The Drop Goal Podcast

On Episode 26 of the podcast we talk to one of the biggest names from the world of rugby league. This St Helen’s lad turned Warrington Wolves legend to Wigan Warriors Assistant Coach has done almost everything when it comes to rugby league, it’s the maverick himself Lee Briers! On Episode 26 of the podcast we talk to current Wigan Warriors Assistant Coach Lee Briers. We’ll talk to Briersy about his time growing up as a lad and causing trouble on the streets of St.Helen’s, how he gained his spot pulling on the red V of St Helen’s for the first time, how he moved to bitter rivals Warrington Wolves and quickly established a name for himself as a hot headed, off the cuff player in super league. All this and much more features on Episode 26 of “The Drop Goal Podcast” You can listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.Fm and YouTube by searching 'The Drop Goal Podcast' or simply click the link in our bio on our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages (@thedropgoalpodcast for both) to take you straight to our podcast! A big thanks to our podcast sponsors over at Ruckovery. They sell some brilliant all natural products which are specifically targeted towards rugby players as well as some quality merchandise such as hoodies and t-shirts. If its something you think sparks your interest than head over to Ruckovery by clicking the link below. Use the discount code 'DROPGOAL' at checkout for a cheeky 10% off all of your purchases. https://www.ruckovery.com/?rfsn=5301901.94d4d1   This particular episode of the podcast is sponsored by Wirepins, and independent Warrington based company who pride themselves in creating high quality Warrington Wolves themed pins/badges. Make sure to follow wirepins on all their social media platforms @wirepins and visit their website to purchase on of their Warrington Wolves pins! https://www.wirepins.com/ If your interested in reading Lee Briers autobiography 'Off The Cuff' click the link below to purchase your copy https://www.amazon.co.uk/Off-Cuff-Lee-Briers-Autobiography/dp/1904091784/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1644527306&sr=8-1 DISCLAIMER: The show does not own rights to any licensed music used in todays episode. All licensed sounds and music used follow the 'Fair Use Act' Please email us below for any enquires [email protected]

On Episode 25 of the podcast Greg Eden features on the return episode and the first of 2022. We talk to Eden about his time involved with the sport, his greatest achievements as an individual as well as getting an exclusive insider on the Castleford Tigers pre-season training and what we can expect from Castleford with a new coach at the wheel. All this and much more features on the 2022 reboot of “The Drop Goal Podcast".  You can listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.Fm and YouTube by searching 'The Drop Goal Podcast' or simply click the link in our bio on our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages (@thedropgoalpodcast for both) to take you straight to our podcast! A big thanks to our podcast sponsors over at Ruckovery. They sell some brilliant all natural products which are specifically targeted towards rugby players as well as some quality merchandise such as hoodies and t-shirts. If its something you think sparks your interest than head over to Ruckovery by clicking the link below. Use the discount code 'DROPGOAL' at checkout for a cheeky 10% off all of your purchases.    https://www.ruckovery.com/?rfsn=5301901.94d4d1  DISCLAIMER: The show does not own rights to any licensed music used in todays episode. All licensed sounds and music used follow the 'Fair Use Act' Please email us below for any enquires [email protected]

On todays episode of the podcast we speak to the magic mullet himself, the Australian icon, he played for the Toronto Wolfpack helping the Canadian team gain promotion to the Super League as well as the current scrum-half for the Leigh Centurions, the man himself Blake Wallace!  On todays episode of the podcast we speak to Blake about his junior rugby league down under, to representing the Capras and Cutters in the Queensland and NSW Cup, how he got his opportunity to represent Toronto Wolfpack as well as how he played a key role in the Wolfpacks promotion to Super League. We also spoke to Blake about the Wolfpack and their tragic end and 8 months of uncertainty and no income for the Toronto players as well as why the magic mullet has been given the chop!   You can listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.Fm and YouTube by searching 'The Drop Goal Podcast' or simply click the link in our bio on our Instagram or Facebook pages (@thedropgoalpodcast for both) to take you straight to our podcast!   A big thanks to our podcast sponsors over at Ruckovery they sell some brilliant all natural products which are specifically targeted towards rugby players as well as some quality merchandise such as hoodies and t-shirts. If its something you think sparks your interest than head over to Ruckovery by clicking the link below.  Use the discount code 'DROPGOAL' at checkout for a cheeky 10% off all of your purchases.    https://www.ruckovery.com/?rfsn=5301901.94d4d1

