Forty20 Rugby League Podcasts

Lots of comings and goings for Phil and Richard to discuss, after an interesting weekend of results ahead of a Magic Weekend in Newcastle. Speaking of, Jon Wells talks about Sky0, and what that's all about, as well as what we can expect to see this weekend with the further integration of stats into the Sky Sports coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reflecting on a superb weekend of international action, a Wheelchair Challenge Cup Final with skill and suspense, all the other stuff that happened, including staying awake during Warrington vs. Hull FC, Batley's win at Post Office Road, and why Fev fans shouldn't be too worried and more. Plus, as a bonus on the podcast, Tom Halliwell and James Simpson speak after that Final and and interview Rich...

It's too hot to be inside podcasting, so here's a look back on the international weekend, the positives coming out of it, and more for the future when the calendar comes out. Plus, whatever else we can think of before melting... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We heading to Wales for our special guest this week, as the latest dual code international Rhi Parker joins us, fresh from her debut for the national team against England on Sunday at Cross Keys. She's new to Rugby League, and tells us about her journey from turning up at a Cardiff Demons trial, to starting at 7 in the famous red of Cymru.   A fascinating guest, with a positive story to tell, not...

As State of Origin kicks off in Australia, we head there to catch up with Robert Burgin, to talk a little bit about Brazil, and a lot about his new book The Maroons, which, as the title suggests is about the Queensland Rugby League team.   But, as he tells us, this is not a book of facts and figures, but of the stories of the 221 men who have worn the shirt of the Maroons, and how they reached tha...

Reflections of a Saturday at Spurs, from the surroundings, to the stadium and the the all important action on the field, as Leigh and Wigan made their way home with trophies, and most of those there with a feeling of positivity (apart from if they lost.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before we head to Spurs on Saturday, John Davidson joined us in the studio to talk about some bits of news in the world of Rugby League, your questions on YouTube, and list people who were involved at the North Sydney Bears.   Then, we get into the craft beer and cheese of the 1895 and Challenge Cup Finals as Leigh Centurions meet Featherstone Rovers, in a battle of the Championship's top two, whi...

Just under an hour of Rugby League chat as we look back on the weekend's action, talk a bit about what IMG may be impressed by as we await further instruction, and are joined by London Skolars CEO Colin Browne ahead of Friday Night Lights at the New River Stadium, the day before the Challenge and 1895 Cup Finals up the road at Spurs.   Speaking of, join us LIVE at 6pm this Thursday to look ahead t...

Time to reflect, again, on the passing of a huge figure in British Rugby League, and the game world wide, as Phil reflects on the life and career of Maurice Lindsay, a key man in where the game is today. From turning Wigan around, to running the RFL, the creation of Super League, and reinvigoration of the international game...fair to say his impact, whether a fan of his or not, is still being felt...

Fresh from Elland Road, Phil and Richard, having sat on the lovely benches for the whole of Saturday afternoon, are joined by someone much closer to the action, Danika Priim, who was stood pitchside with the rest of the BBC crew.   We talk in-depth about the Women's Challenge Cup Final, with St. Helens retaining their trophy as the Women's Super League is about to get underway, with Saints, oppone...

After a busy couple of hours at Elland Road, it's time to talk some Rugby League, with a triple header at the home of Leeds United coming up on Saturday as St. Helens face Leeds Rhinos in the Women's Challenge Cup Final, while Saints men face Wigan, followed by Hull KR and Huddersfield in the men's semis.   We're excited for three games which are tough to call, as well as a weekend of action just...

It's always good to welcome Steve Mascord back onto the podcast, a man with his fingers in so many Rugby League pies, he could be employed on the half-time segment on Premier Sports.   He tells us about this weekend's Women's 9s event in Warrington and that part of the sport in general, helping out at the London Skolars. Zak Hardaker's move from Wigan to Leeds and plenty of other issues from our s...

