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Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20: Phil Caplan in conversation with Tony Collins & Ian FrancisFrom Headingley, Forty20's Phil Caplan speaks to Professor Tony Collins about his new book, Roy Francis: Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader, on the life and times of one of Rugby League's most significant historical figures, from his playing days, move into coaching and influence, as well as the issues he faced on and off the field. They are also joined by one of Roy's sons, Ian, who shares some of his recollections of his father. The book is available now, and make sure you order it from your lo...2025-06-061h 10

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 15th April 2024Challenge Cup quarter finals, what does a Director of Rugby do, a final between Hereford and Edinburgh, a history making match official and a look at the new issue of Forty20 magazine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2024-04-1559 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 18th March 2024Featherstone's financial furore. Shocking statements. International Issues. Some actual Rugby League. Diving into it all like Xavier Coates...it's Forty20 LIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2024-03-181h 24

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20-23: A Year in Rugby LeagueVOTE FORTY20 - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-rugby-podcast/Some bits and pieces of 2023 in Rugby League, from double Grand Final joy for Wigan, York stopping us talking about them not winning and a long, but historic afternoon at Wembley.Including:Liam FarrellTom CoydRob HawkinsKeara BennettTyler DupreeTara JonesChantelle CrowlBen ReynoldsEdwin IpapeSimon GrixLouis JouffretJodie...2024-01-061h 40

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 29th August 2023Bar Wigan making more of a mess of Catalans than the pitch, it's off-field issues that have really come to the fore this week, not least abuse of a match official, again, crowds and TV deals. Anyone got a contact for Steph's Packed Lunch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-08-291h 32

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 21st August 2023One of those episodes where you go in thinking there hasn't much been going on in Rugby League this week, but it turns out there has been... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-08-211h 36

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 - Jodie Boyd-Ward on the Wheelchair Challenge Cup FinalSunday's Wheelchair Challenge Cup Final is a rematch of the 2022 match, where Leeds Rhinos won a third in a row, beating the Catalans Dragons. The EIS in Sheffield hosts the match, and ahead of it, Rhinos captain Jodie Boyd-Ward joins us to talk about the challenge ahead, taking on the captaincy, and loads of other stuff, because, like all good guests, she keeps on talking... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-08-1741 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 14th August 2023Wembley then? What a day! The records books will say St. Helens, Leigh Leopards and Halifax Panthers were, but, all in all, Rugby League was the winner... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-08-141h 38

The Tip SheetThe Tip Sheet - 2023 Ep 74: Forty20's Amateur (Half) Hour Previews Must Win Brisbane GamesThe Tip Sheet is a one-man show this week as Forty20 tackles massive NRL and NRLW games against the Brisbane Broncos. The podcast starts with the NRLW and their mixed week of team news. Triumphant returns for Rachael Pearson and Elsie Albert were soured by the news that Kennedy Cherrington will be sitting out for a month for a dangerous throw. So how can the Eels topple the Broncos? Forty20 looks at their improvement against Newcastle and how the steps they need to take from there with Pearson and Albert back in the fold. Even so, it will be a...2023-08-1030 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 7th August 2023We'd been to the Challenge Cup Final media event today, and by the time we got back, Sean Long had left Featherstone, with Sam Burgess announced as Warrington's next coach! Plus, Andy Last had gone from Cas, Paul Rowley wasn't happy, an international calendar was announced, as we tried to talk about it all. There were matches too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-08-071h 37

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 31st July 2023Daryl Powell departs Warrington, as we, with your help, discuss what is wrong with the Wolves. That, and everything else going on we can remember from another busy week in Rugby League... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-07-311h 20

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 24th July 2023Wembley is still weeks away, but we're excited at the prospect of three finals in which we have no real idea who is going to win. Leopard print gear is about to sell out across Leigh as they at the national stadium for the first time since 1971, and Hull KR are hoping for a better time than in 2015, as they return there too. The Wigan/Saints final is in the bin, but will the neutrals turn out now those "boring old sides" won't be there. In addition, Lee...2023-07-241h 11

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 17th July 2023Back in the studio to look back on the action from the weekend, with great performances across the men's, women's and wheelchair games, and we'd assume in PDRL and LDRL as well, but we didn't see those. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-07-171h 19

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 - Rob Hawkins on Wimbledon, World Cups and more...Rob Hawkins joins us again, fresh from his trip to the Royal Box at Wimbledon, as three of our World Cup winning squad were sat with other sporting, well, royalty. We talk about the experience, the style shown by him and Tom Halliwell and James Simpson. We look at the season so far for Halifax as well, as they prepare for the Challenge Cup this weekend, and the way the Super League season has gone so far, the current situation with the World Cup in flux, and much more. (Anyone know anyone at Silverstone?) 2023-07-1437 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 12th July 2023***Contains State of Origin spoiler*** A few days late, but still the same old podcast about whatever has happened in Rugby League over the weekend, including some big wins for teams at the bottom of all three men's pro divisions, people being annoyed at referees, and the RL invasion of Wimbledon (that's the tennis, not the London Broncos.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-07-121h 04

