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Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast

A Rugby League podcast published every Monday discussing the big issues with special guests from Super League, Championship and League 1.

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00:50:15

19: From Bobsleigh to Rugby League

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/08/09

On the show this week, I'm joined by new Sheffield Eagles winger, Olly Butterworth. He's a paratrooper off the field and he has quite the CV. He's originally a Union player, having played for Scarlets. His role with the army gave him the opportunity to take up bobsleigh - where he represented Great Britain in the World Cup. Now, though, he wants to make a name for himself in the sport he grew up watching. Also on the show, the World Cup is off - so what should be played instead? There's all the

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00:47:26

18: Getting to know Abbas Miski

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/08/02

On the show this week, my guest is Abbas Miski, Lebanon International winger for London Broncos - and soon to be Wigan Warriors. He discusses the Rugby League World Cup, how he got into the sport, that dramatic knockout game between Lebanon and Tonga - and much more. Also on the show, there is talk of restructure in the sport (I know) - I give my thoughts on that and all the games over the weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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00:53:50

17: Talking Wheelchair Rugby League

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/07/26

On the show this week I'm joined by Tom Halliwell, captain of England Wheelchair Rugby League. He discusses his journey into the sport, and his career so far including his England call up at just age 16. He also offers his thoughts on the Rugby League Cup and why it still should go ahead with or without Australia and New Zealand. Also on the show: what can rugby league learn from The Hundred and why are attendance figures low in the sport currently? --- Send in a voice message:

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00:48:16

16: The future of Salford Red Devils

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/07/19

On the show this week, I'm joined by Pete Brady, Chairman of Salford RLFC Supporters Trust. Things have progressed in terms of the situation regarding the AJ Bell Stadium. Recently the club held a fans forum and the petition which had been running was heard at Council. The direction of travel, at this moment in time, points towards Moor Lane, but there is a lot to discuss and tie up before a formal decision is made. Pete Brady updates us on the options and also discusses the potential of fan

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00:52:21

15: Saving Oldham's season

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/07/12

On this week's show I'm joined by Oldham Roughyeds Chairman Chris Hamilton. The club turned a few heads, in the last few days, when they announced Brian McDermott would be taking over as coach until the end of the season. I asked Chris what has gone wrong for Oldham this year and why he feels Brian McDermott is the man to get them out of the mess. Also I offer my thoughts on whether promotion and relegation should exist in Super League and there's also all the games from the weekend to discuss on

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00:41:26

14: Growing Rochdale Hornets

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/07/05

On the show this week I'm joined by Andy Mazey, Rochdale Hornets Chairman. We discuss his vision for the Hornets and how he plans to implement it. We also talk attendances and the importance of community clubs. There's also updates on RFL/Super League realignment and the potential TV deal for clubs outside of Super League. Also on the show I discuss all the rugby league action from the weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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00:47:20

13: World Cup in doubt

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/06/28

With the Rugby League World Cup just four months away, it has been put into fresh doubt, as there is reluctance from down under about travelling to the UK and having to quarantine on return. I offer my thoughts on why I feel it is vital the tournament goes ahead as scheduled. I also discuss whether the sport needs a regular international calendar and the recent All Stars game. Also my guest this week is the Batley Bulldogs Head Coach Craig Lingard. We are nearing the halfway point of the season and

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00:42:05

12: Turning the tide at Leigh

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/06/21

Joining me on the show this week is Leigh Centurions Interim Head Coach, Kurt Haggerty. After 11 games and 11 losses, he has a tremendous job on his hands to try to steer Leigh to their first win. He says he's relishing the opportunity and truly believes Leigh Centurions can stay in Super League this year. Also on the show this week, there is also all the action from the world of Rugby League. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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00:54:07

