Proper Rugby League

We've got Wembley Fever as the Challenge Cup Final approaches, we look ahead to the Catalans taking on Warrington, and look back on a week in which not much has happened in the Super 8s, but York are now top on League 1 after Workington's win at Bradford. Get our predictions for the Final, plus first try scorers and Lance Todd Trophy winner too...

The band is back together again to look back on the first week of the Super 8s, tickets for Wembley and Wigan's new coaches....

Highlights from the K-COM Stadium in Hull as the hosts met Wakefield in the opening round of the Super 8s. Recent history suggested that the Black and Whites should be weary, having lost by a massive 72 - 10 scoreline at Trinity a few weeks ago. in this contest where quality was in short supply we saw Wakefield's second half of the season form continue as they came back into the contest in a much-livelier second half, despite FC's try midway through the second period. Wakefield will take this win into their meeting with St. Helens next weekend, while Hull travel to Super League's definitive form side Huddersfield - who beat Saints while this game was underway. Final score: Hull FC 13 - 31 Wakefield Trinity Commentary by Craig Murdock and Garry Schofield

After a busy weekend of Rugby League, we're back, and so is Schoey as we discuss the great performance from Catalans Dragons to make it to the Challenge Cup Final. They'll meet Warrington at Wembley as they dispatched a lackluster Leeds side, but it's not all doom and gloom for the Rhinos, as the women won the Challenge Cup against Castleford, and Bradford won the Shield over Stanningley, we talk where is next for the women's game and much, much more as we're in quite a positive mood...

Twitter's "Mr Controversial" Rod Studd was here to discuss all the latest comings and goings in the world of Rugby League as the 8s are settled, the Challenge Cup semi-finals are coming and Leeds take on Castleford in the Women's Challenge Cup Final at the weekend. All that, and much more as John Davidson joins us as well to make two hours fly by...

More live Rugby League commentary on Proper Sport, and once again we were live from the John Smith's Stadium, home of one of the form teams in the competition, Huddersfield Giants. Visitors Wakefield Trinity, another side who confirmed their Super 8s spot and Super League survival last weekend, were entering the contest having taken Hull FC apart last weekend, but knocking a Huddersfield side who beat Cas Tigers away last Friday evening would prove too much of an ask... Giants raced into a two try lead before Wakefield got themselves going. However, the game was arguably beyond them before the close of the first half as the 30 - 10 scoreline looked daunting. Despite three late converted tries for Wakfefield, this game belonged to Huddersfield, who continue the remarkable honeymoon period under Simon Woolford. Their sixth win in seven to close out the regular season will perhaps bring them out of the shadows even more, they really are flying. Jermaine McGilvary was again a hot shot performer with a hat-trick, but Danny Brough was excellent too, with precise kicking to finish 6/7 Final score: Huddersfield Giants 40- 28 Wakefield Trinity Commentary by Mark Walker and Garry Schofield

No Schoey this week, so our favourite Aussie John Davidson joined us to talk Rugby League on Proper Sport, with plenty to talk about as Hull FC get stuffed at Wakefield meaning Leeds will play in the Qualifiers, but we still don't know who against as the top four race hots up. Plus, Salford are asking for your money to sign players, we keep an update on the total...

In a game expected to be ultra competitive between two in-form sides, we were treated to nine tries, lead changes & a comeback as Huddersfield Giants showed perhaps they wanted this one that bit more than their hosts from along the M62. Jermaine McGillvary grabbed the Man of the Match award as his three four-pointers helped settle this game, which in both the early stages and as the first half closed out, looked like it Castleford's to lose. It's three wins in a row now for Giants, and despite an off-night for Danny Brough, who missed three straight attempts to add the extras during a period of early second-half domination from the away side, Huddersfield's supporters will only remember this as the night that secured their Super League status for another year. While Giants will head towards the split in terrific form, Castleford have now lost comprehensively to two sides below them all season in the past month, so they'll hope to put that aside next week at Widnes. Another takeaway from this positive period for Giants is the remarkable impact of Simon Woolford, who has certainly proved the naysayers wrong since arriving in the home of rugby league to replace the sacked Rick Stone. The Australian has led the once-relegation-threatened Giants into the Super 8s! Commentary in this game was by Richard Shaw-Wright & Garry Schofield.

Ralph is in at the RFL, and your verdicts are too. There's some action on the field too, both involving men and women, people are injured, some are on the move, and much more. Plus, Gavin Willacy talks his book "No Helmets Required" and there's a chance to win a copy.