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 3rd July 2023A strange week in Rugby League, where not much seemed to happen, but we still managed to find plenty to talk about. Which is useful for a podcast/YouTube phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-07-031h 19

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 26th June 2023What is Huddersfield's best side? Leeds and Keighley are winners on, and off, the pitch, while Salford celebrate a record. Great action at the Women's 9s and latest wheelchair round, while John Kear leaves Widnes and there's plenty of other talking points. Which is useful for doing a podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-06-261h 34

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 19th June 2023Three red cards in four men's quarter finals, but none in the women's? A question we didn't answer, but did talk about those, correct decisions, and much more, as eight became four in those, and the 1895 Cup (although we already knew them) as well as how we can stop those, on the field and off it, who abuse officials, worrying about Warrington (although they're second) and celebrating those honoured by the King...and a lot of other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-06-191h 24

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 12th June 2023What's more shameful: Leeds defeat at "lowly" Wakefield or us eating ice cream during the show? Professional as always, a busy weekend on the pitch is spoken about, and not much news. Quiet week. Bring on the Challenge Cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-06-131h 25

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 - Lindsay Anfield on York’s trip to UgandaYork Valkyrie took advantage of a break in their fixture list to make the trip to Uganda, where the club are working to help develop Rugby League out there, coinciding with the men's Grand Final. Head of Rugby Lindsay Anfield told us all about it, what the players who accompanied her learned, some of the challenges they faced, but also the talent and ability on show. Could the next Hollie-Mae Dodd by Ugandan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-06-0926 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 5th June 2023We believe in Magic, but what about the future of it? The weekend in Newcastle is under the microscope, on, off and around the pitch, and plenty of other bits and pieces too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-06-051h 36

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE - 22nd May 2023Newman! No, not Jerry Seinfeld's nemesis, but Harry, of Leeds Rhinos fame, was one topic for discussion as the quarter finals of the men's Challenge Cup were finalised over the weekend, with he, and Morgan Knowles making the headlines for various reasons. There's no West Yorkshire sides left, but both Hull sides remain, as do plenty of mouthwatering ties going forward, with York the sole Championship side remaining. Loads of other things to talk about, not least the Summer Bash, Salford and Tyler Dupree and much more... Learn more about your...2023-05-221h 27

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 15th May 2023Celebrate this rare non-Bank Holiday Monday with more Rugby League chat as we're back to find more words about Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow, who managed to make headlines around the world by being themselves, while France won't be hosting the World Cup in 2025 after all, so who will? Loads of other things to talk about as well, and, don't worry, we weren't talking about anything exciting before recording... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-05-151h 30

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE after England vs. FranceReaction pitchside at the Halliwell Jones as England beat France, twice, 64-0! You'll hear from Sinead Peach, Amy Hardcastle, Keara Bennett, Danny Walker, Tyler Dupree, Tom Holroyd, and both coaches from the men's international, Laurent Frayssinous and Shaun Wane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-05-0247 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 24th April 2023Not too many IMG-based dramas, so it's some potential rule changes, getting ready for the international break, plenty of on field action, including Hull FC winning, Saints beating Warrington and more. PLUS: live reaction to the Challenge Cup 6th Round draw! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-04-241h 23

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 18th April 2023On IMG Day +1, we talk dissention in the Rugby League ranks, hip attacks and home MRPs, Wakefield's woes and apportioning blame, Hull FC and Castleford being glad that Trinity exist, praise for Leigh and more, plus other bits and bats as York make it 2-from-2 in the WSL and there's the first Wheelchair Magic Round too! (Does Woekfield work?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-04-181h 28

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20’s Women’s Super League Preview PodcastThe Betfred Women's Super League is back! Hear exclusively from former England captain Emily Rudge, and non-exclusively from new Leeds Rhinos captain Hanna Butcher, York's Clint Goodchild, Rachel Thompson of Wigan, Huddersfield's Bella Sykes, Salford skipper Louise Fellingham and new England coach Stuart Barrow... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-04-071h 16

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE - 3rd April 2023We were live at Headingley ahead of their night of former props, if, indeed, you can ever stop being one, with Lance Todd Tropby winner Steve Pitchford joined on stage by Danika Priim, Jamie Peacock and Barrie McDermott, who all joined us at our table trying to talk about what happened at the weekend, and plenty of other things as well. These props are smarter than some give them credit for! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-04-041h 10

