rugby-union

John and Ross are back to talk about England’s huge double win over France, international teething problems, the Tonga series, the 2025 World Cup and IMG. They also touch on broadcast deals, rugby union’s wobbles and the work of player agents.

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Ross and John are back to talk about England's double win over France on Saturday, the return of international rugby league, a lack of ruthlessness and the need for a new promotional approach. They also discuss the Ottawa farce, missing leadership, the Super League grand final, Toulouse's promotion, Kevin Sinfield's success at Leicester and Liverpool FC embrassing Manchester United.

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Ross and John are back to talk about the crazy scheduling conflict over the England vs Combined Nations All Stars game going up against Super League fixtures at the same time. They chat about the overall governance of English rugby league, issues affecting the sport and whether change is needed, or even possible, in the future. They also discuss Kevin Sinfield leaving Leeds, the Euros, England's draw with Scotland and much more.

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Former Great Britain international Des Foy joins the podcast to talk about X-League, its origins and the future and growth of this new sport. Des also chats about his background, his career playing for Widnes and Oldham, coming up against the Kangaroos in the 1980s, and the current state of rugby league in Ireland.

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Ross and John are back to discuss the decision to make Leigh the 12th team in Super League - was it the right call or the wrong call? What next for the sport? They also discuss the concussion lawsuit in rugby union, the repercussions of it and the affect on rugby league, as well as the latest results in the English Premier League.

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We are joined by Dr Emma Kirke to talk about head injuries in rugby, the dangerous nature of concussions and the increase in neurological conditions in retired rugby players. We also chat about the rise of Physical Disability Rugby League and Emma's involvement in the sport.

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John is joined by Keighley fullback Quentin Laulu-Togagae and Ottawa Aces assistant coach Jack Howieson. The pair talk about their new rugby coaching offering, The Complete Rugby Project. They discuss coaching, mentoring and the pathway in rugby, and also touch on expansion, the new club in Ottawa, the future of Toronto Wolfpack, the impact of Covid-19 on rugby league and a lot more.

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Ross and John are back and they talk about the meetings for the Championship, League 1 and Super League seaspms to return. They chat about the recruitment market hotting up in England, Lee Radford's move to rugby union, James Graham's return to St Helens and a proposed Kangaroos vs All Blacks clash. They also disucss Liverpool's title win, Leeds United closing in on promotion and drama at Hull City.

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Ross and John discuss the best sports films they have seen, the best sports books they have read, the best matches they have been to and covered as journalists, their best sports interviews and best sports stories. They also talk about the news of the week, such as Shaun Wane's Ashes bid with England and a blow to Scotland Rugby League.

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John catches up with Salford Red Devils hooker Joey Lussick. They talk about the 2020 Super League season, Joey's spell with Salford, his background and family, his friendship with Joey Lussick, his upbringing in Sydney, the 2019 grand final and a lot more.

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Ross and John are back together to discuss Great Britain's rugby league tour from hell, Wayne Bennett's future, Toronto's super signing of Toronto Wolfpack, the recent Rugby World Cup, the worth of salary caps in sport and England's final loss against South Africa.

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Ross and John cover both codes of rugby, starting with Super League and the countdown to Old Trafford. They talk about Saints win over Wigan, Salford's defeat of Cas, the Man of Steel of awards, and also touch on Featherstone's upcoming playoff clash with Toronto. They also discuss events at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, including Ireland's shocking loss, England's form and Wales' stirring result over Australia.

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Ross and John debate the latest round of Super League including Leeds beating Castleford, St Helens smashing Hull FC, Catalans thrashing Wakefield and Wigan rising. They also touch on recruitment at Leeds United, Sheffield United's chances of avoiding relegation, the Super Rugby final and Josh Warrington's victory over Kid Galahad.

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TalkSport commentator and former professional player Craig Murdock joins Ross and John from an episode recorded at Hull KR's home ground KCOM Craven Park. They talk about Hull KR's sacking of Tim Sheens and appointment of Tony Smith, Super League's relegation battle, the departure of Leeds Rhinos captain Kallum Watkins to Gold Coast, the arrival of Luther Burrell at Warrington, the impact of John Bateman in the NRL, the recent events at Toronto Wolfpack and more.

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Ross and John give their take on the Widnes Vikings situation, rugby league's financial issues and the impending retirement of broadcaster Eddie Hemmings. They also touch on the last round of the Six Nations, plans for a new World League, Manchester United's manager hunt and the latest in the Premier League title chase between Liverpool and Manchester City.

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John and Ross discuss Super League's opening round, the beginning of the Six Nations and talk whether Liverpool and Leeds United's premiership bids are faltering. They give their take on the Ben Barba situation, round one wins for St Helens, Warrington and Castleford, and London's upset over Wakefield.

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Ross and John sit down for the first episode of 2019 to talk about the Challenge Cup fiasco involving Catalans Dragons, the coming 2019 Super League season, Robert Elstone's promise of new beginnings and RFL bumbling. They also touch on the incident between Sale head coach Steve Diamond and journalist Sam Peters, look at the recent Manchester City win over Liverpool and muse on the stunning FA Cup third round.

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Ross catches up with Mick Hogan, the commercial director of Newcastle Falcons and chairman of Newcastle Thunder, to talk rugby union, rugby league, the moving of Magic Weekend, bidding for 2021 World Cup games and the battle for rugby eyeballs and fans in the north-east.

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We chew the fat with Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston as he takes us through the turbulent recent history of the Eagles, plans to play Toronto in Belgrade in 2019, Sheffield's bid for 2021 World Cup games, his time as coach of Ireland and more.

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Ross and John tackle the latest in Premier League and Championship football, from Jose Mourinho's sideline run-in to impressive Arsenal, Newcastle's wobbles, Middlesbrough top and Ipswich in trouble. They also look at the ups and downs at Sale, a growing trend of contentious red cards in rugby union, and touch on the Super League grand final and the latest in international rugby league.

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