Howlin' Hour

Episode 21: Not the greatest week in the World for the Toronto Wolfpack who find themselves embroiled in controversy with the future of the club is perhaps shrouded in mystery.

At the end of it all the Pack came away with a solid win over relegation battlers, Swinton Lions, and maintain a 6 point lead at the top of the Betfred Championship with some landmark appearances from both Jon Wilkin & Andrew Dixon.

The Community Spotlight travels all over the world this week from South America to Canada, to Greece & Scandinavia.

It was an exciting week of barn burners and upset results in the Super League as London Broncos inflict only the 2nd defeat of the season on league leaders, Saint Helens, as the 'race to the bottom' continues!

In the Championship things are only getting more intense in the race of playoff positions as no less than SIX teams look set to dog it out for THREE playoff places.

The Pack return to Canada for another 2 week home stint and get set to face a physical and battle hardened Dewsbury Rams this coming weekend. So listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 20: It's official, ladies and gentlemen....we got him! The Founder. El Fundador himself, Mr. Eric Perez joins us on the show for a FULL episode to discuss tea preferences, Viking seamanship, cow breeds, the Littlest Hobo and, of course, all things Ottawa Rugby League!

Will he reveal the official name and colours of the team, or when they plan to enter in to the League? You'll have to listen to find out! So tune in and come Run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 19: The Two Howlers, Rob & Gareth, get into the Wolfpack's recent victory over the Sheffield Eagles as the team finds a new gear and play what appeared to be their fastest game of the season yet with an impressive forwards display and excellent offload game.

In the Community Spotlight, the ORL competition has begun with the Brantford Broncos taking the opening round against the Toronto City Saints.

The 'Magic Weekend' turned up some magical games and surprise results in the Super League over the weekend. In the Championship, Featherstone lay down a marker to the rest of the league with a dominant win over Bradford Bulls in what was a weekend of big wins across both leagues.

No game this weekend for the Wolfpack as attentions turn to the business end of the Challenge Cup with the Quarter Finals taking place this weekend.

Listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 18: The Two Howlers are back once again after a very busy and exciting weekend of Rugby League around the world and especially at home as G&R made their commentating debuts for the inaugural Americas Rugby League 9s competition which took place at Lamport Stadium featuring Canada, the USA, Jamaica, the Latin Heat AND a three team Women's competition too!

In a reversal of events from earlier this season, the Howlers dissect the Wolfpack's dominant win over promotion rivals, Toulouse Olympique. With one match left between these two standout clubs remaining this season, who will come away with the 'series win' and take home the bragging rights for 2019?

Huge news from the RFL regarding the bids from Ottawa & New York as both teams entry in to the RFL leagues are agreed to in principle! Can Ottawa be ready to go for 2020, or will they join NYC in 2021? Lastly the guys wrap up a great weekend of upset results and record attendances in the Super League before turning attentions to upcoming opponents and promotion hopefuls, the Sheffield Eagles.

So listen in and come run with the Pack this hunting SZN!

Episode 17: Gareth is back from holidays and teamed up again with co-host and fellow Howler, Rob, as normal service is resumed! With no Wolfpack game this past weekend to review the guys focus on the upcoming and inaugural Americas Rugby League 9s held this Saturday 18th May at "The Den" - Lamport Stadium. Wolverines Head Coach, Ben Fleming, recently announced his Canada Wolverines squad brimming with promise and experience including several key Wolverine stalwarts and a few newer men to keep an eye out for. In addition, the competition is now set to include a 3 team Women's competition featuring the Canada Ravens, an Ontario representative side and a Jamaican Heritage team.

Rob & Gareth formally bid farewell to two of the Wolfpack squad. Prop, Olsi Krasniqi, rejoins his first club the London Broncos as he tries to help them secure their Super League future. And fan favourite play-maker, club ambassador and all-round great guy, Ryan Brierley, has rejoined former club Leigh Centurions.

'The Good, the Bad & the Ugly' returns with plenty of news to discuss including the Bradford Bulls upset victory of long-standing rivals and Super League perennials, the Leeds Rhinos after more than 4yrs since the last time they played each other The Challenge Cup QFs have been decided and the Championship is GUARANTEED representation as Bradford are drawn against Halifax.

