Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast

The Vrchlabí Mad Squirrels are the first Czech club to have played in the Balkan Super League. Here's how they went. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NRL is going back to Vegas in 2025, this time some Super League clubs are coming also. I discuss my thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England vs France was a huge FAIL. This is how we fix things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We FINALLY got together for a LIVE epiode. Joined by an old friend, we talk about major USARL Inc. announcements, Youth Rugby League, Canadian Rugby League, the 2024 domestic season, and SO much more. Get ready for an extended episode of your favorite rugby league show focused ONLY on the Western Hemisphere. Learn more about Rugby League in the US atwww.rugbyleagueinamerica.net/Follow us on SocialsTwitter/X: podcastrlaIG: rlapodcastFacbook: rlapodcastTikTok: rlapodcast#rugbyleague #rugbyleagueinamerica #nrl #nrlw #nrlvegas #nrlcombine #podcast #sportspodcast #2024 #reaction #reactionvideo #sports #interview #americansreact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know how to grow a Rugby League club in a non rugby league area? I asked Rob Ashton from Bedford Tigers this on Chasing Kangaroos Live.We discuss. Building a club with mens, womens, wheelchair and junior teams.Building awarenss for Rugby League in a Rugby Union town.Rugby League in the South of England.Ambitions to take the Bedford Tigers to League 1. Feedback welcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On March 2nd the NRL Kicked off the season in Las Vegas. Leading up to that day and at the event NEW 'Merican rugby league fans were born. Two of those fans have been documenting the leadup, the time in Vegas, and multiple videos on YouTube since. We decided to sit down and talk to these YouTube Stars on our little po' dunk channel to find out what it's like for a NEW American Rugby League fan.You can follow both their channels below

Last week we discussed hypothetical expansion in the NRL, this week we turn our attention to the Super League which in contrast seems to have hit an expansion stall. So why can't things seem to grow in the UK for Rugby League? Steve Mascord joins me for an epic discussion on the matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chasing Kangaroos Live, David Hunter from Hyperthetic RL Podcast joins Carbs to talk NRL expansion. The boys unpack possible expansion areas inclucing Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne 2, NZ 2, Fiji, PNG, Pasifika, Brisbane 3, Central Coast and even Las Vegas. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were unfortunately ghosted by our special guest on this Facebook live chat. Instead, I had an awesome time discussing my thoughts on the South Island Kea bid with you and answered a bunch of Live questions from the audience about NRL expansion and international rugby league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dustin Zerrer sits down with two of the NRL Combine athletes who were selected to go to Australia to train in the hopes of obtaining a contract to play rugby league professionally. The guests are former football player at Saginaw Valley State, Mikey Woolridge, and USA Women's National team representative MarCaya Bailous. Tune in and find out what the NRL was Like and the goals of both athletes. Shop USA HAWKS Rugby League Gear www.rugbyleagueinamerica.net/shopFollow us on SocialsTwitter/X: podcastrlaIG: rlapodcastFacbook: rlapodcastTikTok: rlapodcast#rugbyleague #rugbyleagueinamerica #nrl #nrlvegas #podcast #sportspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The facts. What it means, What happens next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The heavens have opened, volcanoes are erupting around the world, people are in pandemonium, and cats and dogs are living together. It must be the apocalypse as something has happened that has NEVER happened before (well at least that has been recorded and published). What is it? Tune in and find out what happens when Rugby League WORLDS COLLIDE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could the NRL buy Super League? Carbs is back to talk pros and cons of this happening, and answers your questions live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back Kangaroo Chasers! It's been a minute, but the podcast for international rugby league fans is back. I just had to jump back into your ears to talk about NRL opening round in Las Vegas. Let's discuss the success, the things rugby league can do better for Vegas 2025, and the impact this event has had on rugby league in America. Thanks for listening. Tell your friends Chasing Kangaroos is back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are 1 week away from Las Vegas and the NRL kickoff. We sit down this week with people who are equally excited but involved in rugby league in two completely different ways. This we welcome to show Brook Tennant from Rugby League Roos, and Isaiah Tass from the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Sit back, relax, maybe crack a cold beverage of choice, and enjoy the latest episode of Rugby League in America, with your host Dustin Zerrer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dustin site down with former CEO of the Parramatta Eels (his favorite team) Bernie Gurr to discuss the NRL's strategic thinking behind the Vegas event and how the USARL should be working with the NRL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin gives a quick update on some major events happening at the start of 2024, including something personal as it pertains to rugby league. Then he sits down for an interview with a legend in the world of American rugby league, a pioneer for the game in the US, former NRL and USA Tomahawk player, David Nui. Dustin and David discuss how important the NRL coming to Vegas will be for growth. It's going to be a great year for rugby league in America and what better way to kick off 2024 than tuning into Rugby League in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a massive weekend I for rugby league in the Americas, as the final international matches are played in 2023 and a youth competition kicks off for the first time. We give you an update on all the goings on for the day. Then, there's been a lot of discussion about the NRL Vegas, but what is really going on on. Dustin is here to give it to you straight from the American perspective. All on the only rugby league news source in the Americas, based in the Americas. You guessed it…Rugby League in AmericaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 2 OF 2 A special Rugby League in America LIVE two-part episode (well because we talked a lot and had impromptu guests) covering a wide range of all the hot topics. Join the lads as they do what they do best... drink...and know things (about rugby league). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 1 OF 2 A special Rugby League in America LIVE two-part episode (well because we talked a lot and had impromptu guests) covering a wide range of all the hot topics. Join the lads as they do what they do best... drink...and know things (about rugby league). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ohhh yea, it's time to get down, dirty  and intimate…real intimate with a man who not one but two national teams wanted a piece of, former Wales and USA international…Peter Lupton. Join us, as we get all the vivacious details on the Boston 13s and some HOT

FIVE Big News Stories from the past few weeks from NRL to Toronto Wolfpack to The Grand Finals in the US, we are covering it all...Finally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin is back for finals news across the USA, but what about that WC announcement?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turn down the lights, light a few candles, grab a stiff drink, sit back and let us whisper sweet rugby league talk in your ears. Dustin sits in a dark room with low light for a scintillating episode with Robert Beasley of the Dead Pelicans. We uncover all the juicy details about the team from Santa Rosa, CA. Prepare for the rugby league series that gets everyone all hot and bothered. It's time again for Intimate Sessions on Rugby League in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin talking all things rugby league in America with Avry Lewis-McDougall in a recent IG live, including RLBC, Pacific Coast RL, Utah RL, RLUSA, RL United and Toronto Wolfpack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin is back this week with the latest news from around the Americas before channeling his "inner Carbs" to answer listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the man with a mic himself, Dustin Zerrer, and the smoothest man in rugby league Lance Cavanaugh, as they welcome the men behind the new Utah Rugby League Association. The Utah guys are doing great things and we are excited to sit down and learn all about both the men and the only Youth rugby league organization in the county. Did they also give away a secret of potential things to come?? Tune in and find out!See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Another fortnight, another jam packed episode for fans of growing rugby league in the Americas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 2 weeks of being off it's time once again for Rugby League in America's News of the Week! A #rugbyleagus news roundup from around the Americas for May 19th,2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France will not host the 2025 World Cup... Dr Carbs is in the house for a community therapy session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of the most revealing intimate sessions yet Nick Newlin, owner of the Atlanta Rhinos sits down with Dustin Zerrer for a frank conversation about leaving the USARL, the rise and fall of the NARL, why they rejoined the USARL, and a whole lot more... includes breaking news about a former NARL team. You won't get this in-depth anywhere else but here on Rugby League in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The historic Tongan tour has been announced, but have we got it right? How can we make the mid season test between England and France more meaningful? And did the World Cup make money?  Carbs is back for your taste of international rugby league for the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Rugby League in America, host Dustin Zerrer is flying solo as he brings you the latest news and updates from the world of rugby league in the Americas. We left him unsupervised... but should we have? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the CBA agreement really the reason we don't have an IRL schedule? How do we level up France? Thoughts on the IMG English RL reimagination? What is Franchise RL? What are the top 3 priorities for NRL and SL? So much more... This is the most epic "Ask Carbs" ever! Enjoy.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when four gentlemen, who are passionate about growing rugby league in America, get together to discuss best practices? You are about to find out.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's making Rugby League news in the Americas this week?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What International Rugby League fixtures are coming up at the end of this season? Here's everything we know so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin is in your one stop pod for News from around the Americas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since our last chat with George Stillianos, the President of the Greek Rugby League Federation, the Greek rugby league scene has undergone a remarkable transformation, with new developments and exciting prospects on the horizon. For starters, secret mid night matches in Athens are no more now that rugby league is officially recognized as an official sport by the Greek government. Having completed their debut Rugby League World Cup, the challenge now facing Greece is how to maintain the sport's newfound momentum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Toronto Wolfpack, rugby league lives on in Ontario, Canada... and the future looks bright.  Dustin sits down for a three-way intimate session with Sara Canini from the Ontario Ospreys and Andrew Giguere from Toronto City Saints. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Geelong be a plausible expansion option for the NRL one day? Michael Bakkar, founder of the Geelong Sharks thinks so!  On this episode Carbs sits down with Bakkar to introduce the newest club in the NRLVIC. They discuss the inaugural season for the club, the history of rugby league in Geelong, grass roots footy in VIC, the Melbourne Storm's role in junior development and so much more.  Follow the Geelong Sharks on twitter or join the facebook group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was inspired by a question from Twitter. @jnidol  asked, "Is the game growing or declining in NZ? What needs to be done to compete with Union for player talent?" For a comprehensive pulse check on Rugby League in New Zealand, I needed a sports mad journalist on the ground. Enter Scott from The Niche Cache, a sports blog based out of South Auckland covering NZ sport outside of the mainstream.  Let me tell you, we go deep! We talked NZ pathways, popularity of the warriors, location for the NRL's next NZ club, a world cup in NZ, and so much more.  Hands down one of my favourite conversations in a while. I hope you enjoy it.  Check out The Niche Cache: theniche-cache.com and follow on Twitter @thenichecacheSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An intimate conversation with Chris Martin of the Brooklyn Kings and Rugby League United - The newest American RL organization featuring Brooklyn, Boston, DC and Delaware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saints are the world champions, and rugby league has a chance to build on that World Club Challenge (WCC) momentum.  In this episode, Carbs discusses pros and cons of the current WCC model, the old Super League 97 model, moving the game the end of year, taking the match on tour, a mini tournament style WCC, and even SL champs joining the NRL season.  What is the best way forward for the WCC? Listen in and be sure to give us your feedback on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  --- Chasing Kangaroos is the original international rugby league podcast for international rugby league fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An intimate conversation with PCRL founders Ady Cooney and Ben Calverley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can the NRL grow it's brand in the USA? It will take a long term effort and investment in three things; Product, visibility and opportunity. Listen in as I unpack this topic and give the NRL some tips on how to seriously grow the brand in the states.

