Podcasts about Featherstone Rovers

This week we take a look at the latest Super League action, Talk to me about this week is mainly around the ongoing problems at Featherstone Rovers. Another bummer edition of only in rugby league. Who's the next James Bond? and a predictions league update.

In this week's episode, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's results, Scotland and Ireland losing their membership with IRL meaning they will not be eligible for the next World Cup and what is going wrong with Hull FC. They also discuss the financial troubles that are going on at Featherstone Rovers following accusations of their failure to pay some of their former players and take a look at this weekend's Challenge Cup draw.

John and Ross are back to discuss the first few rounds of Super League, the shocking situation at Featherstone Rovers and whether a player's union is needed in UK rugby league. They also talk about the match review panel, the issue of media facilities in Super League, and the latest international news involving Italy, Ireland, Scotland and Lebanon dropping down in membership and out of World Cup qualification.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.

Lee & Jamie share their thoughts on Trinity being dumped out of the Challenge Cup by Featherstone Rovers

Dive into the Rugby League's Heart with the Latest 13 Pro-Am Community RL Podcast!Join Dave Parkinson and Steve Beech as they go live from Thatto Heath, buzzing with anticipation for their colossal Challenge Cup clash against Featherstone Rovers! Get exclusive insights from media manager Clayre Pike, Head Coach Mike Woods, and star player Dave Pike as they gear up for this epic encounter.But that's not all! The podcast delves into the National Conference League's game-changing dual registration decision, bringing you unfiltered reactions and expert analysis. plus we hear from RFL Head of Delivery - Professional Game Competitions Pat CluskeyDave recaps a thrilling weekend of England Community Lions program trials, featuring interviews with coaches Stuart Simmons and David Blinkhorn. And the Challenge Cup fever doesn't stop there! Tune in for exclusive pre-match interviews with Stanningley's Ashton Golding and Wath Brow's Ian Rooney, as their teams prepare to battle it out in our featured LIVE Mixlr clash.Don't miss out on this rugby league extravaganza! Subscribe to the 13 Pro-Am Community RL Podcast now and be part of the action!

In episode 12 of the League Express Podcast, Leeds Rhinos CEO Gary Hetherington features as a special guest to talk about the Rhino's season and their club going forward. Mr Hetherington also give his thoughts on this weekend's Grand Final showdown at Old Trafford between the Wigan Warriors and the Catalans Dragons and Martyn and Jake also discuss some other news around the game as well as the Featherstone Rovers shock exit from the promotion battle. 

In the third episode of the League Express Podcast, Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan review the Challenge Cup Final weekend at Wembley, discuss some huge contract extensions in the NRL with Payne Haas, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita resigning with their respective clubs and a surprising coaching reshuffle at the Featherstone Rovers.

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Tune into this weeks podcast for all your Salford RL chat. We look back at the Wigan defeat with Paul Rowley, Sam Stone and Joe Burgess. Celebrate a new attendance record at the Salford City Stadium and look forward to exciting days to come. We talk about the new Salford RL film asking what RL film would you like to see?, the Lance Todd Trophy dinner and more. We preview this weeks games as the ladies welcome Featherstone Rovers and Paul Rowleys men travel to Wakefield

13 Pro Am Community RL show returns for another edition. It may have been a bank holiday weekend but there was still enough rugby for Dave and Ste to get their teeth into. We focus on the BARLA National Cup Final between Siddal and Haresfinch at Featherstone Rovers. We hear from the victors and there is also reaction from the runners-up and a winners song!.Also in this episode Dave took in the Wigan St Pats v Leigh Miners Rangers NCL derby and spoke with Dave Ruddy and Dave Rowlands for their thoughts on the game, Steve ventured to Runcorn and we hear from Kells Community Lions hopeful Sam Murtagh and Lions Under 18s boss Gary Hewer.

Dave and Ste return to run through the latest results from the National Conference League, North West Men's and Yorkshire Men's Leagues, Cumbria, and all other results they could lay their hands on with Dave focusing on Pilkington Recs v Skirlaugh and getting the reactions of head coaches Jamie Smith and Lee Roberts respectively. We also catch up with Millom chairman Craig Evans who talks about his and the club's history and start to the season Dave also focuses on Salford v Featherstone in the BetFred Women's Challenge Cup, speaking with Salfords Chris Bates and Demi Jones while also gauging the thoughts of Featherstone Rovers pair Fran Copley and Chloe Billington and coach Marie Colley.