Talk about timing! Tony Smith quits (at the end of the season) while Rohan Smith arrives, the rumour mill is in full effect and some Rugby League happened as well.   John Davidson is back in the studio, and Phil returns now he's changed his attitude... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As #RivalsRound approaches, the air of positivity remains around the podcast, and even John Davidson can't change that mood, as he's full of it too!   We look back on a great weekend on the pitch, encouraging numbers on the terraces and looking in on telly, pressure on various coaches, adding more names to the Leeds shortlist, and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

7 weeks into the Super League season, and we're still feeling positive about most things Rugby League. What's that all about? As well as action on the field, we talk James Roby, a busy Sunday for us both at the Wheelchair and Women's games, Warrington's woes, good crowds, the debut of Cornwall and new home for Midlands, and a load of other stuff... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

We were back live, and earlier than usual, as we'd been to Manchester to get an update on the World Cup, as Tuesday marks 200 days to go until the event kicks off in Newcastle.   You can hear from RLWC2021 Supremo Jon Dutton after we've gabbed on about the weekend in the Challenge Cup, as Leeds remain in crisis and no clear route out of it, Warrington are on the verge of joining them after losing...

Union is seen as a dirty word in Rugby League circles, but that's with "rugby" before it and not "trade" as it is in this case.   We we're joined by Garreth Carvell, now full time with the Rugby League Players' Association, to talk about their role within the game, improving the lot for players, how the link with the GMB means their members have advantages over those in other sports, and about how...

As Leeds lose a coach, Will Pryce gets to sit on the sidelines for 10 games, and Toulouse "jeter un pavé dans la mare" in beating St. Helens, there's very little Rugby League for Phil and Richard to go at... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we spent yesterday talking not much Rugby League, here's a bonus with a brief look back at the weekend, talking points ahead of this week, yellow card fun and professionalism and more memories of Dave Hadfield... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the road again, and to the wonderful surroundings of Leeds Central Library to talk about the past, present, and hopes for the future of local sports reporting.    Joining us, as part of Leeds Libraries 'Breaking the News' exhibition, were: Professor Tony Collins Tony Hannan Peter Smith Matthew Shaw   Plenty of historical content, changes in the way media is consumed, the effect that has on the...

Schoey has failed a head test (he was otherwise engaged), so we're back on pre-record via Zoom to talk about the latest in the world of Rugby League, such as the return of Ellery Hanley to the coaches box, Josh Charnley not knowing how to use the RFL's website (and RSW doing the same) alongside the return on the Wheelchair Super League, the start of the Women's Challenge Cup, and all the action on...

It's Pancake Day, which means your favourite, erm, podcasters are back to talk some Rugby League.   An England squad has been announced, for people to have something different to be annoyed by rather than the disciplinary, the ludicrous modern world where three games in, teams and coaches are already under pressure, and some valiant performances in defeat in the Challenge Cup come under the F20 mi...

"We don't upset people enough anymore."   We seem to be much more calm this days, not getting caught up in nonsense and pointless arguments for the sake of it.   We leave defending the indefensible to Martin Kelner when he's on Fighting Talk, so our discussion of Luke Gale's red card and subsequent ban, focusses less on his actions and more on the reactions. We don't get it.   That starts off a lo...

Super League is back. Everyone is positive, even one Garry Schofield OBE who was back too as we were live in The Phoenix Bar at the home for Hunslet RLFC, The South Leeds Stadium in front of a live audience to talk some Rugby League, including those opening fixtures. Schoey also pays tribute to those we have lost recently, including his old GB team mate Des Drummond and "Mr. Hull" Johnny Whiteley....

As the 2022 Betfred Super League season got underway, we were live in the studio once more to look ahead to St. Helens winning a fourth straight title.   Plenty of positivity around as well as Channel 4's team is in place for their first game this weekend, two of which have been on this programme plenty of times in the past.   John Davidson is back with us as we're giddy with excitement! Learn mor...