Ross and John debate the merits of Ralph Rimmer’s controversial appointment to the CEO role of the RFL, the planning for the 2021 World Cup, France beating Croatia in the FIFA World Cup final, Ryan Hall's exit at Leeds and James Maloney heading to Super League. They also chat about Anthony Joshua's bout with Alexander Povetkin and discuss Usain Bolt's headline-grabbing link up with the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.

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