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Aid could arrive in Gaza as early as Friday after Egypt agrees to open crossing; and Australia's unemployment rates falls further in September; and premiership-winner Gareth Widdop retires from professional rugby league.
Welcome to The Bye Round Podcast with James Graham! If you love a punt on horse racing, NRL and much much more sign up to PlayUp Today: https://record.affiliates.playup.com/_4UtbVEYPYwphg6WO2I1rgWNd7ZgqdRLk/1/ This week James Graham sits down with his former teammate and close friend Gareth Widdop. Widdop talks us through his successful time in the NRL, including the 2012 premiership with the Storm & some of the horrific challenges with injury he has faced. The boys also reflect on their time in England camp together & pull back the curtain on what it was like playing together at the Dragons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Woods looks ahead to a big weekend of international rugby league for England with men's coach Shaun Wane, and women's star Courtney Winfield-Hill of Leeds Rhinos. England's men take on an All-Stars side at Warrington on Saturday featuring the best overseas players of Super League, while the women's team face France in what promises to be an action-packed double header. For Shaun Wane its the first chance this year to assess his players in competitive action in this World Cup year. While for Courtney, it'll be the culmination of an incredible sporting transition from playing cricket in Australia to making her international rugby league debut for her adopted new homeland. TIMECODES: 57” “This is intense”. A chance for players to stake their claim for World Cup places. 3'41 Shaun discusses recalling Catalans' Michael McIlorum to the international squad after nine years away. Wane considers him to be playing the best in the number 9 position in Super League right now. 4'40 Shaun on whether he would consider selecting St Helens' legend James Roby who has previously stated his intention to retire from international rugby 6'12 On form of Warrington's George Williams and whether that is a concern – “he can play a lot better” says Wane but thinks international camp can rejuvenate him. 7'52 On emerging young talent Jack Welsby of St Helens and how excited he is about him. 9'20 On veteran Ryan Hall of Hull KR and why he is still a valued member of the squad 10'56 On whether there is an International future for Warrington's Gareth Widdop. 11'59 Shaun on his approach to the friendly this weekend. He wants the team to treat it as if its a World Cup game, ignoring the likely high temperatures. Wants a good performance and a good result and is expecting an intense game, particularly as the All Stars team includes England players overlooked for this squad. 15:31 Courtney on likely making her England debut this weekend. Should have started last week against Wales but was recuperating from Covid. 17:30 Courtney tells her story of how she previously played cricket in Australia for Brisbane Heat. Lost her contract with them and moved to the UK shortly after. Couldn't play cricket in UK for visa reasons but was allowed to play rugby league, having not played it for two decades. Ended up at Leeds Rhinos and now describes playing for England this weekend as the “silver lining to a disappointing ending to her cricket career” 18:38 Courtney on her rugby league heroes growing up. 20'08 Adapting to life in Yorkshire from living in Queensland and how she came to represent England at rugby league. 23'50 On the massive demands made of the players in the England squad in terms of training and juggling with work-life pressures – and how their commitment inspires her. 26'30 On evolution and progress of women's rugby league during her time in UK. 30'05 On increasing intensity of competition in women's Super League this season 31'10 On her World Cup ambitions – happy to play anywhere in the England team except prop forward! 35'01 Courtney admits she sings the National Anthem – and if England play Australia she sings both anthems.