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE - 27th March 2023Another weekend of action for our intrepid trio to look over, including headline wins for Leeds, Warrington, Keighley and Leigh amongst others. Plenty of surprises up and down the divisions, and a rare week without too many distractions off the field. but you're not happy about cheats or Phil Clarke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-03-271h 20

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE - 20th March 2023James Child joins us again as we look back on the main talking points we can remember from the weekend, but the main section of the show this week is given over to Keighley Cougars owners Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia to talk about their alternative plans for "Reshaping Rugby League" is the wake of the IMG proposals. The Cougar Compromise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-03-201h 36

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE - 13th March 2023Mexico's favourite Rugby League podcast is back again to look back on an interesting weekend, talk gradings, and much more, as former match official James Child takes time from his retirement to join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-03-131h 08

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 6th March 2023Looking back on the winners and losers of the weekend gone, praising Saints for their achievements, the departure of Lee Radford from Castleford, and the many and various other things from the world of Rugby League... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-03-061h 12

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 28th February 2023A look back on the weekend, catching up on the winners of the Wheelchair Rugby League Awards, and Aimee Staveley on her move from Leeds to York... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-02-2850 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE - 22nd February 2023Coming to you LIVE before the draws for the European Championships at the Holiday Inn in Brighouse, we're back to talk some Rugby League... St. Helens are World Champions, Super League is a week old, and publicity is, well, it could be worse... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-02-2257 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE at the 2023 Super League Launch - 9th February 2023Welcome back from your old friends at the Forty20 Rugby League Podcast as we've navigated the M62 and made it to Manchester in time for the launch of the brand new Super League season. John Davidson joins us to talk about the launch and a bit of news before we have to go off, and return, without John, on the way back with more thoughts, both optimistic and pessimistic... PLUS: Leigh Leopards and PNG star Edwin Ipape, Cameron Smith of the Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR coach Willie Peters, Wigan captain Liam Farrell, 2022 WSL winner Caitlin...2023-02-091h 28

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsWomen’s Rugby League - The Story of 2022 on Forty20 TVA year in which the Challenge Cup, League Leaders Shield and Grand Final went to three different clubs, a Championship club caused upsets, and Australia won the World Cup, but, wasn't the journey a fun one? Rounding up a big year for Women's Rugby League through the Forty20 TV cameras... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2023-01-071h 48

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20’s Rugby League Selection Box PodcastTime to catch up with some bits and pieces we've had on YouTube, but hadn't made it to the podcast until now, just in time for Christmas. So, enjoy author J.R. Rickwood on his book "Cougarmania" followed by Wakefield Trinity Chairman John Minards on celebrating their 150th anniversary, and the first ever Women's Hall of Famers, Brenda Dobek, Lisa McIntosh and Sally Milburn... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-12-221h 16

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE at Hull Central Library - 3rd December 2022The final stop of our RLWC2021 Cultural Festival Tour takes us to Hull Central Library, as we reflect on the tournament, it's potential legacy and new eras for Hull FC and Hull Kingston Rovers as we're joined by two men who played for both in Paul Cooke and Craig Murdock, with Peter Smith of the Yorkshire Evening Post completing the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-12-031h 35

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE in Doncaster - 24th November 2022Phil is flying solo in Doncaster for Team Forty20, but has two guests from the heart of the action at RLWC2021, as we look back on the tournaments. Returning to the show is David Butler, a man with many hats, one of which was getting as close to Wheelchair Rugby League without being in chair as a match official, and, almost as close, USA Wheelchair GM Juan Jasso on their World Cup debut and much more in front of a knowledgeable audience at Danum Gallery, Library and Museum. Learn more about y...2022-11-241h 04

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE at Stockport Central Library - 15th November 2022LIVE in Stockport at their fantastic Central Library, we're joined by Chair of Rugby League World Cup 2021 Chris Brindley, Salford Red Devils Head Coach Paul Rowley and Aussie-based journalist George Clark to talk about the tournament so far, on and off the field, as we build-up to the final weekend, as the Wheelchair, Women's and Men's World Champions will be crowned just down the road in Manchester. How has the tournament gone for the organisers, the challenges faced getting to this point, the success of the Wheelchair and Women's tournaments being added to the event, England's defeat...2022-11-151h 29

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE in York - 10th November 2022Well, this was a packed one! In one of the suites at the LNER Community Stadium, we celebrated the Power of Together by bringing together a cast of thousands to talk Rugby League and the World Cup. We've got PDRL World Cup winning captain Scott Gobin, complete with medal, Jacob Kilbride from the York Press, plus the returning Peter Smith and Jonathan Doidge. Then we found some more chairs for York Knights Brendan O'Hagan, fresh from representing Ireland at RLWC2021, and Wales' Bailey Antrobus to talk about their experiences of the to...2022-11-111h 33

