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Outlawed Rugby League Podcast

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

So I played a little bit of Rugby League (including some youth internationals) but this isn’t about me! This is about my opinions on the state and affairs of The Greatest Game of All. From everything current, to expansion, to history and a few interviews along the way! Sit back grab a beer and get onboard #Outlawed

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Episodes

Episode #45 - Paul Cooke, in his own words

March 19, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 75 MB

Wow what an episode! Spending an hour and half speaking with Paul Cooke felt like 5 minutes! Just sit back and enjoy this one!

Episode #44 - The Patron Saint of Toronto

February 25, 2023 16:37 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

I am back!! I catch up with Andrew from Toronto City Saints ahead of an exciting year for the club. We talk history, future, kits and a bit of rugby league!

Episode #12 - Ladies and Gentlemen Mr Ryan Hoffman

January 19, 2023 20:07 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

I caught up with 3 time NRL winner, State of Origin Winner with NSW, Australian international and of course winner of the Challenge Cup with Wigan. None other than Ryan Hoffman. Hope you enjoy this one as Ryan also took the the time to answer some questions from a few listeners of the podcast! Sit back, relax, enjoy and get Outlawed!

Episode #43 - The State of The Women’s Game in The UK

June 25, 2022 16:22 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

This is an off the cuff episode talking about the women’s game and specifically the Women’s game in the UK and what we can or NEED to do to help it progress

Episode #42 - The Fracture Clinic

June 16, 2022 17:32 - 34 minutes - 16.6 MB

It’s good to be back! And I’m back with a rant, welcome to the fracture clinic!

Episode #41 - A 2021 sign off

December 31, 2021 11:10 - 20 minutes - 9.71 MB

This is a quick episode with some ramblings about rugby league in between - thank you to everyone who has been a guest on this years podcast and I wish you a positive, healthy and rugby league filled 2022!

Episode #40 - Dapto to Toronto with Blake Wallace

December 01, 2021 13:30 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

As we head into December I am joined by Blake Wallace who started his career back home in Australia and it finished abruptly this year in the UK all done via Canada - great chatting with Blake and some really good points made around concussion, so don’t be afraid to reach out!

Episode #39 - The Rantings of a Rugby League Podcaster

November 21, 2021 17:40 - 29 minutes - 14.2 MB

I am back! With episode 39, have you missed me?? In this episode it is just straight off the cuff rants about the past 6 months of Rugby League all squeezed into 30 minutes! Enjoy!

Episode #38 - The Royal Carolinas

May 08, 2021 18:41 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

I catch up with Justin from QCR seeking some answers to the move from Vermont to the Carolinas!

Episode #37 - The inaugural episode of the Last Pass Podcast - US Women’s Rugby League

March 31, 2021 11:49 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MB

Catch all your info on US Women’s RL over on Twitch and the socials. This is the first ever episode of the US Women’s RL podcast - The Last Pass - Enjoy!

Episode #36 - US Womens Rugby League Live Twitch Episode #1

March 05, 2021 14:17 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

An exciting episode as I was lucky enough to be invited to put my two cents into the first ever live twitch episode the state of rugby league with US Womens rugby league. Give it a listen then join us live tomorrow for the next instalment over on twitch!

Episode #35 - Don’t get left behind

February 24, 2021 18:21 - 45 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this one I am talking about places that need rugby league and places rugby league needs, this is not a fantasy draft!! This is real life!

Episode #34 - What’s in a venue

February 06, 2021 16:12 - 37 minutes - 17.9 MB

There’s a lot going round on social media currently with regard to attendances and venues and is the Grand Final stale? Should the Challenge Cup final move? So I dive right into the heart of it!

Episode #33 - Mr Stuart Fielden

January 09, 2021 17:50 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

Getting 2021 off to a bang I am joined by Bradford, Wigan, Huddersfield and Great Britain legend Stuart Fielden! Sit back and enjoy

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight

December 24, 2020 13:43 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MB

Just a quick thank you and sign off for 2020! Here’s to 2021 - thank you!

Episode #32 - So this is Christmas. And what have you done

December 08, 2020 22:13 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Something a bit different for this one. I was lucky enough to be invited to be a guest with friend of the show Justin of the Queen City Royals podcast - The Pride of Vermont

Episode #31 - Rugby League in Alberta, Canada

November 25, 2020 19:27 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MB

I am joined by Tanya and Lawrence from Alberta Rugby League - both of whom have represented the Canadian national teams - so who better to lead the charge of the Broncos?

Episode #30 - Rugby League British Columbia

November 04, 2020 15:11 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

I am joined by Shaun from British Columbia Rugby League as we talk positive! Positive for Rugby League in BC and the wider country of Canada! There has never been a better time to get involved in Rugby League in BC!

Episode #29 - The Memorial Bears

October 14, 2020 10:24 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

This is one that I have been itching to do since the start of the podcast! And finally I have been able to catch up with Josh Day from the Memorial Bears. Enjoy this one!

Episode #28 - The cousins - Rugby League and Grid Iron

September 23, 2020 22:12 - 34 minutes - 16.1 MB

In the words of Jason Aldean ‘We Back!’ In this episode I am on my own rambling on about the differences and similarities of two sports that I am passionate about and how we could build the footprint of rugby league with the help of American Football

Episode #27 - The Fire Ant Army is coming

August 26, 2020 14:14 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

I am joined by Stuart from the newly formed Harrogate Fire Ants in North Yorkshire! We talk everything rugby league in the town of Harrogate and even includes the first ever give away on the show!

Episode #26 - USA WOMENS RL

August 14, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

I am joined by Garen Casey known for his time in the NRL and at Wakefield and Salford, but we’re not here to talk about that! We’re here to talk everything USA Women’s RL! Enjoy this one guys! (Apologies for a little feedback on the audio!!)

Episode #25 - The Crown Jewels

August 12, 2020 12:31 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

I am joined by the main man from the Queen City Royals up in Burlington Vermont, Justin Tucker. Justin has a strong sports and management background and we dive deep into everything QCR

Episode #24 - The Myth, The Man, The Mullet

July 29, 2020 17:05 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

I am joined by none other than Hull FC stalwart and Tongan international Mahe Fonua. We talk lockdown, 2020, 2 challenge cups and the NRL

Episode #23 - The (North) American Dream

July 21, 2020 16:24 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

I jump on for an impromptu episode in the light of the news of the Toronto Wolfpack pulling out of all on field activities for the remainder of the 2020 season.

Episode #22 - Rugby League in the Sunshine State with Nate Gladdin

July 18, 2020 18:36 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

I am joined by none other than Rugby League in America Podcast’s very own Mr Nate Gladdin. As a Floridian he is here to talk everything Florida Rugby League and how the game is and will develop there. So grab a beer, grab some popcorn and some whiskey and dive into this one!

Episode #21 - A little bit of Q and A

July 04, 2020 07:26 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Something a bit different for this episode. I put out to my Instagram followers to ask me whatever they liked and I would answer as best I could! So eyes down for question number one....

Episode #20 - Slow Feet Don’t Eat

June 21, 2020 17:49 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

In this episode I am joined by one of the most exciting athletes in our game right now! An American who has played all over the world and has a massive work ethic! This is his story, from college football, NFL draft and finding rugby league. Monté Gaddis

Episode #19 - From Marine to Hawk to Renegade - David Ulch

June 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

I am joined by USA international and current assistant coach/player of the Lakeland Renegades, Mr David Ulch. We talk everything Rugby League in North America - this one is no interview, it is two guys who love rugby league and are passionate about the development of the game just sounding off against each other, enjoy this one guys!

Episode #18 - Longhorns Rugby League - fifth in the pioneer of league series

June 01, 2020 08:18 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

In this one I am joined by Matt, Emmet, Matt’s dodgy wifi and his combover in the latest episode of the pioneers of league - rivals to former guests Dublin City Exiles - this Irish duo get rowdy, reminisce, talk all things Longhorns, but mainly talk about Matt’s terrible wifi! Enjoy!

Episode #17 - Glasgow Rugby League - the fourth pioneer of league episode

May 26, 2020 10:07 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

I catch up with the founders of Glasgow Rugby League James and Nick as we talk everything from heartland rugby league to the up and coming epicentre of Scottish rugby league with Glasgow RL

Episode #16 - Who needs gold when you’ve got the Silverbacks! - The 3rd pioneer of league episode

May 21, 2020 10:36 - 1 hour - 66 MB

The next instalment of rugby league pioneers and I am joined by not one, not two but three members of the Silverbacks Rugby League Club. Money man Jody, player Anthony Cox and head coach Dave Sweeney - grab a beer and enjoy this one!

Something a bit different

May 15, 2020 17:16 - 2 minutes - 1.27 MB

So not a full episode and you won’t be expecting this coming through your headphones - however I want to show some appreciation to all you guys that listen and let you know where you can contact me! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and now through email! Stay Outlawed!

Episode #15 - The North East Pioneer - Robin Peers - the second in the pioneer of league mini series

May 15, 2020 08:01 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

In the second episode of the Rugby League Pioneer series I have my good friend Robin Peers - a legend of rugby league in the north east of England and now the north east of the USA - 13 years at Gateshead Thunder and now with the Boston 13s in the USARL - go get it!

Episode #14 - OAP - Ottawa Aces’ Perez - The first in the Pioneer series

May 13, 2020 11:01 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MB

In the first of a mini series of interviews with pioneers of Rugby League from all over the world I welcome along none other than Toronto Wolfpack and Ottawa Aces founder Eric Perez. I had a blast doing this one and Eric truly is a great guy of our great sport, we talk everything rugby league, some you won’t agree with some you will and some will down right piss you off, but he I love it!

Episode #13 - Outlaws, Sheriffs, Hunters and Cowboys

May 07, 2020 15:06 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

So this episode is really important to me and one I didn’t think I’d ever do. Episode 13 was always going to be important given that we are the 13 man code - this one is all about how I would see Rugby League on a professional level in my (current) home town of Nottingham

Episode #11 - The Double Challenge Cup Winning Tongan

April 20, 2020 14:01 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

In this episode I am joined by another special guest and a guy who will forever be in the Hull FC history books - former South Sydney Rabbitoh and Tonga international Fetuli Talanoa

Episode #10 - The Geordie That Went Down Under

April 14, 2020 14:58 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

I am joined by former Superleague, NRL, Yorkshire rep and England international as well as current coach of Workington Town - Chris Thorman. We talk everything in Chris’ career, Rugby League in the North East and Rugby League in Cumbria

Episode #9 - When the Outlawed met the Exiled

April 02, 2020 17:04 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

In this episode I am joined by Barry Treanor (Big Bazza) and Alex Duff (Lexi) from the Dublin City Exiles! We talk everything Exiles and everything Ireland Rugby League!

Episode #8 - Up The Aces, New York New York and F**k You COVID-19

March 23, 2020 18:38 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

In this episode it is the penultimate episode in the North American mini series. I put my 2 cents into the launch of the Ottawa Aces and the New York City RL as well as giving a huge middle finger to COVID-19 and the current uncertain times we are all facing.

Episode #7 - North American Mini Series #3 - The Year of The Fox

February 20, 2020 17:03 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

In this episode I am joined by yet another guest from the USARL, Liam who is Head Coach of the Delaware Black Foxes and heading into his first season as coach!

Episode #6 - North American Mini Series #2 - The Eagle has landed

February 13, 2020 13:30 - 51 minutes - 48 MB

In this episode I am joined by John who is VP and Assistant Coach for the Northern Virginia Eagles RL Club. We talk everything NOVA Eagles and USARL

Episode #5 - North American Mini Series Episode #1 - The XFL effect

January 30, 2020 12:21 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

This is my first delve into Rugby League in North America as part of a mini series. With so much untapped potential in the Americas what can we do to get Rugby League to break through. In this episode we look at how the XFL has developed and how Rugby League could learn from it

Episode #4 - Vision 2021

January 21, 2020 12:28 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

We’re back with the next instalment as I go in depth about the draws for the 3 Rugby League World Cups in 2021 (Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair tournaments) #Outlawed

Episode #3 - Western Canada Rugby League

January 02, 2020 12:14 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

The first episode of 2020 and the first ever guests on the podcast. We welcome along Blake and Josh from the Western Canada RL, to talk everything from West to East in the inaugural East vs West game on January 11th @ Lamport Stadium, Toronto ON

Episode #2 - Happy Holidays

December 29, 2019 12:49 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

A little insight into my thoughts on Rugby League at Christmas #Outlawed #GetOnBoars

Episode #1 - My 2 Cents

December 12, 2019 21:44 - 37 minutes - 67.2 MB

Welcome to the Outlawed RL Podcast - Episode one is a whirlwind and the beginning of something hopefully big! So #GetOnboard and get #Outlawed