Howlin' Hour

Robs says good- bye to Wolfpack nation on the last episode of the Howlin Hour.

I chat to a friend of mine about the state of Toronto sports (media), starting a new franchise/league and some Raptor talk at the end.

Wolfpack staff members Jon and Elliott reminisce about the good times with the team. 

Erik shares his thoughts on the Wolfpack, the SBW signing and what may come.

Thoughts on the Wolfpack rejection. Then i compare and contrast Super League with the porn awards.

On this episode i give my quick thoughts on every player that put on a Wolfpack jersey from 2017- present.

Final thoughts before decision day for the Pack.

Rob shares some stories about travelling with David then goes through his early days announcing with the team.

Wolfpack fan Nicholas Mew comes on to give his thoughts on the state of the Pack.

Return of the Pod. Rob returns after a long Howlin Hour break to fill fans in where they have been, where the Wolfpack will go.

The Super League restart is under threat by player pay issues. The Wolfpack continue to face ongoing visa issues for their Aussie and Kiwi stars. And the very first player for the Wolfpack moves on.

Rob & Gareth are back with another episode of the Howlin' Hour!

It's been a week with a lot of exciting news for fans of Rugby League. The NRL saw what may go down as the best game of the season. The RFL & Super League have announced the competition will recommence in August 2nd with a triple header and revised format for finishing the 2020 season by the end of November. But perhaps most exciting for fans of the game in Canada was the announced of the Ottawa Aces inaugural head coach, Laurent Frayssinous. What does 'le premier entraîneur-chef have in the works when it comes to forming his squad? How can we expect the team to play? And will Canadian athletes get an opportunity to shine and make the squad? So many questions and only time will tell.

After a short break the Two Howlers are back with another episode.

Another exciting round of fast and furious NRL action concluded this past weekend punctuated by moments of individual and team excellence. The RFL Laws Committee are now entertaining the idea of implementing the "six again" law from the NRL for the remainder of the 2020 season once restarted. The Wolfpack bid a fond farewell to live wire hooker, Andy Ackers, as he joins the Salford Red Devils until the end of 2022; and the transfer rumour mill is abuzz with four big names associated with moves to the Wolfpack in 2021. What impact does this have on the rest of the Wolfpack squad? Tune in and run with the Pack once more to find out!

The Two Howlers recap the successful relaunch of the NRL 2020 season picking up with a fast furious Rd.3 filled with plenty of action, highlights and record setting footy showcased! Parramatta jump out to top the table early built on the stingiest defense in the NRL era, whilst the ever mercurial NZ Warriors play a near perfect game to set the record for highest set completion rate in NRL history! In general news, the North QLD Cowboys make a compelling argument for being Canadians' team in the NRL. The first Ashes Test Series between England & Australia for 17yrs is cancelled due to COVID-19. Ben Te'o is back in Rugby League; and Akuila Uate heads home to Aussie after being released from the last year of his contract with Huddersfield. In Super League news, all 12 clubs voted unanimously to maintain the 2020 salary cap at GBP2.1m in a show of solidarity for the sport and it's players. But is it as clear cut as that? The short answer, no. Listen in for more details. Turning ahead to this weekend & Rd.4 of the NRL is already underway and the Roosters have PUMPED the Broncos 59-0 in Thursday night's match up, but who will win the remaining fixtures? Will the Warriors continue where they left off? Will Parra keep their place a top the table, or will Canberra Raiders take the spoils of war vs. the Knights? And, at the foot of the table, will one head coach's fate be sealed come the full time whistle? Lastly, we ask the question: What in the Sam hell is a 'Giltini'? Tune in once again and come run with the Pack for answers to these questions and more!