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE at Dewsbury Library - 8th November 2021The RLWC2021 Cultural Festival continues as we're live at Dewsbury Library with Batley coach Craig Lingard, former GB, England and Ireland international Francis Cummins, and journalists Ian Laybourn and John Davidson to talk about World Cup and more Rugby League issues... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-11-081h 24

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE’S Almost Daily World Cup Podcast - Episode 5Hear from all eight nations taking part in the Women's Rugby League World Cup plus Michael Shires joins us to talk about the tournament so far from a fans perspective... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-10-311h 16

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE at Ashton Library - 25th October 2022Loads to talk about with Andrew Voss, Phil Roberts, Nigel Wiskar, Nada Farhoud, Gavin Willacy and us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-10-251h 38

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE @ Chester Lane Library, St. HelensOur #RLWC2021 Cultural Festival tour of libraries made it's way to St. Helens on Thursday. Enthralling the audience with talk of Rugby League: Former Saints and Ireland prop Kyle Amor St. Helens and England halfback Faye Gaskin Mike Critchley from the St. Helens Star Steve "Book Launch" Mascord Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-10-211h 42

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE’S Almost Daily World Cup Podcast - Episode 4Looking back on the first round of matches in the men's Rugby League World Cup with Ireland, Jamaica, Tonga and Papua New Guinea in focus... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-10-2032 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE at Eccles Library - 18th October 2022Our next stop of tour took us to Eccles. but no time for cakes, as we're here to talk about the first few matches of Rugby League World Cup 2021 in the company of: Former GB coach Brian Noble Former England prop Danika Priim BBC Radio Manchester's Trevor Hunt "Two Tribes" author Steve Mascord We're in St. Helens on Thursday. More details here: https://t.co/qj85wwUF0e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-10-181h 27

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE at Newcastle Central Library - 14th October 2022On the eve of the Rugby League World Cup kicking off in Newcastle, we were joined at the Central Library on stage by the returning Tony Hannan, Editor of Rugby League Live Matt Shaw and Gemma Carter with The Sun's Gary Carter to talk a load of Rugby League stuff in front of a live audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-10-141h 15

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE’S Almost Daily World Cup Podcast- Episode 3More from Monday's launch now as we are joined by: Wales head coach John Kear Scotland's Nathan Graham Ged Corcoran and George King of Ireland Tonga's Kristian Woolf Michael Maguire from the Kiwis Cook Islands coach Tony Iro Lebanon's Michael Cheika See you in Newcastle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-10-1347 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE’S Almost Daily World Cup Podcast - Episode 2We spoke to so many people at the Rugby League World Cup launch in Manchester on Monday, we've had to split it over two podcasts. So, in part one, we quiz the following (not necessarily in this order) Tonga co-captain Sio Siua Taukeiaho PNG coach Stanley Tepend and skipper Rhyse Martin Lebanon captain Mitchell Moses Jamaica's Romeo Monteith Samoa coach Matt Parish Wales captain Elliot Kear Greece's Jordan Meads Stay tuned for more... Learn more about your...2022-10-1142 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE’S Almost Daily World Cup Podcast - The Pilot EpisodeA week ahead of the Rugby League World Cup kicking-off, Ireland's men have set up camp in South Leeds ahead of their group matches with Lebanon, Jamaica and New Zealand. We caught up with Jaimin Jolliffe, Joe Keyes, Brendan O'Hagan and Ronan Michael after they'd had a session on the field, ramping up preparation with a place in the quarter finals the first aim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-10-0714 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE in Catterick: 4th October 2022Stop two on our tour as part of the Rugby League World Cup Cultural Festival, we were live in front of an audience at Catterick Library to talk all the current RL news in the first half, as well as quizzing our guests, and the World Cup in the second. Joining us on the panel: Former Leeds Rhinos captain Stevie Ward England & York City Knights back Tamzin Renouf Professor Tony Collins Author of "Underdogs" and much more Tony Hannan Next week: Doncaster and Ne...2022-10-051h 39

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 Minisode: Post Grand Final & Women’s Super League AwardsWandering from the tunnel at Old Trafford to the car park, John Davidson joins us to reflect on a fourth Grand Final win in a row for St. Helens, who were the better team and, as expected, were too good for a Leeds Rhinos side who weren't disgraced in defeat. Plus, the big winners from the Women's Super League Awards probably speak exclusively to us, unless we missed someone else there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-09-2518 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE in Leeds: 13th September 2022Kicking off our tour as part of the Rugby League World Cup Cultural Festival, we were live in front of an audience at Leeds Central Library to talk RL in the first half, and the World Cup in the second. Joining us on the panel: Former England international and Man of Leeds Jamie Jones-Buchanan Wales & Leeds Rhinos player Jodie Boyd-Ward Peter Smith of the Yorkshire Evening Post Regular guest and journalism's own John Davidson Look out for more dates on our tour before an...2022-09-131h 22

