Inside Rugby League

Peter Smith and Richard Byram the pair discuss impressive Betfred Super League wins for Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity last weekend and the latest on the state of affairs for Leeds Rhinos both on and off the field and their search for a new coach to replace Richard Agar. They also look ahead to this weekend’s Betfred Challenge Cup quarter-finals focusing on Cas’ trip to Hull KR and Trinity’s hosting of Wigan Warriors.

Richard Byram and Peter Smith discuss Wakefield’s remarkable second win in a week at Warrington to knock Wolves out of the Challenge Cup, Leeds’ sorry capitulation at the hands of Castleford in Jamie Jones-Buchanan’s firstgame and the improvement in Tigers after a shaky start under Lee Radford. 

Richard Byram and Peter Smith discuss Richard Agar’s decision to step down as head coach of Leeds Rhinos, they chat about his interim replacement Jamie Jones-Buchanan, a true Headingley legend as well as the names of those who might be in the frame to replace the 2020 Challenge Cup-winning coach. In addition, the duo look back at Wakefield’s excellent win at Warrington, ahead to this weekend’s Challenge Cup ties and the 10-match suspension handed to Huddersfield Giants’ Will Pryce.

The Evening Post's Peter Smith and host Richard Byram look back at last weekend’s win for Wakefield, defeats for Leeds and Castleford and ahead to this week’s engagements for the trio. The Tigers travel to Wigan Warriors, Leeds are at Slford and Wakefield face Warrington in front of the Channel 4 cameras at the HJ Stadium. In addition they take a look at the sixth round draw for the Betfred Challenge Cup - which has seen Leeds and Cas paired together at Headingley.

Peter Smith and Richard Byram discuss Leeds, Wakefield and Castleford’s winless starts to the campaign and if they can break their respective losing sequences this week. The pair also look back on last weekend’s action, the latest on the RFL’s disciplinary, along with Ryan Hall’s recall by England and Batley Bulldogs v Featherstone Rovers in the Challenge Cup. 

Peter Smith and Richard Byram discuss the opening round of the Betfred Super League, including a number of disciplinary flashpoints, defeats for Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity along with excellent Challenge Cup wins for amateur side Hunslet Parkside and League 1 neighbours Hunslet.

Look at the upcoming season for our three local sides Betfred Super League clubs, Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity. They also discuss the new groundbreaking television deal for the sport with Leeds-based Channel 4, what the new season might bring and their own predictions for the winners and losers this term.

Richard Byram and Peter Smith return with the latest edition of the Yorkshire Evening Post’s rugby league podcast.

In it they look back at the 2021 season, in particular at the fortunes of our three Betfred Super League clubs - Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity and also how our county sides faired in the Championship and League 1. The pair also choose their Coach, Club and Player of the Year and look ahead to 2022.

Peter Smith and Richard Byram discuss the final weekend of the season and the Grand Final hopes of Featherstone Rovers, Leeds Rhinos Women and Featherstone Rovers women. 

In addition they look at the Old Trafford Grand Final between Catalans Dragons and St Helens and the impact on French rugby league a Dragons/Toulouse Olympic double could mean for the sport in that country.

Richard Byram and Peter Smith discuss the chances of eight-time winners Leeds Rhinos reaching another Old Trafford showpiece at the expense of old rivals St Helens. Unfancied Hull KR are also looking to deliver another surprise at league leaders Catalans Dragons. 

Championship sides Featherstone Rovers, Batley Bulldogs and Halifax Panthers are also in semi-final action. Leeds Rhinos Women have also reached the Grand Final too.