The NRL is BACK and bringing us live Rugby League and sports once again! And, with Sportsnet in Canada, and FS1 in the USA picking up coverage of the competition in N.America, has there been a better time for new fans of the game to be found? The Two Howlers get in to what it took for the NRL to get back up and running and what impact regular TV coverage in N.America might have on viewership in general. Noise also being made by the RFL and Super League who are aiming for a mid-August restart to the 2020 season with 3 models proposed for a reconfigured season. Many questions remain but everyone is keeping their fingers crossed for the competition to restart ASAP! So tune in once again this season and come run with Pack down under!

Just three guys Acing life, shooting the breeze about Rugby League, hot sauce, TV shows and more. 3-PEAT!

The Two Howlers are joined by special guest, sports journalist, presenter, commentator and author of Wolfpack blog, "Defend the Den", Mr. Bryan Thiel! Taking a look around the Canadian sports and rugby league media landscape, Bryan also gives an insight in to his journey through sports media, the impact COVID-19 may have on the Wolfpack and what sport he has found the hardest to commentate on. For access to his published articles use the link here: https://defendtheden.home.blog/

The Two Howlers are joined by long time friend of the show, former Wolfpack analyst and fan fave, Mr. Chris "Cheesy" O'Connor! In a continuation of last weeks discussion, Chris provides his far more qualified and expert opinion and insight in to what attributed make up a top level Rugby League player, the testing required to unearth these hidden talents, and what sports and environments breed ideal candidates to make the grade.

With the Ottawa Aces announcing plans to host an elite level combine/open tryout for Canadian athletes, and with 10 full-time contracts to play pro League up for grabs, the Two Howlers discuss what such an event might look like.

In our latest episode focused on the game in Canada, the Two Howlers are joined by none other than current ORL President, Canada Raven veteran representing in the RLWC 2017 competition and all round legend of the sport in Canada, MacKenzie Fane! This episode dives in to a variety of topics including: The Ontario Rugby League Men's and Women's competitions, what initiatives MacKenzie and the new governing board of the ORL have planned for the sport in Ontario; as well as a deeper dive into MacKenzie's own journey in to Rugby League and much more! This is one you won't want to miss. So tune in and come run with the Pack once more!

The Two Howlers discuss what the sporting world after COVID-19 might look like. Will we see an immediate return of crowd numbers or will the very face of sports be altered forever as the casual fan is never seen again?

With the season still very much on hiatus and no end in sight, the Two Howlers delve in to where they think Canadian Rugby League talent might be unearthed from within the athletic talent pool. Some suggestions might be obvious and a few names suggested, whilst others not so much. Rounding out the episode some listener questions are answered, and next week we hope to be back with our continuation of the mini-series focused on Canadian Rugby League from around the nation.

In the third episode focused on Canadian Rugby League, the Two Howlers head West in search of a new pack of predators, the Whistler Wolves. Joined by the club founder and President, Blake Stewart, this episode takes a look into the latest addition to the Canadian Rugby League community, the general state of the game on the West coast and more. So tune in again and come run with this newest pack as they get geared up for their first ever hunting season!

The second episode in our mini-series focused on Canadian Rugby League sees the Two Howlers host Ontario & Canadian Rugby League stalwart (and no doubt future hall-of-famer), Mr. Henry Miers on the show to discuss all things Ontario Rugby League. Since the sports comeback in 2010, Henry has been involved since day 1 as a player, coach and rugby league advocate having witnessed an ever-changing landscape of the game in the East of Canada. Now, with a new decade ahead, what can fans of the game hope to see at the community level in Ontario? Will the East v. West rivalry become an annual fixture in the sporting calendar of the CRLA? Will one of the two founding ORL clubs, the Scarborough Centurions, see a reemergence? And what the hell has Rob been getting up to during the COVID-19 lock down? Tune in to find out!

The first episode in a mini-series focused on Canadian Rugby League. The two howlers invite long-standing servant of the sport in Canada, Mr. Paul Buchanan, on to the show to talk youth footy in southern Ontario and get a brief insight in to the sport during the mid-1990s when the Canadian national team was known as the "Cougars". More episodes focused on Canadian RL are being lined up for the coming weeks. So you can expect more content coming your way during the COVID-19 lock down!