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE BUT ON LOCATION: 22nd August 2022We've been out to speak to four players hopeful of making England's Women's World Cup Squad this autumn: Wigan's Vicky Molyneux, Tara Jones of St. Helens and Leeds pair Georgia Roche and Fran Goldthorp, and talk a bit about what happened in the matches on Friday while we're at it, and working out what's going on on the Otley Run... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-08-2032 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 10th August 2022Back in the studio to celebrate the exciting world of Rugby League, we were live with your talking points, international eligibility, "The British Are Coming!" to an NRL coaching box near you, and loads of other things we've forgotten about already... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-08-101h 16

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 1st August 2022Happy new month! We've a bumper edition of the show for you this week, with a first hand view from the Summer Bash, as well as Salford's amazing performance against St. Helens. Some interesting results around the various divisions and forms of the sport, but how much were we able to see? Plus, guests galore, as we drag London Roosters and England's Lewis King as well as Martin Coyd out of the Headingley hospitality to talk about the state of the Wheelchair game, and how the sport could capitalise on the exc...2022-08-011h 42

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 25th July 2022After looking back on a busy weekend of stuff going on, some of which occurred on the pitch, we're joined by Forty20 columnist and Batley Bulldogs Head Coach Craig Lingard ahead of a busy week which sees his side take on Dewsbury Rams at the Summer Bash, this year at Leeds' Headingley home. It's a first Bash for Craig, and he tells us how he'd change the event to try make it more appealing, as well as the Bulldogs season so far, as they lie fourth in a competitive Championship table... Learn more...2022-07-251h 02

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 11th July 2022Well, it was Magic up in Newcastle, on, off and around the pitch as Phil reports on his experiences pitchside, and it is one of the great press vantage points in sport, and Richard from his armchair, as Toulouse breathe life in the battle at the bottom, Saints leave it late, Leeds outclass Cas, Ian Watson's process brings rewards for Huddersfield, Warrington are good for a change and the Hull Derby ends the weekend on a high (unless your a Robin, bobbing along home.) All that, plus the the future of the event, as we h...2022-07-111h 36

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 6th July 2022Lots of comings and goings for Phil and Richard to discuss, after an interesting weekend of results ahead of a Magic Weekend in Newcastle. Speaking of, Jon Wells talks about Sky0, and what that's all about, as well as what we can expect to see this weekend with the further integration of stats into the Sky Sports coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-07-0650 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 27th June 2022Reflecting on a superb weekend of international action, a Wheelchair Challenge Cup Final with skill and suspense, all the other stuff that happened, including staying awake during Warrington vs. Hull FC, Batley's win at Post Office Road, and why Fev fans shouldn't be too worried and more. Plus, as a bonus on the podcast, Tom Halliwell and James Simpson speak after that Final and and interview Richard did with Harry Gration back in 2009, to mark his passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-06-271h 28

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 22nd June 2022It's too hot to be inside podcasting, so here's a look back on the international weekend, the positives coming out of it, and more for the future when the calendar comes out. Plus, whatever else we can think of before melting... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-06-2237 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 14th June 2022We heading to Wales for our special guest this week, as the latest dual code international Rhi Parker joins us, fresh from her debut for the national team against England on Sunday at Cross Keys. She's new to Rugby League, and tells us about her journey from turning up at a Cardiff Demons trial, to starting at 7 in the famous red of Cymru. A fascinating guest, with a positive story to tell, not just on the field, but also in the classroom on a daily basis! We've got clips from Shaun Wa...2022-06-141h 15

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 8th June 2022As State of Origin kicks off in Australia, we head there to catch up with Robert Burgin, to talk a little bit about Brazil, and a lot about his new book The Maroons, which, as the title suggests is about the Queensland Rugby League team. But, as he tells us, this is not a book of facts and figures, but of the stories of the 221 men who have worn the shirt of the Maroons, and how they reached that goal, many through adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...2022-06-0838 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 31st May 2022Reflections of a Saturday at Spurs, from the surroundings, to the stadium and the the all important action on the field, as Leigh and Wigan made their way home with trophies, and most of those there with a feeling of positivity (apart from if they lost.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-05-3155 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 26th May 2022Before 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 ga...2022-05-261h 22

