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New Rugby League Podcast discussing all things rugby league. From Whitehaven to London and everywhere in between, the M62 and beyond!

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    • Jul 28, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Tui Little Too Late, Pride Of Britain & There's Two Of Them?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 103:40


    Rivals round part 2 this week! With only two games reversing the victors. Andy has a new idea for the captains challenge, Bobby has a game of darts around wingers and who's off to paradise? All this is a lots more!

    Cheese-Strings, Zinedine Lewis & Stewards V Streakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 83:30


    Bry is off the bench this week as Andy is missing! A couple of surprise results round 19 to get through, Bobby has a game of tenable for us to play this week and we have a new leader in the predictions league! There's some classic only in rugby league's this week and maybe the greatest halftime game of all time? All this and plenty more!

    Saturday Night Fever, The Yorkshire Tripper & Kissing The Badge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 91:15


    Two and a half men this week as Bobby is away and Bry joins us halfway through. Some unexpected results in this weeks Super League and how deep do the issues run at Saints? How early could Australia come in for British talent? And a couple of crackers in only in rugby league. All this and plenty more!

    Cheeky Rascals, Andy Lost & The Hitler Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 106:07


    Lots and lots of talking points from this magic weekend which leads into a bumper edition of the pod! Has a great venue been let down by the product? How far would Mikey Lewis get in Billy Madison? And did we see the greatest celebration of all time? Plus the toughest game of darts ever! All this and lots more

    Seagull On A Hot Chip, Homes Under The Hammer & Jet Tui

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 91:10


    Super league is heading to Everton this week with magic weekend pending. Before that we have round 16 to get through, Some great talking points this week such as Connor or Smith for the world cup? A great game of darts this week and some only in rugby league throws up a classic. All this and plenty more!

    Bring Back Papa John's, Go Get The Fork & D Is For Doro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 81:34


    The gang is back together this week so no need to turn off! Some interesting games in Super League this week and Bobby brings back guess the minute for his game. Quality over quantity in this weeks only in rugby league and Bry makes a return to the predictions league! All this and plenty more. 

    How Many Apologies, Its Not The Worse Thing From Cas & Ive Still Not Forgiven You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 92:46


    This week Bobby is in charge & we dip into the reserve team with Johnny Lew joining us from Australia, we discuss the round 14 round up. Johnny is put to the test on his beloved St Helens in this weeks Tenable. as always there is plenty of Only In Rugby Leagues to fill your boots 

    Richard from the Inbetweeners, Its called Hull FC & Ron Seal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 94:35


    Bry is off the bench due to Callum's worst excuse ever, an off topic review that turns into wider talking points, a brand new Game from Bobby makes its debut, more comedy gold on this weeks Only In Rugby League section & 13 spot ons in the prediction league....are any of them for Bobby?

    Voting For The Underdog, Hall Of Shame & El Catico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 90:07


    The Challenge Cup final review is in this week with plenty of talking points and even theories of the coin toss! We have another guest in this weeks game of darts plus a bonus game for you to enjoy. An incredible only in rugby league this week plus the predictions league is back in action! All this and plenty more. 

    Step Me Now Roger, It's Just A Headache & Carty Never Shouted At Us

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 98:15


    Super League round 12 in the bag this week with some surprising results, we have the first of our special guests on Bobby's game of darts, some more brilliant only in rugby leagues and Bry is back from the dead to give us an update on the predictions league and a join us for a Challenge Cup final preview!

    I'll Take A Loofah, Jake Or Joe? & DM Me Hun

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 94:50


    The tale of two halves this week in Super League round 11! A difficult game of darts around Huddersfield in this weeks game, some brilliant only in rugby league too! Plenty of laughs and lots more on this weeks episode!

    Steelers Wheel, I Thought It Was A Sponsor & Whatever Is French For Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 88:05


    Challenge Cup Semi final review on this weeks episode. Have saints been flattering to deceive? Is the standard of officiating getting worse? And what would have happened if the Eels had hit the post? A game of darts this week and the predictions league is back in full swing, all this and plenty more!

    Jr Vice President, That's our Moo & Bevan Ipape

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 97:15


    Round 10 of Super League this week accompanied by a Challenge Cup semi-final preview, Bobby has a quiz question for us in this weeks game and where would Bobby finish in the mascot race? Talk to me about the state of the amateur game this week with the news regarding the BARLA cup. All this and plenty more!

    He's Slopping Out, Wet Hull & J Stands For Juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 95:37


    This week brings us round 9, a team of grubs and some unfortunate mishaps! Bobby has another game of darts for us to play this week and the gap is closing on the predictions league!

    Begins With A K, Don't Pause & Just Put Tom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 101:30


    A jam packed episode this week, we've got Super League, the NRL, a game of darts and a double week of only in rugby league to get through. Plenty of news too with the new England coach being announced and who would be leading the man of steel? All this and plenty more laughs!

    Listener's Q and A, I Love Jazz & They Live In Ruins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 94:05


    Some different things in this weeks episode as we get through the Challenge Cup quarter finals, this week we have our best Super League side with players that haven't played for St.Helens, Wigan, Bradford or Leeds, plus we Bry has a game of tenable for us to play and we have been sent some great questions sent through from our listeners. All this and more!

    Easter Halfbacks, T3 & The Cry Index

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 92:42


    Rivals round review this week with some excellent games to get through. Bobby has another game of team 13 for us to play. Some more classic only in rugby league's this week also! All this and plenty more laughs.

    It's More Rivalry, Sail On Sailor & Clinging Onto The Lilo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 99:42


    Round 6 of the Super league to get through with possibly the most upsets of the season so far. We take a look at Super Leagues greatest ever XIII, what state the game is in according to Rhodri Jones and Bobby has another game of darts for us to play. All this plus plenty more!

    Rowley Poly, Make Huddersfield Great Again & Fickle Pickle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 84:45


    Bobby makes a return from Germany this week as we get through round 5 of Super League. A new game dubbed "forgotten 13" to play on this weeks episode. Some classic only in rugby league on this weeks segment plus plenty more laughs!

    High Altitude Training, Twelveable & Morrissey On The Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 83:33


    Super sub Bry joins us this week as Bobby is off on holiday. We have the last 16 of the Challenge Cup to go through with some interesting talking points. An immediate reaction to the quarter final draw as well. The only in rugby league section is back with a bang after a quiet one last week, and we end this weeks pod with a poem. All this and plenty more!

    Benjamin Jones-Button, Buffalo Soldier Stadium & More Blows To The Head Than....

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 81:45


    Super League round 4 to get through this week with some interesting talking points! An unusually quiet week from the only in rugby league segment. Bobby has a mother game of 501 for us to play and Challenge Cup ties to get through too! All this plus more!

    More Out Than In, Sacré Bleu & Vegas Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 90:27


    This week features a Bumper edition of only in rugby league, a trip to the USA for Hull KR Vs Leeds and Bobby has us playing darts this week! All this plus plenty more!

    My Mams Better, Buffalo Cummins & Resit His Tackling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 87:58


    World club challenge review is in! Plus Super League round 2 is in the bag. Bobby has upped the toughness on his game of the week and there's another bumper edition of only in rugby league with some absolute classics!

    Peroxide Assassin, Bobby's New Game & How Do You Say His Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 78:27


    Bry back off the bench early into the season! we've got round one of Super League to go through with some unexpected results. We take a look at the upcoming World Club Challenge between Hull KR and the Brisbane Broncos. Plus a brand new segment! All this and much more!

    Toulouse Of The North, Crispy Potato & 251 Kills

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 101:12


    We are back baby! Six seasons in! We go through each team and give our thoughts on their season ahead. We have a discussion on the Challenge Cup round 3 and round 4 draw, a pre-season only in rugby league section to go through. And as always we finish off with the predictions league! Welcome back!!

