Inside Rugby League

return with Episode 24 of the show and in it they discuss derbies being staged in opposing counties, a great effort by Wakefield Trinity in the narrow defeat by Hull, Castleford’s late, late loss against Warrington and their prospects in the Challenge Cup against Hull and more changes to the Super League fixture list.

Peter Smith and Richard Byram return after a short break with Episode 22 of the podcast. In it they discuss issues for Wakefield Trinity on and off the field, Hull KR and Castleford’s thrilling wins on Thursday evening and the issues Covid is causing for players and administrators as they try to fit all the games in to complete the season.

Richard Byram and Peter Smith discuss last weekend’s dismal results for local sides and look ahead to this weekend’s fixtures. They also discuss the increase in viewers for Sky coverage, more controversy with ‘taking a knee’ and off-field issues for crisis club Toronto Wolfpack.

Peter Smith and Richard Byram return with the latest edition of the YEP’s Inside Rugby League podcast.

Richard Byram and Peter Smith discuss Super League’s impending return on Sunday, including Huddersfield Giants versus Leeds Rhinos, and what it might look like on and off the field.

PETER SMITH and Richard Byram discuss the latest developments in rugby league including Toronto Wolfpack’s decision to quit Super League and the implications of that decision on the top flight and Challenge Cup. 

They also look at the decision to abandon the Championship and League 1 season, possible alternatives to that and look ahead to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup fixtures.

Richard Byram and Peter Smith discuss clubs returning to training as we head towards the return of the sport on August 2. 

They also touch on the latest on the revised fixture schedule, Leeds Rhinos’ Liam Sutcliffe handing in a transfer request and veteran Danny Brough’s move to Bradford Bulls.

Peter Smith and Richard Byram discuss the new rules being introduced when the game returns, the failure to sort out issues of promotion and relegation, Wigan Warriors’ bid to buy Wigan Athletic and Peter pays tribute to late Leeds and Hunslet forward Bill Ramsey.

Richard Byram and Peter Smith discuss the return of Super League in August and the failure of Championship and League 1 clubs to decide if their seasons will resume.

They also touch on the projected losses for Leeds Rhinos and a potential ‘hybrid’ rugby match between Australia RL’s Kangaroos and New Zealand Ru’s All Blacks and possible transfers for Leeds Rhinos duo Stevie Ward and Richie Myler and Wakefield Trinity stalwart Danny Brough.

Peter Smith and Richard Byram return to discuss the latest off-field developments as the game gears up for a potential return in early August.

They also look at the revised Sky TV deal, the possible cost of testing players and cleaning grounds, the future of the Championship and League One seasons and chat about two stalwarts of the game, Wakefield’s Danny Kirmond and St Helens’ James Graham as they come toward the end of their full-time playing careers.