The Coach and Caplan discuss the Poland RL test match v Czech and journey in general and also the scene in England where Toronto from Canada could be a Super League team in 2020....but so could Featherstone !

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and UK media man Phil Caplan discuss coaching issues and also the issues on those doing the hard yards in the sport. This podcast covers technical and tactical game discussions as well as the usual discussion topics our UK correspondent Caplan dissects so well.

Host Lee Addison argues that there’s plenty of talent that slips through recruitment nets and that 17 NRL aides could happily exist if things were done better. We also have 3 guests from around the RL world !

Host Lee Addison argues that Rugby League needs serious changes now that we are in the 21st century whilst he also interviews Nate Gladdin and Phil Caplan. Longest episode ever !

Can you imagine the head of NRL also acting as head of an NRL club and using his power to get benefits for his club and scupper the progress of others ? With rules made up to suit his team? The Hard Yards rugby league podcast has been informed that this kind of thing is happening in a huge area for rugby league in the world. We tell some of the shady stories.

We cover a wide range of issues today including reports of fights taking place on the field and in the grandstands, it’s marketing on the world stage and the performance of some administrators

We talk about how the festival of world cups is looking even more promising but could require further thought. We also talk about how changing attitudes to life choices need to be reflected in rugby league !

We are back with our UK and Australian report and we also update on a recent trip to promote the game. Is Reserve Grade the way to go? Should everyone play with a 10 metre defensive retreat ? Just a couple of the discussions we tackle!

Host Lee Addison argues that there may be too much emphasis on athleticism rather than skill and he also holds an extensive interview with UK correspondent Phil Caplan. We also touch base with our Australian and NZ correspondents for all the stuff that impacts those in rugby league who do the HARD YARDS !

Host Lee Addison discusses how the game could make Origin a truly global product and also how to help nations and NRL clubs by breaking off the NRL and Super League competitions for a 4 week mid season break for other activities to take place. We also talk to a man trying to start rugby league in Peru as well as our regular guests Michael Carbone and Nate Gladdin.