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Ashes Rugby League

Ashes Rugby League

Rugby League Coach 71 Episodes Oct 19, 2026

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast previewing the 2025 international series between England and Australia. Hosts Lee Addison and John Davidson bring analysis, news, interviews, history and other content to build anticipation for the contest. Lee is an English coach with experience at NRL clubs who has long lived in Australia, while John is an Australian journalist based in the UK. The show draws on their different perspectives on rugby league and the Ashes rivalry.

Episodes

The LAST TIME the Poms Conquered the Kangaroos
The LAST TIME the Poms Conquered the Kangaroos Oct 19, 2026 4778 When we talk about Rugby League World Cups, it’s easy to think about the modern tournament — decent crowds, professional athletes, modern stadiums and between 10 and 16 nations from all around the world competing on the biggest stage.But go back more than 50 years to 1972 and you enter a very different world of rugby league. The game was still largely played by working men, international tours cou
A STOLEN RLWC Trophy and 13 Years That Changed Rugby League FOREVER!
A STOLEN RLWC Trophy and 13 Years That Changed Rugby League FOREVER! Oct 13, 2026 3836 Between 1957 and 1970, rugby league didn't just change on the field. It changed as a product, as entertainment, and as an international sport.   And a lot of the rugby league we recognise today starts taking shape right here.  In just 13 years, rugby league went from a four-team World Cup with no final to international tournaments, television, massive club rivalries and some of the most famous mom
When the Kangaroos Finished THIRD! The Story of the FIRST EVER Rugby League World Cup!
When the Kangaroos Finished THIRD! The Story of the FIRST EVER Rugby League World Cup! Oct 6, 2026 4244 Imagine if you can it's October 1954...    72 years ago.  In the UK, bomb sites from WW2 still scar many cities. Food rationing has only just ended and most families don't own a television. Winston Churchill is approaching 80 and serving his second term as Prime Minister.  On the other side of the world, Australia and New Zealand are embracing a new era of post-war optimism. They’ve both enjoyed a
Ep 33 Super League 360
Ep 33 Super League 360 Aug 18, 2026 4706 It’s squeaky bum time at the bottom and the topWigan are a team whose momentum won’t stopGiants off the bottom after four in a rowBradford and Hull suffered a devastating blowMany results didn’t go how we both thoughtFor how many pounds will Super League be bought? Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news! Lee Addison, based in Australia
Ep 32 Super League 360
Ep 32 Super League 360 Aug 12, 2026 5608 The weather in England will soon start to be colder John once again became another year olderHull FC with the shock of the roundThe Giants announced that they’re moving groundWigan were good and played like a top billerBut Leeds pipped Wakey in a Belle Vue thrillerSuper League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news! Lee Addison, based in Australia,
Ep 31 Super League 360
Ep 31 Super League 360 Aug 4, 2026 5472 Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news! Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts.Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast, and also brings plenty of opinions.Lee has coached at NRL clubs and World Cups and owns rugbyleaguecoach.c
Ep 30 Super League 360
Ep 30 Super League 360 Jul 27, 2026 5082 Paul Rowley didn’t last as coach very long Cas beating Leeds made us look very wrong ! Hull FCs coach looks ready to cryLeigh are showing they are never say dieCongrats to the Giants, their first win in 11 Hoping Scott Dureau and Wakey’s photo man rest easy in heaven   Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news! Lee Addison, based in Austr
Ep 29 Super League 360
Ep 29 Super League 360 Jul 20, 2026 4269 Football's not coming home, as the saying goesA home? Huddersfield don’t know if they’ll have one of those! John wrote about Keighley and the locals went mad Saints needed a win, ‘cause last week was bad!Will London end up in the Super League top-tier ?Are the NRL giving up on it? Because that’s the fear  Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and
Ep 28 Super League 360
Ep 28 Super League 360 Jul 13, 2026 4537 St Helens and Wire got a big headacheBoth losses would have been tough to takeYork and Bulls both chalked wins upGiants look condemned to the Wooden Spoon cupLeeds set the pace, KR lost to LeighFor the all the updates, here are John and LeeSuper League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news! Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts. Intrepid scribe J
Ep 27 Super League 360
Ep 27 Super League 360 Jul 6, 2026 4415 The Prime Minister in waiting turned up at MagicWill his reign be a success or will it be tragicTragic is a term that Giants could useAs York destined them to once again loseLeeds and Leigh clocked up a big score  Wigan and Saints had a close one once moreSuper League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news!Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts. In
Ep 26 Super League 360
Ep 26 Super League 360 Jun 30, 2026 4755 Warrington dug deep to beat CatalansDid Leeds reduce Hull KR to also rans?Wigan were scrappy in HumbersideSt Helens’ win shows they’re like Jekyll and HydeLeigh did well in France’s heatYork show they’re still not an easy beatSuper League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news!Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts. Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a
Ep 25 Super League 360
Ep 25 Super League 360 Jun 23, 2026 4815 Wigan handed the Knights a spanking  York’s missed tackles they have to be thanking   The Wire had a night to forget   Leeds are worth a title winning bet    Sorry about  last weeks podcast break   We did that for John’s domestic stake!Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news!Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts. Intrepid scribe John D

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