Join us on this weeks Pop up Podcast as we talk to Ladies Head Coach Chris Bates about their 1st Super League win of the season against Castleford Tiger last week and look forward to Featherstone Rovers in the Challenge Cup. We have Whiteside's world of rugby for all your rugby league needs this week and Salford Red Devils assistant Coach Kurt Haggerty joins us and looks forward to this weekends fixture against Catalan

Seven from eight NRL matches decided by 12 points or less makes this season the closest ! The Western Sydney Grand Final lives up to the hype, the new Brisbane derby makes history, Brooks to be dropped? Manly and Dogs robbed? Nicho Hynes the Messiah returns! We also head “Around The Grounds” for Super League Round 6 and some updates for NSW & QLD Cup! In our fan-favourite “Bunker Review Segment” the panel discuss: Why the NRL is so even in 2023, Joseph Suaali'i defecting to the ARU, and could player's in a team miss out on 3-2-1 points even if they win? —— TIMESTAMPS: NRL Recap~ Round 4 (brought to you by Akasha Brewing Company) 03:52 - Tipping Comp Update 05:05 - Supercoach Update  07:15 - Eels def. Panthers / Mitch Moses re-signs for 5 years 37:30 - Storm def. Tigers / Should Brooks be dropped? 48:09 - Broncos def. Dolphins / Rugby League's newest rivalry 58:14 - Cowboys def. Titans / Injuries galore for both sides 1:07:52 - Rabbitohs def. Sea Eagles / Manly robbed? 1:22:25 - Warriors def. Bulldogs / SJ back in career-best form 1:36:00 - Knights def. Raiders / Doctor X responds  1:47:40 - Sharks def Dragons / Nicho Hynes returns 1:55:00 - Rapid Fire Tips (Round 5) . Around the Grounds~ 1:57:20 - Super League: Round 6 Results / Ladder Update 2:00:40 - Championship (Div 2): Featherstone Rovers lead the comp! 2:01:47 - NSW Cup and QLD Cup updates . Bunker Review~ 2:03:22 - Topic #1: Why is the NRL competition so even in 2023? 2:09:35 - Topic #2: Joseph Suaali'i signs with Australian Rugby Union 2:14:35 - Topic #3: Can a winning team's players NOT be awarded 321 points? —— Click the link to follow us on Instagram & Facebook, check out our sponsors, or to listen on your preferred podcasting platform: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast —— Hosted by Daniel Tassone, Nicholas Guild & Ryan Clarke. Podcast mixed by Daniel Tassone using Garageband. Podcast distributed to all major listening apps using Spotify for Podcasters. Music credit for this episode: ‘Chase' [prod. Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay]. —— Proudly sponsored by: * Akasha * Rusty Penny Brewing Co. —— Logo designed by Tahlia Zaccomer © The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast, 2021. —— “You're listening to The Sideline Story Rugby League Podcast: The Greatest View of Rugby League from the Sideline”

⚡️ by Budget Tyres Autocentre and 360 Chartered Accountants Its nearly game with the Robins taking to the field for Craig Halls testimonial. The game against Featherstone Rovers is our first hit out of 2023 and a chance to see the red and whites under the tutelage of new Head Coach Willie Peters for the very first time. Joining me for this episode is Red Robin Podcast regular James Purling with testimonial man Craig Hall also jumping on to discuss his time in red and white.

Super League winner and current Featherstone Rovers player and coach Adam Cuthbertson is this week's guest on the Love Rugby League podcast! The 37-year-old joins host George Riley for this week's big interview on the podcast. A former NRL forward, Cuthbertson discusses his time at Leeds and the success he enjoyed, as well as looking at the current resurgence at the Rhinos. Cuthbertson discusses the fight for promotion to Super League, with his club Featherstone facing Batley Bulldogs in the semi-finals in the Championship this weekend. Meanwhile, deputy editor Drew Darbyshire joins the show to discuss all the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Batley Bulldogs head coach Craig Lingard is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The former player joins host George Riley for this week's big interview following his side's impressive 28-20 victory over promotion-chasing Featherstone Rovers in the Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we head to Spurs on Saturday, John Davidson joined us in the studio to talk about some bits of news in the world of Rugby League, your questions on YouTube, and list people who were involved at the North Sydney Bears.   Then, we get into the craft beer and cheese of the 1895 and Challenge Cup Finals as Leigh Centurions meet Featherstone Rovers, in a battle of the Championship's top two, while Wigan Warriors and Huddersfield Giants look to end Challenge Cup Final winning droughts of slightly different lengths.   Enjoy the games, and give us a wave if you see us...

