By the Balls

John spends an afternoon with Warrington Wolves coach Steve Price. They go through Steve's career, his upbringing in western Sydney and his playing days with St George and Balmain, and how he got into coaching. They discuss his time at the Dragons, working under Wayne Bennett, his spell as an NRL head coach, his stint at Cronulla and why he joined Cronulla. They also cover his experiences in Super League, the 2019 season and the Wire's bid for a premiership.

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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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John chats about everything with Warrington Wolves star Blake Austin including his time in Super League, his upbringing in western Sydney, his love of rugby league, breaking into the NRL, his spell with Canberra Raiders, possibly representing Great Britain and a whole lot more.

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John sits down with recently retired rugby league pro Cory Paterson. They talk about him hanging up his boots, his move into coaching and go through his 12-year career in the NRL with Newcastle, North Queensland and Wests, and in England with Hull KR, Salford, Leigh and Toronto Wolfpack.

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John heads to Super League's new offices in Manchester to speak to St Helens coach Justin Holbrook, Salford star Jackson Hastings and coach Ian Watson, Warrington coach Steve Price as well as Super League boss Robert Elstone. Elstone talks about Magic Weekend in Liverpool, his first year in power and more.

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John and Ross are in Barcelona for the historic Catalans match against Wigan. They are joined in this episode by Warriors correspondent Phil Wilkinson to talk about the game at the Camp Nou, Shaun Wane, Super League and touch on the issues at Leeds Rhinos and David Furner's sacking.

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The dream partnership is finally back, Ross and John return in a blockbuster episode to alk about the sacking of Leeds coach David Furner, the latest round of the Challenge Cup, Magic Weekend, the dramatic Champions League semi-finals and rugby union's European Cup finals.

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In the second part of our special with Garry Schofield the 53-year-old opens up about his feuds with Maurice Lindsay and Doug Lawton, his relationship with Ellery Hanley, how he left Leeds for Huddersfield, retirement and the impact of the death of his wife Adele.

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Our guest is rugby league royalty, Garry Schofield. In Part I we speak to the ex-player about his background, his early days, how he ended up at Hull, his debut for Great Britain, his time in Sydney with Balmain, facing the all-mighty Kangaroos, the influence of his parents and more.

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John goes to west Yorkshire to speak to Featherstone Rovers hooker Cameron King. They talk about his journey, through the NRL to Fev, his rollercoaster career, being cut by Parramatta, playing alongside Johnathan Thurston, being coached by Wayne Bennett and more.

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