Ross catches up with Mick Hogan, the commercial director of Newcastle Falcons and chairman of Newcastle Thunder, to talk rugby union, rugby league, the moving of Magic Weekend, bidding for 2021 World Cup games and the battle for rugby eyeballs and fans in the north-east.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support</a>.

Episode 27: Karl Fitzpatrick and the Wire

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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.