Dave Woods is joined by two-time Challenge Cup winning head coach John Kear and four-time finalist Kevin Brown to look ahead to this year's final. On Saturday afternoon Huddersfield Giants, who've not won the cup since 1953, face the competition's most successful club, Wigan Warriors, as rugby league is played for the first time ever at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Time codes: 01:20 – The excitement of Challenge Cup Final week. 02:30 – It's a first final for new Wigan head coach, Matt Peet, in what has been a fantastic start for him. 05:30 – The effect new assistant coach Lee Briers has had on Wigan's attacking game. 07:15 – Interview with Matt Peet. 12:40 – Do Wigan start the game as favourites? 14:10 – If Wigan are favourites, how close are Huddersfield? 16:00 – John says Ian Watson has changed the culture at the Giants. 18:00 – It's a great occasion for local lads and one-club men, Jermaine McGillvary, Leroy Cudjoe and Michael Lawrence. 21:05 – Interview with Ian Watson. 27:45 – John and Kevin react to Ian Watson's assertion that British coaches are often overlooked for the top jobs in Super League. 30:15 – There's an excitement about the game being played at Tottenham's new home. 33:00 - Kevin and John make a passionate defence of why it's important that the final is always played in London. 36:20 – The curtain-raiser is the 1895 Final between Featherstone Rovers and Leigh Centurions. 38:45 – Which team is going to win the Challenge Cup Final? 41:25 – Who do John and Kevin think will be the standout candidates for the Lance Todd Trophy?

Brought you in partnership with Budget Tyres Autocentre and 360 Chartered Accountants. We are delighted that the latest former Robin to join us on the Red Robin HeritageCast is Kris Welham. Kris Welham was born in Hull in March 1987 and came through the club's Academy set up to make his first team debut at Leigh towards the end of the 2006 promotion-winning season. With a home play-off semi-final just about in the bag, coach Justin Morgan elected to rest some first team regulars for the trip to Leigh, and both Kris and brother Liam were given their debuts on the wings that day – the only instance in Rovers' history of two brothers making their debuts in the same game. From there Kris went on the represent the club with great aplomb with Chairman Neil Hudgill stating that 'not only has he been a tremendous player for Hull Kingston Rovers, he's also been a great ambassador for the club.' In all, Kris Welham made 191 appearances for Rovers, scoring 102 tries. He was a strong and pacey centre, who for several seasons was Rovers most potent attacking threat in the three-quarter line. He has made most Super League appearances for Rovers, 165, and has scored most tries, 89. After leaving Rovers for pastures new Kris has gone on to forge a successful career with him playing for Salford in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final and Super League Grand Final. He recently signed for Sheffield Eagles after playing for Featherstone Rovers in the 2021 'Million' pound game and combines playing part time and working as a pest controller.

Connor Jones is from the small town of Emerald in Queensland, but has found himself playing Rugby League for one of the world's oldest clubs in the Featherstone Rovers over in England. This is his story.

On this episode I catch up with Warrington Wolves new signing Grace Ramsden and Featherstone Rovers and Ireland international Fran Copley

This week we discuss the change in management at Spurs with returning guest Brian McDermott, who also talks to us about his excitement at being appointed the new Head Coach of Featherstone Rovers rugby league club and his plans for the new season. Our very first Local Hero is Tony Wheeler, who has not only played and coached in a number of sports, but also became an England Squash International at the age of 65.

The boys got back to winning ways. And not before time... It's a big weekend as we travel to Featherstone Rovers for a big 2nd vs 3rd league match up. Get your comments in now to the voice of the fans. We want to hear YOUR VIEWS!!! #ttfol

