Howlin' Hour

Leeds Rhinos have put the sword to the Wolfpack as Toronto fall to their largest ever defeat in Super League - second only to the pasting they took at the hands of Warrington in the 2018 Challenge Cup. Defensively the Pack looked frail at best with the Rhinos carving up seemingly at will.

Questions have been raised after back-to-back lacklustre displays: Has head coach, Brian Mac, lost the dressing room; or is he in the process of losing it? The Two Howlers give their thoughts on the game and more.

Overall it was an intensely fought  round of Super League as two games were decided by a single point - both by way of drop goal; and Huddersfield continue to shock pundits and punters from around the league as they claim their biggest scalp of the season beating the reigning champs in their own back yard!

In truly exciting news for the world of Rugby League, the Ottawa Aces were officially welcomed to the RFL family at a press conference launching the club on Monday. El Fundador, Eric Perez, flanked by political dignitaries and RFL Chairman Simon Johnson, outlined in brief his vision for the future of the new club as they look to build for 2021's inaugural season.

Further to that, the New York City bid announced at their own press conference that they intend to play 20-30 games between now and the end of 2021 in order to give them as much preparation as possible prior to their proposed inaugural season of 2022.

Lastly, the guys round out the show with their predictions for the upcoming Super League & Championship rounds before turning attentions to Challenge Cup opponents, the high flying Huddersfield Giants! Can the Wolfpack finally get to winning ways in 2021? Tune in on the FREE OuRLeague app via the RFL website to watch the game live and come run with the Pack once more!

On a dreary day in northern England, the Toronto Wolfpack put together what can only be described as their worst performance to date as they get nilled at the hands of the reigning Super League champs, St. Helens. With little to celebrate from this game & harsh lessons learnt about just how far off the pace at the top the club currently is, how will the team react to such a defeat where the opposition barely got out of first gear?

Despite the loss, the team remain only 2 points off the pace of the next lowest team in the standings. In other Super League results from the round, Huddersfield (the last remaining unbeaten side going in to the weekend) have finally lost their first game of the season at home with a drubbing of their own at the hands of Wigan.

In general news: CHASE STANLEY IS OFFICIALLY BACK! Finally spotted at the Wolfpack's Hopwood Hall training facilities and officially announced by the club on social media, his presence is most timely as the injury count is stacking up against the Pack.

Liam Marshall may have scored the try of the season already with a ballsy move from the kick off in Wigan's sizeable win over Huddersfield - check out the highlights of the game to see it.

And former Wigan Warrior and Rugby Union convert, Chris Ashton, has left his current club (Sale Sharks) with immediate effect! Does this pave the way for a return to Rugby League with the Wolfpack?

Lastly, upcoming opponents, Leeds Rhinos, are flying high after 3 wins in a row and 4 from their last 5. The Wolfpack travel to the Emerald Headingley Stadim on a short turn around this Thursday, can they finally get off the mark this season and bounce back after such a poor showing vs. the Saints?

Tune in and come run with the Pack to find out!

Still searching for that complete 80' performance on both sides of the ball, the Wolfpack went agonizingly close to their maiden victory in the first Super League "Battle of the Wolves". Trailing 16-0 after just 23', and 22-12 at the half; the Pack fought back to tie it up 22 a piece with less than 15' in the game before finally succumbing to a spate of poor offload choices and ill-discipline in the dying minutes.

What is the key to securing their first win of the season? How can they improve enough to get over the final hurdle? In the remaining fixtures of Super League, the Huddersfield Giants shockingly remain the only unbeaten club in 2020; Leeds find form; Cas' get the derby day 'W' & Wigan bully FC.

Challenge Cup Rd.4 saw the last of the amateur clubs eliminated and the "Kneets" of York City battle back at the death to advance away from home vs. London.

In general news,  the Chooks of Sydney have secured a record setting 5th World Club Challenge title, overcoming the Saints in a physical and hard fought encounter. Shrouded in mystery still, Anthony Gelling remains sidelined whilst an investigation continues that could allegedly see him face a maximum life sentence. Referee Ben Thaler may allegedly never ref' another game of League again as yet another mystery investigation continues behind closed doors. And lastly, Valentine Holmes makes his much anticipated League return for North Queensland after a stint in the NFL.

Lastly, the Two Howlers take a look at upcoming opponents, reigning Super League champions & perennial powerhouse of the Englisk leagues, St. Helens. Can the Wolfpack defy the odds and pundits by securing their first win against the most unlikely of opponents? Will the Saints be reeling after their physical loss at the hands of the Roosters? How many first team starters with the Saints rest this game?

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

Big improvements on both sides of the ball once again as the Wolfpack put together their most complete display in Super League despite the odds begin stacked against them even before kick off losing Jon Wilkin to injury and replacement James Cunningham just minutes in to the game. Eventually though, fatigue set in and the Wigan Warriors ran away with it come the full time whistle, though the score line doesn't perhaps reflect the closeness of the game until late on. Catch the match analysis first up.

In general news, Israel Folau makes his much anticipated debut for the Catalans Dragons amid RFL investigations regarding rainbow flags at the Stade Gilbert Brutus - can anyone say "Flag Gate"? Referee Ben Thaler is currently on suspension pending an investigation by the RFL. Chase Stanley's visa issues come back to haunt once again perhaps. And, Salford's Kevin Brown doesn't use his brain, just his head as he faces a 2 game suspension for headbutting.

Gareth & Rob briefly discuss the concept of a Magic Weekend 9s competition as a way of showcasing the sport and making it more marketable to the masses before turning attentions to upcoming Rd.4 opponents, Warrington Wolves. Would a 9s competition prove a more successful commercial endeavor than yet another loop fixture?

