
The social history podcast which explores the history of rugby league, rugby union, and the other football codes around the world.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 213 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Where did the term 'Derby Match' come from? How did it become so widely used? And is the St Helens versus Wigan match the 'Original' Derby? This week's 'Rugby Reloaded' delves back into history to discover why matches between local rival teams are du... more
The Sydney Cricket Ground has played a pivotal role in the histories of cricket, rugby league, and many other sports. But the story of its origins and development in nineteenth century Sydney is as fascinating as it complex. Geoff Armstrong's new two... more
Our guest today in rugby league journalist and analyst Mike Meehall Wood, who launched his new Substack [mikemeehallwood.substack.com/p/six-tackles-and-superstructure-why] with 'Six Tackles & Superstructure: Why Rugby League needs more philos... more
In this episode I'm joined by Lee Robinson to talk about his new book 'Jonty: The Life of Jonathan Parkin', arguably the greatest rugby league scrum-half of all time. Jonty's career began as a teenager with Wakefield Trinity before World War One and ... more
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Must listen if you like the history of any sport.
Just love Tony Colin’s books, websites and podcasts on not only Rugby League he looks at the other codes with great knowledge.
Great myth busting, an excellent set of guests and a serious, accessible look at the history of rugby
Worth waking up for on a Monday morning, great information, entertainment and variety.
Great show by a an academic on the history of all football codes/sports. I would recommend anyone who is interested in sport and/or history to buy his books as well.
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This show centers on the social and historical arcs of rugby codes, blending rigorous historical inquiry with accessible storytelling. Episodes routinely examine how rugby league and rugby union emerged, how cultural, political, and regional forces shaped the games, and how myths about sport history spread. Short, tightly focused explorations often feature historians, authors, and researchers who illuminate less-covered angles—such as the global diffusion of football, the interface between sport and national identity, and the evolution of game governance. A notable strength is the mix of scholarly rigor and engaging storytelling, with guests that span academic experts, biographers, and sports historians, offering listeners a rich, multidime... more
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Recent guests on Rugby Reloaded include:
1. Geoff Armstrong
2. Mike Meehall Wood
3. Lee Robinson
4. Liam O'Callaghan
5. Thomas Adam
6. Mike Cronin
7. Kevin Marston
8. David Goldblatt
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