Cal, Ben and Eithan return with Episode 7 of the Rugby League review, welcoming special guest Ben Jones-Bishop of the York City Knights onto the podcast prior to his trip to Wembley this weekend for the 1895 cup final against Featherstone Rovers. A Leeds Rhinos academy product, Jones-Bishop opens up on his career so far, from the highs of winning Grand Finals to the lows of having to sit out of the game due to the discovery of blood clots on his lungs. A player with such success across his career and now 32, playing part-time while running a property business but simultaneously trying to lay past Wembley demons aside by lifting a cup under the arch with Championship outfit York to offset two previous defeats in finals there. An interview certainly not to be missed. In addition to Ben's interview, the lads preview both the Challenge Cup and 1895 cup finals respectively. Can Castleford Tigers really lift their first Challenge Cup since 1986 by surprising St Helens, and can York upset the odds against hot favourites Featherstone Rovers in the pinnacle of cup competitions for the lower tiers? Elsewhere, there's a round-up of some Super League and Championship games in recent times, including Wigan's first win in six over Huddersfield, and Salford's thrashing of a youthful Cas side away from home. With the second tier not having any action this weekend due to the 1895 cup final, Super League does take centre stage in the previews for games coming up in the near future, Catalans Dragons looking to do a double over Leeds and extend their lead at the top of the table in the process. All this and more in the Rugby League Review.

In this weeks Red Robin Podcast we chat to Rovers LDRL Captain Seb Cooper as he gives us the low down on this seasons LDRL competition. We look forward to our first game in ages as we take on Wire at Craven Park. We say goodbye Quinlan and hello Cootes as the club confirm the departure of our current #1 and the signing of the two time man of steel Lachlan Cootes. We try and get our head round the Bet365 rumours. We welcome Frankie Halton to the club after he signs from Featherstone Rovers. And we also mention the small matter of England V Italy #LovesGotTheWorldInMotion

Cal, Ben and Eithan return with Episode 4 of the Rugby League review and are joined for by a special guest again as Catalans Dragons winger Tom Davies speaks about being top of the league, moving over to and living in France, his time with Wigan Warriors and much more. Davies was on the scoresheet again earlier this week as the Dragons eased past Huddersfield Giants, making it 10 wins in 11 games. There's also round up of the last week across the Super League and Betfred Championship, with games being postponed, cancelled and re-arranged seemingly everyday at the moment. Warrington made it six wins in a row with a thumping victory over Wigan, Leigh lost out again and are now winless in 13 Super League games while Featherstone Rovers' dominance in the Championship continued. Transfers are being made across the world of rugby league ahead of the next campaign, Warrington and Castleford Tigers the front runners in that field at the moment. It looks like George Williams will be joining Wire, but one question remains, when will it be? All this and more in the Rugby League Review.

The Boys are Back In Town! Well... back together...in a room...making full use of the equipment acquired by the sponsorship of the amazing Eclipse Energy and Deliveree!

The word ‘legend' is bandied about a lot – but it's really the only one you can use to describe Andrea Dobson. She was just sixteen years old when she made her debut for the Great Britain rugby league team. Little did anyone know at that point that Andrea would become a stalwart of the game, playing in four World Cups and captaining England at the 2017 tournament in Australia. And by the time she stepped away from the international scene, she had more England caps than anyone who had come before her. Andrea still plays in the Women's Super League for Featherstone Rovers, and has just taken up a new job as the Rugby League Development Officer for the city of Sheffield. And honestly, this is a brilliant chat with an all-round legend of the game. We talk about getting your start in the game at such a young age; balancing an international career with the trials of everyday life; some of the ignorance that was attached to being a gay woman in the sport by those on the outside of it; retirement and her plans for when that moment comes; her new role; and so, so much more. This is a cracking episode we really think you're going to like. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @DobboAndrea WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW? @jack_murley jack.murley@bbc.co.uk PHOTO CREDIT: Andrea Dobson

Join us on this weeks Sportszone as we talk about Salford Red Devil’s defeat in France with Coach Richard Marshall, we talk Swinton Lions too as they took on Featherstone Rovers’s. We talk Boxing as Ex Rugby League star Paul Gallen fights this week and Andy Ruiz gets in shape for another shot at a title. We talk Manchester Storm Ice Hockey and talk about their sporting week. Football we talk about the European Super League and the outrage from fans all around the world