On todays episode of the Podcast we have an Italian International featuring on the show. He starred for Hull KR being a fan favourite at the club aswell as playing for Newcastle Knights in the NRL. Featuring for Italy countless times aswell as playing in the 2017 world Cup this man has a story to tell. Its the man himself Josh Mantellato!   Josh came onto the podcast to speak to us about his time involved with rugby league and how it all started, representing Newcastle in the NRL, moving to Hull KR and how he found the English game, what it was like being a fan favourite in the United Kingdom, representing Italy internationally aswell as at World Cup level and much much more!   You can listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.Fm and YouTube by searching 'The Drop Goal Podcast' or simply click the link in our bio on our Instagram or Facebook pages (@thedropgoalpodcast for both) to take you straight to our podcast! A big thanks to our podcast sponsors over at Ruckovery they sell some brilliant all natural products which are specifically targeted towards rugby players as well as some quality merchandise such as hoodies and t-shirts. If its something you think sparks your interest than head over to Ruckovery by clicking the link below. Use the discount code 'DROPGOAL' at checkout for a cheeky 10% off all of your purchases.   https://www.ruckovery.com/?rfsn=5301901.94d4d1

On todays episode of the Podcast we have a highly appreciated name from the world of Wheelchair Rugby League. He won the best coach award in 2019 as well as coaching the North Wales Crusaders wheelchair team to the best team award the same year. He also holds a coaching role at the Wales RL team for wheelchair rugby league it's the man himself Steve Jones!   Steve comes onto the podcast to speak to us about his time involved with wheelchair rugby league and how it all started, how inclusive our sport really is and how to get involved with wheelchair rugby league, the ins and outs of playing rugby league in a wheelchair, the common misconceptions of Murder Ball being related to Wheelchair Rugby League, teams and players to look out for in the upcoming Rugby League World Cup as well as much much more!   Sound interesting? Well your in luck because we have multiple episodes of our podcast where we interview names from rugby league such as Steve Jones and find out their stories and how they rose to Rugby League success.  You can listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.Fm and YouTube by searching 'The Drop Goal Podcast' or simply click the link in our bio on our Instagram or Facebook pages (@thedropgoalpodcast for both) to take you straight to our podcast!   A big thanks to our podcast sponsors over at Ruckovery they sell some brilliant all natural products which are specifically targeted towards rugby players as well as some quality merchandise such as hoodies and t-shirts. If its something you think sparks your interest than head over to Ruckovery by clicking the link below. Use the discount code 'DROPGOAL' at checkout for a cheeky 10% off all of your purchases.   https://www.ruckovery.com/?rfsn=5301901.94d4d1  Visit the North Wales Crusaders Disability Website: https://crusadersdisabilitysportsclub.co.uk/

On this episode of the podcast we have the man, the myth, the legend. The work-a-holic and the founder of Cleveland Rugby League, its the man himself Monte Gaddis!  Gaddis came onto the podcast to speak to us about his childhood and upbringing in America, when and why he fell in love with sports, his grind to making it a top NFL player, his journey in rugby league, and how he got to where he is today, how he travelled across Europe playing rugby league and trying to expand his knowledge on this game, how he took part in Toronto Wolfpacks first ever game as well as much much more!   Sound interesting? Well your in luck because we have multiple episodes of our podcast where we interview players such as Chris Hill and find out there stories and how the rose to Rugby league success.  You can listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.Fm and YouTube by searching 'The Drop Goal Podcast' or simply click the link in our bio on our Instagram or Facebook pages (@thedropgoalpodcast for both) to take you straight to our podcast!  A big thanks to our podcast sponsors over at Ruckovery they sell some brilliant all natural products which are specifically targeted towards rugby players as well as some quality merchandise such as hoodies and t-shirts. If its something you think sparks your interest than head over to Ruckovery by clicking the link below. Use the discount code 'DROPGOAL' at checkout for a cheeky 10% off all of your purchases.   https://www.ruckovery.com/?rfsn=5301901.94d4d1  Cleveland Rugby League https: //www.clevelandrugbyleague.com/  Monte Gaddis https: //www.instagram.com/montegaddis/  ABC's of Rugby League https: //www.amazon.co.uk/ABCs-Rugby-League-Monte%CC%81-Gaddis/dp/1637600461

