Paul Keppel

The Wire in Bondi

Sports EN ↓ 104 episodes

Each week I sit down with former players, current players, refs, fans and we look back on careers within Rugby League.

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Paul Keppel

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Sports

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

The Wire in Bondi (Mid Season Chat) 03.07.2026

This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves winger and three time Challenge Cup Winner Chris Riley to discuss how he feels the season is going for the Wire. We also chat about Warrington's chances of making the grand final, there recent results and magic weekend memories. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Wigan review) 01.05.2026

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to look back on Warrington's victory against Wigan and look ahead to a big couple of weeks coming up. We also pay tribute to young Will Ogden who sadly passed away just before the Wigan match and how the rugby league community came together to pay tribute to the Warrington Wolves fan. Matt gives me an injury update and we discuss th...

The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Saints Review) 23.02.2026

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Guardians Matt Turner to look back at Warrington's recent win against St Helens. We discuss what went so right for the Wire in round 1 of the new season, the sell out crowd and how postive the off season has actually been for Warrington. We also incorrectly predict that Hull KR will lose to Brisbane and discuss what are the expections now for the Wire after this...

The Wire in Bondi (The Fan Debate) 28.01.2026

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Paul Howes and David Bailey to discuss there memories as fans and to look forward to the new season. We chat about the trouble at the Widnes game, look ahead to the Saints game and make our predictions for the upcoming season. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Wire in Bondi (Pre Season chat with Danny Walker) 21.01.2026

This week, Warrington Wolves Danny Walker joins us to look ahead to the 2026 season as well as looking back on last season. We discuss how training is going and how the new signings are settling in. We also chat about what went wrong last season and the disappointment of him not being selected for the Ashes. Danny tells us how excited he is for the first game against Saints and the young players t...

The Wire in Bondi (Fan Debate) 04.01.2026

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Martyn Toft and Chris Little to discuss the latest issues at the Wire and there memories as fans. We look back on last season, where did it go wrong and we will improve for next season. I also find out the boys favourites matches and best players they've seen at the Wire. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Wire in Bondi (Pre-season chat with Adam Holroyd) 04.12.2025

This week, Warrington Wolves player Adam Holroyd joins me to look ahead to the 2026 season, as well looking back on the season just gone. Adam tells me about the shoulder surgery he's recently had and the fact it didn't go as well as planned, meaning he's not too sure when he'll be back playing again in the new season. We also discuss the season just gone and he tells us about how well the new sig...

The Wire in Bondi (Pre Season Talk) 07.11.2025

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss all things Warrington and the Ashes. We look back at England's defeat to Australia and the form of George Williams in these matches. We discuss recent goings on at the Wire, such as James Bentley signing, the academys tour of Australia and will Matt Dufty still be at Warrington come the start of the season. This podcast i...

The Wire in Bondi (England vs Australia review with Micky Higham) 31.10.2025

This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves player and challenge cup winner Micky Higham to chat about the 1st test between Englnad & Australia and look ahead to the 2nd test. Micky also tells me about his treatment since being diagnosis with cancer and how grateful he is to all the support him and his family have been given. We also chat about Warrington's season and how it could improv...

The Wire in Bondi (Chris Ashton & Ewan Smith) 12.10.2025

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves pathway leadership and well being coach Chris Ashton and Reserves player of the season Ewan Smith. we discuss the season Ewan has had and making his first team debut, he also tells me about how he came to be at Warrington and his hopes for next season. Chris tells me about his role at the club, the difference in the youth programme now to how it was in th...

The Wire in Bondi (John Bevan) 08.10.2025

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves Hall of Famer John Bevan to look back at his time at the Wire. Former dual internation John discusses his move from Rugby Union to Warrington and how scoring 4 against Leigh put him on the path to becoming a great Rugby League player at the Wire. We also look back at the cups he won during his time there but find out why such a good team didn't win the le...

The Wire in Bondi - (End of Season Review) 03.10.2025

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian as we look back on Warrington's 2025 season. We take an more in depth look on what actually went wrong for the Wire this season, what is needed for next season and the signings we've made. We also chat about the reserves and academy grand final as well as discussing the potiential of Ewan Irwin. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Wire in Bondi (Paul Wood) 01.10.2025

This week, former Warrington Wolves player Paul Wood joins me to look back on his career and time at the Wire. Paul is currently the head coach of Swinton Lions, we discuss how his first season has gone there and some of the players he's coaching. We look back at his start at Warrington, playing at Wilderspool and moving to the HJ. Paul talks about the heartache of missing out on the 2009 cup fina...