#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague Join Keith & Dave for the Dock House Rugby Show. Thanks for watching, each week we bring you all the up to date news and reviews from the world of #Rugby, with special guests and our show hosts, so make sure to tune in every Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 6pm and check out our behind the scenes clips on our YouTube community stories. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Intro & Sponsor 00:39 - SALFORD RED DEVILS 68-4 WIDNES VIKINGS 01:32 - ST HELENS 26-18 LEEDS RHINOS 03:25 - CATALANS DRAGONS 26-6 WAKEFIELD TRINITY 04:24 - FEATHERSTONE ROVERS 14-34 HULL FC 05:06 - HULL KINGSTON ROVERS 32-33 CASTLEFORD TIGERS 06:07 - YORK CITY KNIGHTS 0-26 WIGAN WARRIORS 07:56 - PREDICTIONS FOR UPCOMING GAMES Results: SALFORD RED DEVILS 68-4 WIDNES VIKINGS SATURDAY 10TH APRIL 2021 KO: 12:30 - ROUND: 3 68-4 FT - HT: 24 4 VENUE: AJ BELL STADIUM ST HELENS 26-18 LEEDS RHINOS SATURDAY 10TH APRIL 2021 KO: 14:30 - ROUND: 3 26-18 FT - HT: 8 6 VENUE: TOTALLY WICKED STADIUM CATALANS DRAGONS 26-6 WAKEFIELD TRINITY SATURDAY 10TH APRIL 2021 KO: 17:00 - ROUND: 3 26-6 FT - HT: 8 6 VENUE: TOTALLY WICKED STADIUM FEATHERSTONE ROVERS 14-34 HULL FC SATURDAY 10TH APRIL 2021 KO: 19:00 - ROUND: 3 14-34 FT - HT: 4 34 VENUE: MILLENNIUM STADIUM, FEATHERSTONE HULL KINGSTON ROVERS 32-33 CASTLEFORD TIGERS FRIDAY 9TH APRIL 2021 KO: 18:00 - ROUND: 3 32-33 FT - HT: 22 6 VENUE: HULL COLLEGE CRAVEN PARK YORK CITY KNIGHTS 0-26 WIGAN WARRIORS FRIDAY 9TH APRIL 2021 KO: 19:45 - ROUND: 3 0-26 FT - HT: 0 14 VENUE: LNER COMMUNITY STADIUM FOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Keith Hyland: https://www.instagram.com/keithh72/ David Pye: https://www.instagram.com/pyedavid/ FOLLOW DOCKHOUSE TV: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dockhousetv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dockhousetv Twitter: https://twitter.com/dockhousetv Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/dockhouse-spotify Listen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/dockhoust-podcast

On the episode I talk to Woz Broadley the British Army women's head coach, Elle Frain from the Leeds Rhinos and Olivia Grace of Featherstone Rovers

It's back! The Official podcast for Featherstone Rovers! On this episode Darren Harper chats with two of the current stars ahead of the first competitive game of the season.Brad Day and James Harrison join us to give us the lowdown of everything happening at the Millennium Stadium. * Pre Season games* Karaoke nights * Brad Days chest* Thoughts for 2021....Make sure you like and subscribe - and pop a 5* review!

In this genuinely insightful episode, we're joined by former Hull FC and Featherstone Rovers player, Jon Sharp. Jon talks to us about his journey from being a 17 year old son of a former coal miner to signing a 'very good' deal with Hull FC. 'Razor' discusses some of the legends with whom he played alongside, a huge verbal serving he got from Peter Sterling and how his family's struggle during the 1984/85 miners strike helped build his resilience, on which he's built his business of today. Jon talks about his love for Hull FC and how during his time working for the RFL in charge of the referees, he was blamed for being a 'black and white' following one of the most outrageous results the Super League's Magic Weekend has ever witnessed.

Our special guest is Featherstone Rovers centre Thomas Minns. Thomas talks to us about his amazing life journey, his time as a professional rugby league player, growing up around drugs and violence, and his own battles with depression, mental health and suicide. He explains how he fought back from the brink and is now helping others with their mental health.

Episode 36 I speak to Featherstone Rovers and Featherstone lions coach Les Blackburn

Episode 35 I talk to Featherstone Rovers and England's Kayleigh Bulman

On this week's Golden Podcast, Phil Clarke joins the panel and we hear from Robbie Hunter-Paul and Featherstone Rovers' CEO.Sky Sports rugby league expert Clarke sits down with Marc Bazeley to discuss some of the latest talking points in the sport, including the lengthy bans handed out to Catalans Dragons pair Joel Tomkins and Michael McIlorum, plus Sean O'Loughlin's decision to retire.Former New Zealand international Hunter-Paul tells Fraser Dainton all about his involvement in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup's 'Ahead of the Game' mental health programme and looks ahead to next year's tournament.We hear from Featherstone chief executive Davide Longo on why he believes the club are ready to make the step up to Super League as Toronto Wolfpack's replacement.Plus, Man of Steel panel member Clarke runs the rule over the five players on this year's shortlist for the prestigious accolade.