On this episode of the podcast we have a rugby league legend. He played for the Warrington Wolves and the Leigh Centurians. He has represented England and Great Britain at international level aswell as captaining the Warrington Wolves to multiple grand final appearances aswell as a challenge cup victory in 2019. Its the legend himself Chris Hill!   Chris came onto the podcast to speak to us about his time involved with rugby league and how it all started, his first deal with the Warrington wolves and how he dealt with the move from Leigh, the coaches he's worked under and how they've each added different attributes to his game. How Warrington have fell short year after year in the grand final and the dismal days of 2017, His testimonial match and what the wolves mean to him, his success playing at international level playing for both England and Great Britain, Having no fans at the ground but still trying to make his testimonial a year to remember aswell as much much more!   Sound interesting? Well your in luck because we have multiple episodes of our podcast where we interview players such as Chris Hill and find out there stories and how the rose to Rugby league success. You can listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.Fm and YouTube by searching 'The Drop Goal Podcast' or simply click the link in our bio on our Instagram or Facebook pages (@thedropgoalpodcast for both) to take you straight to our podcast!   A big thanks to our podcast sponsors over at Ruckovery they sell some brilliant all natural products which are specifically targeted towards rugby players as well as some quality merchandise such as hoodies and t-shirts. If its something you think sparks your interest than head over to Ruckovery by clicking the link below. Use the discount code 'DROPGOAL' at checkout for a cheeky 10% off all of your purchases.   https://ruckovery.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301901.94d4d1

On this episode of the Podcast we have a rugby league great. He played for the Warrington Wolves and the Bradford Bulls (most notably). He went from dominating with the Bradford Bulls and Warrington Wolves to helping dispose of bombs in the Middle East, it's the great Matty Blythe!   Blythe came onto the podcast to speak to us about his time involved with rugby league and how it all started, his first deal with the Warrington wolves and how experienced coaches helped develop him as a player, how he decided to join the Bradford Bulls, How injuries can effect a players attitude towards the game , how he eventually fell out of love with the sport and what lead him to his early retirement, how he went from handling a rugby ball to holding an AK-47 and helping dispose of bombs in high threat areas across the Middle East as well as being able to feature in the incredible Rob Burrow charity match as well as much much more!   Sound interesting? Well your in luck because we have multiple episodes of our podcast where we interview players such as Matty Blythe and find out there stories and how the rose to Rugby league success. You can listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.Fm and YouTube by searching 'The Drop Goal Podcast' or simply click the link in our bio on our Instagram or Facebook pages (@thedropgoalpodcast for both) to take you straight to our podcast

On this episode of the Podcast very soon we have a English rugby league legend. Rugby league Premiership winner and try scorer, he's also a winner and Man Of The Match of the Lancashire Cup aswell as a Warrington Wolves Hall of fame inductee, it's the legend himself 'Bin Man' Bob Jackson! Bob came onto the podcast to speak to us about his time involved with rugby league and how it all started, his time at Penrith and how it helped develop him as a player, how he signed his first English deal with Fulham, How injuries such as breaking his arm twice and a broken wrist halted can effect a players attidtude towards the game, and how his former Fulham coach took him over to Warrington and made him the player we all know today, his success in the English game and what it was like to help Warrington win the premiership and Lancashire cup and his time working 'on the bins' around Warrington aswell as much more! Sound interesting? Well your in luck because we have multiple episodes of our podcast where we interview players such as Bob Jackson and find out there stories and how the rose to Rugby league success. You can listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Anchor.Fm and YouTube by searching 'The Drop Goal Podcast' or simply click the link in our bio on our Instagram or Facebook pages (@thedropgoalpodcast for both) to take you straight to our podcast!

On this episode of The Drop Goal Podcast we have former player and coach for the then Halifax Blue Sox, Former player for the London Broncos and Leigh Centurians, a former assistant coach for the Warrington Wolves and St Helens and now the newly appointed head coach for the Salford Red Devils it’s the man himself Richard Marshall  Rich will come onto the podcast to speak to us about his youth and when rugby league came into his life, his transition from player to coach, What it's really like to be a coach at super league level, the behind the scenes of all things coaching when it comes to rugby league, His coaching philosophies and how he determines success, what he learnt from coaches such as Tony Smith and Justin Holbrook, what makes a successful player and coach, to his current coaching career with Salford and what he’s put in place for the 2021 campaign as well as much more!   Sound interesting? Well your in luck because we have multiple episodes of our podcast where we interview players such as Richard Marshall and find out there stories as well as how the rose to Rugby league success.   You can listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Anchor.FM, Youtube and most recently we are now available on Apple Podcasts by searching 'The Drop Goal Podcast' or simply click the link in our bio on our Instagram, Facebook or Twitter pages (@thedropgoalpodcast for both) to take you straight to our podcast