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July Round Up | Scotland, Midlands & Student 4 Nations Rugby League

In this episode, hosts Karl & Craig chat with several guests and provide an update and interesting stories regarding Scotland Rugby League, Midlands Rugby League, the student four nations cup and more.

Guests:
✅ Lewis Copeland, Communication Officer for Scotland Rugby League and founder of the Rugby League in Scotland Twitter page

✅ Craig Fisher, Wales Students Head Coach
✅ Luke Phoenix, Exciting New Prospect in England Students Rugby League

In This Episode:
Interview Highlights:
✅ Lewis Copeland shares insights into Scotland Rugby League.
✅ Craig Fisher discusses the development and goals of Wales Students Rugby League under his coaching and their recent 4 Nations Campaign.
✅ Luke Phoenix talks about his journey and aspirations as a rising star in England Students Rugby League.
✅ Luke Phoenix's background and early introduction to rugby league.
✅ His experiences in the England Students Rugby League setup.
✅ Ambitions and dreams for the future in the sport.

We also discuss:
✅ How student-level rugby league contributes to the sport's growth.
✅ Challenges faced by student players and coaches.
✅ Opportunities and support available for aspiring rugby league athletes.
✅ Closing thoughts and upcoming events in the world of rugby league.

SPONSOR: This episode was sponsored by Pot Leadle - Digitial Marketing & SEO Specialists in Cheshire

Meet Matt De Ridder & Matt Williscroft From Staffordshire Quantums Rugby League Club

In this episode, hosts Karl & Craig sit down with Matt Williscroft and Martin De Ridder of the newly formed Staffordshire Quantums. Staffordshire has taken the Midlands Rugby League scene by storm this year as they managed to snatch a feature in the Times and produced a viral video that gained 1 million views. Already renowned for active and vocal supporters, the Quantums have embraced Rugby League and are encouraging other Union clubs to do the same.

↪ https://www.rugeleyrugby.com/news/staffordshire-quantums-a-promising-rugby-league-team-in-rugeley-2777427.html
↪ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rugeleyrugby
↪ Twitter - https://twitter.com/rugeleyrufc
↪ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rugeleyrugby/

In This Episode: 

✅ The origins and inspiration behind the formation of the Staffordshire Quantums rugby league team.
✅ The team's goals and aspirations for the season.
✅  Challenges faced in forming a new rugby league team.
✅  Some key players & staff members who have been instrumental in the team's formation and development.
✅ Memorable moments, including a feature in the Times and a video reaching 1 million views.
✅  Advice to individuals or communities interested in starting rugby league teams.

SPONSOR: This episode was sponsored by Pot Leadle - Digitial Marketing & SEO Specialists in Cheshire

In this episode, hosts Karl & Craig sit down with Sean Sudworth & Stuart Hood of Birmingham Bulldogs. Birmingham is the longest-surviving rugby league team in the Midlands and won the Midlands Cup last year. Recently they are undergoing an administrative re-development with a view to introducing a women and girls and youth team.

👉 GUEST 1 - SEAN SUDWORTH

Sean has been the chairman of Birmingham Bulldogs for 5 years and started playing rugby league aged 7 in his home town of Wigan. He relocated to the Midlands with his wife, originally from Bromsgrove, for work.

👉 GUEST 2 - STUART HOOD

Stuart discovered rugby league at school through his PE teacher, a Hull KR fan. Stuart is the incumbent chairman of the Bulldogs and is looking to transform a well-established team into a club in the 2023 season.

Birmingham Bulldogs - https://www.birminghambulldogs.co.uk

🏉 ABOUT THE RUGBY LEAGUE OUTSIDERS PODCAST
Welcome to Rugby League Outsiders, where two passionate fans and former players, Karl Walker and Craig Williams, bring their love for the game to the Midlands. After relocating to the area, they were disappointed that rugby league wasn't as prevalent as in their former homes.

However, instead of accepting defeat, Karl and Craig saw this as an opportunity to promote the sport and make it more accessible for others in the Midlands. They started the Rugby League Outsiders podcast to shed light on the hidden gems of rugby league in the region and to give a voice to those who may have been overlooked.

Tune in weekly as Karl and Craig share their insights and experiences, interview players and coaches, and delve into rugby league. From local clubs to the latest news, they've got you covered.

Like and share this video and help spread the word about this fantastic sport in the Midlands.