Jed, Joss and Jamie have the pleasure of interviewing Wakefield Trinity modern day legend Danny Kirmond. Kirmo recently played his 300th first grade game of Rugby League and to celebrate, he spent an hour with the 3 blokes talking about his entire life!  - His upbringing in Streethouse/Sharlston - How he ended up at Stanley Rangers - What professional clubs were sniffing around him at a young age? - BARLA tours - Signing for Featherstone Rovers and experiencing relegations/promotions - Moving to Huddersfield Giants and how the step up in quality really helped his confidence - How getting injured prior to the 2009 Challenge Cup Final affected him - How a curly-haired doppleganger almost cost him his future-wife - Transferring to Wakefield Trinity and being made captain within months - The tumultuous times of The Crazy Gang of Wakefield Trinity under Richard Agar - The influence of players such as Tim Smith, Richard Mathers and co - Post-RL plans - Becoming a father for the first time with his beautiful baby daughter AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

This week Lee and Carlo discuss whether Featherstone Rovers should replace Toronto Wolfpack in Super League and dissect the Resolution put forward to the RLEF from member nations.

On this week's Golden Point podcast, Sky Sports rugby league expert Brian Carney joins Marc Bazeley to discuss all things Super League.The return of the competition saw the introduction of some new rules, but Brian has been thinking about making his own changes to the sport. Could playing rugby league in four quarters of 20 minutes each be the future?The former Great Britain and Ireland international also gives his views on the rumours around Gareth Widdop moving back to the NRL and Featherstone Rovers' hopes of joining Super League in place of Toronto Wolfpack.There is also insight from Carney about what it was like broadcasting from behind-closed-doors Headingley last Sunday.Plus, Super League Superstars returns as Fraser Dainton chats to St Helens icon Paul Sculthorpe.

On episode 8 of The Drop Goal Podcast we interview try scoring machine for championship side Widnes Vikings Jack Johnson. On this weeks episode Jack speaks to us about his career at the widness vikings, his time with the wolves , helping Featherstone Rovers reach the million pound game and much more. So sit back, relax, grab the popcorn and enjoy. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. IG: thedropgoalpodcast Facebook: The Drop Goal Podcast.

Paul Wood is a retired International Rugby League player. Formerly of Warrington Wolves and Featherstone Rovers, Paul spent many years in many on field battles but is remembered most for his 2012 Super League Grand Final appearance and sustaining a horrific injury, which he continued to play with for a further 25 minutes Paul has now left the game of Rugby League behind and lives with his wife and children in Wigan, England You can follow Paul on linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-wood-09347747/ ----- If you want to come out of this Lockdwon in the best shape of your life Join us in The Inner Circle and for less than £1 a day get your workouts uploaded to my personal app each month along with personalised calorie targets and meal guides Weekly recipes Private, members only Facebook group Weekly Live Q&A sessions Click the link below and enter code PODCAST at checkout to get your 1st month discounted to just £9.99!! www.newufit.co.uk/innercircle

The start of the season and a Fax win! (Just!!!) Mike and Rick disect the Sheffield game as well as look forward to big OuRLeague fixture away to bitter rivals Featherstone Rovers. We also discuss the appointment of Shaun Wane to the England job as well as our predictions for this week of fixtures

