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Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleague.com Support Matt's book, The Milk: | https://themilk.substack.com/ | or | https://bit.ly/3lM2tiR |   Hear this content FIRST by becoming a patron | https://patreon.com/whitelinefever |   GET top quality and exclusive rugby league content in your inbox each day | https://patreon.com/rugbyleaguelongreads | Thanks to the following patrons: Vivek Nayak, Richard York, Darcy Lussick, Jonathan Whitfield, Christopher Steven, Leonard Gregory,...
Published 04/17/24
Published 04/17/24
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleague.com Big news today with Hull FC parting company with their coach, Tony Smith. Also a big day with the launch of the world's only 24-hour rugby league radio station. Thanks to the following patrons: Vivek Nayak, Richard York, Darcy Lussick, Jonathan Whitfield, Christopher Steven, Leonard Gregory, Mark Killeen, Richard Frodin, Graeme Thompson, Brad Walter, Thomas Evans, Greg Peters, Kelsey Gentles --------------------------- GET 15 PER...
Published 04/11/24
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Get the book here:https://bit.ly/3iCIgtC | Author Tom Mather has done new research which he says proves rugby league's origin story, about championing the working man, was nothing more than spin.   Thanks to the following patrons: Vivek Nayak, Richard York, Darcy Lussick, Jonathan Whitfield, Christopher Steven, Leonard Gregory, Mark Killeen, Richard Frodin, Graeme Thompson, Brad Walter, Thomas Evans, Greg Peters, Kelsey Gentles ...
Published 03/25/24
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com We are back with WLF Kicks! alumni David Moffett to discuss his new 'alternative' South Island NRL bid.  Thanks to the following patrons: Vivek Nayak, Richard York, Darcy Lussick, Jonathan Whitfield, Christopher Steven, Leonard Gregory, Mark Killeen, Richard Frodin, Graeme Thompson, Brad Walter, Thomas Evans, Greg Peters, Kelsey Gentles --------------------------- GET 15 PER CENT OFF EVERYTHING (non-affiliate only) at |...
Published 03/20/24
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleague.com Pre-order signed a personally inscribed copies of The Big O: https://bit.ly/2VTyU4D |   It was an absolute pleasure to spend half an hour with writer Patrick Skene, who has written a unique biography of Olsen 'The Big O' Filipaina. We wind our way through eighties rugby league, racism and our shared disappointment regarding the World Cup postponement. Patrick is one of the game's new intellectuals. Required listening   Subscribe to...
Published 02/20/24
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com With the new season upon us, we talk to eight players - Oliver Gildart, Peta Hiku, Tyrone May, Matt Moylan, Nu Brown, Alex Walker, James Meadows and Harry Newman plus Super League's newest coach, Mike Eccles. Thanks to the following patrons: Vivek Nayak, Richard York, Darcy Lussick, Jonathan Whitfield, Christopher Steven, Leonard Gregory, Mark Killeen, Richard Frodin, Graeme Thompson, Brad Walter, Thomas Evans, Greg Peters, Kelsey...
Published 02/14/24
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com  Keith Mason is the biggest self-starter I've met in my life. Today on Kicks! he discusses his second graphic novel, Rugby Blood II and a self-financed and produced feature that will be released in November!   GET 15 PER CENT OFF EVERYTHING at https://shop.stevemascord.com/ with the coupon code OnceWereLions Use at checkout   Subscribe to the White Line Fever Kicks! podcast https://apple.co/3geeV6N   Get access to a YouTube...
Published 02/07/24
Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Hosted by Steve Mascord |  We travel to Salford and St Helens for pre-season chats with Marc Sneyd, Kade Cust, Kallum Watkins, Matt Whitby, Daryl Clark and Jonny Lomax --------------------------- Thanks to the following patrons: Vivek Nayak, Richard York, Darcy Lussick, Jonathan Whitfield, Christopher Steven, Leonard Gregory, Mark Killeen, Richard Frodin, Graeme Thompson, Brad Walter, Thomas Evans, Greg Peters, Kelsey Gentles ...