The Rugby League in America team is back and ready to jump into all the latest rugby league news for the Western Hemisphere. Although we have lost a trusted voice on the podcast (hopefully he will return in the future) we welcome Lance Cavanaugh from Great American Rugby to the mic as our new co-host. This season is sure to be a cracker and we jump right back into the excitement and, of course, the controversy that is rugby league. After a quick round-up of the headlines from the rest of the Americas, the lads give us Part II of "The Battle to Control the USARL" (or whatever it is that is happening). Our crackpot team of researchers breakdown the timeline and series of events that have led us to...well...NOW! Tune in and get all the details on the best rugby league podcast covering the Americas

Carbs kicks off season 5 of the podcast with a French Rugby League ep inspired by Gavin Willacy's recent article in the Guardian. https://amp.theguardian.com/sport/no-helmets-required/2023/jan/05/rugby-league-fans-world-france-top-elite-1-nrl-super-league

The Rugby League World Cup is over, and so is this season of Chasing Kangaroos. Carbs is back, for the last time.

In a time when Dustin and Jim wanted to talk extensively about the great Rugby League World Cup for the USA Wheelchair and both Canada and Brazil women's teams, discuss the USA v. CAN match in Tampa, and talk South American Championship, they, unfortunately, must cover the biggest news in US Rugby League. As ridiculous as it may sound, YES, there is even MORE infighting in the States. In Part 1 of what could be a 3-part series Dustin, Jim, and Lance Cavanaugh from Great American Rugby break down and discuss the shocking news that has everyone talking. Enjoy!

Mike and Carbs are back in different timezones to review Rugby League World Cup semi finals, preview grand finals and talk golden boot.