All Blacks second five-eighth Sonny Bill Williams has reportedly been offered a staggering $9.7m deal to return to rugby league after the Rugby World Cup.The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that the 34-year-old, who came off the bench in Saturday's World Cup semifinal defeat to England, has been offered the two-year deal to play for the Toronto Wolfpack in Europe's Super League.The Canadian franchise is funded by Australian mining billionaire David Argyle and will make its debut in the Super League next year after winning promotion by beating Featherstone Rovers in the second division final.According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Williams has also received multi-year, multi-million dollar offers from overseas rugby clubs.His contract with New Zealand Rugby comes to an end at the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks play Wales in the bronze final on Friday night which is expected to be Williams' final test for New Zealand.The two-time World Cup winner fronted an All Blacks press conference yesterday in Japan and when asked to reveal his sporting future Williams said: "Soon bro, soon, we're just trying to finalise that."Williams also appeared to brush off recent reports that suggested he would be joining the Sydney Roosters in a coaching capacity next year.Sonny Bill Williams talking at an All Blacks press conference yesterday. Photo / Mark MitchellWolfpack head coach Brian McDermott previously said Toronto wanted to bring in a "David Beckham-type player" and that Williams fit the bill."Our club would want to have a name that's absolutely international that everybody would recognise and help the profile of our game, very much like David Beckham did for Major League Soccer," McDermott added."But he would have to be a very good player as well, he's got to be able to do the job that I want him to do. There would be no token player or just a headline-grabbing player."While he wasn't prepared to talk about his future in yesterday's press conference, Williams offered some insight into the next All Blacks coach with Steve Hansen stepping down after the World Cup.Williams was asked about Ian Foster's credentials and rather than endorse the All Blacks attack coach he instead opted to make a strong push for the inclusion of a Māori or Pacific Island coach within the All Blacks set-up.Blues assistant Tana Umaga and successful Japan coach Jamie Joseph are two such figures, while Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has played for the New Zealand Māori, and Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has Tahitian and Samoan heritage.Dave Rennie, a man who Williams shares close ties with after they won two Super Rugby titles at the Chiefs, has Cook Islands heritage but he is thought to be close to signing on to replace Michael Cheika at the Wallabies."When it comes to that there are going to be a few guys putting their heads up isn't there? By a few reports I may have to put my hand up too because I'm stepping into coaching," Williams said with a smile."Good luck to everyone who puts their hand up and tries to step into that role. There are a lot of coaches who will be leaving at the end of this year."One thing I would probably put to NZR is it would be good to see a Pacific Islander or Māori in the coaching system that would have a bit of influence because the way the game is going and is today, there's a lot of Māori and Island boys that play for the All Blacks."I'm just thinking how can we get a lot more out of those boys. I know there's a bit of space there for that growth."

So North America is now officially part of the Super League family after the gallant part timers of Featherstone Rovers failed to overturn the full time might of the Toronto Wolfpack. Brian McDermott asks everyone to embrace his team but we wonder who the chairmen of the other clubs were cheering for during the game? Now is the time for player transfer speculation and who better to start with than the Kiwi King Sonny Bill Williams. And as Salford prepare for the short walk over to Old Trafford what do they need to do to avoid the losers long walk courtesy of St Helens in the most unexpected combination of teams for the seasons finale. Matt Shaw is joined for the big debate by Rugby League player agent Craig Harrison, Castleford Tigers player James Clare and League Express publisher Martyn Sadler to discuss all this and more on Rugby League Back Chat

The Total Rugby League Show is back this week with a preview for this weekend's Grand Final between Salford and St Helens at Old Trafford. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis, and by TotalRL.com Editor Matthew Shaw. In addition, this week we're also joined by League Express Assistant Editor Lorraine Marsden to help preview Friday's Women's Super League Grand Final. And we hear from League Express' Amateur Game expert Phil Hodgson on last weekend's NCL Finals at Featherstone Rovers. With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

Featherstone Rovers are but 80 minutes from a season in Super League, and once the travel fatigue of the game in France wears off they can look forward to a schlep to Canada to settle their new season’s plans. As Toronto prepare their strategy for the Featherstone visit, should the Super League be now demanding the Wolfpack’s fulfilment of criteria for SL status or, is it up to Robert Elstone’s men to be even asking such questions? And, are former NRL players good value for money or simply over priced journeymen? Matt Shaw is joined for the big debate by Rugby League entrepreneur Ricky Wilby, Huddersfield Giants MD Richard Thewlis and Wolfpack advisor Martin Vickers to discuss all this and more on Rugby League Back Chat

The stakes are high as we look ahead to the penultimate weekend of action in the Northern Hemisphere, and the Grand Final down under. Timestamps 00:05 - Women's Super League Semi-Finals02:40 - NRL Grand Final: Sydney Roosters vs. Canberra Raiders07:25 - League One Promotion Final: Oldham vs. Newcastle Thunder09:24 - Super League: Wigan Warriors vs. Salford Red Devils14:12 - Championship Grand Final: Toronto Wolfpack vs. Featherstone Rovers

In this special episode of the podcast, we preview the 2019 NRL Grand Final matches as well as the Million Pound Game between Toronto Wolfpack and Featherstone Rovers, and we give our predictions for the Dally M Awards. Join us as we build a rugby league community for all… the Rugby League Republic Podcast starts right now…..

Featherstone Rovers: 80 minutes away from the top table for the first time in a couple of dogs ages. Salford Red Devils: 80 minutes away from a trip to the stadium in the city next door. St. Helens: On for a Super League double?

