
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 289 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RugbyNewsSportsSports News | |||

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.
Loads to talk about from the IRL announcements, James is back as... more
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
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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Found this show recently, fun and informative, great hosts keep up the good work.
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!
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.
RSW does a great job hosting, James Child is super knowledgeable and articulate and Phil is just rugby league royalty. Love it.
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
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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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