By the Balls

Ross and John debate Liverpool's audacious off-season spending spree, Mesut Ozil's stunning internaitonal retirement and Huddersfield Town's hopes for the new season, as well as the implosion at the Leigh Centurions, the upcoming Middle Eights and the latest news in rugby union, including Sam Warburton sadly hanging his boots up. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

Ross and John debate the merits of Ralph Rimmer’s controversial appointment to the CEO role of the RFL, the planning for the 2021 World Cup, France beating Croatia in the FIFA World Cup final, Ryan Hall's exit at Leeds and James Maloney heading to Super League. They also chat about Anthony Joshua's bout with Alexander Povetkin and discuss Usain Bolt's headline-grabbing link up with the Central Coa...

John and Ross discuss England's semi-final loss to Croatia, the progress made by Gareth Southgate's team, the moments and memorable games that have made the tournament in Russia, and preview the 2018 World Cup final. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support .

John and Ross chat about the stunning sacking of Brian McDermott and the appointment of Kevin Sinfield as Leeds Rhinos, new arrivals in Super League, the rise of NSW in State of Origin, Welsh rugby union's new national coach and the final stages of Wimbledon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support .

Ross and Gary are joined by Forty-20 magazine editor Phil Caplan to talk about the Denver Test, Leeds United's new manager Marcelo Bielsa, England's performances at the 2018 World Cup and sporting contests coming up in summer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support .

Ross and Gary are joined by a special guest, writer and author Gavin Willacy, to talk about the contervsial England vs New Zealand Test in Denver, the first week of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, American rugby league, the revival of the Springboks and ponder whether Super League is now in the midst of a civil war. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2...

John, Ross and Gary break down the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, look at the England and Australian teams, the merits of Gareth Southgate, and pick their favourites and teams to impress in the tournament. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support .

John, Ross and special guest Gary Carter dissect the Tomkins brothers' viral video, the Challenge Cup quarter-finals, the rise of Warrington, transition at Leeds Rhinos, Widnes' appointment of Francis Cummins and whether Super League needs an integrity unit. They also get stuck into the appointments of Joey Barton at Fleetwood, Frank Lampard at Derby, the current state of Leeds United, as well as...

John and Ross continue their first episode chat on the Summer Bash and the growing Toronto v Leigh rivalry, but also talk about Shaun Wane's departure, a changing of the guard at Wigan, and whether Eddie Jones is now under pressure with England after four losses on the trot. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support .

The maiden episode of By the Balls, where sports journalists John Davidson and Ross Heppenstall talk about the Champions League final and the 'success' and future of rugby league's Summer Bash. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support .