The Fan Debate (Hull KR vs Warrington Preview) 18.09.2025

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Charlie and Kelan to look ahead to Warrington's final game of the season against Hull KR. We also discuss Charlie's recent meeting with Wigan CEO Kris Radlinski and the difference between them and the Wolves. We chat about the statement that came out from Warrington Chairman Stuart Middleton in regards to Sam Burgess and discuss our hopes for next se...

The Wire in Bondi (Nick Owen) 15.09.2025

This week, former rugby league player Nick Owen joins me to discuss his rugby league career and all things Warrington. Nick speaks about his time at Warrington and how tough is was to leave the club to move to Leigh to seek first team chances. We chat about him making his super league debut, moving to barrow and then ulimately deciding he couldn't carry on with rugby league. We go in depth on what...

The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Leigh Review) 10.09.2025

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss the recent game against Leigh and the latest issues at the Warrington Wolves. We discuss Connor Wrench's retirement from the game, Warrington's surprise defeat to Salford and just how close was Sam Burgess to losing his job. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Wire in Bondi (Open Letter Special Part 2) 30.08.2025

This week, I catch up with Warrington fan Charlie who along with Kelan had a meeting with Warrington Chairman Stuart Middleton and CEO Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the open letter they sent in. Charlie goes into depth about what was discussed in the meeting such as Sam Burgess, George Williams and about some of the deals Karl has put together and how it all works. In what seemed like a no holds bar...

The Wire in Bondi (Huddersfield vs Warrington Preview) 22.08.2025

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to look ahead to Warrington's next game against Huddersfield. We discuss Matt's recent interview with director of rugby Gary Chambers, the plan he has in bringing the youth through and how patience is needed. We also discuss the latest on Matt Dufty, team news for the Huddersfield game and how we need a postive end to this season to...

The Wire in Bondi (Face to face with Tyke McCarthy) 20.08.2025

This week I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves player and two time Challenge Cup Winner Tyke McCarthy. I meet up with Tyke in Maroubra in Sydney to discuss his time at the Wire and how he is now living in Australia. We also discuss the Challenge Cup finals he played in for Warrington and how he came to leave the Wire in 2013. We chat about the other clubs he played for including St George in the...

The Wire in Bondi (Andrew Bracek) 10.08.2025

This week I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves forward Andrew Bracek to look back on his time at the Wire. I find out what Andy is up to these days and how he got into Rugby League. We chat about his debut games, his time at Warrington and how he ended up leaving the Wire. I also find out about the injury that became a big set back to his career and his time at other clubs such as Barrow and Hal...

The Fan Debate (Bernie & Angela) 05.08.2025

This week I chat to Warrington Wolves fans Bernie Mills and Angela Potter about being the first Warrington Womens players in 1987. We chat about how this all came about, how tough it was during that time to start a Womens team and the obstacles they faced. We also talk about the Great Britain tour they went on to France and playing at Old Trafford. We discuss the issues at Warrington now and try t...

The Fan Debate (Warrington Wolves Supporters Trust Special) 31.07.2025

This week, I'm joined by the chair of the Warrington Wolves Supporters Trust Alex Chicken to discuss the young players coming through and the work the supporters trust do. We also discuss the issues brought up on my last podcast with the open letter and what Alex thinks could be done better at Warrington. We do though look ahead to the future and why we could be seeing a generation of talent comin...

The Fan Debate (Open Letter Special) 25.07.2025

Warrington Wolves fans Charlie & Kelan join me this week on the fan debate to discuss the open letter they sent to Warrington Chairman Stuart Middleton. We go through each issue in the letter, the reasons why they sent it and what there hoping the letter will acheive. We also discuss the update of George Williams now staying for the 2026 season and what else we hope for in 2026 for the Wire. T...

The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Catalans Preview) 11.07.2025

I chat to Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian about everything Warrington Wolves and the big Stuart Middleton interview. We also discuss the win against Salford and look ahead to the game against Catalans. We chat about the possibility of George Williams leaving and I find out that Warrington are talking to 3 starting NRL halfbacks in regards to signing one of them for next season. This podca...

The Wire in Bondi (Bob Eccles) 08.07.2025

This week former Warrington Wolves player and hall of famer Bob Eccles joins me to discuss his career and time at the Wire. Bob tells me about how he came about in becoming a Warrington player and scoring on his debut against Salford. We talk about the finals he played in and some of the great trys he scored. Bob also tells me what he thinks of the currect game and how different it is to when he p...

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