By the Balls

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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We are joined by Dr Emma Kirke to talk about head injuries in rugby, the dangerous nature of concussions and the increase in neurological conditions in retired rugby players. We also chat about the rise of Physical Disability Rugby League and Emma's involvement in the sport.

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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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John is joined by Keighley fullback Quentin Laulu-Togagae and Ottawa Aces assistant coach Jack Howieson. The pair talk about their new rugby coaching offering, The Complete Rugby Project. They discuss coaching, mentoring and the pathway in rugby, and also touch on expansion, the new club in Ottawa, the future of Toronto Wolfpack, the impact of Covid-19 on rugby league and a lot more.

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Our special guest is Salford assistant coach and former Toronto Wolfpack head coach Paul Rowley. Paul talks to us about Salford, the Challenge Cup final and working with Ian Watson. He also discusses his time at Toronto, the future of the club, as well as his own playing and coaching career.

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Ross Heppenstall and Steve Mascord join John Davidson for a chat on the important rugby league topics of the day. They discuss the allegations on Sam Burgess, the future of Toronto Wolfpack and the impact of Covid-19 on both English and Australian rugby league. They also touch on the 2021 World Cup and the general uncertainty gripping the sport.

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We are joined by England and Leeds Rhinos' inspirational wheelchair rugby league star James Simpson. An ambassdor of the 2021 World Cup, James talks us to about the tournament, wheelchair rugby league and his journey in the sport. James also chats about his time in the Army, his recovery from horrific injuries suffered while serving in Afghanistan and how wheelchair rugby league has changed his life.

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We are joined by Sunderland and Socceroos centre back Bailey Wright. The defender talks to us about joining the Black Cats, leaving Bristol City, his journey from Victoria to England, representing his country, the pain of missing out on the 2018 World Cup, breaking through at Preston North End, fighting back from injury 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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