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Rugby League Top 10s

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Mark Chapman, Jon Wilkin, Brian Noble and Jamie Peacock discuss, debate and argue over the best players, games, finals and iconic moments in Rugby League.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Episodes

Rob Parker: A Rugby League Thespian 05.03.2018

Former prop forward Rob Parker tells Dave Woods how rugby league has helped inspire his acting career ahead of the release of his new film Walk Like a Panther; St Helens and proud Cumbrian Kyle Amor reveals his thoughts on the way forward for rugby league in his home county; Brian Noble gives an update on what’s happening in Toronto while the Wolfpack are playing in England and the club’s Chris O’...

Where have all the nicknames gone? 26.02.2018

Dave Woods hears from Leeds Rhino's Stevie Ward on how mediation has made him a better player; the Warrington chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick reveals how he went from the playing field to the boardroom; Ray French remembers St Helens great Geoff Pimblett and Phil Wilkinson of the Wigan Observer discusses where all the sport's nicknames such as 'The Brick with Eyes', 'the Axe' and 'the Wall' have...

The Return of Wayne Bennett 19.02.2018

Dave Woods gets an insight into the re-appointment of Wayne Bennett as England coach from the RFL's Director of Rugby Kevin Sinfield and discovers why Bennett has a 2 year deal and who else was in the running; plus the current Chief Executive of the RFL Ralph Rimmer gives his thoughts on International games, the way forward for the sport, the Challenge Cup schedule and whether there's a plan for a...

The Danger of Concussions 05.02.2018

Dave Woods speaks to a neurology expert who reveals some shocking figures about head injuries in rugby league but says science can reverse the damage caused by concussions, the Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington comes out fighting in favour of the Super 8s and the league‘s coaches reveal the one change they’d make to the British game.

The Super League Returns! 29.01.2018

Dave Woods is joined by Jamie Jones-Buchanan from the champions Leeds Rhinos to look ahead to the new Super League season. They hear from Wigan’s Sam Tomkins who's aiming to rediscover his magic touch; Castleford captain Michael Shenton reveals the lessons he learned from 2017; Catalans coach Steve McNamara talks about the change of culture at the French club; Salford co-captain Mark Flanagan refl...

The Final Push: Rugby League World Cup 29.11.2017

As England prepare for the Rugby League World Cup final Brian Noble talks to Sam Burgess who he signed as a 16 year old about moving to Sydney, playing for England in Union, his thoughts on the final and if he fancies returning to Super League one day; Wayne Bennett talks to Dave Woods during a tropical storm which halted England’s training session and England tour manager and former England and G...

England survive Tonga's fightback to reach the final: Rugby League World Cup 27.11.2017

Dave Woods, Brian Noble and Justin Morgan hear from an emotional James Graham and fellow forwards Tom Burgess and Chris Hill after England reach a World Cup final for the first time since 1995 to set up a meeting with holders Australia.

Tonga Awaits: Rugby League World Cup 22.11.2017

Dave Woods and Brian Noble experience a fan event in Auckland in which thousands of Tongan supporters turned up to give their players a rock star reception; Trad McLean, one of the Tonga tour managers, reflects on the incredible support the team have been getting in recent weeks; England coach Wayne Bennett, captain Sean O'Loughlin and prop James Graham and Tonga coach Kristian Woolf gives their o...

Sam Burgess Returns: Rugby League World Cup 16.11.2017

Dave Woods and Brian Noble preview the World Cup quarter-finals and hear from England coach Wayne Bennett and forward Sam Burgess following his knee ligament injury; Jermaine McGilvary, the flying superstar England winger talks about on his tournament so far including his brush with controversy and his unlikely route into rugby league; Paul Aiton, the PNG hooker explains what rugby league means to...

England reach the Quarter-finals: Rugby League World Cup 13.11.2017

Dave Woods, Brian Noble and Ian Millward review England's victory over France which set up a quarter-final against Papua New Guinea; the Scotland coach Steve McCormack reflects on his sides' heroic 14-14 final game draw with Samoa; Australian journalist Steve Mascord looks back at Tonga's incredible win over New Zealand in the "Game of the Ages" and the Tonga assistant coach David Furner reveals t...

A Scorcher in Perth?: Rugby League World Cup 09.11.2017

Dave Woods and Brian Noble are in Perth ahead of England's match against France and hear from Kevin Brown and Scott Taylor following their call ups; coach Wayne Bennett reveals what he expects from his side; France and St Helens captain Theo Fages says his side's confidence is high and that sending home Eloi Pellisier has not affected morale; and Wales coach John Kear reflects on the disappointmen...

