13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show – Season Finale Synopsis It’s the final 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show of the season, and hosts Dave Parkinson and Ste Beech sign off in style! In this special end-of-season edition, the pair look back on a huge week for the community game, beginning with all the highlights and standout moments from the NCL Awards Night — celebrating the players, clubs, and volunteers who made 2025 another unforgettable year. The lads then turn their attention to the dramatic aftermath of the Division One Play-Off Final between Ince Rose Bridge and Stanningley, discussing the repercussions and what it could mean moving forward for both clubs and the competition. There’s also a heartfelt moment as Dave pays tribute to Trevor Barton MBE, a true Leigh Miners Rangers Junior stalwart whose influence and dedication have shaped generations within the club and the wider rugby league community. To round things off, Dave and Ste dust off the League Express pre-season predictions, comparing how those early forecasts stacked up against the final league standings — with plenty of laughs, surprises, and a touch of humility along the way! It’s the perfect wrap-up to an incredible season of grassroots rugby league — full of passion, stories, and the people who make the community game so special.
🎙️ 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show – Episode 39 Hosted by: Dave Parkinson & Ste Beech It’s the penultimate show of the 2025 season, and the big games just keep on coming across the National Conference League! This week, Dave Parkinson and Ste Beech bring you the best of the action and reaction from the play-off finals weekend — with three massive matches deciding promotion and the ultimate crown of community rugby league. We start in Division Two, where Pilkington Recs returned to Division One after overcoming a spirited Hensingham side 32–16 in the Promotion Play-Off Final. Dave takes us through all the key moments as the St Helens outfit completed a strong finish to their campaign. Then it’s on to Division One, where Ince Rose Bridge booked their place in next season’s Premier Division with a dramatic 18–14 victory over Stanningley. We relive a game that had everything — sin-bins, lead changes, and a decisive late try from Casey Shaw that sent the Wigan club up. And finally - West Hull ended a five-year wait to lift their tenth National Conference League title, defeating Siddal 8–0 in a tough, tactical Grand Final. Josh Wood guided the Green and Golds superbly around the park, earning man-of-the-match honours, while Eligh Wilkinson and Jack Lazenby provided the crucial tries. Dave also caught up after the game with Josh Oliver and retiring forward Ryan Wilson for their thoughts on the victory, the season, and what it means to the Hull club. It’s another packed episode full of reports, reaction, and reflection as the lads bring you closer to the heartbeat of the community game — right here on the 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League
🎙 Show 38 – 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show 📻 Show Synopsis It’s play-off time in the National Conference League! Ste Beech and Dave Parkinson guide you through all the games across every division as they prepare for Finals day - will Storm Amy make an appearance? West Bowling and West Hull did battle for a spot in the Premier Division Grand Final against Siddal, while Ince Rose Bridge met Shaw Cross Sharks and Stanningley met Oldham St Annes in Division One. Was a St Helens derby on the horizon in Division Two? We hear from Lee Cunningham after Clock Face Miners’ semi-final.
🎙️ Episode 38 – Bonus Edition In this bonus episode, Dave Parkinson chats with Jake Normington, who’s calling time on his playing days after helping East Leeds to a stunning, unbeaten season. With 22 wins from 22 and over 1,000 points scored, Easts stormed into Division One of the NCL in record-breaking style. Jake talks about hanging up his boots, the pride he feels in what the team achieved, and the exciting challenge of stepping straight into his new role as club chairman.
🎙️ Episode 37 – 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show Dave Parkinson and Ste Beech return with another action-packed episode as the National Conference League play-offs heat up. We bring you the key stories from across the divisions, including Siddal’s march into a second successive Grand Final after a 26-0 victory over West Bowling, and West Hull’s defensive masterclass against Thatto Heath Crusaders. We catch up with Jamie Greenwood, who starred in both the halves and at hooker for Siddal, to get his thoughts on a big night at Chevinedge and the challenge ahead in Featherstone. We also hear from Gaz English, delighted with his side’s performance over West Bowling, as he reflects on his team’s resilience and momentum heading into the next stage. There’s a full round-up of the play-off picture across the Premier Division, Division One and Division Two, plus previews of the big semi-final clashes to come.