The Two Howlers invite on avid fan of the Toronto Wolfpack and Rugby League, Nicholas Mew, to talk all things rugby league. The guys cover a wide range of topics this episode from how Nicholas came to learn of the sport, his experiences over the first 3 seasons of the Wolfpack's existence, the local community game and much, much more! So tune in this episode to help fill the sporting voide left by COVID-19 and learn just a little more about the truly wonderful fans that run with the Pack!

It's taken 7 games this season but the Toronto Wolfpack have finally secured their first win of the season beating early season high flyers, Huddersfield Giants, in a comprehensive showing during Round 5 of the Challenge Cup! COVID-19 not only shuts down the world but all levels of Rugby League in the UK as well with the RFL electing to suspend the Super League season until April 3rd at which point it's anyone's guess as to the future of the 2020 season and the long-term impacts on clubs across the leagues. But before the competition suspension there was one final round of Challenge Cup & Super League competition as St. Helens are defeated for the 3rd time in 6 games and Salford come back to beat Wigan late in the game. In general news Hull FC sack head coach Lee Radford immediately following their loss to Warrington. And, despite the pandemic sweeping through the world of sports, the NRL continue to operate, for now, playing behind closed doors from Round 2 onward. You can catch all the action on the Watch NRL app. Lastly, with the competition suspended, Rob & Gareth plan to bring on a number of guests to fill the void left in our lives with no games on TV, beginning with prominent Wolfpack fan, Nicholas Mew. Check out that special episode later this week!

Leeds Rhinos have put the sword to the Wolfpack as Toronto fall to their largest ever defeat in Super League - second only to the pasting they took at the hands of Warrington in the 2018 Challenge Cup. Defensively the Pack looked frail at best with the Rhinos carving up seemingly at will. Questions have been raised after back-to-back lacklustre displays: Has head coach, Brian Mac, lost the dressing room; or is he in the process of losing it? The Two Howlers give their thoughts on the game and more. Overall it was an intensely fought  round of Super League as two games were decided by a single point - both by way of drop goal; and Huddersfield continue to shock pundits and punters from around the league as they claim their biggest scalp of the season beating the reigning champs in their own back yard! In truly exciting news for the world of Rugby League, the Ottawa Aces were officially welcomed to the RFL family at a press conference launching the club on Monday. El Fundador, Eric Perez, flanked by political dignitaries and RFL Chairman Simon Johnson, outlined in brief his vision for the future of the new club as they look to build for 2021's inaugural season. Further to that, the New York City bid announced at their own press conference that they intend to play 20-30 games between now and the end of 2021 in order to give them as much preparation as possible prior to their proposed inaugural season of 2022. Lastly, the guys round out the show with their predictions for the upcoming Super League & Championship rounds before turning attentions to Challenge Cup opponents, the high flying Huddersfield Giants! Can the Wolfpack finally get to winning ways in 2021? Tune in on the FREE OuRLeague app via the RFL website to watch the game live and come run with the Pack once more!

On a dreary day in northern England, the Toronto Wolfpack put together what can only be described as their worst performance to date as they get nilled at the hands of the reigning Super League champs, St. Helens. With little to celebrate from this game & harsh lessons learnt about just how far off the pace at the top the club currently is, how will the team react to such a defeat where the opposition barely got out of first gear? Despite the loss, the team remain only 2 points off the pace of the next lowest team in the standings. In other Super League results from the round, Huddersfield (the last remaining unbeaten side going in to the weekend) have finally lost their first game of the season at home with a drubbing of their own at the hands of Wigan. In general news: CHASE STANLEY IS OFFICIALLY BACK! Finally spotted at the Wolfpack's Hopwood Hall training facilities and officially announced by the club on social media, his presence is most timely as the injury count is stacking up against the Pack. Liam Marshall may have scored the try of the season already with a ballsy move from the kick off in Wigan's sizeable win over Huddersfield - check out the highlights of the game to see it. And former Wigan Warrior and Rugby Union convert, Chris Ashton, has left his current club (Sale Sharks) with immediate effect! Does this pave the way for a return to Rugby League with the Wolfpack? Lastly, upcoming opponents, Leeds Rhinos, are flying high after 3 wins in a row and 4 from their last 5. The Wolfpack travel to the Emerald Headingley Stadim on a short turn around this Thursday, can they finally get off the mark this season and bounce back after such a poor showing vs. the Saints? Tune in and come run with the Pack to find out!