11: Increasing Participation

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/06/14

Currently, there is not enough players playing Rugby League. Part of the reason the RFL issued Elite Academy licences was to tackle this very subject. But while doing that, they also removed Elite status from Castleford, Hull KR and Bradford. They have now u-turned on this, of course. But part of the reason was a need to protect the community game and the fact that not enough quality players were being produced. But have the Rugby Football League gone about this in the right way? On the show this

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00:36:39

10: The Highs and Lows of Coaching

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/06/07

After a somewhat mixed start to the season, I caught up with York City Knights Head Coach James Ford to get his assessment of his side so far. He discusses why this has been the toughest period of his coaching career and he reveals why it hasn't gone as well as he would have liked so far. Plus there's all the reaction from the cup ties and the rest of the action in the world of Rugby League. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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00:53:52

9: All Things French Rugby League

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/06/01

It's a bumper edition this week where the focus is all on Rugby League in France. Just a few months back, France were announced as the frontrunners to host the next World Cup in 2025, so I caught up with Pierre Carcau, a French Rugby League journalist, to discuss that and the state of the game in France. There was also some big scorelines in Super League with Wigan, Leeds and Salford on the end of drubbings. Plus there is everything from Championship and League 1. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:44:23

8: Barrow Raiders' ambitious plans

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/05/24

On the show this week I speak to the Barrow Raiders Chairman Steve Neale. Since lockdown, despite the season being suspended, he has been able to bring in vital income for the club through setting up a beer garden on the Craven Park pitch. The club has recently signed former Super League and Toronto player Hakim Miloudi, and Steve says this income was a key reason why they were able to afford him. He has ambitious plans of going unbeaten this season in League 1 and in the future pushing for a place

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00:31:01

7: Rugby League beyond 2022

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/05/17

On the show this week I'm joined by Head Coach of Sheffield Eagles, Mark Aston. Super League has recently renewed its TV deal with Sky Sports for another two years. As it stands the lower leagues are not set to receive a penny from this, and we discuss what issues that proposes and how the game goes forward. Also we discussed Sheffield Eagles' bright start to the campaign and whether they can sneak into the top 6 this year. There is also all the action from Super League, Championship and League 1 in

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00:28:58

6: Growing the game in Wales

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/05/10

This week I speak to Andy Moulsdale, CEO of North Wales Crusaders, to discuss how to grow Welsh rugby league. The club are working to improve the game in partnership with Welsh Rugby League to develop the grassroots game. There is also all the Challenge Cup action plus Championship & the return of League 1. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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00:45:45

5: The fight to keep Salford at the AJ Bell

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/05/04

This week I'm joined by Pete Brady who is the Chairman of Salford RLFC Supporters Trust. He is fighting the proposed sale of the AJ Bell to Sale Sharks. The petition can be found at: https://www.change.org/p/salford-council-the-aj-bell-stadium-must-stay-for-the-community-of-salford --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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00:39:56

4: Dodgy Decisions

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/04/19

On this week I'll be discussing the controversial Hull KR v Huddersfield game, the dodgy refereeing decisions and all the big games from last weekend. On the show also is Craig Lingard of Batley Bulldogs about how he thinks his side will fare this year in the championship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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00:28:42

3: Grassroots Rugby Returns

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/04/12

As the community game returns, I speak to Paul Scanlon-Wells of Rochdale Mayfield. There is also discussion of the recent challenge cup games. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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00:30:00

2: Full-backs galore

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/04/05

On this week's show there's all the action from the weekend. Plus, Shaun Wane has a selection headache at full-back, just who is he going to pick? And there's the big interview with the Oldham Roughyeds chairman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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00:25:15

1: Super League returns

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2021/03/29

Last weekend saw the return of Super League and I'll be reviewing all the big action. On the show I'm also joined by Lee Kenny, Media and Marketing Director at Halifax Panthers, discussing how to grow the game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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00:30:19

17: Leeds Rhinos looking good

Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast ·

2020/03/12

On this week's episode we are asking how far can Leeds Rhinos go and also is the run in to the Super League grand final going to be closer than we first thought? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

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