As the split for the Super 8s edges that bit closer, Huddersfield welcomed Super League's second-placed side Wigan to the John Smith's Stadium with the Giants hoping for a second home win in a row & Warriors looking to keep the pressure on runaway leaders St. Helens. Huddersfield had the better of Wigan from the off as McIntosh bagged another brace and the home side's defence kept Wigan at bay. A frantic first half was enough for Simon Woolford's men, who controlled the second period, only needing the one four pointer before the cherry and whites managed a late consolation. The only concern for Giants may be an off night of kicking for Danny Brough but Huddersfield will be much more focused on their impressive form in the season's twilight that leaves them comfortable in the top eight, level on points with sixth-placed Catalans. Proper Sport's commentary team of Mick Gledhill and Garry Schofield brought you the action in this lively affair. Final score: Huddersfield Giants 20 - 12 Wigan Warriors

Leeds are STILL in crisis as we work out what Kev and Lowesy will be doing to turn the good ship Rhinos around, praise Cas for their win, and look back on a weekend with plenty of twists and turns in the races to get into the top four, and avoid the bottom. Toronto win an RFL Ashtray for topping the Championship, and there's some big results in the Championship and League One to discuss too...

A much-anticipated meeting of these West Yorkshire rivals as Leeds headed to the Mend-a-Hose Jungle with legendary former player now installed to lead the Rhinos from the touchline hoping to end a slide that's seen them drop into the bottom four of the Betfred Super League table. The game began at rapid pace as Rhinos took the lead through Briscoe, but after Cas got started - leading 16-10 at the break - it became a one-sided affair, with both Sene-Lefao & Trueman scoring twice in the second half. Castleford's 42 - 10 win keeps them well on track for a top four berth, while Rhinos will have to dig deep to find a crucial win. Perhaps the two big losses they've suffered against Cas between Magic Weekend and today will be the bookends to this difficult patch as they look ahead to Friday's tie with Wakefield at Headingley

Kicking off Round 20 of the Betfred Super League season were these two sides who both have different ambitions heading into the split. The home side were looking to recover from their loss at fellow strugglers Hull KR, while FC entered the evening poised to leap into the top four should the likes of Castleford or Warrington slip up. As it happened, the Giants ran out comfortable winners, with three first half tries and a solid defensive effort keeping the Black and Whites at bay. The result puts 'crisis club' Leeds Rhinos into the bottom at the expense of the delighted winners. FC remain fifth, so the sides may well meet again in the Super 8s... Bringing you the action from the John Smith's Stadium was Richard Shaw-Wright, who was joined by 'The Legend' Garry Schofield.

Reaction to the shock news that Brian McDermott has left the Leeds Rhinos, where and who next for them and him? Plus, the weekend on the field, referee abuse, and positives from a trip to Coventry against a week of club statements elsewhere on their finances and the women's Challenge Cup quarter finals!

Proper Sport's Rugby League came from the Totally Wicked Stadium, home of the long-time Super League leaders for their clash against Trinity, one of only two sides to get the better of them so far this campaign. After cruising to a decent lead at half-time, the second-half was much tougher for Saints, as Wakefield scored four tries in a row early on, before Saints re-gained their lead & clung on for a final score of 34 - 30.

On a midsummer evening when England were playing their final World Cup group fixture against Belgium, two of Super League's biggest clubs went head to head hoping to put recent negative results behind them. It was Wigan who came out on top, convincingly dominating the Rhinos after overcoming an early Leeds try by Ferres. Final score: Wigan Warriors 46 - 8 Leeds Rhinos

England in Denver, Super League action plus Schoey and Mark take on the challenge of playing PDRL for Leeds vs. Warrington, plus, as ever, your thoughts on everything Rugby League.

Busy week both off the field with the new Chief Executive of Super League, Robert Elstone unveiled before the press leading to lots of statements, opinions and argument about the future of rugby league on this side of the planet. Whilst we're sure we won't solve anything we'll discuss and debate it as ever and review all the brilliant action on the field with a flurry of close fixtures. PLUS we're joined by Chairmen of Bradford & Dewsbury, as we come from the Provident Stadium Odsal.

Mark, Phil, Richard and Schoey are back again but this time live from Pontefract Racecourse.  The gang discuss the announcement of the England squad as well as Joel Tomkins' move to KR and all-new 'In Crisis' t-shirts.

The Challenge Cup Quarter Finals Free tickets at Huddersfield Diving The Tomkins Brothers …all that and more on another packed episode of PSRL, with special guest, Huddersfield Giants legend Eorl Crabtree…and he pulls no punches!

Bashing the Bash? What's going on with Toronto and Leigh? Hull KR with the biggest upset of the Super League season so far? And how do you fix Widnes and Salford? All those questions attempt to be answered, and much more...

Magic Weekend 2018 is over, we reflect on the fallout including "Leeds in Crisis" and the departure of Shaun Wane, plus also "Wakefield/Salford/Rugby League in Crisis" and much, much more...