Still searching for that complete 80' performance on both sides of the ball, the Wolfpack went agonizingly close to their maiden victory in the first Super League "Battle of the Wolves". Trailing 16-0 after just 23', and 22-12 at the half; the Pack fought back to tie it up 22 a piece with less than 15' in the game before finally succumbing to a spate of poor offload choices and ill-discipline in the dying minutes. What is the key to securing their first win of the season? How can they improve enough to get over the final hurdle? In the remaining fixtures of Super League, the Huddersfield Giants shockingly remain the only unbeaten club in 2020; Leeds find form; Cas' get the derby day 'W' & Wigan bully FC. Challenge Cup Rd.4 saw the last of the amateur clubs eliminated and the "Kneets" of York City battle back at the death to advance away from home vs. London. In general news,  the Chooks of Sydney have secured a record setting 5th World Club Challenge title, overcoming the Saints in a physical and hard fought encounter. Shrouded in mystery still, Anthony Gelling remains sidelined whilst an investigation continues that could allegedly see him face a maximum life sentence. Referee Ben Thaler may allegedly never ref' another game of League again as yet another mystery investigation continues behind closed doors. And lastly, Valentine Holmes makes his much anticipated League return for North Queensland after a stint in the NFL. Lastly, the Two Howlers take a look at upcoming opponents, reigning Super League champions & perennial powerhouse of the Englisk leagues, St. Helens. Can the Wolfpack defy the odds and pundits by securing their first win against the most unlikely of opponents? Will the Saints be reeling after their physical loss at the hands of the Roosters? How many first team starters with the Saints rest this game? Tune in this week to find out and come run with the Pack once more!

Big improvements on both sides of the ball once again as the Wolfpack put together their most complete display in Super League despite the odds begin stacked against them even before kick off losing Jon Wilkin to injury and replacement James Cunningham just minutes in to the game. Eventually though, fatigue set in and the Wigan Warriors ran away with it come the full time whistle, though the score line doesn't perhaps reflect the closeness of the game until late on. Catch the match analysis first up. In general news, Israel Folau makes his much anticipated debut for the Catalans Dragons amid RFL investigations regarding rainbow flags at the Stade Gilbert Brutus - can anyone say "Flag Gate"? Referee Ben Thaler is currently on suspension pending an investigation by the RFL. Chase Stanley's visa issues come back to haunt once again perhaps. And, Salford's Kevin Brown doesn't use his brain, just his head as he faces a 2 game suspension for headbutting. Gareth & Rob briefly discuss the concept of a Magic Weekend 9s competition as a way of showcasing the sport and making it more marketable to the masses before turning attentions to upcoming Rd.4 opponents, Warrington Wolves. Would a 9s competition prove a more successful commercial endeavor than yet another loop fixture? In what is being billed as the first Super League battle of the Wolves, which pack will come out on top? Will Toronto be able to improve enough this week to get their first 'W' on the board despite so many injuries? Or will The Wire hunt them down and put right their shock loss to Wakefield this past weekend? Tune in and come run with the Pack once more!

