Episodes
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?Β Did we answer all those questions? Maybe. Listen and find out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/29/24
Published 04/29/24
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
Published 04/22/24
Challenge Cup quarter finals, what does a Director of Rugby do, a final between Hereford and Edinburgh, a history making match official and a look at the new issue of Forty20 magazine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/15/24
Another packed weekend of action to discuss, but also plenty of news as well as "Fev's Most Wanted" John Davidson, joins us in the studio. Double success for Catalans, Hull FC's mess, salary cap spends, James' new jobs and a whole lot more. 90 minutes of Rugby League talk...a fun time as always! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/09/24
An Easter programme full of great games, super tries, and stuff to talk about. Which is good. And plenty to look forward to this weekend as well. Women in Wales, Wigan inΒ Wheelchairs and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/02/24
There's no easy answers, but we're going to try save the Challenge Cup anyway. Oh, and it's Rivals Round...and that extends to the Championship and League 1 too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/25/24
Featherstone's financial furore. Shocking statements. International Issues. Some actual Rugby League. Diving into it all like Xavier Coates...it's Forty20 LIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/18/24
From Barrow Raiders to York Valkyrie, with a few stops in between, hear from the likes of Lindsay Anfield, Lois Forsell, Denis Betts, Amanda Wilkinson, Kelsey Gentles, Vicky Whitfield, Armani Sharrock and more as the new Women's Super League season approaches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/16/24
Just call it a comeback, as that's what happened in a few games this weekend in the Super League and Challenge Cup, We take an overall look at the action, with Leeds upsetting Leigh, in one sense or another, Salford's long run without a win at Saints ending, and Wigan's youth shows the way at London. Wakefield exit the Challenge Cup in a preview of the RL the NRL want to return to is they bought Super League (which they aren't) and we bring you the draw LIVE (via watching it on the BBC Sport...
Published 03/11/24
As St. Helens announce they'll be paying their Women's players in 2024., we speak to Chantelle Crowl, Emily Rudge, Leah Burke, Matty Smith, Eamonn McManus and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/08/24
In which Phil remembers Lewis Jones, we ask James about some rules/laws/interpretations of, talk Las Vegas, and another weekend where the on-field action is centre stage. Which is nice. Bagpuss also appears on the desk, but you can't see that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/04/24
The round after the one before. The line in the sand is drawn, and Wigan become World Champions again. A great night at the Piedome, followed an interesting match in Warrington, where wrong decisions made have led to everything becoming clearer as time goes on...loads to talk about, as ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/26/24
Week one of Super League is over, and left us with plenty to talk about. But was it as controversial as some are making it out to be? Actions of players on, and off, the field, make the headlines, and there's the latest attempt at unionisation on the cards. That of the "Trade" rather than "Rugby" variety, of course.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/19/24
Everything you wanted to know about the Super League Season Launch, but didn't know who to ask...plus the Challenge Cup, Rob Burrow Award, TV deals and what to look for this weekend. Pressure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/12/24
Super League 2024 is almost here, so we went to have a chat with a load of people.... London Broncos coach Mike Eccles on their return to the top flight Trevor Hunt on the Rob Burrow Award Craig Lingard on Castleford's search for consistency Paul Rowley on the Salford Underdogs & Entertainers Wigan's Jack Heggie on Wheelchair Super League celebrations Jodie Cunningham on her new role on Sky Sports Fellow Saint Jack Welsby on getting back to the top of the mountain Matt Peet on those...
Published 02/10/24
Kicking off the 2024 season of LIVE shows, we're joined by Joe Gardiner, one of the team who brought you Super League on Channel 4, and the Director/Producer of new documentary 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐀𝐒𝐧𝐬: π“π‘πž π‹πšπ¬π­ π‚π‘πšπ§πœπž, who takes us behind the scenes on both those projects, the universally praised coverage of RL on C4, and how the life and career of Sam Tomkins translates to the big screen. As ever, much to talk about and discuss.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/05/24
Episode one of "We Are York" was released in January, the new documentary series following the club in 2024. Craig Bingham, director of the series, joined us to talk about the initial reaction to that first episode, how the series came about, what he's made of the Knights and Valkyrie so far, and how being "authentic" is important. He also offers advice to other clubs looking to make a similar series, and how content matters in the packed sports documentary field. Learn more about your ad...
Published 02/03/24
Peter Hutton has been there and done pretty much everything in the broadcasting industry, and he joins us from California to talk about the launch of SuperLeague+, the reasons behind it, what Rugby League can do to grow, how focussing on players is key and much more. Plenty to listen to, and learn from a member of the RL Commercial board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/29/24
10 clubs in less than 45 minutes. If yours isn't here, tell then to come on... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/23/24
As we creep closer to the 2024 season actually starting, our pre-season podcasting begins with a trip to the RFL to chat with match officials Marcus Griffiths and Liam Moore to see how their preparations are going, before we talk about Wales' historic trip to the USA with co-captain Jodie Boyd-Ward. An entertaining trio of guests to start the new year.Β  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/18/24
VOTE FORTY20 - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-rugby-podcast/ Some bits and pieces of 2023 in Rugby League, from double Grand Final joy for Wigan, York stopping us talking about them not winning and a long, but historic afternoon at Wembley. Including: Liam Farrell Tom Coyd Rob Hawkins Keara Bennett Tyler Dupree Tara Jones Chantelle Crowl Ben Reynolds Edwin Ipape Simon Grix Louis Jouffret Jodie Boyd-Ward Jodie Litherland Amanda Wilkinson Tara Jane Stanley Rhiannion...
Published 01/06/24
WARNING: If you listen with younger people, there is one swear word later on...Β It's Christmas, and we're talking about a load of different things, which also includes Rugby League, handily, as the colourful Peg Alexander and broadcasting royalty Martin Kelner join us in the studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 12/24/23
A pair of guests on Zoom this week, as we first here from England's Rob Hawkins after their physical match with France in Marseille a couple of Saturday's ago, with his thoughts on the two nominees for the Golden Boot, hopes for 2024 and why the inclusivity of the wheelchair game is a major strength. He's followed by Eboni Partington, who we spoke to about her move from St. Helens to York, scoring in and winning the Challenge Cup Final and a load more things. Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 12/06/23
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...
Published 11/27/23