Published 02/06/24
Featuring Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com Thank you to the ABC for allowing me to use this audio.   GET 15 PER CENT OFF EVERYTHING at https://shop.stevemascord.com/ with the coupon code OnceWereLions Use at checkout   Subscribe to the White Line Fever Kicks! podcast https://apple.co/3geeV6N   Get access to a YouTube secret playlist by signing up to my mailing list https://bit.ly/3pup4jX   Hear this content FIRST by becoming a patron ...
Published 12/29/23
Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Hosted by Steve Mascord | Special guest Spencer Leniu Steve travels to Salt Lake City to meet Sydney Roosters recruit Spencer Leniu as he promotes the double header in Las Vegas. --------------------------- Thanks to the following patrons: Vivek Nayak, Richard York, Darcy Lussick, Jonathan Whitfield, Christopher Steven, Leonard Gregory, Mark Killeen, Richard Frodin, Graeme Thompson, Brad Walter, Thomas Evans, Greg Peters, Kelsey Gentles ...
Published 12/23/23
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com  "I'm back baby!" Rugby league commentary cult hero Jason Costigan announces his return to the Greatest Game Of All on this week's episode!   GET 15 PER CENT OFF EVERYTHING at https://shop.stevemascord.com/ with the coupon code OnceWereLions Use at checkout   Subscribe to the White Line Fever Kicks! podcast https://apple.co/3geeV6N   Get access to a YouTube secret playlist by signing up to my mailing list ...
Published 11/22/23
Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Hosted by Steve Mascord | Special guest Kevin Rudd London Broncos have made the shock decision to shut down their academy. Former European Rugby League general manager Kevin Rudd joins us to discuss the impact. --------------------------- Thanks to the following patrons: Vivek Nayak, Richard York, Darcy Lussick, Jonathan Whitfield, Christopher Steven, Leonard Gregory, Mark Killeen, Richard Frodin, Graeme Thompson, Brad Walter, Thomas Evans, Greg Peters,...
Published 11/16/23
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com   Buy Hunter's book Code Wars: https://amzn.to/3hHPr2w (Australia), https://amzn.to/2TMFXeg (Canada), https://amzn.to/2SVhoeL (UK), https://amzn.to/3ALcUsu (US)   For Episode 38 of White Line Fever Kicks!, we talk to Melbourne academic Hunter Fujak about the NRL's governance and the possibility of it being exported to the UK. Hunter says of Peter V'landys' rule as NRL chairman: "the NRL is very much creeping into misgovernance". ...
Published 11/13/23
Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Hosted by Steve Mascord with guest co-host Tony 'The Mole' Adams | Special guest Sonny Mellor When Sonny Mellor was a kid in Cairns, his friends wouldn't play rugby league with him because he only had one arm. It's a fair bet none of them have played a Test match at 40 alongside his 21-year-old son, as Sonny did for Norway against the Netherlands at the weekend. We speak to Sonny after Steve and Tony rake over the coals of the NRL grand final and look at the...
Published 10/03/23
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com   Former South Sydney and Penrith chief executive Shane Richardson launches a passionate argument for an Independent Commission to take over the running of the British game. Plus Shaun Wane and Tim Sheens after Combined Nations All Stars upset England 26-24 on Friday night.   GET 15 PER CENT OFF EVERYTHING at https://shop.stevemascord.com​​ with the coupon code OnceWereLions Use at checkout   Subscribe to the White Line Fever...
Published 10/03/23
Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Hosted by Steve Mascord with guest co-host Tony 'The Mole' Adams | Zoom warned us not to give out the link on social media - and here you will find out why! Some heavy-panting trolls invade the show as we open up the phone lines for the first time. Then we hear from former Sky TV guru Neville Smith who is guiding the sport into the new era of remote coverage. How he met Eddie and Stevo and what the new deal with Sky means - fascinating stuff. ...