An improved performance and spirited fight back falls short come the final whistle as the Wolfpack fall to their second successive defeat in Super League, standing 12th with a record of 0-2. The Two Howlers, Rob & Gareth, break down the game where some finer details in how the Pack played the game cost them value points on both sides of the scoreboard. Also, find out how YOU can watch the game, for free & in full, online for a limited time via Salford's "Red Devils TV" platform with the promo code "REDDEVIL60". In general news: - Wolfpack head coach, B-Mac, misses the post-game media duties. - Storm Ciara wreaked havoc across the UK as at least 2 Super League matches and many more in the lower leagues were postponed to later dates; but not before the Wolves of Warrington produced a showcase display to defeat the reigning champs, Saint Helens, 19-0! - The Wolfpack look set to recruit 2 young Canadian players to their roster as the salary cap saga seems to have come to a formal conclusion. - Brexit may impact the sport in favour of the French clubs. - Mose Masoe injury update (great news!). And; - Chase is back! Lastly the guys preview upcoming opponents and perennial juggernauts of English Rugby League, the Wigan Warriors. Will it be 'third time lucky' for the Wolfpack in their first ever Thursday league game? What are the Wolfpack's keys to success in Round 3? Which of the guys is picking a Toronto win? Tune in and come run with the Pack to find out!  

The Wolfpack, with a shaky performance, receive a sizeable reality check in their Super League debut as the Castleford Tigers welcome the new boys with a physical and controlling encounter coming away 10-28 winners. With the Pack's defence at 6s & 7s during periods of the match, what do the coaches and players need to do to adjust to the ferocious pace of Super League? Is this a sign of things to come? Gareth & Rob dissect the game. Rob tries his hand at being a lyricist, with hilarious results. Maybe his new Wolfpack songs will take hold with the Section 35 faithful. The Betfred Championship is underway with the obvious clubs emerging as winners in Rd.1. Does the Super League have its first upset result of 2020? In general news: England RL have a new head coach; Israel Folau is back in League; Sky Sports announce 10 more Wolfpack games to be televised; and is the Salary cap saga coming to a conclusion? Lastly, the Two Howlers take a look in to upcoming Rd.2 opponents, the Salford Red Devils. Can the Pack write their first Super League win in to the records, or will Salford bounce back after a large loss to St. Helens in a repeat of the 2019 Grand Final? Tune in once again and come run with the Pack!

The Two Howlers are back once again to give you your weekly dosage of Wolfpack & rugby league news. Only this time the show is bigger, better and bolder with fresh and exciting content across multiple platforms including video, written articles and a new website in the works! With the start of the Wolfpack's inaugural Super League season very much in view, the guys get in to the nitty-gritty of what challenges lie ahead for the team, squad changes in the off-season, ongoing salary cap debate and much more before turning attentions to Rd.1 opponents: Castleford Tigers. Can the Pack repeat their pre-season victory and kick off their campaign with a "W" and surprise a few skeptics? Many key questions remain unanswered, such as: Will the Wolfpack survive in Super League on such a small squad? Will SBW's signing prove as impactful in the long term as it has in the short? When, if ever, will the Wolfpack be relieved of their financial millstone to pay for the expenses of all traveling teams? One thing is for sure..... It's going to be one Hell of a journey finding out! So tune in, saddle up for the journey ahead and come run with the Pack once more!

Tis the season of perpetual hope and in the spirit of giving, we bring to you this special episode featuring yet again 'The Founder' himself, Señor Eric Perez, who joins Rob & Gareth for one last hurrah in what has been a most epic 2019; not only for the Wolfpack but the sport of Rugby League as a whole. So, tune in for more insight on the upcoming Ottawa team - including a pretty MASSIVE surprise Eric shares with the us - some more info on what's going on in Bradford and much, much more! We don't want to give anything away here, so you'll just have to listen to the whole episode to find out what we are talking about ;).... We can't wait for the 2020 season to kick off and plan on being back in early to mid-January with regular service resuming then. So for now, we want to wish all our listeners around the world, from us to you and yours, whatever your beliefs may be, whatever you may celebrate..... A belated but very Merry Christmas to all ya 'filthy animals' out there, and a Happy New Year 2020 - here's to the next chapter!

