Chasing Kangaroos

Michael interviews the man behind Rugby League Peru, Jamie Perez. We learn about the history, the new “Incas” brand, upcoming internationals, the plan for domestic competition, and the ambitious long term goals for our sport's newest nation. Get in touch with Jamie on Facebook and Instagram ___ In this week’s golden points; Michael discusses David Argyle stepping down as Toronto Wolfpack Chairman...

Michael is joined by special guest co-host, London based journalist and author of “No Helmets Required: the remarkable story of the American All-Stars”, Gavin Willacy.  In this episode; Gavin gives insight into the point of Magic Round in the Super League. A State of Origin conversation turns into a discussion on the true pinnacle of our sport. Find out why the Greek government are standing in the...

Michael is joined by special guest co-host, the former Canada Wolverine and current co-host of the Howlin’ Hour podcast; Gareth Reid.  They discuss the RFL's acceptance of Ottawa and New York Rugby League team bids, all the action from the first America’s Nines, Greece taking the next step towards their maiden World Cup, what the Super League can learn from the record crowd at Nou Camp, and the To...

Michael is back to talk about; the NRL Magic Round – a tool to #growthegame, the most important game in the short rugby league histories of Greece and Norway, how the America’s Nines are shaping up next weekend, some bold predictions for the Balkan Super League as the Lignano Sharks form Italy play their first match ever and the Kadikoy Bulls from Turkey show they mean business, and would a Challe...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 22: The Wigan Raiders?  In this episode Michael and Charlie answer YOUR questions. Thanks to all the listeners who submitted questions via our Facebook (Facebook https://m.facebook.com/chasingkangaroos/), Twitter (@chasingroospod) and Instagram (@chasingkangaroospodcast) pages – and sorry to those who missed out.  Here’s a...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 21: Poland withdraw from Phillipines tour. . #Golden Points. The latest Rugby League news from Jamaica, Turkey, Nigeria, Canada, Morocco, PNG, France, Italy and North America. . #1 NRL announce nations who will take part in the Nines World Cup. . #2 A quick look at upcoming World Cup qualifiers between Cook Islands Vs South Africa a...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 20: The business of Rugby League Nines with Graham Oliphant . In this episode, we break away from our traditional three topic format with an interview of London Nines founder, Graham Oliphant. . We discuss London Nines (and the overall concept of nines), we discuss “the business” of Rugby League, and Seattle based Graham gives us so...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 19: Aris Eagle Rock with Stuart McLennan. . Aris Eagles head coach and journalist Stuart McLennan guest hosts this episode from Athens, Greece. #1 We discuss the opening weekend of Balkan Super League (Stu was there and gives us his first hand opinions). . #2 We learn all about the Aris Eagles, and uncover some interesting insights...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 18: Better late than never. . #1 All the major Women’s Rugby League headlines from both sides of the world. . #2 Everything we know about the Pacific invitational at Leichhardt Oval. . #3 Two new international matches ups are added to the international RL calendar; Jamaica vs USA, Poland vs Philippines. #4 Bonus: we name the best no...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 17: Coming to Africa. . #1 Ottawa. Everything we know about the latest North American RFL bid. . #2 Middle East- Africa Championship and the future of the game in Africa. . #3 London 9s and Carolina 9s join forces and our thoughts on the short format of our game. . #Golden Points; all the latest news from around the globe. . A speci...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 16: Rugby League in Italia. . This week we welcome Orazio D’arro, President of the Federazione Italiana Rugby League, to the show for a deep dive into the sport in Italy. . We learn about the relationship between F.I.R.L and F.I.R.L.A, some surprising news about domestic RL in Italy, the national teams lead up to the 2021 World Cup...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 15: Toulouse trounce Toronto . #1 We review the Toulouse vs Toronto match, and our friends from The Howlin Hour podcast drop by to give us a hand. . #2 Could the Cook Islands reject their one off test match against Fiji? Find out what could be happening there. . #3 We take a deep dive into the topic of expansion in the NRL and Super...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 14: The NRL episode. . This week we break our number 1 rule with an all out NRL episode to celebrate the launch of the 2019 season. Dane Clarke @clarkeys.nrl.column joins Michael Carbone for a listener Q&A episode. Even though this is an NRL themed episode, you can expect a lot of our listener questions are skewed towards internatio...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 13: The Rabbitohs growing the game in Serbia. . #1 The Widnes Vikings go into administration. . #2 A partnership between Red Star Belgrade and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. . #3 All the big international Rugby League action set to be confirmed for the rest of 2019. . #Golden Points; the most comprehensive wrap up on news and results f...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 12: The Roosters rule the world . #1 NRL All Star reactions. What were our key take always in the men’s and women’s games? Who performed the best war cry? National anthem controversy. Should a Pacifika All Stars team be included? . #2 A Rugby turf war in Chile? We dive deep into an untold current story which could have shocking rami...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 11: World Club Challenge, MEA Championship and ... Linguini? . #1 World Club Challenge preview. Who are the players to watch? Which team will win? And why don’t Australian fans take this game as seriously as English fans? . #2 The Middle East Africa Championship. The where, when and possible who. . #3 The Lignano Sharks. Everything...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 10: The next Rugby League revolution . This week Michael is joined by special guest and head coach of the Poland national Rugby League team, Lee Addison. We had plenty to talk about; . #1 Rugby League in Poland. Behind the scenes of the Emerging Nations World Cup, future of the tournament, heritage v domestic debate, upcoming Polish...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 9: Three billboards outside Atlanta, Georgia. .  Michael and Jake are back together to discuss the biggest three topics in the world of Rugby League. But first, some extra news on the NRL Pacific trial announcement from episode 8.  .  #1 Our thoughts on the NRL billboard in Atlanta. Good move or waste of money? Plus a...