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*Intro*Dragons chat with Latimore*Jordan & Derek Awards*NRL chat*AFL chat*Lay your Frizzy's on the line*Goodbyes
Steve Price is leaving Warrington Wolves at the end of the season. He talks to us about the decision, the change of captaincy at the club, the heartbreaking defeat in the finals last year, Gareth Widdop and more!SUPPORT the show on PATREON: http://patreon.com/whitelinefeverFOLLOW on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/WLFpodcastSUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel: http://youtube.com/whitelinefeverTVSpecial thanks to our PATRONSOmar ElrayesRichard YorkKeith WhitelockRaheem BashirDarcy LussickBevan BakerDaryl MasonVivek NayekGreg CantwellRLW MagazineMy storehttps://shop.stevemascord.comMy Amazon rugby league storehttps://tinyurl.com/y2pbpgavGet top quality and exclusive rugby league journalism in your inbox each dayhttps://patreon.com/rugbyleaguelongreadsPre-order my second book Two Tribes about the 1997 season and the birth of the NRL - and get my first book Touchstones immediately plus 27 months of regular contenthttps://twotribes.substack.comYou can also support this content by buying your Amazon goodies through my affiliate link!https://amzn.to/3nkJzgX
Intro Jeremy Latimore & Gareth Widdop chatJordan & Derek awardsGoodbyes
A decision will be made in less than a fortnight on the NSW Government's drugs plan. The Education Department will track public school students' progression after graduation to take the focus off the HSC. The jury’s retired to consider its verdict in the Jarryd Hayne sexual assault trial. Former star Gareth Widdop's slashed his asking price by a whopping two-thirds to find an NRL club next season. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at dailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Forty20 News co-founders Tom Alderson and Tom Coates discuss this week’s biggest news stories, including Black Lives Matter, Toronto takeover talks, the 12th club, Gareth Widdop and more.
In this week's episode we discuss Buzz's breaking story on Wayne Bennett breaching the NRL's strict biosecurity protocols to go have lunch, Gareth Widdop's looming Australian return and what it means for the Dragons, plus the verdict on Parramatta re-signing coach Brad Arthur, but just for an extra year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
This week Phil Gould and James Bracey discuss coaches seeking greener pastures, the rumours circulating about a swap between Corey Norman and Gareth Widdop, the NRL’s management of the ‘bubble’ and, as always, the hosts give their predictions and analysis for the next round. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
It's an NRL special this week as we look ahead to the new rugby league season in Australia, which kicks off on Thursday.Warrington Wolves stars and former NRL players Blake Austin and Gareth Widdop join Steve Owen and Sky Sports' NRL expert Jenna Brooks to look at what we can expect Down Under in 2020.The duo also talk about life in Super League with Warrington on and off the pitch, and their thoughts on the season so far.They also discuss being left out of the England squad named by new head coach Shaun Wane when it was announced last week.And the antipodean theme continues when Marc Bazeley catches up with Doncaster CEO Carl Hall, who tells us about his fascinating life in rugby league both here and in his homeland of New Zealand.
Ross and John are joined by Paul Bennett at the Super League 2020 season launch at Headingley. They talk about the latest news and events, and also interview new St Helens coach Kristian Woolf, Hull FC outside back Mahe Fonua, Leeds prop Matt Prior, Warington halfback Gareth Widdop, new Huddersfield signing Aiden Sezer and Wigan playmaker Jackson Hastings.
Ross and John are joined by Paul Bennett at the Super League 2020 season launch at Headingley. They talk about the latest news and events, and also interview new St Helens coach Kristian Woolf, Hull FC outside back Mahe Fonua, Leeds prop Matt Prior, Warington halfback Gareth Widdop, new Huddersfield signing Aiden Sezer and Wigan playmaker Jackson Hastings.
@Enda Brady, Sky News UK correspondent, playing the role of weatherman for us. He also told us the great story of a dust-up between two footballers' wives now dubbed "Wagatha Christie".Elliott Smith, RS rugby commentator, with today's "Rugby Diaries".Kevin Putt, former representative halfback and RS rugby analyst, who disagrees with WR's Augustine Pichot's idea of moving defensive lines back two metres. Putt thinks it'll encourage teams to be less expansive with ball-in-hand, not more so.Gareth Widdop, Great Britain Lions league player, ahead of the Pacific Cup series starting October 26th. He is hugely disappointed Sam Burgess has been ruled out through injury.
An episode not to be missed by any Wire fan, as GARETH WIDDOP joins Rob, Dennis and Sam on the podcast. In an hour-long interview we find out all about Gareth and what he's looking forward to once he arrives at the Warrington Wolves, but also just how professionally-focused he is in his current role as the St George Illawarra captain. Plus, there's music, highlights, and yes, even Gareth couldn't escape Dennis' tackle bags.
