Forty20 Rugby League Podcasts

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

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