Howlin' Hour

Return of the Pod. Rob returns after a long Howlin Hour break to fill fans in where they have been, where the Wolfpack will go.

The Super League restart is under threat by player pay issues. The Wolfpack continue to face ongoing visa issues for their Aussie and Kiwi stars. And the very first player for the Wolfpack moves on.

Rob & Gareth are back with another episode of the Howlin' Hour!

It's been a week with a lot of exciting news for fans of Rugby League. The NRL saw what may go down as the best game of the season. The RFL & Super League have announced the competition will recommence in August 2nd with a triple header and revised format for finishing the 2020 season by the end of November. But perhaps most exciting for fans of the game in Canada was the announced of the Ottawa Aces inaugural head coach, Laurent Frayssinous.

What does 'le premier entraîneur-chef have in the works when it comes to forming his squad? How can we expect the team to play? And will Canadian athletes get an opportunity to shine and make the squad? So many questions and only time will tell.

After a short break the Two Howlers are back with another episode.

Another exciting round of fast and furious NRL action concluded this past weekend punctuated by moments of individual and team excellence.

The RFL Laws Committee are now entertaining the idea of implementing the "six again" law from the NRL for the remainder of the 2020 season once restarted.

The Wolfpack bid a fond farewell to live wire hooker, Andy Ackers, as he joins the Salford Red Devils until the end of 2022; and the transfer rumour mill is abuzz with four big names associated with moves to the Wolfpack in 2021. What impact does this have on the rest of the Wolfpack squad?

Tune in and run with the Pack once more to find out!

The Two Howlers recap the successful relaunch of the NRL 2020 season picking up with a fast furious Rd.3 filled with plenty of action, highlights and record setting footy showcased! Parramatta jump out to top the table early built on the stingiest defense in the NRL era, whilst the ever mercurial NZ Warriors play a near perfect game to set the record for highest set completion rate in NRL history!

In general news, the North QLD Cowboys make a compelling argument for being Canadians' team in the NRL. The first Ashes Test Series between England & Australia for 17yrs is cancelled due to COVID-19. Ben Te'o is back in Rugby League; and Akuila Uate heads home to Aussie after being released from the last year of his contract with Huddersfield.

In Super League news, all 12 clubs voted unanimously to maintain the 2020 salary cap at GBP2.1m in a show of solidarity for the sport and it's players. But is it as clear cut as that? The short answer, no. Listen in for more details.

Turning ahead to this weekend & Rd.4 of the NRL is already underway and the Roosters have PUMPED the Broncos 59-0 in Thursday night's match up, but who will win the remaining fixtures? Will the Warriors continue where they left off? Will Parra keep their place a top the table, or will Canberra Raiders take the spoils of war vs. the Knights? And, at the foot of the table, will one head coach's fate be sealed come the full time whistle?

Lastly, we ask the question: What in the Sam hell is a 'Giltini'?

Tune in once again and come run with the Pack for answers to these questions and more!

The NRL is BACK and bringing us live Rugby League and sports once again! And, with Sportsnet in Canada, and FS1 in the USA picking up coverage of the competition in N.America, has there been a better time for new fans of the game to be found? The Two Howlers get in to what it took for the NRL to get back up and running and what impact regular TV coverage in N.America might have on viewership in general.

Noise also being made by the RFL and Super League who are aiming for a mid-August restart to the 2020 season with 3 models proposed for a reconfigured season. Many questions remain but everyone is keeping their fingers crossed for the competition to restart ASAP!

So tune in once again this season and come run with Pack down under!

Just three guys Acing life, shooting the breeze about Rugby League, hot sauce, TV shows and more. 3-PEAT!

The Two Howlers are joined by special guest, sports journalist, presenter, commentator and author of Wolfpack blog, "Defend the Den", Mr. Bryan Thiel!

Taking a look around the Canadian sports and rugby league media landscape, Bryan also gives an insight in to his journey through sports media, the impact COVID-19 may have on the Wolfpack and what sport he has found the hardest to commentate on.

For access to his published articles use the link here: https://defendtheden.home.blog/