By the Balls

We talk with Patrick Skene, the author of the book The Big O: The Life and Times of Olsen Filipaina. We chat with Patrick about Olsen, his life and amazing career, his legacy for Polynesians and the rise of Pasifica talent in the world of rugby league.

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John is in France for a Toulouse-themed special. He interviews new signings Daniel Alvaro and Corey Norman, and coach Slyvain Houles ahead of their Super League encounter against Castleford.

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Ross and John talk about the passing of Maurice Lindsay, IMG’s new deal with rugby league and issues at Warrington. They also chat about the Challenge Cup, Super League’s relegation battle and answer questions from listeners.

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Our special guest on this episode is rugby league coach Lee Addison. Lee talks to us about his online coaching business, his career in the sport, his background, working for Manly Sea Eagles and Penrith Panthers, his time in schoolboy footy, his thoughts on the international game and more.

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John and Ross are back to talk about the latest in Super League, the movers and shakers on the table, who’s impressed them after five rounds and who’s disappointed them, they also discuss the crackdown on high shots and foul play, and talk about the sad passing of Dave Hadfield.

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Our special guest on this episode is Wigan Warriors halfback Cade Cust. The Australian chats to us about Wigan's unbeaten start to the 2022 season, his background in Scone, his time in Manly, his transition to Super League and much 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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Our special guest is rugby league journalist and author Steve Mascord. Steve returns to the podcast to talk about his new book Two Tribes. He chats about the process of writing the book, what he learned from it, takeaways from the 1997 split ARL/Super League season and more. He also responds to questions from listeners and gives his view on Channel 4 showing Super League.

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New Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet joins us on this episode. Matt talks to us about his plans for the Warriors, his journey in rugby, his coaching style, background, his thoughts on the 2022 season, his long connection to the Super League club and more.

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