LINKS:
📍 FACEBOOK
📍 TWITTER
📍 INSTAGRAM
📍 TIKTOK
📍 WEBSITE
Meet Sean Sudworth & Stuart Hood of Birmingham Bulldogs Rugby League Club - E9 

SPONSOR: This episode was sponsored by Pot Leadle - Digitial Marketing & SEO Specialists in Cheshire

Meet Toby Whelan & Pete Gatenby From The Leamington Royals Rugby League Club - Ep 8

In this episode, hosts Karl & Craig sit down with Pete Gatenby & Toby Whelan of the Leamington Royals.

👉 Toby Whelan

Born in Leeds but grew up in Leamington/Warwick. I’ve only been playing league for 3 years (all with the Royals), but played Union my whole life & support the Bulls. Mostly play wing for the Royals but bit of a utility back, and does the social media. Play Union for Harbury & brought half our team over to play for the Royals.

👉 Pete Gatenby
Grew up in West Yorkshire, and played rugby league through secondary school, uni and open age, bouncing around the world I had to switch codes in the US, and having a couple of years away from rugby league, I then returned when back at uni after a shoulder op (where I really decided this was the sport for me), I then ended up with a trial in NZ playing for Glenora Bears in the Fox Prem - I did that for a season. But came back to the UK, found me in the midlands in 2014, and 2015 was my first season for the Royals. And I've been there ever since and as captain since last year.

↪ Leamington Website

SPONSOR: This episode was sponsored by Pot Leadle - Digitial Marketing & SEO Specialists in Cheshire

In this episode, hosts Karl & Craig sit down with the Midlands Hurricanes Rugby League Football Club Chief Executive Officer, Greg Wood.

Enter the Midland Hurricanes triple ticket giveaway here.

👉 ABOUT GREG
Greg cut his teeth in professional cricket as a pro player before switching to corporate employment. Following various operational management positions, Greg took a position as Group Operational Director at The Big Red and took up the CEO role with the Hurricanes in 2021.

↪ Midlands Hurricanes Website
↪ Twitter
↪ Facebook
↪ Instagram

🏉 ABOUT THE RUGBY LEAGUE OUTSIDERS PODCAST
Welcome to Rugby League Outsiders, where two passionate fans and former players, Karl Walker and Craig Williams, bring their love for the game to the Midlands. After relocating to the area, they were disappointed that rugby league wasn't as prevalent as in their former homes.

However, instead of accepting defeat, Karl and Craig saw this as an opportunity to promote the sport and make it more accessible for others in the Midlands. They started the Rugby League Outsiders podcast to shed light on the hidden gems of rugby league in the region and to give a voice to those who may have been overlooked.

Tune in weekly as Karl and Craig share their insights and experiences, interview players and coaches, and delve into rugby league. From local clubs to the latest news, they've got you covered.

Like and share this video and help spread the word about this fantastic sport in the Midlands.

LINKS:
📍 Rugby League Outsiders FACEBOOK
📍 Rugby League Outsiders TWITTER
📍 Rugby League Outsiders INSTAGRAM
📍Rugby League Outsiders  TIKTOK
📍 Rugby League Outsiders WEBSITE

Meet Midlands Hurricanes Rugby League Club CEO Greg Wood - Ep 4

SPONSOR: This episode was sponsored by Pot Leadle - Digitial Marketing & SEO Specialists in Cheshire

In this episode, hosts Karl & Craig sit down with MND Fundraiser and Lifelong Wigan fan Graham Berry and Director of Rugby at the NEW Ravens RLFC, Jason Spafford.

👉 Graham Berry - Born in Wigan, Graham was destined to be involved in Rugby league from a young age. Graham talks about finding touch RL in Telford after relocating to the Midlands and eventually going on to raise over £7000 for the MND Association through challenging ultra-running events.

Graham is currently in training for the Trans-Pennine Ultra - a 91-mile run from the DW Stadium to Headingley in Leeds.

↪ MND Link
↪ Fundraising Link

👉 Jason Spafford - Jason has been heavily involved in the development of the Rugby League in the Midlands since as early as 1996 and is now the Director of Rugby at the NEW Ravens club in Redditch. Born in Kent, Jason found Rugby League after a career-ending boxing injury and was immediately hooked.

↪ New Ravens
↪ Follow Jason on Instagram

SPONSOR: This episode was sponsored by Pot Leadle - Digitial Marketing & SEO Specialists in Cheshire