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 23rd May 2022Just under an hour of Rugby League chat as we look back on the weekend's action, talk a bit about what IMG may be impressed by as we await further instruction, and are joined by London Skolars CEO Colin Browne ahead of Friday Night Lights at the New River Stadium, the day before the Challenge and 1895 Cup Finals up the road at Spurs. Speaking of, join us LIVE at 6pm this Thursday to look ahead to the big day at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...2022-05-231h 00

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 17th May 2022Time to reflect, again, on the passing of a huge figure in British Rugby League, and the game world wide, as Phil reflects on the life and career of Maurice Lindsay, a key man in where the game is today. From turning Wigan around, to running the RFL, the creation of Super League, and reinvigoration of the international game...fair to say his impact, whether a fan of his or not, is still being felt today. As well as a look back on the action, we're joined by Karsten Brumme, our favourite German, as he t...2022-05-171h 10

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 9th May 2022Fresh from Elland Road, Phil and Richard, having sat on the lovely benches for the whole of Saturday afternoon, are joined by someone much closer to the action, Danika Priim, who was stood pitchside with the rest of the BBC crew. We talk in-depth about the Women's Challenge Cup Final, with St. Helens retaining their trophy as the Women's Super League is about to get underway, with Saints, opponents Leeds, and York expected to be the ones challenging. There's talk of how England will, or should, look ahead of the Women's Wo...2022-05-091h 17

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 3rd May 2022After a busy couple of hours at Elland Road, it's time to talk some Rugby League, with a triple header at the home of Leeds United coming up on Saturday as St. Helens face Leeds Rhinos in the Women's Challenge Cup Final, while Saints men face Wigan, followed by Hull KR and Huddersfield in the men's semis. We're excited for three games which are tough to call, as well as a weekend of action just gone, which wasn't the best, as Leeds' new coach arrives, Bradford and Widnes are still looking for one, and Richard A...2022-05-031h 08

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 26th April 2022It's always good to welcome Steve Mascord back onto the podcast, a man with his fingers in so many Rugby League pies, he could be employed on the half-time segment on Premier Sports. He tells us about this weekend's Women's 9s event in Warrington and that part of the sport in general, helping out at the London Skolars. Zak Hardaker's move from Wigan to Leeds and plenty of other issues from our sport. As a special offer for you, if you haven't picked up a copy of Steve's latest book, Two Tr...2022-04-261h 09

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 20th April 2022Talk about timing! Tony Smith quits (at the end of the season) while Rohan Smith arrives, the rumour mill is in full effect and some Rugby League happened as well. John Davidson is back in the studio, and Phil returns now he's changed his attitude... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-04-201h 37

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 13th April 2022As #RivalsRound approaches, the air of positivity remains around the podcast, and even John Davidson can't change that mood, as he's full of it too! We look back on a great weekend on the pitch, encouraging numbers on the terraces and looking in on telly, pressure on various coaches, adding more names to the Leeds shortlist, and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-04-1355 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 5th April 20227 weeks into the Super League season, and we're still feeling positive about most things Rugby League. What's that all about? As well as action on the field, we talk James Roby, a busy Sunday for us both at the Wheelchair and Women's games, Warrington's woes, good crowds, the debut of Cornwall and new home for Midlands, and a load of other stuff... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-04-051h 15

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 28th March 2022We were back live, and earlier than usual, as we'd been to Manchester to get an update on the World Cup, as Tuesday marks 200 days to go until the event kicks off in Newcastle. You can hear from RLWC2021 Supremo Jon Dutton after we've gabbed on about the weekend in the Challenge Cup, as Leeds remain in crisis and no clear route out of it, Warrington are on the verge of joining them after losing twice to Wakefield, Challenge Cup crowds are certainly there, depending on where you are, and no doubt some other exciting R...2022-03-281h 08

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE with Garreth Carvell of the Rugby League Players’ Association: 25th March 2022Union is seen as a dirty word in Rugby League circles, but that's with "rugby" before it and not "trade" as it is in this case. We we're joined by Garreth Carvell, now full time with the Rugby League Players' Association, to talk about their role within the game, improving the lot for players, how the link with the GMB means their members have advantages over those in other sports, and about how the game hasn't gone soft, and needs to make more of the positives. Plenty to think about, as ev...2022-03-2539 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 22nd March 2022As Leeds lose a coach, Will Pryce gets to sit on the sidelines for 10 games, and Toulouse "jeter un pavé dans la mare" in beating St. Helens, there's very little Rugby League for Phil and Richard to go at... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-03-221h 04

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 BONUS POD: 16th March 2022As we spent yesterday talking not much Rugby League, here's a bonus with a brief look back at the weekend, talking points ahead of this week, yellow card fun and professionalism and more memories of Dave Hadfield... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-03-1646 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 & Leeds Libraries - Local Sports Reporting PanelOn the road again, and to the wonderful surroundings of Leeds Central Library to talk about the past, present, and hopes for the future of local sports reporting. Joining us, as part of Leeds Libraries 'Breaking the News' exhibition, were: Professor Tony Collins Tony Hannan Peter Smith Matthew Shaw Plenty of historical content, changes in the way media is consumed, the effect that has on the output we read, relationships between journalists and clubs, the next generation, and a potential return of the rom...2022-03-151h 29