Eight names remain in the hunt for Challenge Cup glory as we look back at the big winners and losers from last weekend? Plus, referees and social media, Magic Weekend is coming, and Schoey is in another Hall of Fame.

On a hot Bank Holiday Weekend, only PSRL (as no-one calls it) to make the temperature rise further! Leeds lose a third game in four, Harvey Livett's gets a hat trick but no Man of the Match nomination as Warrington win nine in a row. Plus, Toronto are back in Canada, the Magic Weekend and Summer Bash are on the horizion, but do people know? And, it's Challenge Cup weekend!

On this episode: 144-0 Huddersfield's new coach All the results Your thoughts PLUS A BIG COMPETITION!

Drugs, bad behaviour and poor performances...that's just the team here at Proper Sport. (Arf.) The weekend in Rugby League discussed with the usual level of intelligence and insight.

The Women's Super League has kicked-off, and we talk the opening fixture between Bradford and Leeds, as well as the great win for Salford at Huddersfield and Danny Brough's dismissal, player indiscipline, Wakefield beating St. Helens and much, much more, but not much on Leeds vs. Wigan!

Easter is over, and the final games across the divisions are looked at, as well as how those tables are shaping up. Plus, of course, we talk where you can, and can't, watch Rugby League on the telly and internet.

Leeds Rhinos player, and coach, Adam Cuthbertson joined Garry Schofield, Phil Caplan and Richard Shaw-Wright to round up the Easter period in Rugby League, and talk about plenty of topics including video referees, Warrington's run of form, how we should settle draws and Schoey actually picks Cuthbo to play for England...not a late April Fool, honest.

An actual week of fixtures to discuss, with a big win in front of a big crowd at Elland Road for Castleford over Leeds. There's that, plus more woe for Catalans and Huddersfield ahead of Easter, England's game with New Zealand, and Schoey rips in to those Aussie ball tamperers!

All the latest in the world of Rugby League, including the end of Saints unbeaten start to the season, the snow at Wakefield and shocks in the Challenge Cup.

No snow, means a full fixture card to discuss, and plenty of other issues on and off the field.  Changes at Castleford, players leaving Salford and the England squads are amongst the topics as we spend two hours talking Rugby League!

It's been snowing, and not every game made it, but St. Helens and Wakefield remain unbeaten in Super League, Hull FC and Warrington see red while Featherstone add to Leigh's woes….plus, we DON'T have an exclusive interview with Eddie Hearn! (But we do talk about him and his potential involvement in Rugby League.)

Well that's it, don't go to Australia because on the return fixture, you'll lose. Eddie Hearn and Ralph Rimmer have met up - does this mean Matchroom potentially getting involved in the greatest game. We review all the games in; Championship, League One, Challenge Cup and Super League. PLUS is four refs and two balls the future of rugby league? Fair to say this week's edition of Proper Sport Rugby League discusses all sorts as ever.

We look back on Melbourne's World Club Challenge victory over Leeds, and the wider Super League invasion of the NRL. John Davidson joins us in the studio as we reflect on matters both domestically and internationally as Wayne Bennett's reign as England coach is extended for two more years, and also look at potential assistants. Plus, of course, your comments and questions....

Your merry band of "p***-poor" "journalists" look back on week two in Super League and the Championship, ahead to the World Club Challenge and week one of action in League One, plus discuss Gary Hetherington's comments on the media and much more thanks to your comments.

NEW NAME....same old stuff. This week: Actual rugby is played, we link every player we can name with a link to Hull KR, Toronto beat Leigh, Schoey takes the bus, and we live by the old adage, "If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got...."

The time for talking is almost over, and we look ahead to the brand new season in Super League and the Championship, talk over your thoughts on various sides and issues, plus, the predictions are back...don't be upset, we'll no doubt be wrong more than right. (Some more than others)

The season is getting closer, and with Phil Caplan away, John Davidson joins us to talk Rugby League ahead of the 2018 season. Adverts, Eddie Hearn and much, much more...

Not as doom and gloom as it may appear, it's a lively two hours as we head towards the new season, but does anyone know it's on? Includes Schoey not going to Wakefield, John Gallagher, Eddie Rombo, Craig Murdock's tries at Twickenham and much more modern stuff as well!

RL on RY is back for 2018, and we start off looking at the power vacuum at the top of the game with the departure of Nigel Wood from the RFL. Who should replace him and how does the game move forward? Plenty of chat ahead of the new season, as Schoey's predictions are causing the usual kerfuffle...

Mark Wilson and Richard Shaw-Wright bring you the "Editors Cut" of our Radio Yorkshire Christmas Special with over two hours of highlights from a season which brought trophies to Castleford, Hull FC and Leeds, and many more memorable moments...