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Forty20 Rugby League Podcasts

Forty20
Rugby League
Super League
Challenge Cup
Women's Rugby League
Wheelchair Rugby League
Leeds Rhinos
Rugby League World Cup
Wigan
London Broncos
Wigan Warriors
Hull KR
Warrington Wolves
Wakefield Trinity
Sheffield Eagles
Huddersfield Giants
Magic Weekend
Catalan Dragons
Salford
NRL
Rob Burrow

A podcast about Rugby League from the people who bring you Forty20 Magazine. Hosted by Richard Shaw-Wright, Forty20 magazine's Phil Caplan and former Super League match official James Child, a weekly look at the world of Rugby League and the occasional special guest as well! Shortlisted for Best Rugby Podcast at the 2024 and 2025 Sports Podcast Awards.

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Australia will meet New Zealand in the men's and women's World Cup Finals, which are going around the world in 2030, with great-grandparents involved, and more countries than this one.

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Asking the same questions since 1982 after England's men/women exit the World Cup, not using hyperbole to describe that, another review, wheelchairs start, the madness of Lebanon/France and why we're all Tongan and/or Samoans.

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New RFL Chief Executive Ian Nolan joined us for an exclusive chat after his first weeks in the role, to talk about how the sport is perceived, the opportunities within the sport to exploit, the latest of North Wales Crusaders, and as much as we could... more

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Week two of the World Cup is done, it's better than some people think it's been, but you know that because you listen to this podcast...Italy in 1958, European winners, and other stuff!

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Recent Guests

Ian Nolan
Chief Executive of the Rugby Football League
Rugby Football League
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Forty20 Podcast with RFL Chief Exec Ian Nolan
Jamie Elkaleh
Chairman of North Wales Crusaders
North Wales Crusaders
Episode: Forty20 Podcast: Crusaders Special
James Simpson-Hill
Wheelchair rugby league player, 2022 World Cup winner and Scotland international.
Scotland
Episode: Forty20 LIVE: 19th October 2026
Mike McMeeken
Wakefield Trinity captain (guest)
Wakefield Trinity
Episode: Forty20 MiniPod: Phil meets Mike McMeeken
Blake Solly
General Manager of Super League
Super League
Episode: From The Archives: Phil meets Blake Solly (2016)
Steve Mascord
Guest, journalist and rugby league commentator
NRL/Media
Episode: Forty20 at the 1895 Cup Final - 31st August 2026
Jason Dimitriou
London Broncos head coach
London Broncos
Episode: Forty20 at the 1895 Cup Final - 31st August 2026
Dean Hawkins
Ray French award winner as man of the match
London Broncos
Episode: Forty20 at the 1895 Cup Final - 31st August 2026
Alan Coleman
Widnes Vikings head coach
Widnes Vikings
Episode: Forty20 at the 1895 Cup Final - 31st August 2026

Hosts

Richard Shaw-Wright
Host of rugby league podcasts and longtime Forty20 contributor with deep coverage of UK and international RL.
Phil Caplan
Co-host and Forty20 Magazine founder/editor, known for journalism and analysis across RL media.
James Child
Former Super League match official and regular RL pundit, adds officiating and governance perspective.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 272 ratings
  • Really Good Show

    Found this show recently, fun and informative, great hosts keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Dunc is King
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Pedestrian crossing

    RSW does a great job hosting, James Child is super knowledgeable and articulate and Phil is just rugby league royalty. Love it. Don’t love the noise of the pedestrian crossing being the star of the show every week though!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iPodtouch15381538
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Dreary

    Dull and dreary take on rugby league in the UK.

    Characterised by a downbeat and mumbling presentation, and disdain for ‘normal’ supporters with a different view.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stewbert H
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant pod

    RSW does a great job hosting, James Child is super knowledgeable and articulate and Phil is just rugby league royalty. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iPodtouch15381538
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fab podcast - but please record louder

    The content is fab, but please turn the microphones up - I listen to loads of load casts on headphones when I run

    If you listen on headphones or in the car it’s very quiet

    But love it all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gav Dodd of Halifax
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Guests and deep dives into governance and media are highlights for sponsors.
Listeners appreciate insider knowledge and banter, though sound quality can be inconsistent.
Engaging RL analysis with strong host chemistry.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#61
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Apple Podcasts
#22
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Apple Podcasts
#135
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Apple Podcasts
#44
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#8
Mexico/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#41
New Zealand/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Forty20 LIVE: 2nd November 2026
Q: Will the blocking rule be brought into the European competition?
Phil says it likely would be used under an NRL partnership, and explains why he believes the ruling in the Lebanon-France match was correctly applied.
Forty20 LIVE: 2nd November 2026
Q: Do we think there is any chance the next World Cup will be in New Zealand?
Phil expects the next tournament to be in the Northern Hemisphere, pointing to possible shared hosting by France and Wales, with a final in England.
EXCLUSIVE: Forty20 Podcast with RFL Chief Exec Ian Nolan
Q: Do we, as a sport, need more time to promote upcoming events, and can calendars and fixtures be announced sooner?
Nolan agrees that clubs need more predictable schedules, particularly in the Championship, and says the RFL should clarify domestic formats and plan international fixtures further ahead. He also sees room to create new competitions for men's, women's and wheelchair teams.
EXCLUSIVE: Forty20 Podcast with RFL Chief Exec Ian Nolan
Q: What was your impression of rugby league before you arrived, and what do you think now?
Nolan says he watched rugby league as a child but later lost touch while working in football. He now sees clubs as unusually community-focused and believes the sport has substantial growth and commercial potential.
Forty20 Podcast: Crusaders Special
Q: Why do you think the former Celtic Crusaders model failed, and can you avoid that?
Elkaleh identifies dependence on a single funding source and weak local participation as major risks. He says the Crusaders have multiple sources of financial backing and plan to focus on areas with existing interest, including South Wales, while growing community pathways beyond the men's first team.

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A frequent, opinionated roundtable centered on rugby league, with three core hosts who blend insider knowledge, historical context, and industry gossip. Episodes cover on-field results, governance, broadcasting rights, sponsorships, and cross-border growth, often weaving in anecdotes from clubs, media, and notable figures. The format blends banter with sharp analysis, and guests occasionally broaden the perspective, making it helpful for listeners who want both informed commentary and a sense of rugby league culture. A notable strength is the long-running dynamic among the hosts, plus a willingness to address big-picture topics like expansion, media deals, and the sport's global footprint, which can make it engaging for sponsors and potenti... more

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2. Jamie Elkaleh
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4. Mike McMeeken
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6. Steve Mascord
7. Jason Dimitriou
8. Dean Hawkins

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