    The Very Best Of Only In Rugby League 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 57:40


    Final episode of the 2025 season is here! We go through our very favourites of the only in rugby league from throughout the season! Who will be crowned champion? Listen to Find out. Be prepared for lots and lots of laughs. 

    Tic Tac Head, History With Shaun & Buttering The Mood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 69:07


    the ashes is over, Australia claim it 3-0. We go through the 3rd and final test at Headingley, Who stood out for England? Would any English players make the Kangaroos side? Plus we discuss Shaun Wane's future and go through what seems to to be a developing international calendar! All this and more!

    Scooting to Lime Street, DeBeau Transport & Kevvie's Cousin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 74:10


    The ashes is over before its began. We take a look at the second test at Hill Dickinson and what England need to do long term to be able to compete as well as what changes can be made ahead of Headingley. Plus some stats and only in rugby league!

    Escape To Wembley, David Dickinson Stadium & What Use Is A Golden Pig?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 73:35


    On this weeks pod we take a deep dive into the first Ashes test at Wembley and look forward to the second test. What do England need to do to get the win in Merseyside? As always some only in rugby league to look forward to, plus we find out who is this years prediction league winner! 

    Did you get the Nectar Points, Awards Season & Worst interview since Prince Andrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 83:05


    Join us this week as It's our ever popular awards evening, some serious, some funny & some we just don't understand. We Preview the 1st Ashes test, do England stand a chance? Did we make the right call as 3 teams are promoted to Super League?   Enjoy 

    Adidas 4 Stripe, Jurassic Park & Have You Got Your Red Paint?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 87:05


    Grand final review is in! Hull KR complete an historic treble winning season! Ashes squad is announced, Who was lucky to make it? Who is unlucky to miss out? Only in rugby league section still going strong despite only 1 game. Plus a prediction league Grand final replay!

    More Of A Warburtons Man, Tim Pukka & Dragged From The Basement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 81:35


    It's grand final week! But first we have the semi finals to get through! Australia announce their ashes squad for the upcoming series, can we dot it? Some classic only in rugby leagues to get through too as well as the grand final final of the predictions league!

    Licking Their Lips, Prayers For Brian & Butter The Mood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 97:18


    We've got the first round of the play offs to get through this week plus we also have our end of season ratings for every team! We take 4 teams each and give them a score out of 100! Bobby struggles with stats this week but only rugby league section keeps plugging away! All this plus plenty more!

    What's In That Vape? The Money Man & Rockin' Robin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 84:25


    Plenty to get through on this weeks pod! Including the final round of the regular season, the dream team and only in rugby league! Plus we head into our own predictions league play off. All this and plenty more laughs!

    The Truant Officer, Tison's Tisso & Nathan Ake's Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 94:22


    Bry's off the Bench as Callum makes a heroic bid for Playoff footy. No less laughs though as literally travel the world of Rugby League to bring you all this weeks highlights. Enjoy

    Vamos, My Handsome Little Boy & Zak From Pontefract

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 90:15


    We go through rivals round this week with some crucial results! Who takes 6th place? Who is winning clubman of the year? and who is Halifax's new signing? Another classic only in rugby league segment! Plus plenty more laughs!

    Pod Penalty Points, Bouquet Of Pies & 44 Days In A Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 87:20


    The regular season is approaching the end as we have round 25 to get through! Who is giving the least amount of effort in games? Who will take 6th place? And Who's takes the England spots? Another classic segment from only in Rugby League plus plenty more!

    Death By 1000 Cuts, Professional Shusher & Have You Seen Fred?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 87:53


    All the latest action from Super League to get through this week! Who would you least like to get shouted at out of the Super League coaches? Who Least Scares you? A recurring year in the stats, and another excellent section of Only In Rugby League! All this plus plenty more!

