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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

'Bloomin' 'eck, aren't rugby league players tough!' 07.08.2017

Dave Woods talks to Jack Bussey of Toronto and Tony Clubb of Wigan about their startlingly swift recoveries from serious illness and looks at London Broncos' rise and the future of rugby league in Cumbria.

Titles and Trophies 31.07.2017

Dave Woods talks to Zak Hardaker about the buzz around Castleford, Jamie Peacock reflects on the Challenge Cup semi finals, Brian Noble discusses the challenges facing Toronto and the RFL's Roger Draper silences some Super League myths.

Amazing Grace and the Coach of the Year Candidates 24.07.2017

St Helens wing sensation Regan Grace gives his first broadcast interview, John Kear selects the candidates for Coach of the Year and the sport pays tribute to the 'Pocket Rocket' Rob Burrow on his retirement

Wheelchairs and Chariots 17.07.2017

Dave Woods talks to Martin Offiah about talented wingers, hears from England's James Simpson to asses their chances at the wheelchair World Cup and speaks to women's rugby league international Jodie Cunningham ahead of the start of the Women's Super League.

The 2017 Man of Steel 03.07.2017

Dave Woods looks at this year's Man of Steel contenders with Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Phil Caplan plus discusses the history and the redevelopment of Headingley with Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington, talks to Rugby League European Federation Press Officer Phil Caplan about the global expansion of the game and hears from Wigan Warriors' Amanda Wilkinson - the only female Grade 3 quali...

Is the League Leaders' Shield already in Castleford's cabinet? 26.06.2017

An unpredictable Super League season is assessed by journalists Chris Irvine and Gareth Walker plus the Chief Executive of Widnes James Rule tells Dave Woods about the clubs ambitions, Huddersfield's man of the moment Jake Mamo reveals the delights of West Yorkshire and the team hear from Catalans' new coach Steve McNamara.

Rugby League needs a 'Union' approach 19.06.2017

Dave Woods is joined by Jon Wilkin who spent six years trying to set up a players union called League 13 to discover what went wrong and what needs to change if the players want their voices to be heard plus catches up with Toronto Wolfpack's Head of Rugby Brian Noble after he was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours and talks to author Frank Malley about his new book on Wigan's 'Invinci...

State of Mind – It's Not Just About The Players 12.06.2017

The former Super League referee Ian Smith describes how he hit rock bottom after leaving the sport and how constant criticism of the man in the middle can leave a lasting impact on mental health.

Lee Radford - 'England Players Will Be Knackered For The World Cup' 05.06.2017

Super League head coaches Lee Radford and Brian McDermott despair over the scheduling of a second period of three games in seven days to accommodate an England pre-season training camp in Dubai that never happened, and John Kear talks to Dave Woods on how, when and why referees should be criticised.

Saints and Sinners: Do the RFL really care about player welfare? 30.05.2017

Kyle Amor, Richie Mathers and Tony Hannan discuss the St Helens resurgence and whether player welfare is at the top of the RFL's agenda after Mark Minichiello accused them of failing to "look after their players" by scheduling two double-header weekends during the Super League season.

Where Next For Magic Weekend? 22.05.2017

Roger Draper, the RFL's Chief Commercial Officer, reflects on the success of the third Magic Weekend staged in Newcastle and discusses what's next for the showpiece event.

Gareth Ellis – A Life in Rugby League 08.05.2017

Hull FC skipper Gareth Ellis, in conversation with Matt Newsum, discusses his life in rugby league and what it's really like to lift the sport's most iconic trophy, the Challenge Cup.

Should Aussies Play For England? 24.04.2017

Ahead of England's mid-season test match against Samoa Dave Woods and Steve Mascord discuss the rights and wrongs of two native Australians being selected in the England squad.

How does Rugby League ramp up its value? 10.04.2017

Kris Radlinski & Jon Wilkin on how changes to the salary cap alone won't get more stars in to the game, while Jamie Peacock reveals the perfect way to prepare for the London Marathon.

Wasps create rugby league buzz on Super League's 21st 02.04.2017

As Super League hits 21, Wasps express interest in its expansion policy while Leeds say failing clubs should give others a chance. Plus, Marwan Koukash on salary caps and Salford Red Devil's success.

Who is heading through the Super League Trap Door? 27.03.2017

Brian Noble and Dave Woods discuss Tony Smith's job at Warrington, whether Wakefield will sell their franchise and if amateur clubs should have the chance to reach Super League

Rugby League's Philosophers: Daryl Powell and Jamie Jones-Buchanan 20.03.2017

Dave Woods talks to Daryl Powell about creating Utopia in Castleford and to Leeds Rhinos forward Jamie Jones Buchanan about 'that letter' and how to get through the tough times.

‘I was a physical player, but rugby league is a car crash every tackle’ 13.03.2017

Stuart 'Psycho' Pearce talks about his passion for rugby league and how football can learn from it, John Kear discusses under pressure coaches and Super League General Manager Mark Foster gives his thoughts on clubs moving cities.

The Blueprint for England World Cup Success 06.03.2017

Dave Woods climbs aboard HMS Bulwark where this week's Challenge Cup draw took place and is joined by Paul Sculthorpe and Brian Noble to discuss the England camp and their blueprint for World Cup success and the incredible impact Toronto Wolfpack have made so far in the sport.

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