnny Whiteley. Not just The Legend though, joining us straight from training was coach Alan Kilshaw to look at Hunslet's season so far, the upcoming League One campaign and building a club in the shadow of giants. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 2022 Betfred Super League season got underway, we were live in the studio once more to look ahead to St. Helens winning a fourth straight title. Plenty of positivity around as well as Channel 4's team is in place for their first game this weekend, two of which have been on this programme plenty of times in the past. John Davidson is back with us as we're giddy with excitement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week: Championship returns, Premier gains, Cup drama and and old book... PLUS: Oldham coach Stuart Littler joins us to praise Lock Lane, after the side from Cas knocked his new one out of the Challenge Cup, but there's still lots of positivity as they build up to the new League One season, rebuilding relationships in the town, and moving back home, as well as leading Ireland into the World Cup this autumn. A great half-hour or so with the Roughyeds boss. BONUS: If you missed the video last week with Neil Ormston of the Rugby League Record Keepers' Club, that's on the end for you podcast people too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Younger, Sexier and More Vibrant" Welcome to another episode of Forty20 NOT LIVE, where we've defrosted from Featherstone, watched the Channel 4 advert on a loop, on looking forward to Bashing Headingley this Summer. Mainly though, we're hear to talk Swinton Lions, with their Director of Development Damian Ridpath, who may well be the most positive guest we've ever had, and that goes back to the Radio Yorkshire days! They're not "Little Old Swinton" anymore, and he's here to tell us why... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices