The Total Rugby League Show

The Total Rugby League Show

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A new Rugby League podcast from the makers of League Express and Rugby League World

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52 episodes

S2 Ep13: The Total Rugby League Show - World Cup Finals Preview

* The Total Rugby League Show returns for our World Cup Finals preview, as Ben is joined once again by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler and Rugby League Writer Richard de la Riviere. With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake

52m
Nov 18, 2022
S2 Ep12: The Total Rugby League Show - World Cup Special

* The Total Rugby League Show returns for a special World Cup edition, as Ben is joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler and Rugby League Writer Richard de la Riviere, as we look ahead to the closing stages of this year's tournaments. With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake

46m
Nov 03, 2022
The Total Rugby League Show - 6th August 2021

* Following this week's news that the 2021 World Cup will be postponed until next year, The Total Rugby League Show returns for reaction, and to discuss where next for the game both internationally and domestically. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler and   by Rugby League Writer Richard de la Riviere.

32m
Aug 06, 2021
11: The Total Rugby League Show - 2nd October 2020

* The Total Rugby League Show is back this week as we preview this weekend's matches in The Challenge Cup and NRL, as well as to discuss how the Super League table is shaping up as we head towards October. On the show, Ben was also joined by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis, Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://totalrl.com/, and by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler.

46m
Oct 02, 2020
10: The Total Rugby League Show - 18th June 2020

* The Total Rugby League Show returns with a preview for this weekend's matches in the NRL, as well as to discuss where next for the game in the northern hemisphere. Plus, we're also joined by Beverley ARLFC, to hear about their recent collection for a local foodbank. On the show, Ben was also joined by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis, Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://totalrl.com/, and by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler.

51m
Jun 18, 2020
9: The Total Rugby League Show - 18th March 2020

* With the Rugby League season suspended due to the ongoing situation surrounding COVID-19, The Total Rugby League Show podcast returns. On the show this week, Ben was joined by Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://totalrl.com/, by The Guardian's Aaron Bower, and by League Express' Steve Brady.

25m
Mar 18, 2020
8: The Total Rugby League Show - 11th March 2020

* The Total Rugby League Show returns this week with a preview for this weekend's matches in Super League and The Challenge Cup. In addition, we also discuss North American expansion with Ottawa Aces Chairman Eric Perez and New York RL CEO Ricky Wilby. On the show, Ben was also joined by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis, Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://TotalRL.com, and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower.

54m
Mar 12, 2020
7: The Total Rugby League Show - 5th March 2020

* The Total Rugby League Show is back this week, as we discuss all things Super League, Championship, and League 1. On the show, Ben was joined by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis, Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://totalrl.com/, and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower. In addition, we also look ahead to a brand new season in the National Conference with League Express' Phil Hodgson, and the upcoming Wheelchair league season with Chair of England Wheelchair Rugby League Martin Coyd OBE. * And we discuss the Barrow Raiders and their big community drive with Chairman Steven Neale. 

1h 1m
Mar 05, 2020
6: The Total Rugby League Show - 26th February 2020

* The Total Rugby League Show returns to discuss this week's big news stories, as well as to preview this weekend's matches in Super League, Championship and League 1. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://totalrl.com/, and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower. In addition, we also discuss the community game this week, as we're joined by Bentley ARLFC and Wigan St Judes. With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake

56m
Feb 26, 2020
5: The Total Rugby League Show - 19th February 2020

* The Total Rugby League Show returns with a preview for Saturday's World Club Challenge between St Helens and the Sydney Roosters. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://totalrl.com/, and by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davies. In addition, we preview this weekend's Super League action as well as The Challenge Cup, and we round-up last week's results in Championship and the NRL Nines. Plus, we also talk about the development of the game in Spain as we're joined by Valencia Huracanes CEO Dean Buchan, as well as Rugby League in the South West of England with Devon Sharks Director of Rugby Phil Johnson.  With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake

56m
Feb 19, 2020
4: The Total Rugby League Show - 12th February 2020

* The Total Rugby League Show returns with a preview for this weekend's big fixtures in both Super League and Championship. On the show, Ben was joined by Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://totalrl.com/, by The Guardian's Aaron Bower, and by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davies. In addition, we also preview the upcoming season in League 1, as we catch up with the Daily Mirror's Gareth Walker. We also talk history in the making and the Challenge Cup with British Army Rugby League, and we discuss increasing rugby league participation in Manchester with the Manchester Rangers Community Foundation. * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake

58m
Feb 12, 2020
3: The Total Rugby League Show - 5th February 2020

* Following the opening weekend of the Super League season, The Total Rugby League Show returns with a fixture preview for this weekend's matches in Round 2. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://totalrl.com/, and by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davies. In addition, we also preview this weekend's matches in the Challenge Cup with League Express' Phil Hodgson. And we catch up with French Rugby League writer Mike Rylance for a results round-up from the Elite One Championship.  * * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake

57m
Feb 05, 2020
2: The Total Rugby League Show - 29th January 2020

* With a brand new season upon us, The Total Rugby League Show is back this week with a fixture preview for this weekend's matches in Super League. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by  Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://totalrl.com/, by The Guardian's Aaron Bower, and by League Express Writer Steve Brady. In addition, we also preview the upcoming season in The Championship, as we catch up with the Daily Mirror's Gareth Walker. And we discuss The Challenge Cup and Rugby League in Nottinghamshire, with Sherwood Wolf Hunt Chairman Adam Bates. * * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake

58m
Jan 29, 2020
1: The Total Rugby League Show - 22nd January 2020

* The Total Rugby League Show returns for the first podcast of 2020, as we head to Manchester for Toronto Wolfpack's Media Day. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by  Matthew Shaw Editor of TotalRL.com http://TotalRL.com, Toronto Wolfpack Director of Rugby Brian Noble, and by Wolfpack Chairman Bob Hunter. * * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake

55m
Jan 22, 2020
39: The Total Rugby League Show - 17th October 2019

* In the final Total Rugby League Show of the season, we look back at The Grand Final at Old Trafford, as well as look ahead to this weekend's World Cup 9s. * On the show, Ben was joined by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis, by The Guardian's Aaron Bower, by TotalRL.com http://totalrl.com/ Editor Matthew Shaw. * In addition, this week we're also joined by League Express Assistant Editor Lorraine Marsden to the Women's Super League Grand Final. * And we hear from League Express' French Reporter Steve Brady on the idea of a Catalans Toulouse double header next season. . * * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

59m
Oct 17, 2019
38: The Total Rugby League Show - 9th October 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show is back this week with a preview for this weekend's Grand Final between Salford and St Helens at Old Trafford. * On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis, and by TotalRL.com http://TotalRL.com Editor Matthew Shaw. * In addition, this week we're also joined by League Express Assistant Editor Lorraine Marsden to help preview Friday's Women's Super League Grand Final. * And we hear from League Express' Amateur Game expert Phil Hodgson on last weekend's NCL Finals at Featherstone Rovers. * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

48m
Oct 09, 2019
37: The Total Rugby League Show - 2nd October 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show returns this week with a preview for this weekend's big match between Wigan and Salford, as well as the Grand Finals in both Championship and League 1. * On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis, and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower. * In addition, this week we're also joined by Chorley Panthers Chairman Alan Bowers as we hear about the club's new clubhouse, and by League Express Assistant Editor Lorraine Marsden who helps us preview the Women's Super League Playoffs. * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

50m
Oct 02, 2019
36: The Total Rugby League Show - 25th September 2019

* With just four teams left, The Total Rugby League Show returns this week with a preview for this weekend's Playoff matches in Super League, as well as in Championship and League 1. * On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Editor of Totalrl.com http://totalrl.com/ Matthew Shaw, and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower. * In addition, this week we're also joined by Newcastle Thunder General Manager Jordan Robinson to discuss their award winning community programme. * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

46m
Sep 25, 2019
35: The Total Rugby League Show - 18th September 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show returns this week with lots of Rugby League talk, as well as previews for this weekend's Playoff matches in Super League, Championship and League 1.  * On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Editor of Totalrl.com http://totalrl.com/ Matthew Shaw, and by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis. * In addition, this week we're also joined by League Express Amateur Game Reporter Phil Hodgson to talk about the Playoffs in the National Conference League, and by League Express Assistant Editor Lorraine Marsden to discuss the closing stages of the Women's Super League.  * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

54m
Sep 18, 2019
34: The Total Rugby League Show - 11th September 2019

* With just one round left for the regular season of Super League, The Total Rugby League Show returns this week with a predictions special. * * On the show, Ben was joined by the Editor of Totalrl.com http://totalrl.com/ Matthew Shaw, by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis, and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower.   * In addition, on this week's show we're also joined by Whitehaven Director Andrew Canavan, to discuss this season's Champions of League 1. * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

55m
Sep 11, 2019
33: The Total Rugby League Show - 4th September 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show is back this week with a preview for this weekend's crucial matches in the Super League.  * * On the show, Ben was joined by the Editor of Totalrl.com http://Totalrl.com Matthew Shaw, by Rugby League World Editor Alex Davis, and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower.   * In addition, on this week's show we're also joined by The RFL’s competition manager for the community game, David Raybould, to discuss the finale to the Southern Conference season. * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

47m
Sep 04, 2019
32: The Total Rugby League Show - 29th August 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show returns this week with a look back at Saturday afternoon at Wembley Stadium, as we're joined by Lance Todd Trophy Winner, Warrington Wolves' Daryl Clark.  * * In addition, this week we're also looking ahead to this weekend's crucial matches in Super League, Championship and League 1 as Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower . * * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

45m
Aug 29, 2019
31: The Total Rugby League Show - 21st August 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show is back this week with a preview for this weekend's Cup Double Header at Wembley, featuring St Helens v Warrington Wolves in The Challenge Cup, as well as the Widnes Vikings against the Sheffield Eagles in the 1895 Cup Final. * * In addition, we discuss the latest with the Bradford Bulls' potential move from Odsal, the development of the game in Canada, as well as a look at the playoff and relegation battles in Super League. On the show, Ben was joined by Rugby League World Editor Matthew Shaw, by League Express Journalist Alex Davis, and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower.   * In addition, on this week's show we're also joined by Leeds Rhinos Wheelchair Team Captain James Simpson, to discuss winning this season's Challenge Cup, as well as his hopes for World Cup 2021. * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

57m
Aug 21, 2019
30: The Total Rugby League Show - 14th August 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show returns this week with plenty of Rugby League talk, as well as match previews for this weekend's matches in Super League, Championship and League 1.  * On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, Rugby League World Editor Matthew Shaw, and by League Express NRL Reporter Alex Davis. In addition, this week we're also joined by Rugby League Ireland's Casey Dunne, to discuss the growth of the game in Ireland and how Reserve Grade could potentially help it grow further. * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

56m
Aug 14, 2019
29: The Total Rugby League Show - 7th August 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show returns this week as we look ahead to a big weekend in Super League, Championship and League 1, as well as to discuss the big stories of the week. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Rugby League World Editor Matthew Shaw, and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower. * * We're also joined this week by Manchester Rangers Foundation Manager Matt Valentine, to discuss the development of the junior game within the city. With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

57m
Aug 07, 2019
28: The Total Rugby League Show - 31st July 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show is back with a preview for this weekend's crucial matches in Super League, as well as to review last weekend's results in the Cups. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Rugby League World Editor Matthew Shaw, and by Rugby League journalist Callum Walker. With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

49m
Jul 31, 2019
27: The Total Rugby League Show - 24th July 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show returns this week with a preview for this weekend's semi finals in both The Challenge Cup and The 1895 Cup. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, and by Rugby League World Editor Matthew Shaw. In addition, we're also joined by League Express Assistant Editor Lorraine Marsden to discuss this weekend's Women's Challenge Cup Final, and we hear from West Wales Raiders' Owner Andrew Thorne, on last weekend's historic first win for the club. With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

1h 0m
Jul 24, 2019
26: The Total Rugby League Show - 17th July 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show returns this week with plenty of domestic and international Rugby League talk, Super League match previews, as well as a look at Championship and League 1.  * On the show, Ben was joined by Rugby League World Editor Matthew Shaw, and by League Express NRL Reporter Alex Davis. In addition, this week we're also joined by Jamaica Head Coach Jermaine Coleman, to talk about his sides' upcoming Autumn International against the England Knights. With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

58m
Jul 17, 2019
25: The Total Rugby League Show - 10th July 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show is back this week to help preview this weekend's crucial matches in Super League, Championship, and League 1. On the show, Ben was joined by Rugby League World Editor Matthew Shaw, by Rugby League Journalist Alex Davis, and by The Guardian's Aaron Bower.   * In addition, on this week's show we're joined by Author and League Express French Correspondent Mike Rylance to discuss the end of the 2018/19 domestic season in France. * With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

48m
Jul 10, 2019
24: The Total Rugby League Show - 3rd July 2019

* The Total Rugby League Show returns this week with plenty of transfer talk, match previews, and the Women's Challenge Cup, as well as the game in Australia. On the show, Ben was joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler, by Rugby League World Editor Matthew Shaw, by Rugby League Journalist Alex Davis, and by League Express Assistant Editor Lorraine Marsden. Apologies for the sound issues later in the recording, problem fixed for next week's show!  With Thanks: Music by Bones Shake - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H35TSuOq44w0hyuTyUzlo

57m
Jul 03, 2019