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 7th March 2022Schoey has failed a head test (he was otherwise engaged), so we're back on pre-record via Zoom to talk about the latest in the world of Rugby League, such as the return of Ellery Hanley to the coaches box, Josh Charnley not knowing how to use the RFL's website (and RSW doing the same) alongside the return on the Wheelchair Super League, the start of the Women's Challenge Cup, and all the action on the field in Super League (men) and the Championship... JOIN US LIVE IN LEEDS: We'll be at Leeds Central L...2022-03-071h 00

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 1st March 2022It's Pancake Day, which means your favourite, erm, podcasters are back to talk some Rugby League. An England squad has been announced, for people to have something different to be annoyed by rather than the disciplinary, the ludicrous modern world where three games in, teams and coaches are already under pressure, and some valiant performances in defeat in the Challenge Cup come under the F20 microscope. Plus, all the action on the field we saw, and, if you missed it on YouTube, our chat with Cornwall's Harry Aaronson at the end as...2022-03-011h 12

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 22nd February 2022"We don't upset people enough anymore." We seem to be much more calm this days, not getting caught up in nonsense and pointless arguments for the sake of it. We leave defending the indefensible to Martin Kelner when he's on Fighting Talk, so our discussion of Luke Gale's red card and subsequent ban, focusses less on his actions and more on the reactions. We don't get it. That starts off a look back at week two in Super League, with clubs already in crisis, key players missing lea...2022-02-2259 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: LIVE in (South) Leeds - 15th February 2022Super League is back. Everyone is positive, even one Garry Schofield OBE who was back too as we were live in The Phoenix Bar at the home for Hunslet RLFC, The South Leeds Stadium in front of a live audience to talk some Rugby League, including those opening fixtures. Schoey also pays tribute to those we have lost recently, including his old GB team mate Des Drummond and "Mr. Hull" Johnny Whiteley. Not just The Legend though, joining us straight from training was coach Alan Kilshaw to look at Hunslet's season so far, the upcoming...2022-02-162h 00

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 10th February 2022As the 2022 Betfred Super League season got underway, we were live in the studio once more to look ahead to St. Helens winning a fourth straight title. Plenty of positivity around as well as Channel 4's team is in place for their first game this weekend, two of which have been on this programme plenty of times in the past. John Davidson is back with us as we're giddy with excitement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-02-111h 18

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 2nd February 2022This week: Championship returns, Premier gains, Cup drama and and old book... PLUS: Oldham coach Stuart Littler joins us to praise Lock Lane, after the side from Cas knocked his new one out of the Challenge Cup, but there's still lots of positivity as they build up to the new League One season, rebuilding relationships in the town, and moving back home, as well as leading Ireland into the World Cup this autumn. A great half-hour or so with the Roughyeds boss. BONUS: If you missed the video last week with Neil Ormston o...2022-02-021h 31

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 25th January 2022"Younger, Sexier and More Vibrant" Welcome to another episode of Forty20 NOT LIVE, where we've defrosted from Featherstone, watched the Channel 4 advert on a loop, on looking forward to Bashing Headingley this Summer. Mainly though, we're hear to talk Swinton Lions, with their Director of Development Damian Ridpath, who may well be the most positive guest we've ever had, and that goes back to the Radio Yorkshire days! They're not "Little Old Swinton" anymore, and he's here to tell us why... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...2022-01-2549 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 17th January 2022Another year begins, and we're still here. It's a fairly positive start to 2022 for us as we get ready for the new season with new broadcasters, players, coaches and drama to enjoy. You were out in force in the comments as we looked ahead to a World Cup in France, how our colleagues across the Channel might not let every player in to play on their soil, and the wider issue of vaccination levels in Super League. "Why?" is a big question we can't answer. All that and...2022-01-171h 27

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20’s Bits of 2021The abridged story of Rugby League in 2021, told through output of Forty20 and our guests. Featuring interviews, post match reaction, stories, opinion and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2022-01-032h 09

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20’s Review of 20212021. A year of Saints, some sinners, a potential French renascence, glory for Featherstone, and the Rhinos (but only when sat down.) As well as the past, Phil and Richard try make some sense of what may happen in 2022, and decide they don't really have a clue... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2021-12-231h 10

