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 Fan Debate (Wire vs Hull Preview) 27.06.2025

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Dave Manfredi and David Kelly to discuss the recent form of the Wire and look ahead to this weekends match against Hull FC. We discuss the news of George Williams possibly leaving the club and why we are losing players as well as struggling to bring new players in. We also look at the role of our CEO Karl Fitzpatrick and if it's time for a change. We...

The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Huddersfield Preview) 19.06.2025

This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves and 3 time Challenge Cup winner Chris Riley to look forward to the Wires next game against the Giants. We look back at the Challenge Cup final defeat to Hull KR, chat about Warrington's past league game against Leeds and discuss how important it is that the Wolves get the win this weekend. We also talk about the injury problems Warrington face and...

The Wire in Bondi (Sam Wilde) 18.06.2025

This week, Former Warrington, Widnes and current North Wales Crusaders player Sam Wilde joins us to chat about his Rugby League career and his time at the Wolves. We discuss his time at Warrington and playing in a grand final with the side and what it was look under Tony Smith. Sam also speaks about his time at Widnes and now playing with North Wales Crusaders as well as joining the fire service....

The Fan Debate (Challenge Cup Final Review) 12.06.2025

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian and Warrington Wolves fan Neil Doyle to look back on the Challenge Cup Final Defeat to Hull KR. We try to figure out how we actually ended up losing that game, how well the team performed and what is needed going forward to make the play offs. Neil also tells me about his memories of supporting Warrington and what his favourite game...

The Wire in Bondi (Challenge Cup Final Preview) 06.06.2025

This week, I look ahead to the Challenge Cup Final match between Warrington and Hull KR. In part 1 of the episode I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss how we think Warrington may line up and admit that we could see an upset on the cards. Part 2 of the episode I'm joined by Johno from The Robin Pod to discuss what he belives may happen from a Hull KR basis, which Warrin...

The Fan Debate (Mixed Fan Special) 30.05.2025

This week on the fan debate I'm joined by Wigan fan Steve Broady and Saints fan Mark Ferguson. I host a special pod chatting to fans of other clubs and looking into a bit of history of times gone by. We discuss if rugby league was better than the old days compared to now. Have Saints turned a corner? Is it a Wigan vs Hull KR final? How does the Salford situation get sorted and is the NRL buying th...

The Wire in Bondi (Tony Smith) 21.05.2025

This week, former Warrington Wolves Head Coach Tony Smith joins us to discuss his time at the Wire. We chat about his playing career and his first time in England with Workington in the first year of super league. I find out about his first thoughts on Warrington when he joined, those first difficult games and what he needed to change at the Wolves. We look back on the great Challenge Cup win in 2...

The Wire in Bondi (Josh Drinkwater) 13.05.2025

This week, former Warrington Wolves halfback Josh Drinkwater joins us to discuss his career and time at Warrington. We discuss the start of his career in the nrl and his first time in England playing for London. We also look at his time at Leigh, Hull Kr and winning the Challenge Cup with Catalans. Josh tells us about how his move to Warrington came about and the atmosphere when he first arrived....

The Wire in Bondi (Kevin Ellis) 09.05.2025

This week, Former Warrington Wolves Welsh halfback Kevin Ellis joins me to look back over his career in both Rugby Union and Rugby League. We chat about how Kevin went from union to league and joining the Warrington Wolves. We talk about the regal cup final win over Bradford and what Kevin's first impressions were off Warrington and Wilderspool. Kevins tells us about how close we came to winning t...

The Wire in Bondi (Warrington Wheelchair Special) 07.05.2025

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves wheelchair rugby league team head coach Isaac Williams and player Nash Jennings. We look ahead to the start of the new season of wheelchair rugby league, we look at the challenges the team face and how there building to be back in the Super League next year. Isaac tells me how he got involved with the wheelchair team and the work he does with the Warringt...

The Fan Debate (Magic Weekend Special) 02.05.2025

I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian and big Warrington Wolves fan Chris Cliffe to look ahead to Magic Weekend. We look back on a great win over the Saints and look forward to a big game against Wigan as well as discussing the injuries that are causing problems for the Wire at the moment. We discuss some of the magic weekends great moments and talk about some of our own experienc...

The Wire in Bondi (Adam Holroyd) 01.05.2025

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves player Adam Holroyd to discuss the season up to now and his career path to the Wire. We look back on how Adam started off in rugby league, him moving to Widnes and then joining the Warrington Wolves academy. We also look back on him making his debut, how he found out and his goals now for the future. We discuss the big games coming up and how he hopes to...

The Wire in Bondi (Jonathan Davies) 28.04.2025

This week, duel code international and former Warrington player Jonathan Davies joins us to discuss his career and his time at the Wolves. We chat about his big move from union to league and how big a story it was at the time. I discuss with him about his time at Widnes and them becoming world champions while he was there. He tells us about how it came about for him to move from Widnes to local ri...

