Shoulder Charge - A Rugby League Podcast

On this week's show I'm joined by Swinton man Liam Forsyth. He discusses a range of topics including his first season in Super League with Wigan Warriors and how he found it tough. He also speaks about transitioning from full time to part time and wanting to bounce straight back into the Championship with Swinton Lions. All that on more on Shoulder Charge. Music: Upbeat Funk Rock by Infraction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On this week's show my guest is Bradford Bulls full back Elliot Hall. He talks about his career so far, including how he only started playing the game at University aged 18. The former Batley man speaks about the culture at the club and gives an insight into the successes of the play-off semi final season in 2021. That and much more is all covered on this week's Shoulder Charge. Music: Upbeat Funk Rock by Infraction (copyright free). --- Send in a voice message:...

On the show this week, the focus is on all things women's rugby league. To discuss the women's game, my guest is York City Knights centre Savannah Andrade. 2022 proves to be a big year for the women with the sport being shown on more broadcasters than ever before with Sky, BBC and The Sportsman televising games. There is also the small matter of a home World Cup coming up at the end of the year, which promises to break even more records for women's rugby league. Savannah talks about her...

On this week's show my guest is Whitehaven second rower Ryan King. He talks about his career so far including what he learnt playing for Cronulla and Sydney Roosters back in Australia. He talks about why he loves it in Whitehaven and why he thinks more Australians who may have been overlooked should try their hand at the sport over here. He also has his say on the current clampdown on high shots and late tackles and reveals the secrets to Haven's unlikely play-off success in 2021. Music:...

This week it's the sixth round of the Challenge Cup and one of the ties that caught the eye was Whitehaven v St Helens. On this bonus edition of Shoulder Charge, hear from Whitehaven CEO Andrew Canavan, second row Ryan King and half-back Alex Bishop. Everything is covered on this bitesize, comprehensive preview of the game. Music: Upbeat Funk Rock by Infraction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On this week's show I'm joined by Newcastle Thunder General Manager, Jordan Robinson. We discuss the club's Super League ambitions and how to grow the game in the North East. You'll also hear why the city should now be classed as one of rugby league's heartlands, and the growth the club has made off-the-field in the last couple of years. Music: Upbeat Funk Rock by Infraction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On the show this week my guest is the Rochdale Hornets chairman Andy Mazey. We discuss re-alignment and what it might mean for the sport. Also hear Rochdale's plans for 2022 and why the club has not just strengthened on the field, but off the field as well. Music: Upbeat Funk Rock by Infraction (copyright free). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On this week's show, I'm joined by Leigh Centurions half-back, Ben Reynolds. He discusses his career so far and also tells me why the Centurions should not be written off for an immediate return to Super League next year. Music: Upbeat Funk Rock by Infraction (copyright free). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On this week's show I'm joined by Nick Kennedy - he's the captain of Castleford Tigers PDRL team. He discusses all things Physical Disability Rugby League, the time he was made captain, and why the sport has been a life changer for him and many others. Music: Upbeat Funk Rock by Infraction (copyright free) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On the show this week, my guest is the Barrow Raiders winger Tee Ritson. Last year's League 1 joint-top try scorer joins me to discuss his upbringing, how he never believed he would become a rugby league player and also why he thinks the Raiders could make the play-offs this year. Music: Upbeat Funk Rock by Infraction (copyright free) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

Super League makes its return this week, and this time - for the first time ever - it includes two French sides. With that in mind, my guest for the first episode of the new season is journalist Steve Brady, better known as Catalan Media on Twitter. He joins me live from the windy Stade Gilbert Brutus to discuss the Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique and also preview the upcoming season. Music: Upbeat Funk Rock by Infraction (copyright free) --- Send in a voice message:...

On the show this week is part two of my conversation with Whitehaven CEO Andrew Canavan. He discusses a potential move away from the Recreation Ground. He also discusses the departure of several directors midway through the season and the recent Premier Sports TV deal for the Championship. Plus I discuss the Grand Finals across the three divisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On the show this week I'm joined by Andrew Canavan CEO of Whitehaven Rugby League. He discusses the club's great season in the championship, defying the odds to make the play-offs in heroic fashion. Andrew also discusses the possibility of three Cumbrian sides in the championship. This is part one of my conversation with Andrew and you can hear the second part this Monday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On the show this week my guest is North Wales Crusaders CEO Andy Moulsdale. He discusses the recent defeat in the play-offs to Doncaster and reviews the season as a whole. We also talk about their move to Colwyn Bay, league structures for next season and beyond - and a whole lot more. Also covered on the show are the play-off games in Super League and Championship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On the show this week, it's two for the price of one as my guests are Olly and Richard Russell. Olly, currently playing half-back for Huddersfield Giants, discusses his performances, how he got to where he is now and what it's like having a dad who has won lots in the sport. Richard, who made over 300 appearances in the 80s/90s for Wigan, Oldham and Castleford reflects on his career and also speaks about his relationship with his son Olly. --- Send in a voice message:...

On this week's show, my guest is Kurt Haggerty, current Leigh Centurions coach. We discuss his interim period as coach: how it's gone, what he's learnt and a bit about his philosophy too. Aside from that, there is the small matter of the RFL press conference and Derek Beaumont's programme notes... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On the show this week, my guest is former Super League player and current winger for York City Knights, Kieran Dixon. We chat about a range of subjects including: rugby league in London, the current season, how he got into the sport, setbacks he's had, his unique kicking style and more. Also on the show is all the action from Magic Weekend and Championship & League 1. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoulder-charge/message

On the show this week I'm joined by Barrow Raiders Chairman Steve Neale. We talk about the current League 1 season and the competitiveness of the division, with nearly all teams vying for a play-off spot, at the very least. We also discuss Barrow's success off the field - while this year has been tough for many due to the coronavirus, for Barrow it has been one of their best years, in terms of commercial revenue, since Steve Neale became chairman. Also Steve offers his thoughts on where the...

On the show this week, I'm joined by Jon Christie who is a Director of the Russian Association of Rugby League Clubs. Rugby League in Russia had its official status revoked in 2010, meaning government support stopped. Since 2017 there has been no competitive rugby league and Jon's role is very much building the sport back up to where it was. We discuss that and the international game as a whole and ask whether the major players in the sport ie NRL should do more to grow the game abroad. That...

On the show this week, I'm joined by Martin Beddis, Head Coach of Norway Wheelchair Rugby League. He has the task of establishing a wheelchair side from scratch, and garnering interest in the sport in Scandinavia. It's a mammoth task but one that he is relishing. Covid-19 has made his job that bit tougher, but the postponement of RLWC2021 til 2022 gives him more time to prepare for the tournament. He also speaks about getting into wheelchair sports after being inspired watching the 2008...