In this special episode the Two Howlers, Rob & Gareth, get in to the fantastic news of the Toronto Wolfpack's latest and highest profile signing ever: SONNY BILL WILLIAMS! Never has there been more buzz surrounding the signing of a single player in either code of the sport. Touted as a 'one man economic stimulus package' by major media outlets, will the Wolfpack recover the allegedly monstrous pay packet and incentives through record breaking ticket & merchandise sales? Or has the club sold the farm for the prized bull? Tune in to this special episode and decide for yourselves. One thing is for sure... Sonny Bill is coming to TORONTO!

Episode 40: Well, it's the final official episode of Season 1 of the Howlin' Hour Podcast, it's been a real pleasure to produce this content for all our listeners and we look forward to next season when the build up to the Wolfpack's 2020 Super League battle commences! For now though, the Two Howlers dish out their own awards to the players for the 2019 season and reflect on what a season it's been for everyone involved before briefly looking in to what 2020 may have in store for the club and fans. So, for the last time in 2019 (unless we get some special guests on the show ;) ), tune in once more and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 39: Ladies, Gentlemen, Boys & Girls.....THE TORONTO WOLFPACK HAVE DONE IT! SUPER LEAGUE PROMOTION! Wolfpack on FIRE! Your defence is terrified! Wolfpack on FIRE! Your defence is terrified! After a monster arm wrestle in the first half, the Wolfpack went in to the sheds at the break, behind on the scoreboard for the first time this playoff push. But, a massive effort from the entire 17, some silky smooth stepping and persistent pressure saw the Pack get the job done in front of the club's first ever SELL OUT CROWD! The playoff season is fast drawing to a close around the world as Oldham were crowned League 1 playoff champions, seeing off Newcastle in a close fought encounter. They have earned the right to join Whitehaven in the Betfred Championship for 2020. The NRL Grand Final wasn't without controversy either as the Chooks of Sydney have won back-to-back 'Ships! And this weekend, the Super League season comes down to one last push with 80 minutes separating either St. Helens or Salford from glory. Can newly crowned 'Man of Steel', Jackson Hastings, and his band of Red Devils produce one more upset and write their names in history against the odds? The Community Spotlight travels around the world once more this week featuring the Middle East-Africa Championship, the Alberta Cup in Canada, NZRL National Championship and much more! So listen in and come run with the Pack once more this Hunting SZN!

Rob tapes a solo podcast the morning after the big win. He discusses his thoughts and feelings on the game, the team, the staff, the fans. 

Episode 37: It's official! The Rovers of Featherstone will hop accross the pond to do battle with the mighty Wolfpack of Toronto in the Betfred Championship Playoff Grand Final 2019! The winner earns the right to enter the pinnacle of Rugby League in the Northern Hemisphere, the Super League. But how did Fev do it? Finishing 5th in the regular season has meant the Rovers have had to play away under knock out conditions in every playoff game. Gareth gets in to the preliminary final victory over Toulouse down in the South of France. Elsewhere in the Rugby League world, playoff finals are fast approaching too as the Betfred League 1 final between Oldham & Newcastle is set for Sunday 6th Oct; as well as the NRL Grand Final between the Sydney Roosters & Canberra Raiders. Lots of news from around the wider world of Rugby League as the community spotlight shines in many places this week including: Italy, Jamaica, Canada and more! So listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN as we go once more unto the breach, dear friends!