Featherstone Rovers book a place in the Championship Preliminary Final as their Super League horizon comes into view, or could that be a false dawn? Should Thursday night matches be scrapped or do supporters have to continue dancing to the broadcasters tune? And, are there really any more surprises ahead as Salford shape up to face Cas and St Helens meet up with their old chums Wigan. Matt Shaw is joined for the big debate by League Express publisher Martyn Sadler, Huddersfield Giants player Ollie Roberts and Featherstone Head Coach Ryan Carr to discuss all this and more on Rugby League Back Chat.

The future of reserve grade Rugby League could be given a rather large boost as clubs plan to amalgamate players into a meaningful gaming structure which can only be good news for players and spectators alike, can’t it? Should clubs be docked points for crowd trouble?Featherstone Rovers have an opinion on this as expressed by the club’s Chairman. And for a game renowned for its speed, why are those players intent on slowing it down not punished from the off, or could that be construed in itself as negative officiating? In discussion with host Matt Shaw are League Express editor Martyn Sadler, Featherstone Rovers Chairman Mark Campbell and the RFL’s Interim Chief On-Field Officer, David Rotheram.

Should clubs be held financially liable for the actions of so called fans as in the case of Featherstone Rovers and their £10k fine. Womans Rugby League sets sights on the World Cup but can we expect full time players any time soon? And, has the bottom of Super League ever looked so interesting as Huddersfield now join Hull KR, Leeds and London. Surely a case to keep relegation? Who better to ask than Giants loose forward Oliver Roberts along side Rhinos women’s player Lois Forsell and Featherstone Rovers CEO Davide Longo.

Mike was joined on the show by fellow Fax of Life Podcast presenter Rick Farrell. We discussed the Bradford game and our recent slump in form, decided the Second Rower of the decade nominees and looked forward to finally playing back at the Shay against big rivals Featherstone Rovers.

The Total Rugby League Show returns this week as we preview this weekend's matches in Super League, as the race for the playoffs and survival really heats up.  On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Rugby League World Editor Matthew Shaw, and by Rugby League Journalist Aaron Bower. We're also joined this week by Featherstone Rovers and Former England Captain and record cap holder Andrea Dobson to talk about the Women's Game, and by Martin Coyd OBE, the Chair of England Wheelchair Rugby League ahead of this weekend's Test series in France. With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

I went to school with Graham (or Wiggy as we called him). He was two years younger than me but we usually played in the same rugby team. We both played county rugby and both got trials for Leicester Tigers youth team. One of us got in and the other is me. 12 years on from those trials I played a game of Rugby League for Yorkshire Water against Yorkshire Electricity. My opposite number was the Featherstone Rovers first team centre. I got marmalised. I split my lip in a friendly "cuffing" incident, damaged my hand in a retaliatory incident, and took a kick to the knee. I hobbled home and turned the TV on only to see Wiggy playing for England and shaking hands with my hero Nelson Mandela. We didn't play in the same team anymore. I sat and wondered at how far he'd come. I shouldn't have wondered. He was dedicated to this. There was no way he wasn't going to succeed in Rugby. He spanned the professional and amateur eras, he played for Tigers 398 times, played for England 54 times and played for the British and Irish Lions 3 times. He was forwards coach for Tigers, England, the British and Irish Lions and now Georgia. Fierce on the pitch, funny in the changing room, and one of the most humble people I know. I'm proud to have played with him, and to call him my mate. This is a long one, well it would be - it's two old school mates having a chat 32 years after they last played together.

Jy and Oli welcome Featherstone Rovers star Cameron King into the studio to talk all things RL - check it out!

John goes to west Yorkshire to speak to Featherstone Rovers hooker Cameron King. They talk about his journey, through the NRL to Fev, his rollercoaster career, being cut by Parramatta, playing alongside Johnathan Thurston, being coached by Wayne Bennett and more.

John goes to west Yorkshire to speak to Featherstone Rovers hooker Cameron King. They talk about his journey, through the NRL to Fev, his rollercoaster career, being cut by Parramatta, playing alongside Johnathan Thurston, being coached by Wayne Bennett and more.

Challenge Cup holders Hull FC reach the last eight of the 2018 competition with victory at Championship side Featherstone. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2G1XJxr

We're were joined by Featherstone Rovers owner Mark Campbell to talk about life running a club in the Championship, plus there's plenty to talk about including New York, the World Cup and more...

Halifax did what they could, but it goes down to the final round to find out whether they or Toulouse make the top 4. Commentary from Craig Murdock & Garry Schofield.