Game changer?
5 Live Rugby League
by BBC Radio 5 live
6d ago
Warrington Wolves’ Chief Executive, Karl Fitzpatrick, joins Dave Woods and former England half-back Kevin Brown to discuss IMG’s proposals to change the game, grading each professional club to determine who will be in Super League come 2025. Plus, what’s behind Warrington’s great start to the year and should there be genuine concern amongst the fans of a couple of clubs already ..read more
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Making the grade
5 Live Rugby League
by BBC Radio 5 live
1w ago
Dave Woods is joined by former England half-back Kevin Brown and Huddersfield Giants Head of Youth, Andy Kelly, to discuss whether rugby league’s reserve team structure is fit for purpose and why it should be a priority for IMG’s soon to be released new grading criteria. Plus, there’s reaction to the surprise departure of Lee Radford from Castleford Tigers; can the Giants be amongst the silverware this season under ‘rugby league nerd’ Ian Watson; and the joys of cold water swimming ..read more
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Wane’s World: The state of international rugby league
5 Live Rugby League
by BBC Radio 5 live
2w ago
Following the re-appointment of Shaun Wane as head coach of the men’s national team, Dave Woods is joined by ex-England coach John Kear and Kevin Brown, who played in the 2017 World Cup Final, to discuss the state of international rugby league. Plus, what a start to the season the two Hull clubs have made, and is this the most open race for promotion from the Championship in recent years ..read more
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What a weekend it was
5 Live Rugby League
by BBC Radio 5 live
3w ago
What a weekend it was as St Helens were crowned champions of the world and the new Super League season got off to a flyer. Dave Woods is joined by Brian Noble, who coached Bradford Bulls to success in three World Club Challenge matches and former Saint Kyle Amor to discuss their victory over NRL champions Penrith Panthers and the feel good factor around the start of Super League ..read more
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Let battle commence
5 Live Rugby League
by BBC Radio 5 live
1M ago
On the first episode of a new series, Dave Woods is joined at the Super League launch in Manchester by a number of coaches and players to preview the upcoming season. New faces Willie Peters of Hull KR and Josh McGuire from Warrington Wolves, join old hands Adrian Lam, Ian Watson, Steve McNamara and Tony Smith who’s swapped sides in the city of Hull. Plus, Dave chats to Salford Red Devils’ Brodie Croft about his record-breaking new 8-year contact and he hooks up down under with Alex Walmsley of St Helens to discuss their World Club Challenge against Penrith Panthers ..read more
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Pommie police, trumpets and counting the calories
5 Live Rugby League
by BBC Radio 5 live
4M ago
Tanya Arnold is joined once again by former England international Jon Wilkin and Australian journalist Steve Mascord for their weekly take on all things Rugby League World Cup. Lee Radford is part of the Samoan coaching staff and he explains how England’s semi-final opponents have been getting better and better. England wheelchair player Seb Bechara discusses playing the trumpet and what exactly constitutes good bread. And Jillaroos co-skipper Sammy Bremner joins the pod to talk through a few language issues and returning to the game after having a baby. Oh – and don’t forget to find out what ..read more
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The Count, the firefighter and the man inside a Yorkshire pudding
5 Live Rugby League
by BBC Radio 5 live
5M ago
Tanya Arnold is once again joined by former England international Jon Wilkin and Australian journalist Steve Mascord to discuss the World Cup, food and what they have lost over the past week. They are joined by England’s Tommy Makinson to find out who he looks like and who he is currently rooming with. Ahead of the women’s tournament starting PNG’s Elise Albert and Canada’s Gabby Hindley open up on their journeys to the World Cup. And there is also time for England’s Jack Brown to explain what makes the wheelchair game so special. Timecodes: 05.00 England’s Tommy Makinson joins the team to tal ..read more
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All About Greece – the land where league was banned
5 Live Rugby League
by BBC Radio 5 live
5M ago
Rugby league correspondent Dave Woods travels to the Greece team hotel in Sheffield to find out about their truly incredible journey to the World Cup. From playing matches at midnight in secret because the sport was banned in Greece, to a match against England at the World Cup – this is a story that has it all. Head coach Steve Georgallis has been there since the very beginning, while Terry Constantinou was born in Australia but wears the shirt with pride. Greg Koutsimporgiorgos and Aris Dardamanis grew up in Greece and came to the game late – and have overcome adversity to reach the World Cup ..read more
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All About Jamaica - history makers
5 Live Rugby League
by BBC Radio 5 live
5M ago
Jamaica in the Rugby League World Cup? Who knew! Well, Nesta McGregor travelled to Leeds to watch them train and spoke to the key people around the team. Jamaican journalist and team media manager Simon Preston explains how it all started while head coach Romeo Monteith discusses what it means for the team to be over here in England competing at the RLWC. Alex Young – the brother of England winger Dom – explains why he is playing for Jamaica and Chevaughn Bailey – who plays club rugby back in Jamaica – explains the emotions of playing for his country and the reaction back home from the pupils ..read more
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Awesome England, missing equipment and beautiful music
5 Live Rugby League
by BBC Radio 5 live
5M ago
Tanya Arnold is joined by former England international Jon Wilkin and Australian rugby league journalist Steve Mascord to reflect on the sights and sounds of the opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup. England got off to a flying start at St James’ Park with a huge victory over Samoa, who many had predicted would create problems for the host nation. Centre Kallum Watkins was one of the stars for England, and joins the team to analyse the victory and talk about life in the England camp. Part-time Scotland head coach Nathan Graham is interviewed about his full-time job as an anaesthetist ..read more
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