The lads discuss what Paul McGregor’s reaction would be to the loss of Gareth Widdop for the season and Kieran Foran’s return to form sans top-knot. Michael Carayannis from the Daily Telegraph joins the team to talk about Penrith’s horrible start to the season plus the drama regarding his missing wallet and we tackle the big issues in the popular and much lauded Tweetback segment.
So here we go. Episode one of: WHAT WOULD BRIAN BEVAN SAY?... A Rugby League podcast for all you Warrington fans. Join Rob London, Dennis Waywell & Sam Sankey. They'll review memories of Wilderspool, a look back on Wire's 2018 , the 2019 Squad. Blake Austin, Gareth Widdop and was Tyrone Roberts a Marquee or more of a Bell End Tent. Plus Dennis' Tackle Bags and Madame Boyd predicting rumour of the week that seems to be already coming true!
Tune in weekly for the best Football and Rugby banter, with "Connor & Zoe's Friday Kickabout", only this week they were live on Wednesday! On this show: We have an action-packed hour of Rugby League! We are joined in the studio by Dave Downs. The Toronto “wrestle coach” will be telling us about all the good things going on at Featherstone Lions since his involvement started, both on and off the field. We’ll also hear his thoughts on the upcoming Super League season, with Round 1 just over a fortnight away! And with the signing of Gareth Widdop announced by Warrington Wolves for 2020, where does that rank amongst signings in the Super League era? Tune in every week to the best sports interviews talking about not just the big leagues, but the little leagues too! It's all about the global community and remember that you guys can get involved too follow us on Facebook as the show airs Live from 6:30pm: www.facebook.com/smileradioyorkshire (Usually Fridays) Catch a Smile Radio show live today listen online: www.smileradio.co or download the free and simple app, check out our website for the latest featured Independent Artists! Home of the best Indie, Rock, Pop, Alternative, Debate, Discussion, Football, Rugby, banter and "CONNOR & ZOE'S KICKABOUT" #Exclusive to Smile Radio #Football #Rugby #Banter #Debate #Discussion #Liveonair #chat#WednesdayNight
It was a close one at Jubilee Oval, we thought the Tigers had it won until quick tries from Gareth Widdop and Matthew Dufty gave the home side a chance, but under Robbie Farah and Benji Marshall the Wests Tigers held on for a famous 20-16 victory. Here is how our call team of Russell Barwick, Brett Kimmorley and Laurie Daley saw the clash.
It was a tough one at ANZ Stadium for Queen's Birthday football in Sydney between the Bulldogs and the Dragons. The Dragons with an early break scoring the first two tries before the Bulldogs came back to only trail by a few at the end of 40. Regardless of the pressure the Bulldogs mounted, and scoring two tries, it wasn't enough after a Gareth Widdop conversion sealed the game for the Dragons and the two points puts them to the top of the table. Here is how our team of Jimmy Smith, Steve Roach, Scott Sattler and Luke Lewis saw the clash.
Chip and Aimon ask why Gareth Widdop didn't go for more field goals, how Pearce can retire from the Kangaroos when he never played for them and why the Titans have allowed Hayne to live? All that and more on The Voluntary Tackle. Chip would like to thanks AA for letting him out to record this podcast Aimon would like to thank his mum for not drowning him at birth The public would like to thank The Voluntary Tackle for declaring they will not record this shit forever.
As England prepare for the Rugby League World Cup final Brian Noble talks to Sam Burgess who he signed as a 16 year old about moving to Sydney, playing for England in Union, his thoughts on the final and if he fancies returning to Super League one day; Wayne Bennett talks to Dave Woods during a tropical storm which halted England’s training session and England tour manager and former England and Great Britain captain Jamie Peacock talks about how envious he is of this squad’s talent and unity. Plus interviews with Gareth Widdop, Chris Hill, Luke Gale, Kallum Watkins, Aaron Woods and Matt Gillett.
Episode 10: Peter Sterling will have an exclusive one-on-one with Maroons legend Mal Meninga. Plus he'll be joined by Greg Alexander, James Hooper and Willie Mason as they talk to Gareth Widdop & Johnathan Thurston.