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Ross and John are back to review the first seven rounds of Super League. They discuss Warrington and Catalans’ great starts, the relegation battle, Hull FC’s struggles, Wakefield’s woes, Wigan, the Hull derby, IMG and more.

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John and Ross are back to preview the new Super League season. They profile all of the 12 clubs, look at the contenders, the pretenders, the key signings and coaching changes, and the teams who will be battling relegation.

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Paul Anderson joins us to talk about his new role with talent pathways at the RFL. Paul, a former professional rugby league player and Super League head coach, chats about his work with England, the World Cup and the international game. He also discusses his career at Leeds, Halifax, Bradford and St Helens, battling back from stoma sugery, dealing with adversity, his time coaching Huddersfield and more.

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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 Ralph Rimmer's press conference, the future of UK rugby league, London Broncos, Ottawa Aces, the RFL, Magic Weekend back at Newcastle and more.

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Ross and John are back to discuss the backroom bloodshed at Leigh, the RFL's controversial academy cull, Ralph Rimmer's eyesore Sky interview, Super League's relegation battle, Catalans whipping Wigan and the Challenge Cup semi-finals. They also discuss George Williams' messy departure from Canberra.

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Ross and John are back for another episode to discuss the new Super League TV deal with Sky Sports - how will rugby league survive, what happens next with the cut in funding? They also chat about Leeds run of five losses in a row, Kyle Eastmond, preview the Challenge Cup quarter-finals, the return of Greg Inglis and talk about the protest at Old Trafford at the game bewteen Manchester United and Liverpool.

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Ross and John are back to preview the new Super League season. They discuss who are the contenders, the pretenders, the title challengers and the relegation favourites in 2021. They look at recruitment and changes at each club. They also touch on the Championship campaign and who will be pushing for promotion to Super League.

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Our special guest on the first episode of 2021 is forward Joel Thompson. He talks to us about joining St Helens, leaving the NRL, his upbringing in country NSW and the Mindset Project. He also chats to us about his Indigenous background, his spell at Manly and his hopes for his time in Super League.

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Former guest Brian Carney joins us on the podcast again. The Sky Sports broadcaster and former Great Britain international discusses the 2020 Super League grand final and how the competition can maximise and exploit what was an amazing contest. He also talks about the season just finished, the applications for the 12th team in Super League, the Toronto Wolfpack and what may come next for British rugby league.

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Ross is back as he and John discuss the 2020 Super League grand final between Wigan and St Helens. The two chat about the semi-finals, the key issues and talking points heading into Friday's decider, and the strengths and weaknesses of both the Saints and Warriors. They also talk about the Dream Team and the race to who will be promoted to be the 12th team in Super League for next year.

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Our special guest on this episode is rugby league star James Graham. Over 17 years with St Helens, the Bulldogs, St George Illawarra, Great Britain and England, James has been a hit in both Super League and the NRL. One of the best players of his generation, James talkes about his impending retirement, his fabulous career, his future, what rugby league means to me, the Toronto Wolfpack decision and more.

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For our 100th episode we are joined by England international and St Helens fullback Jodie Cunningham. She talks to us about her life and career in rugby league, the rise of the women's game, the challenges it faces, her ambassador role with the 2021 World Cup and more.

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We're joined by former Rochdale Hornets coach Alan Kilshaw. We go through all the burning issues in rugby league right now - the Covid outbreak at Hull FC, the fall of Toronto Wolfpack, expansion, the impact on Ottawa, the new rules, the latest in the NRL, the rise of Penrith Panthers and the implosion of the Brisbane Broncos.

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Super League champs St Helens take on NRL premiers the Roosters in the 2020 World Club Challenge. John heads to the Totally Wicked Stadium to hear from Trent Robinson, Kristian Woolf, James Roby, Mitchell Aubussson, Jonny Lomax and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves ahead of the game. He is also joined by St Helens CEO Mike Rush and The Sun's rugby league reporter Gary Carter.

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Ross and John are joined by Paul Bennett at the Super League 2020 season launch at Headingley. They talk about the latest news and events, and also interview new St Helens coach Kristian Woolf, Hull FC outside back Mahe Fonua, Leeds prop Matt Prior, Warington halfback Gareth Widdop, new Huddersfield signing Aiden Sezer and Wigan playmaker Jackson Hastings.

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John is joined by League Weekly editor Paul Bennett for some Xmas cheer to review the 2019 Super League season and take a look at 2020, as they analyse the recruitment and chances of all 12 clubs for next year.

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We have two special guests joining Ross and John in League Weekly editor Paul Bennett and rugby league reporter for The Sun Gary Carter. They discuss Great Britain's loss to Papua New Guinea, the dismal Lions tour, the future of Wayne Bennett and who is to blame for the failure. They also talk about Super League 2020, recruitment and the title and relegation candidates.

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We bring you this episode from Hamilton as we talk with Great Britain assistant coach Ian Watson ahead of the Lions' match against Tonga. We discuss Ian's time under Wayne Bennett, but also cover his upbringing and background in Salford, his playing career, his spell representing Wales, his move into coaching and the Red Devils' fantastic 2019 season.

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In Part 2 of our 2019 Super League grand final special we talk all things Salford. We catch up with Gil Dudson, Josh Jones and Jackson Hastings about the club's fantastic rise into the decider, the team spirit within the camp and the prospect of facing St Helens in the big one.

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