Episode 173: New beginnings

Ross and John are back to preview this year’s Super League grand final. This discuss Wigan and Hull KR, analyse their teams and players, and look at each club’s journey to the decider.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.

Hull KR hooker Matt Parcell joins the podcast ahead of the Super League semi-final against Warrington. Matt talks about Hull KR’s great season, the danger of Warrington, his career and his impending retirement.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.

Warrington Wolves fullback Matt Duffy joins us ahead of the Super League semi-final against St Helens. Matt talks to us about his excellent season, being name in the Dream Team and the upcoming finals. He discuses Sam Burgess’ transformation of Warrington, his background in the NRL and his transfer to Super League.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.

Ross and John are back for a bumper episode where they discuss Las Vegas, the NRL and Super League teaming up in America, and Hull KR top of the table. They chat about IMG and cutbacks at the RFL, the next World Cup being hosted by Australia and PNG, Salford rising, St Helens struggling and loads more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.

John and Ross are back with a special tribute to Rob Burrow. They also discuss Rohan Smith’s dismissal at Leeds, potential candidates to replace him, England’s shocking player payments for the France test and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.

The boys talk about the declining popularity of the Challenge Cup, IMG’s London Broncos problem, the coaching and recruitment situation at Hull FC, the sustainability of the Championship and League 1, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.

Ross and John are back to discuss Paul Rowley staying with Salford, the hell at Hull FC, the club’s appointment of Richie Myler, pressure on Rohan Smith and the future for Tony Smith. We also talk about the rise of Warrington and Huddersfield, Challenge Cup quarter-final results and England to play France in Toulouse.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.

John and Ross are back to discuss the first few rounds of Super League, the shocking situation at Featherstone Rovers and whether a player’s union is needed in UK rugby league. They also talk about the match review panel, the issue of media facilities in Super League, and the latest international news involving Italy, Ireland, Scotland and Lebanon dropping down in membership and out of World Cup qualification.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.

John, Ross and Phil Caplan are live from the Aviva Studios in Manchester for the launch of the new Super League season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.

John is joined on the podcast by author and journalist Steve Mascord. The pair talk about the launch of the Championship and League 1 seasons, changes at Wakefield Trinity, the new concussion rules, Super League’s foray into streaming and a new broadcasting platform and Steve’s new book on the 1994 Kangaroos.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.