    The Ordinary One, Get That Nectar Card Ready & Tongue Twister

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 89:12


    Round 22 to get through on this weeks episode! We try to predict who finishes where in the top 6, Who's stepped up their shopping game? Who is John Hopoate's new friend? And Who would be your short list for coach of the year? Some more classic only in rugby leagues and plenty more!

    Maori BeeGee, Meat And Potato Pie-ella & No Time For Fancy Y's

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 93:32


    Another round of Super League to get through this week some good games some bad! What was Bobby up to on Sunday? How did Salfords new players introduce themselves? and Which Wayne is better? All this and plenty more laughs this week! 

    Apoplectic Lingard, Uncle Wally & Slexit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 79:25


    This week sees the conclusion of round 20 with some updates on where the game is heading after last weeks breaking news. Bry comes off the bench prepped with stats and of course there's another weeks worth of only in rugby league to get through! All this and more!

    Invest In Pastry, Thewl-i & Stadia Strategy And Beyond!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 91:45


    Half of round 20 to go through this week. Plus a huge talk to me about with the breaking news that Super League will increase to 14 teams from 2026, where is the game heading? Who made it on to Sky Sports? and what will happen to magic weekend? It's not one to be missed this week!

    Changed The Dogs Name, Is He A Cannibal? & What's She Clapping At?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 85:35


    Bry back off the bench this week with some shock results to get through. How do Warrington improve? Is Joel Tomkins the right man for Catalan? Unsolicited voicemails from fans this week! Plus another great only in rugby league section! All this and more

    Suns Out Guns Out, Focused On His Short & Buy My Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 97:33


    A couple of shock results in Super League this week with KR losing in back to back games, Salford get their second win of the season over Cas and the George Williams show in Perpignan. Bobby has a couple of very odd stats to share and another classic only in rugby league section to get through. All this and plenty more!

    Dr Tomkins, Chips Under The Posts & It's By The Police

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 99:40


    This weeks sees some shock results in the Super League, Rugby League shirt day is fast approaching so we catch up with Bob Beswick to heat his role in RL Cares! Did Mikey Lewis really fail his HIA? What's Sam Burgess' favourite song and what makes Tui run so fast? 

    Lowlight Reel, You Owe Me A Pound & He Scored A Tai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 89:00


    This weeks episode throws up some interesting reviews for round 16. Who's hosting a family fun day? Who has a lowlight reel? And who's blowing up Danny McGuires phone? All this and plenty plenty more!

    Hull Kingston Thundersharks, Pillowcase Full Of Soap & I'm A Podcaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 92:55


    Back to back weeks off the bench for Bry with Bobby still missing! An interesting round of Super League to go through! How similar are things on and off the field between Saints and Warrington? Is Williams in danger or being dropped for the Ashes series? Plus another great segment for only in rugby league! All this and more.

    Tubby Touch Judge, That's His Job & Down Quicker Than Salford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 83:50


    Normal Service is resumed in Super League on this weeks episode, Bry is back off the bench! A bumper edition of only in rugby league to go through with some classics! All this and plenty more

    Pass Me A Towel, Hungry For Nigel and Tour De Hurrellcane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 82:20


    A wet Challenge Cup review in is! Andy makes a heroic return to the pod and Bobby has his lamest stat to date! A busy week for the only in rugby league segment despite only one game and the prediction league makes a full return! All this and more!

    Can't Pay We'll Take It Away, He Looks Easy To Draw & More Holes Than Amsterdam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 77:10


    Join Callum, Bobby & Super Sub Bry as we discuss all the happenings from the world of Rugby League. Catalans set a new record, How many holes are in Huddersfield's defence and Callum fills in for Andy on this edition of Only In Rugby League.  We also preview the upcoming Challenge Cup Final do you agree with our predictions? 

    Runs With His Head Down, Two Eggs And A Hanky and Lolaheavy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 79:30


    On this weeks episode we take a look at the latest round of Super League action, is Old Trafford already nailed on? or can somebody stop the top two teams? Who got mooned and where? And who was video ref at Castleford? All this and plenty more coming your way!

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