England ease past Lebanon: Rugby League World Cup 06.11.2017

Dave Woods and Brian Noble assess the second weekend of the Rugby League World Cup and talk to England's Sam Burgess about his injury situation and his brother Tom's try; the Papua New Guinea coach Michael Marum discusses the potential of playing England in the quarter-finals and the Scotland Chairman Keith Hogg gives his first broadcast interview after three Scottish players were sent home for be...

England Prepare for Lebanon: Rugby League World Cup 02.11.2017

Dave Woods and Brian Noble look ahead to this weekend’s World Cup fixtures and hear the thoughts of England coach Wayne Bennett on his sides performance against Australia; the recently retired Hull and GB international Gareth Ellis talks about playing alongside the Lebanon captain Robbie Farah; the Chairman of the Rugby League European Federation Danny Kazandjian reveals the origins of Lebanese Ru...

Home Nation Heartache: Rugby League World Cup 30.10.2017

Dave Woods and Brian Noble reflect on the opening round of matches in the Rugby League World Cup and hear from England's Tom Burgess on training in the heat; the Ireland captain Liam Finn dissects his side's victory over Italy; the Welsh coach John Kear delivers his verdict on their defeat to Papua New Guinnea; Australian coach Ian Millward gives his thoughts from inside the host's camp and Channe...

The Rugby League World Cup starts here 23.10.2017

Dave Woods and Brian Noble discuss the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. Hear from Kevin Brown, who is predicting a glittering World Cup for Ben Currie, St Helens hooker James Roby talks about his return to international action after a two-year absence, Steve McCormack explains why Scotland are not overawed by their opponents in Group B - plus Wales coach John Kear looks forward to an adventure in...

A History of the Rugby League World Cup 16.10.2017

Dave Woods delves into the history of the Rugby League World Cup with Andrew Marmont; journalist and author of ‘Their Finest Hour: A History of the Rugby League World Cup in 10 Matches’. Plus new Warrington coach Steve Price outlines his aims and objects for the club.

Leeds Rhinos: Super League Champions 09.10.2017

Dave Woods and Brian Noble discuss the Super League Grand Final where Leeds Rhinos claimed a record eighth title with victory over Castleford Tigers and hear from Toronto Wolfpack owner Eric Perez on his plans to launch two more rugby league sides in North America.

Cheers and Tears: The Winners and Losers in 2017 02.10.2017

Brian Noble and Iestyn Harris look ahead to the Super League Grand Final between Castleford and Leeds and discuss the rights, wrongs and agonies of the Million Pound Game.

Tim Sheens: A Champion Coach 25.09.2017

Tim Sheens discusses his career, the great players, Hull KR's promotion, the future of Super League and England's World Cup chances with Dave Woods and Paul Rowley reflects on a remarkable season with Toronto.

Stability or Jeopardy: The Big Decisions for Rugby League 18.09.2017

As the RFL rule out structural changes to the sport next season Dave Woods asks a coach, an agent and a journalist their opinion on what should change for 2019 and beyond.

Jamie Jones-Buchanan's World Cup Team 11.09.2017

Jamie Jones-Buchanan selects his starting 13 for England's World Cup opener against Australia, Andy Lynch talks about his hopes for a grand finale to his phenomenal career and Jamie Peacock reacts to Hull KR's return to Super League

Eorl Crabtree: The Life and Times of a Rugby League Giant 04.09.2017

As Eorl Crabtree is inducted into the Huddersfield Rugby League Hall Of Fame he sits down with Dave Woods to talk about his incredible career, why he didn't become a wrestler, how he nearly joined Saints and the prejudices within rugby union.

Hull FC retain the Challenge Cup in a dramatic final at Wembley 28.08.2017

Mark Chapman reflects on last weekend’s Challenge Cup final with Jamie Peacock, John Wilkin and Brian Noble which saw Hull FC retain the trophy against Wigan Warriors at Wembley.

Heroes and Heartache: Epic Tales From The Challenge Cup 21.08.2017

Wigan and Hull legends Kris Radlinski and Lee Crooks recall Challenge Cup heroics and heartaches, the incredible tale of Lance Todd and which Cas side is the classiest: 1994 or 2017?

NRL Financial Fears and America's Secret Weapon 14.08.2017

Australian Rugby League journalist Steve Mascord talks to Dave Woods about the NRL's financial worries and gives an update on England's NRL stars plus Toronto's Ryan Burroughs reveals his USA World Cup dreams.

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