The Wire in Bondi (Bob Jackson) 21.04.2025

This week, Warrington Wolves hall of famer, a man who made 227 appearances for the Wire, Bob Jackson joins me to chat about his career and especially his time at Warrington. We chat about how Bob started of in rugby league with Penrith and then going to England to play for Fulham before moving to Warrington. Bob tell us about him time at Warrington, appearing in many different finals and winning a...

The Wire in Bondi (Leigh vs Warrington preview) 18.04.2025

This week, I'm joined by former Warrington and Leigh player Micky Higham to look ahead to the Wire's match at the Leigh Sports Village this Saturday. We discuss the big news of Warrington captain George Williams now out for 10 weeks. How will it affect the team and who will step up. We also discuss Micky's thoughts of how Leigh's season is going and who we think will come out on top this weekend....

The Fan Debate (Warrington vs Hull FC Review) 14.04.2025

This week, I'm joined by 3 other Wire fans, Andy Shaw, David Kelly and Jamie Chambers to discuss the recent game against Hull as well as a number of other topics. I find out how long the guys have suppoted Warrington for, there favourite player and there most memorable moment. We chat about the problems Warrington face at the moment, our thoughts going forward and do we need a new prop. We also di...

The Wire in Bondi (Sid Domic) 09.04.2025

This week, the man who scored the last ever try for the Wire at Wilderspool, former Brisbane, Penrith, London, Warrington, Wakefield and Hull FC player Sid Domic joins me to chat about his Career. Sid tells us about how he started playing rugby league from the age of 4, him making his debut for Brisbane and how he ended up at London before moving to Penrith. I find out how the move to Warrington c...

The Fan Debate (Challenge Cup QF preview) 03.04.2025

This week on The Fan Debate, former Warrington Wolves player Mark Forster and Warrington Wolves reserves and academy Manager Dave Whalley join me as we look ahead to the Challenge Cup quarter final against Saints and look back on the Super League win against Leeds. We talk about the young players coming through at Warrington and who Dave thinks we should keep an eye on. Mark tells us who he would...

The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Leeds review with Arron Lindop) 01.04.2025

This week, Warrington Wolves player Arron Lindop joins us to discuss Warrington's win over Leeds. We chat about Arron's player of the match performance against Leeds and that try was it lucky or not? We also look ahead to another game against Saints and if Arron prefers to play on the wing or the centre. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Wire in Bondi (Danny Farrar) 31.03.2025

This week, former Penrith Panthers and Warrington Wolves player Danny Farrar joins me to look back on his career. We chat about him playing as a kid and being let go by his boyhood club Parramatta before joining Penrith. We discuss his time at Penrith and how the move to Warrington came about. Danny recalls how much he enjoyed his time at Warrington and how it also benefited his personal life too....

The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Leeds Preview) 27.03.2025

This week, Warrington Wolves player Adam Holroyd and former player Wesley Bruines join me to look back on Warrington's win against Saints and look forward to the next game against Leeds. We also find out where Adam lives, how him and Wesley became such good friends and if lads are built differently in Yorkshire. We look forward to the new Rugby League game coming out and Adam tells us about how mu...

The Wire in Bondi (Oli Leyland) 25.03.2025

This week, Warrington Wolves player Oli Leyland joins me to talk about the start of his time at the Wire. We discuss the early rounds of the new season, Oli making his debut and playing in Vegas. We also chat about his time at London, playing in the championship and securing promotion to the Super League with the Broncos. Oli tells me how special it was playing with his brother and how they could...

The Fan Debate (Saints Review) 23.03.2025

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss Warrington's win against Saints and look forward to next weeks game against Leeds. We discuss the important moments during that game, how important was Marc Sneyd and has the win come at a big cost with some key injuries in the backline. We also look ahead to the Leeds game, what we expect from leeds and I get a little co...

Widnes vs Warrington review with Dec Patton & Joe Philbin 20.03.2025

This week, I'm joined by Widnes player Dec Patton and Warrington player Joe Philbin to discuss Warrington's challenge cup win over Widnes. Best friends Dec & Joe discuss playing against each other and how special it was for them but how there hoping to play in the same team again in the future. We also discuss the important moments during the game and the great atmosphere that was created by b...

Face to face with Wesley Bruines 18.03.2025

I sit down with former Saint Helens and Warrington Wolves academy player Wesley Bruines. In my first face to face epsiode I have a quick chat with Wesley about his injury nightmare during his time at Warrington but how he still had a great time there, made friends for life and is very hopeful Warrington will move forward with Sam and the kids they are bringing through there. This podcast is hosted...

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