Magic or Tragic? Actually, it's somewhere in between really. We look back at a weekend which sees Hull KR end it on top of the Super League pile. On and off the pitch, the entertaining was lacking, but there's some positives as well. Plus, another week of stuff happening at Whitehaven, what the NRL would get if they buy Super League (which they are…

We look ahead to Magic Weekend, sorry, #MagicWKND, in the company of England captain and Warrington half-back George Williams, Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur, Wigan's Kruise Leeming, Paul Wellens and Tommy Makinson of St. Helens, plus London's Mike Eccles and Tom Briscoe of Hull FC... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…

After a great weekend for Leeds Rhinos, the coach of their Wheelchair side, James Simpson MBE joins us to talk about a load of Rugby League related things, as there's narrow wins, teams getting over a busy week, and a Magic Weekend to prepare for. And Fort Boyard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

A race against time as Phil, James and Richard somehow talk about a load of things in just over 30 minutes....normal service resumed on Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

James is back, John is too, Phil is always here and Richard is on reduced power. Plenty to talk about, as ever, in the world of Rugby League, and some very impressive performances too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

No Monday Blues for John Davidson, as your favourite Aussie yarn-spinner is back on the podcast, winding up Phil after NSW won the men's State of Origin series last week, We look back on the action from the weekend, which some surprise results across many competitions, The Sam Burgess Show, another Sam coming back as Tomkins returns to the Catalans…

Great games, new faces arriving, old ones stood down, statements made, the latest return of GB and other stuff happening in the world of Rugby League. From Belgrade to, erm, Bradford. Ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

(Apologies for the sound issues, we'll get that sorted for next week!) A week of more drama off the field than on it, as we try blag a trip to Vegas, just in case there's some Rugby League there in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

Back LIVE, once again, as we look back on the reaction from Saturday's Tests in France. What went wrong, and why International Rugby League is not dead, just because Saturday was a bit rubbish. Plenty of other bits and pieces as well, as we start by hoping YouTube is working...which is was! Success! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…

As we build-up to Super League's international break, journalist Louis Chapman-Coombe joins us to look back on the weekend's action on, and off, the field, as both he and Phil were at Headingley for Friday's tribute to Rob Burrow combined with a win for the Rhinos over Leigh. It was close in most of the top flight games, as we talk about those, lif…

Another week of Rugby League to talk about, apart from London vs. Saints, which the "professional presenter" forgot about. Sorry. But James is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

Wembley has been and gone, and plenty to talk about from it, on and off the pitch... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

Ahead of the Women's Challenge Cup Final at Wembley this weekend, we were joined by Julia Lee to talk about Women in Rugby League's current project delving into the history of the women's game - "The Pioneering Years." Lee, as one of those "pioneers" involved, told us about what the project has discovered about the very early days, and the steps ta…

Remembering Rob Burrow, and some chat about the action on the pitch as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

A new man at Hull FC, the latest action on the pitch, and some of it off it as well. John Davidson joins us again to talk about it all, well, that we can fit into 67 minutes or so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

The Challenge Cup Finals are set, with plenty to talk about on the field this week, and bits about Sam Burgess, Jake Connor, Junior Nsemba and loads of other people who did stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

Wigan's men looking ominous, Hull FC's signings, London WIN...an interesting weekend in the WSL and the 1992 Yorkshire Cup Final rematch we've* all been waiting for. Loads of other bits and pieces as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

How tight is it at the top of Super League? It's all to play for, and plenty to do so for those in the Championship and League One as well. John Davidson joins us as we talk signings, both announced and rumoured, get no closer to who will take over at Hull, but some thoughts on the Souths after Bennett and much more as well... Learn more about your…

A week of shocks in Super League, and some superb team performances as we hit a third of a way into the season. Were the section of Leeds fans chanting about Rohan Smith right to do so? What was Jake Connor thinking? A week off for the MRP? Concerns about Halifax? Did we answer all those questions? Maybe. Listen and find out... Learn more about you…

Another week, another podcast. Players on the move, maybe a coach as well, Saints bounce back, Huddersfield impress, as do Sheffield, while York and St. Helens open the WSL season with a cracker. Plus loads more, of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

Challenge Cup quarter finals, what does a Director of Rugby do, a final between Hereford and Edinburgh, a history making match official and a look at the new issue of Forty20 magazine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

Another packed weekend of action to discuss, but also plenty of news as well as "Fev's Most Wanted" John Davidson, joins us in the studio. Double success for Catalans, Hull FC's mess, salary cap spends, James' new jobs and a whole lot more. 90 minutes of Rugby League talk...a fun time as always! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…

An Easter programme full of great games, super tries, and stuff to talk about. Which is good. And plenty to look forward to this weekend as well. Women in Wales, Wigan in Wheelchairs and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

There's no easy answers, but we're going to try save the Challenge Cup anyway. Oh, and it's Rivals Round...and that extends to the Championship and League 1 too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

Featherstone's financial furore. Shocking statements. International Issues. Some actual Rugby League. Diving into it all like Xavier Coates...it's Forty20 LIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

From Barrow Raiders to York Valkyrie, with a few stops in between, hear from the likes of Lindsay Anfield, Lois Forsell, Denis Betts, Amanda Wilkinson, Kelsey Gentles, Vicky Whitfield, Armani Sharrock and more as the new Women's Super League season approaches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Just call it a comeback, as that's what happened in a few games this weekend in the Super League and Challenge Cup, We take an overall look at the action, with Leeds upsetting Leigh, in one sense or another, Salford's long run without a win at Saints ending, and Wigan's youth shows the way at London. Wakefield exit the Challenge Cup in a preview of…