Lastly the guys shift focus to the upcoming Championship "Summer Bash" weekend and preview upcoming promotion rivals, Toulouse Olympique, in the second of a three match instalment this season.

So listen in and come run with the pack this Hunting SZN!

Rob is alone for more week recapping an eventful week for the Wolfpack. This episode covers the fan event at 3 Brewers,the big win vs Bradford,the great Bulls fans, a streetcar hit and the return of Liam Kay. Then Rob goes over some RFL scores before sharing some of experiences and near miss experiences with British people.

Rob is flying solo this episode as Gareth is away on the other side of the world. Re-capping an eventful week for the Toronto Wolfpack including the emergence of a cult hero "Gordo"; the long-awaited return of Jefferson Wolf; the near sell out & record-breaking crowd at Lamport; Rob dissects the big home opening win vs. the Swinton Lions.

After, Rob takes a look the rest of the League results and previews upcoming opponents Bradford Bulls in next weeks home game. Listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 14: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! We repeat, the boys are back in town!

With lots of action over the Easter Long Weekend across the English Rugby Leagues as your hosts, the Two Howlers, Gareth & Rob, recap on the Wolfpack's two good wins against Barrow & Fev as the Pack faced off against a spirited and edgy former team mate in Jack Bussey, out to prove a point in the latter of the two games.

Community spotlight falls on Rugby League newcomers Belarus in Eastern Europe where, for the first time, the sport was played over the weekend. The hosts also briefly touch on the newly formed World Cup of Rugby League 9s - more info on that competition at a later date.

Rounding up the Super League & Championship results over the weekend, the hosts look at how some surprise results have shaken up the standings in both competitions as top and bottom half splits begin to appear in both league tables.

Lastly, attention turns to the upcoming match against struggling Swinton Lions as the Pack return to the Great White North for the first time in 2019. So listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!

Episode 13: In this late release episode the Two Howlers discuss the recent bids presented to the RFL, League 1 & Championship clubs by the Ottawa & NYC groups. With a CLEAR majority of 19 clubs voting in FAVOR of expansion and only 4 against - now & forever named "The Self Preservation Society" - the guys get in to the differences between each bid and the huge untapped potential of collegiate athletes in the US & Canada to develop.

In a general news round up, Gareth & Rob discuss a few different topics including: the recent shift from the NRL to the NFL by former Autralia Kangaroos & Queenslad Origin superstar, Valentine Holmes, as he signs with the NY Jets. The recent retirement of Souths, Queensland & Aus superstar Greg "GI" Inglis who is sure to go down as one of "The Immortals" of the sport. And, the return to League for former Pack member, Mason Caton-Brown.

A number of upsets in the most recent round of the Super League & Challenge Cups with at least 1 Championship club guaranteed a place in the Cup QFs! Predictions for the Easter Weekend and short turn around between games. And lastly, a preview of the Pack's Easter Monday opponents, Featherstone "Fev" Rovers.

Listen in an come run with the Pack this hunting SZN!

Episode 12: Rounding up the Wolfpack's return to action, the Two Howlers breakdown the Pack's definitive win over the Sheffield Eagles. Clinical finishing and individual excellence punctuated a scrappy affair at as the penalty count escalated. Yet again the Wolfpack's left edge of Ricky Leutele & Matty Russell look unstoppable...or are they? G&R discuss what may be the Pack's Achilles heel - over reliance of the left edge - and what that may mean.

Expansion is the hot topic again as the Chasing Kangaroos Podcast return to feature for another week to give more insight on expansion and the NRL. As the Howlers discuss the differences between N. American & European perspectives on expansion in pro' sports, Gareth & Rob speculate on the potential ramifications of what the structure the Super League & Champ’, may look like if Leeds continue to face relegation and how this may impact the RFL’s pending decision on teams from NYC & Ottawa.

Rounding up the weekend's results, the guys cover the ever intriguing Super League season with more unbeaten teams remaining. Lastly, the Howlers preview the Pack's next opponents and first of the Easter Weekend, the familiar Barrow Raiders, coming up on Good Friday. Listen in and come run with the Pack this Hunting SZN!