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 13th December 2021For our final LIVE show of 2021, we've invited a friend of ours along to talk about her career. The freshly retired Danika Priim is with us to talk about a short, but eventful career in Rugby League. How she started in the sport at school, her dancing life, and getting back involved in RL and her growing media profile. Playing in a World Cup, and the journey to getting there, life at Leeds, winning, and losing, dealing with those who wanted to pull her down, and fighting back. A...2021-12-131h 58

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 8th December 2021Midlands Hurricanes CEO Alan Robinson joins us to talk about the rebrand of the Coventry Bears ahead of the 2022 season in League One, but also how the Bears will continue outside the professional game to grow the sport in the area. Not just that, but there's new investment, a new home on the horizon for 2023, and a general feeling of positivity over the sport and where it's heading, which is always nice. Plus, a little bit of Cornwall, as they join the fun next year, and Ireland, with the World Cup app...2021-12-0840 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 29th November 2021A packed show, with three guests on talking about their books as we head towards Christmas, and you need to get someone something... We open with a look at the news as we try to #BeMoreKev, get excited about Channel 4 and what they can bring to Super League coverage, and upgrade our scores on the state of Rugby League. Then, we speak to Daniel Barker Gray on his book Broken Time, a history of the sport from 1895 to 2000, Hull KR fan Dan Crowther's chronicle of the 2021 season, The Robin Sings Again, and finally, with very...2021-11-292h 14

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE LIVE in Featherstone - 23rd November 2021With a year to go until the delayed Rugby League World Cup 2021, we were LIVE at the Featherstone Community Centre to talk about the event, and the general state of the game with an all star panel: Nathan Collins - Leeds and England Wheelchair international, on the longlist for the 2022 Golden Boot Professor Tony Collins - Author, historian and podcaster Rob Hicks - A long time match official now Director of Operations and Legal at the RFL Danika Priim - Former Leeds, Bradford and England forward, winning every domestic honour in...2021-11-231h 51

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 16th November 2021We've been invaded by Canadians! The Canada Grizzlies are on tour, culminating in a Masters Festival at Leigh East this Sunday, and members of the squad, Nicholas Mew, Greg Furyk, Michael Steer, and Doon Muldoon, have joined us to talk about their trip, which wasn't easy as you'd imagine, plus RL in Canada, their journey into the game, and what they have got from the sport and what they want to give back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2021-11-161h 26

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 26th October 2021The RFL's new Director of Operations and Legal, Robert Hicks, was our special guest this week as we talked about him swapping his whistle for a desk, and what that new role actually entails. we talk about memories of his days as a match official and what he wants to achieve in his new role, including tackling abuse from the sidelines, and how that's an issue that goes much deeper than you may think at first. Plenty to think about as ever... Learn more about your ad ch...2021-10-261h 57

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 22nd October 2021It's a bit of a bonus as we've been away after the Grand Final weekend, but, as the "Running Game" season comes to an end this week, we think, we wrap up those games at Old Trafford and Headingley, Toulouse's elevation and some transfer news. Plus, it's international time, so we talk those, and speak to Craig Richards, coach of England's women as they face France, and hoping to make his Jamaica debut, Izaac Farrell! Back Tuesday LIVE at 6pm... Learn more about your ad cho...2021-10-2245 min

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 5th October 2021It's Grand Final week and John Davidson is back in the studio to talk some Rugby League as we look back on Penrith Panthers NRL success, the reaction to the Super League Awards, an increase of abuse at matches and ahead to a busy weekend with promotion and titles to be decided... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2021-10-051h 42

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 LIVE: 27th September 2021Plenty for Phil and Richard to discuss this week, including, but not exclusive to: Was Wigan vs. Leeds really that bad? Warrington woes? Robins STILL bob bob bobbing, Championship crackers, Women's Super League Narratives and a TV deal which needs more scrutiny... PLUS, a bonus for podcast listeners as we talk PDRL with Dr. Emma Kirke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2021-09-272h 08

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 21st September 2021It's play-off time, as we try, and fail, to avoid using the term "business end" of the season, though it's an early closure for Hull FC while their neighbours are bob, bob, bobbing along... We look back on the weekend, including Phil's trip to the Wheelchair Grand Final, and ahead to some tasty fixtures this week. Two guests for you as well, as first St. Helens winger Danielle Bush reflects on scoring in the Challenge Cup Final as, after lifting the League Leaders Shield, their looking to complete the treble, and we take a trip...2021-09-211h 32

Forty20 Rugby League PodcastsForty20 NOT LIVE: 17th September 2021 with the RFL‘s Simon JohnsonWe were able to spend an hour with Chair of the RFL Simon Johnson who joined us to talk about the present state of the sport of Rugby League, plans for the future on and off the field, the realignment with Super League, relationships with the Government, finding external investment, exploiting growth areas for the sport and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2021-09-171h 05