Michael, Charlie and Jake are back together to discuss the biggest three topics in the world of Rugby League. . Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 8: NRL backs Pacific Rugby League . #1 The Australian federal government announce support of NRL trials in the Pacific and a professional Fijian team in the NSW Cup. . #2 Is the Continental Cup over before a ball has been...

Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 7: Rugby League in America . On our first episode for 2019, Michael is joined by our very first ever guest host. Nate Gladdin from the Rugby League in America Podcast (http://www.rlamerica.com) is here to talk all things American Rugby League. Here are our topics; . #1 Everything you need to know about the New York RL professional t...

IT’S OUR FINAL EPISODE FOR 2018 and in this one we break our usual format! . Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast Episode 6: #GrowTheGame . #1 Join the boys as we open with our first ever bit of hate mail, and discuss some huge breaking news for PNG Rugby League. . #2 We highlight our top 6 #GrowTheGame moments of 2018. . #3 We open up with some fire Q&A questions from you, th...

Join Michael and Charlie as they take on some intense topics from the world of Rugby League. In this episode we discuss; 1# Where should the 2025 World Cup be played? 2# A challenging week for the Challenge Cup. 3# The unbelievably news coming from Greece. As always, we also share the latest results and updates from the world of rugby league including; the England Academy Vs Australian Schoolboys,...

Michael and Charlie are back for another episode jam packed with news from around the Rugby League world. In this episode we discuss; 1# All the latest information and our opinions on the Rugby League Nines World Cup in 2019. 2# The expansion clubs taking the game to new markets (other than their own). 3# Tavita Pangai Junior chooses NSW over Tonga. Bonus# The International Rugby League rankings....

The boys are back this week for your world of Rugby League fix. In this episode we discuss; #1 We celebrate the Jamaican World Cup qualification, and take a deep dive into discussion on all four teams at the conclusion of the America's Cup tournament. #2 Special guest "Dwayne Kennett" joins us to share his thoughts on Valentine Holmes nfl switch. #3 Pros and cons of the Golden Point introduction f...

Former Washington DC Slayers halfback, Jake Watson, joins Michael and Charlie for the second episode of Chasing Kangaroos. The only Rugby League Podcast with a focus on the international game and domestic expansion (...probably). In this episode we discuss; 1. The good, the bad and the "not sure" of the RLIF 8 year international calendar. 2. Can the new Toronto Wolfpack coach take them to Super Le...