Episode 36: The Two Howlers, Rob & Gareth, breakdown the Wolfpack's comprehensive victory over promotion contenders, Toulouse Olympique, at Lamport this past weekend. With some excellent performances across the squad, and in particular from marquee players like Ricky Leutele, it appears that the Grand Final is very much Toronto's to lose. That being said, Featherstone may very well have something to say after impressing with a big win over the York City Knights. Fev came in to the playoffs showing good form and with every game for them being a do-or-die situation, they have equipped themselves very handily. The Community Spotlight shines solely and brightly on Canada this week as the Canada Wolverines & Ravens finished their tour of Bosnia & Serbia with mixed fortunes. Congrats to both though going 4 for 5 on the tour and the efforts they put in. Everyone can be rightly proud of themselves. The Super League playoffs have kicked off in fine fashion and the guys give their predictions on who they expect to progress to the next round along with who they think will take on Toronto in the Grand Final on October 5th. So tune in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 35: This week the guys dissect the final week of the Super League regular season which saw London relegated after a valiant fight all season. Now attentions turn to the playoffs as Castleford, Warrington, Salford & Wigan get set to face off in Rd.1. Lots of news from around the world of Rugby League as smaller nations begin their end of season Summer international fixtures with the Canadian Men & Women's teams taking victories in their first fixtures. Historical rivals, Greece & Turkey, faced off too. Will their old feud extend to the footy fields as well? And, with the Wolfpack getting ready to begin their playoff campaign, somewhat shock news from Robert Elstone and the Super League reveal that nothing is set in stone with regards to promotion in 2020. All this on the eve of the Pack's first game versus rivals, Toulouse Olympique. Listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 34: The regular season is over, it's time to get down to business! With a big win over the Leigh Centurions, the Toronto Wolfpack have made a big statement to the rest of the playoff contenders showing a ruthless edge and zen-like calm that only a Buddhist monk could rival in face of such edginess. Who will the Wolfpack play in Rd.2 of the playoffs; York or Toulouse? And who do we bid farewell too after Rd.1; Leigh or Fev? Lots of news from around the world of Rugby League as Latvia RL arrange their first ever 13s international against the Welsh Dragonhearts; Ghana RL announce their train on squad for the 2019 MEA Championship; the 2019 NRL playoffs begin this weekend and much MUCH more! Being a fan in the Super League is a recipe for a heart attack as the London Broncos last minute win against Hull KR keeps their campaign going right down to the last week of the season and four teams are STILL on the chopping block! Who will be going down? This has to be the most exciting season of League for both the Championship and Super League ever?! So tune in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 33: The Wolfpack win their penultimate regular season game against a heavily depleted Barrow Raiders and now turn focus to one final test before the playoff push begins. The remaining 4 playoff teams are finalized for the Championship, but home field advantage is still to play for and could prove crucial some crunch time. Some upset results in the Super League mean that London Broncos are looking increasingly likely for the drop now as Hull KR & Huddersfield come away with wins over the weekend. Can the Broncs unsettle the apple cart one last time when they take on both the Robbins and Wakey? Listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 32: The Wire come away with the underdog upset victory in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley this year, beating out favourites, St. Helens. In the inaugural 1895 Cup final, the Sheffield Eagles came away the victors as Widnes' season of woes continues. A hearty week of RL news from around the world as the Community Spotlight shines on the USARL 2019 Grand Final this past weekend; the London 9s Rugbye League Fest; Turkey & Greece's upcoming international show down; Argentina & the ongoing Greek RLA saga. Gareth gives his prediction for the remaining two regular rounds & playoffs for the Championship season - and how finishing in 3rd place for any team may spell disaster when it comes to travel across the Atlantic. So listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 31: With great sorrow, the Rugby League world awoke this past Sunday morning to news of the passing of Batley Bulldogs young gun, Archie Bruce. We wish Archie's family, friends, the Bulldog's organization and playing squad our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Archie. This week Rob takes some time off for a family holiday but still finds the time to call in for the weekly breakdown of the Wolfpack's laborious victory over bottom ranked Rochdale. And, in a first for the Wolfpack, the game was called off after two temporary suspensions of play due to a threat of lightening in the area. Newly appointed Club Chairman & Interim CEO, Robert 'Bob' Hunter, takes centre stage this week as the former MLSE exec' comes out of retirement to helm the good ship Wolfpack in to a bright future - and hopefully one in the Super League come 2020! Bob joins the Pack with a lengthy resume and a history of helping to build serous infrastructure, and we cannot wait to see what plans he has for the club over the coming seasons. The Community Spotlight shines once again on Serbia as Red Star Belgrade announce their application to enter in to the 2020 edition of the Challenge Cup. The Irish Club 13 defeated the Keighley Cougars Reserves with former Canada Wolverine, Denny McCarthy, coming off the interchange to score on his debut. Lastly, the USARL 2019 Grand Final is set for this coming Saturday August 24th, best of luck to both Jacksonville & Brooklyn! Some surprise results in the Super League mean that for yet another week the relegation dog fight is well and truly alive and FIVE clubs remain squarely in the cross-hairs of relegation. Gareth breaks down the final 3 rounds of the competition and who he thinks is set for the drop. Three teams have joined the Wolfpack in clinching playoff places for 2019 and THREE more now have a tense battle to see who clinches the final berth. More news of playoff scenarios next episode. It's all to play for! No game this week for the Wolfpack as the 1895 & Challenge Cup Finals take place on Saturday. Listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!  