Published 09/15/23
Hosted by Steve Mascord | presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Mark Geyer collectables: https://ebay.us/xVrHY4   The second-ever episode of White Line Fever Milestones was inspired by the first! In discussing on social media Mark Geyer's 1996 judiciary appearance after he told a touch judge "I know where you live", journalists Tony Adams and Brad Walter revealed long-forgotten details - like Tony actually appearing as a witness! So we're back to hear about the night The Mole fronted the...
Published 09/15/23
Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Hosted by Steve Mascord with guest co-host Tony 'The Mole' Adams | Drama at South Sydney and Canterbury plus homophobic abuse directed at referee Marcus Griffiths. What changes can we fairly expect across the rugby league community and what changes to behaviour are unreasonable? Our best show since The Mole came on board. --------------------------- Refereeing column mentioned by Steve:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/discord-should-88508539 Thanks to the...
Published 09/01/23
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com  This week we debut a new concept we'll still be doing in years, Love/Hate. Guest co-host Curtis Woodward.   SUPPORT the show on PATREON: http://patreon.com/whitelinefever FOLLOW on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/WLFpodcast SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel: http://youtube.com/whitelinefeverTV   Special thanks to our PATRONS Richard York Keith Whitelock Darcy Lussick Bevan Baker Daryl Mason Vivek Nayek Greg Cantwell RLW...
Published 09/01/23
Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Hosted by Steve Mascord with guest co-host Tony 'The Mole' Adams | Guest Tony Kidd tells us all about the new South Island bid for an NRL license. Tony joins us as always to talk the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Sam Burgess joining Warrington and preview the weekend in both hemispheres. Thanks to the following patrons: Vivek Nayak, Phil Rogers, Richard York, Darcy Lussick, Martin Parr, Connor Parker, Peter Stott, Gavin Wilson, Richard Dixon, Patrick...
Published 08/11/23
Hosted by Steve Mascord | Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com   In the first episode of WLF Milestones, a re-examination of historical events in rugby league in the company of those who were there (sometimes including me), I look back on the epic two-night 1996 hearing into the allegation that Perth second rower Mark Geyer told touch judge Martin Weekes "I know where you live". My co-host is Curtis Woodward and my guest is a member of the judiciary that night, Michael Bolt.   CONTACT me with...
Published 07/27/23
Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Hosted by Steve Mascord with guest co-host Tony 'The Mole' Adams | This week, guest co-host Tony 'The Mole' Adams discusses Origin, the RLPA boycott, this weekend's matches and we take readers' questions. Then Mark Applegarth discusses the signing of Josh Griffin, IMG, sneaking into Belle Vue as a kid and Jon Wilkin saying he's never heard of him! Links for things raised in the first part of the show: Support us: patreon.com/whitelinefever Moley and Mascy...
Published 07/14/23
This week we celebrate St Patricks Day by speaking to Rugby League Ireland development officer Will Hayes to find out about The Greatest Game in the Emerald Isle.   SUPPORT the show on PATREON: http://patreon.com/whitelinefever FOLLOW on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/WLFpodcast SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel: http://youtube.com/whitelinefeverTV   Special thanks to our PATRONS Richard York Keith Whitelock Darcy Lussick Bevan Baker Daryl Mason Vivek Nayek Greg Cantwell RLW...
Published 07/13/23
Presented by rugbyleaguehub.com | Hosted by Steve Mascord with guest co-host Tony 'The Mole' Adams | This week, guest co-host Tony 'The Mole' Adams has a big announcement about the future of this program and we talk to the Hard-Ons' Ray Ahn about his love of Parramatta and round-the-grounds scores! Links for things raised in the first part of the show: Cronulla jersey (watch the video for the discount code): https://tinyurl.com/va8fc6u5 Read Tony's latest...
Published 07/07/23