In what is being billed as the first Super League battle of the Wolves, which pack will come out on top? Will Toronto be able to improve enough this week to get their first 'W' on the board despite so many injuries? Or will The Wire hunt them down and put right their shock loss to Wakefield this past weekend?

Tune in and come run with the Pack once more!

An improved performance and spirited fight back falls short come the final whistle as the Wolfpack fall to their second successive defeat in Super League, standing 12th with a record of 0-2. The Two Howlers, Rob & Gareth, break down the game where some finer details in how the Pack played the game cost them value points on both sides of the scoreboard.

Also, find out how YOU can watch the game, for free & in full, online for a limited time via Salford's "Red Devils TV" platform with the promo code "REDDEVIL60".

In general news:

- Wolfpack head coach, B-Mac, misses the post-game media duties.

- Storm Ciara wreaked havoc across the UK as at least 2 Super League matches and many more in the lower leagues were postponed to later dates; but not before the Wolves of Warrington produced a showcase display to defeat the reigning champs, Saint Helens, 19-0!

- The Wolfpack look set to recruit 2 young Canadian players to their roster as the salary cap saga seems to have come to a formal conclusion.

- Brexit may impact the sport in favour of the French clubs.

- Mose Masoe injury update (great news!). And;

- Chase is back!

Lastly the guys preview upcoming opponents and perennial juggernauts of English Rugby League, the Wigan Warriors. Will it be 'third time lucky' for the Wolfpack in their first ever Thursday league game? What are the Wolfpack's keys to success in Round 3? Which of the guys is picking a Toronto win?

Tune in and come run with the Pack to find out!

The Wolfpack, with a shaky performance, receive a sizeable reality check in their Super League debut as the Castleford Tigers welcome the new boys with a physical and controlling encounter coming away 10-28 winners. With the Pack's defence at 6s & 7s during periods of the match, what do the coaches and players need to do to adjust to the ferocious pace of Super League? Is this a sign of things to come? Gareth & Rob dissect the game.

Rob tries his hand at being a lyricist, with hilarious results. Maybe his new Wolfpack songs will take hold with the Section 35 faithful.

The Betfred Championship is underway with the obvious clubs emerging as winners in Rd.1.

Does the Super League have its first upset result of 2020?

In general news: England RL have a new head coach; Israel Folau is back in League; Sky Sports announce 10 more Wolfpack games to be televised; and is the Salary cap saga coming to a conclusion?

Lastly, the Two Howlers take a look in to upcoming Rd.2 opponents, the Salford Red Devils. Can the Pack write their first Super League win in to the records, or will Salford bounce back after a large loss to St. Helens in a repeat of the 2019 Grand Final?

Tune in once again and come run with the Pack!

The Two Howlers are back once again to give you your weekly dosage of Wolfpack & rugby league news. Only this time the show is bigger, better and bolder with fresh and exciting content across multiple platforms including video, written articles and a new website in the works!

With the start of the Wolfpack's inaugural Super League season very much in view, the guys get in to the nitty-gritty of what challenges lie ahead for the team, squad changes in the off-season, ongoing salary cap debate and much more before turning attentions to Rd.1 opponents: Castleford Tigers.

Can the Pack repeat their pre-season victory and kick off their campaign with a "W" and surprise a few skeptics?

Many key questions remain unanswered, such as: Will the Wolfpack survive in Super League on such a small squad? Will SBW's signing prove as impactful in the long term as it has in the short? When, if ever, will the Wolfpack be relieved of their financial millstone to pay for the expenses of all traveling teams? One thing is for sure..... It's going to be one Hell of a journey finding out!

So tune in, saddle up for the journey ahead and come run with the Pack once more!

Tis the season of perpetual hope and in the spirit of giving, we bring to you this special episode featuring yet again 'The Founder' himself, Señor Eric Perez, who joins Rob & Gareth for one last hurrah in what has been a most epic 2019; not only for the Wolfpack but the sport of Rugby League as a whole.

So, tune in for more insight on the upcoming Ottawa team - including a pretty MASSIVE surprise Eric shares with the us - some more info on what's going on in Bradford and much, much more! We don't want to give anything away here, so you'll just have to listen to the whole episode to find out what we are talking about ;)....

We can't wait for the 2020 season to kick off and plan on being back in early to mid-January with regular service resuming then. So for now, we want to wish all our listeners around the world, from us to you and yours, whatever your beliefs may be, whatever you may celebrate.....

A belated but very Merry Christmas to all ya 'filthy animals' out there, and a Happy New Year 2020 - here's to the next chapter!

In this special episode the Two Howlers, Rob & Gareth, get in to the fantastic news of the Toronto Wolfpack's latest and highest profile signing ever: SONNY BILL WILLIAMS!

Never has there been more buzz surrounding the signing of a single player in either code of the sport. Touted as a 'one man economic stimulus package' by major media outlets, will the Wolfpack recover the allegedly monstrous pay packet and incentives through record breaking ticket & merchandise sales? Or has the club sold the farm for the prized bull?

Tune in to this special episode and decide for yourselves. One thing is for sure... Sonny Bill is coming to TORONTO!

Episode 40: Well, it's the final official episode of Season 1 of the Howlin' Hour Podcast, it's been a real pleasure to produce this content for all our listeners and we look forward to next season when the build up to the Wolfpack's 2020 Super League battle commences!

For now though, the Two Howlers dish out their own awards to the players for the 2019 season and reflect on what a season it's been for everyone involved before briefly looking in to what 2020 may have in store for the club and fans.

So, for the last time in 2019 (unless we get some special guests on the show ;) ), tune in once more and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!