Episode 30: This week the guys invite special episode guest, Jon Kelly, to sit in an co-host the regular weekly episode as well. Kicking off as usual with a quick review of the Pack's BIG win over #2 ranked team, York City Knights; outside backs Hakim Miloudi & Gaz O'Brien took centre stage in a result that perhaps few would've predicted given York's form of late and their notoriously stingy defence. Breaking down the latest round of results, JK gives his thoughts and insight in to both the Super League & Championship competitions this season and how competitive each have been. The Community Spotlight shines on N. America, Albania, Ireland & Wales this week. The teams competing in the USARL 2019 Grand Final have been decided with the Jacksonville Axemen set to face off against Brooklyn Kings. Who will take home the cup this year? In Albania, a third club has begun it's first steps as the Rugby League welcomes one of it's newest family members: Flamutari RL. In Ireland the 2019 All-Ireland Grand Final has been decided with Longhorns RLC taking home the prize over the Dublin City Exiles. And in Wales the Rhondda Outlaws have won their first Welsh Grand Final beating 9 time victors, the Bridgend Blue Bulls in the 17th installment of the Championship contest. This weekend the Toronto Wolfpack play host to the Rochdale Hornets who, despite being mathematically relegated to League 1 for 2020, will come with a point to prove and pride on the line. So listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

This special episode, the Two Howlers are joined by Wolfpack Head of Strength & Conditioning - Jon Kelly. Delving in to what goes on behind the scenes, Jon gives us some great insight in to what it takes to get the players battle-ready, the challenges of trans-Atlantic travel in preparations, training philosophies, supplementation, the fitness industry as a whole and much more. So tune in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 29: A record 198 Pack fans in attendance at Odsal witnessed the Wolfpack come from behind, grabbing the Bulls by their horns, beating a combative Bradford side & putting a serious dent in the Bulls' race to secure a playoff berth for 2019. Some very close results in both the Championship & Super League this week as three games were decided by a single drop goal point. A heavy defeat for the London Broncos piles the pressure on Danny Ward and his men with a 5 game run in to the end of the regular season making every game seem like a 'Grand Final'. Ugly scenes down in Perpignan as clashes between Warrington & Catalans fans in the stands stem from on-field indiscretions and handbags. The RFL have since launched an independent investigation in to events and several players from both teams are cited for disciplinary action. Let's keep the biff ON FIELD! Turning attention to the upcoming weekend, the Wolfpack get set to take on the #2 ranked team, the York City Knights, in a repeat of the season opener. Will Brian McDermott continue with squad load management and rest key players in the build up to the playoffs? Or will we see him start to get his top pairings and starters together for final tune ups? Listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!