As St. Helens announce they'll be paying their Women's players in 2024., we speak to Chantelle Crowl, Emily Rudge, Leah Burke, Matty Smith, Eamonn McManus and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

In which Phil remembers Lewis Jones, we ask James about some rules/laws/interpretations of, talk Las Vegas, and another weekend where the on-field action is centre stage. Which is nice. Bagpuss also appears on the desk, but you can't see that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The round after the one before. The line in the sand is drawn, and Wigan become World Champions again. A great night at the Piedome, followed an interesting match in Warrington, where wrong decisions made have led to everything becoming clearer as time goes on...loads to talk about, as ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

Week one of Super League is over, and left us with plenty to talk about. But was it as controversial as some are making it out to be? Actions of players on, and off, the field, make the headlines, and there's the latest attempt at unionisation on the cards. That of the "Trade" rather than "Rugby" variety, of course.... Learn more about your ad choi…

Everything you wanted to know about the Super League Season Launch, but didn't know who to ask...plus the Challenge Cup, Rob Burrow Award, TV deals and what to look for this weekend. Pressure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

Super League 2024 is almost here, so we went to have a chat with a load of people.... London Broncos coach Mike Eccles on their return to the top flight Trevor Hunt on the Rob Burrow Award Craig Lingard on Castleford's search for consistency Paul Rowley on the Salford Underdogs & Entertainers Wigan's Jack Heggie on Wheelchair Super League celebrati…

Kicking off the 2024 season of LIVE shows, we're joined by Joe Gardiner, one of the team who brought you Super League on Channel 4, and the Director/Producer of new documentary 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, who takes us behind the scenes on both those projects, the universally praised coverage of RL on C4, and how the life and career of Sam Tomkins tra…

Episode one of "We Are York" was released in January, the new documentary series following the club in 2024. Craig Bingham, director of the series, joined us to talk about the initial reaction to that first episode, how the series came about, what he's made of the Knights and Valkyrie so far, and how being "authentic" is important. He also offers a…

Peter Hutton has been there and done pretty much everything in the broadcasting industry, and he joins us from California to talk about the launch of SuperLeague+, the reasons behind it, what Rugby League can do to grow, how focussing on players is key and much more. Plenty to listen to, and learn from a member of the RL Commercial board. Learn mor…

10 clubs in less than 45 minutes. If yours isn't here, tell then to come on... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

As we creep closer to the 2024 season actually starting, our pre-season podcasting begins with a trip to the RFL to chat with match officials Marcus Griffiths and Liam Moore to see how their preparations are going, before we talk about Wales' historic trip to the USA with co-captain Jodie Boyd-Ward. An entertaining trio of guests to start the new y…

VOTE FORTY20 - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-rugby-podcast/ Some bits and pieces of 2023 in Rugby League, from double Grand Final joy for Wigan, York stopping us talking about them not winning and a long, but historic afternoon at Wembley. Including: Liam Farrell Tom Coyd Rob Hawkins Keara Bennett Tyler Dupree Tara Jones C…

WARNING: If you listen with younger people, there is one swear word later on... It's Christmas, and we're talking about a load of different things, which also includes Rugby League, handily, as the colourful Peg Alexander and broadcasting royalty Martin Kelner join us in the studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

A pair of guests on Zoom this week, as we first here from England's Rob Hawkins after their physical match with France in Marseille a couple of Saturday's ago, with his thoughts on the two nominees for the Golden Boot, hopes for 2024 and why the inclusivity of the wheelchair game is a major strength. He's followed by Eboni Partington, who we spoke …

In our last LIVE episode of 2023, we think, we're joined by former Sheffield Eagles GM, and member of the RLWC 2021 team, Liam Claffey for a catch-up now he's out of the world of Rugby League. With bits of news including a new home for Magic Weekend, law changes, a win for England's wheelchair side and more to talk about. That, and if you missed ou…

Robert Hicks joins us in the studio to talk about many and various Rugby League topics, as the sport looks forward to 2024, and beyond. From grading to officiating, communications to brains, IMG to our standing in the world of sport and much, much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Samoa, as predicted by Kristian Woolf, aren't coming, which kicks off a discussion on where Rugby League stands in the UK at this snapshot in time, with your points taking the chat in various ways... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

We spent the weekend in Leeds, which, in fairness, is nothing new, but, saw England's women beat Wales, men sweep Tonga and France win the battle in the First Direct Arena. All that, plus news and RSW upsets at least one club, but probably four, with his WSL predictions for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

2023, we think. just about comes to a close this weekend, with a busy two days in Leeds. On Saturday, England take on Wales in a Women's Test Match before the men end their series with Tonga, while on Sunday, it's a rematch of last year's Wheelchair World Cup Final when England host France at the First Direct Arena. We've been speaking to Welsh deb…

Rugby League Polymath Steve Mascord joins us as his car has broken down, so he's stuck here for the week, which is lucky for us as he offers his perspective on whatever topics we can think of, including the 2nd Test of the England vs. Tonga series, which was more about what was said off the pitch than any of the action on it, and much more... Learn…

We're brimming with positivity after England's first test win over Tonga was finely balanced until the hooter, giving us plenty to look forward to over the next few weeks. International Rugby League is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

Wigan win a pair of Grand Finals, London return to Super League, and just what is the future for the sport outside of the elite? Plus, we've got a campaign for you to get behind.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20

Ahead of Leeds Rhinos vs. Wigan Warriors on Sunday, we're joined by World Cup winner Rob Hawkins and journalist John Seager to look at the match, and the growth of Wheekchair Rugby League since England beat France last autumn, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Forty20