A bonus episode as we head to the Midlands to talk Rugby League with Michael Shires on how the game is growing there at the moment, the Hurricanes, Coventry Bears, the rise of Try Tag Rugby, the Challenge Cup, Student RL and his upcoming trip to Vegas. Plenty to fit in to half an hour... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does Rugby League have an issue with communication? What's happening at Salford? Huddersfield moving to Halifax? Secret draws, Challenge Cup moves and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Doidge joins us to talk the latest issues in Rugby League, as we head towards the new professional season, there's plenty going on at Salford, London, the disciplinary and in the Challenge Cup... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After we'd all been chatting to various members of the Leeds Rhinos at their media day, we gathered all the journalists who like us, and anyone else we could find, for a bonus discussion in the cafe at Headingley. Joining Phil and Richard are, Steve Mascord, Ross Heppenstall, Louis Chapman-Coombe and John Davidson to talk whatever Rugby League topics were on their minds, including Vegas, Jordan Abdull's departure from Hull FC, the future of Marc Sneyd, social media stars and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've already forgotten some of the winners of things in Rugby League in 2024, fear not! From Sheffield to Leeds, with trips to Wembley, Old Trafford, St. Helens and Hull in between, those who were victorious spoke to us after they picked up silverware and medals... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the tradition of Morecambe & Wise, The Two Ronnies and, erm, Mrs. Brown's Boys, welcome to our Christmas Show. A special guest filled spectacular as World Cup winner James Simpson, Mongolia's no. 1 radio presenter Martin Kelner, Phil's dad Geoff and It's Not A Toy's Ian Boldsworth join us for some Rugby League and other nonsense... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's some big shoes to fill at Sheffield Eagles, and it's Craig Lingard who'll be doing so. The former head coach of Castleford Tigers has taken on the role in South Yorkshire, after club legend Mark Aston left the role. He told us why he took on the job, what he learned from his time as a coach in Super League, making changes at the Eagles, how it's been easier than he may have thought to assimilate himself and turns the tables on us.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following his Super League Young Player of the Year Award and Dream Team selection. Halifax Panthers' Rob Hawkins ended 2024 by being awarded the Golden Boot for his performances for England. He joined us to talk about winning the award, how the season went for him, those battles against France and what the future may hold... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2024 comes to an end, we welcome two guests to talk to us over Zoom this week. First up, St. Helens centre and England international Erin Stotts joins us to tell us how she got into Rugby League in the first place, starting off at Huddersfield, the hard work to stay in the national squad ahead of Vegas, moving to Saints, watching on at Wembley and playing there this year and how her mate Paige Travis will get on in the NRLW. Then, it's time to talk to Goole Vikings head coach Scott Taylor, as preparations continue ahead of their first season in the professional ranks. From building a squad, coaching philosophies and who he's been inspired by, the three time Challenge Cup winner also chats about their draw against London Broncos and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The season is over, so after a round-up of whatever news there is, it's time to look back on 2024. We'll be back live before Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices