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UK-based journalists John Davidson and Ross Heppenstall discuss the latest sports topics of the day and endeavour to give you the story behind the stories. Lots of opinion, insight and detail on the world of rugby league, rugby union, football and more.

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Episode 174: Super League 2024 Season Launch
John, Ross and Phil Caplan are live from the Aviva Studios in Manchester for the launch of the new Super League season.

9 Feb, 2024 - 48:21
Episode 173: New beginnings
John is joined on the podcast by author and journalist Steve Mascord. The pair talk about the launch of the Championship and League 1 seasons, changes at Wakefield Trinity, the new concussion rules, Super League’s foray into streaming and a new broadcasting platform and Steve’s new book on the 1994 Kangaroos.

20 Jan, 2024 - 26:13
Episode 172: Brett Kearney
We are joined by former professional rugby league player Brett Kearney. Brett, who retired in 2014, had spells with South Sydney, Cronulla and Bradford. Now an ambassador for the Brain Foundation, he joins us to talk about concussion in sport, his history of brain injuries, dealing with retirement, the financial dramas at the Bulls and more.

8 Dec, 2023 - 31:09
Episode 171: Whitewashes, Magic mayhem and more
John and Ross are back and discuss England’s big series win over Tonga, Samoa pulling out of a Uk tour and the Kiwis beating the Kangaroos. They also chat about Magic Weekend going to Leeds, Salford’s stadium situation, new rule changes in Super League, the World Club Challenge and a lot more in rugby league.

2 Dec, 2023 - 63:51
Episode 170: Gareth Ellis
Our special guest is Gareth Ellis. He joins us to talk about his new book, his amazing career, his plans for the future, his time in Super League, his time in the NRL and more.

21 Oct, 2023 - 65:49
Episode 169: 2023 Super League Grand Final Preview
John and Ross are back to preview the 2023 Super League grand final between Catalans and Wigan. We discuss the main talking points of the big match, and the Championship grand final between London and Toulouse, and interview Jai Field and Matty Peet.

13 Oct, 2023 - 36:14
Episode 168: Broadcast deals, Relegation battles and playoff pushes
John and Ross discuss the new Super League TV deal, the battle to avoid relegation and the fight for the competition’s top six. They also look at the issues at Leeds Rhinos, Kevin Sinfield’s involvement with England rugby union and answer your questions.

29 Aug, 2023 - 55:55
Episode 167: Anthony Broxton
Anthony Broxton, author of ‘Hope and Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher’s Britain, joins the pod to talk about his new book. He chats about the changes in the UK and UK rugby league in the 1980s and 1990s, the influence of people like David Oxley and Maurice Lindsay, and the learnings and parallels with where the sport sits in 2023.

4 Aug, 2023 - 72:54
Episode 166: Redemption, Revival and Relegation
John and Ross are back to talk about the Super League relegation battle, Catalans’ title charge, Leeds and Leigh’s rise, and Warrington’s slide. We discuss revival at Hull FC and a slip at Salford. We also touch on Fev’s promotion push, the next World Cup, the Ashes and the next TV deal.

12 Jul, 2023 - 52:12
Episode 165: Jon Brady
Our special guest is Northampton Town manager Jon Brady. Jon take to us about clinching promotion to League One, dealing with heartbreak and disappointment, and his plans for the new season. He also chats about his background, his playing career in the UK, dealing with adversity and blazing a trail for Australian coaches.

28 Jun, 2023 - 45:53
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