In this week’s 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show, Ste Beech and Dave Parkinson reflect on another huge weekend of action across the National Conference League. We start with the Premier Division, where the elimination semi-finals produced drama and set up the next stage of the play-offs. Then it’s on to Division One, with the title race decided and the promotion battle going down to the wire. Division Two saw the regular season conclude bar two games, and there were some big results in the battle for play-off places. Our main feature comes from Doncaster, where Leigh East produced a stunning late comeback to beat Bentley 22-14 in the Division Three Promotion Final. We bring you commentary highlights from the big game, and Dave caught up with Louis Else and Cam Clark for their thoughts on winning promotion.
13 Pro-Am Community RL show features a weekly podcast and regular audio broadcasts of rugby league games from across the four divisions of the National Conference League. We are proudly sponsored by Green Cooling.
In Episode 35, Ste Beech and Dave Parkinson guide listeners through another action-packed weekend across the National Conference League as the regular season wraps up in dramatic style. In the Premier Division, the top six play-off picture is confirmed, with decisive results shaping the route to the Grand Final. Division One brings clarity at both ends – Wigan St Judes and Heworth continue their charge, Stanningley edge a thriller, and the relegation battle is decided. Division Two sees champions East Leeds run riot, Dewsbury Celtic clinch automatic promotion, and relegation matters are settled once and for all. In Division Three, we’ve got full coverage of the play-off semi-finals, as Bentley and Leigh East secure their spots in next week’s Promotion Final. The lads also look ahead to that final showdown in Doncaster between Bentley and Leigh East, with one last ticket to Division Two up for grabs.
Episode 34 of the 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show sees Dave Parkinson and Ste Beech run through all the latest National Conference League results, before turning the focus to the Division Three play-offs as Bentley, Myton Warriors, Leigh East and Featherstone Lions battle for the final promotion place. We also look at the tables across the divisions and preview this weekend’s fixtures.
Ste Beech and Dave Parkinson are back for Episode 33 of the 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show. This week we reflect on Heworth’s gritty Bank Holiday win at Wigan St Patricks, run through the BARLA National Cup results, and check the NCL tables as the regular season nears its end. We’ve also got a full preview of this weekend’s fixtures across all four divisions – including big clashes in the Premier and a huge Wigan derby in Division One.
It’s Episode 32 of the 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show with Ste Beech and Dave Parkinson. This week we bring you all the scorers and talking points from across the National Conference League Premier Division, Division One, Division Two and Division Three as the race for promotion and the battle against relegation intensify. We’ll also check in with the updated league tables and see exactly where things stand as the regular season ticks down, plus look ahead to the upcoming fixtures.
13 Pro-Am Community RL Show This week on the 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show, Ste Beech and Dave Parkinson bring you a packed episode with drama, emotion, and a look ahead to another big weekend of action. We start with our featured match – the St Helens derby between Pilkington Recs and Clock Face Miners – where Pilks claimed the bragging rights in style. We’ve got exclusive match highlights from our live commentary and post-match reaction from Pilkington’s John Rees and Clock Face coach Lee Cunningham. We also take a moment to reflect on the sad loss of Joe Charnock, a dedicated servant to Wigan St Patricks, whose contribution to the community game will never be forgotten. There’s our usual in-depth round-up of results from the National Conference League, including all the twists in the Premier Division, Division One, Division Two, and Division Three – plus detailed previews of this week’s fixtures with the key talking points for every match. Whether it’s promotion battles, relegation fights, or title races, we’ve got you covered.
We take in the play-off derby in Dvision Two as Pilks host Clock Face Miners. Ste, Dave and Ady on commentary. 13 Pro-Am Community RL show features a weekly podcast and regular audio broadcasts of rugby league games from across the four divisions of the National Conference League. We are proudly sponsored by Green Cooling.
Episode 30 "Clocking On with Clock Face Miners" In a special on-the-road edition of the 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show, Ste Beech and Dave Parkinson head over to Clock Face to spend time with one of the sport’s proud community clubs. We sit down with Clock Face Miners first team coach Lee Cunningham following training to talk about the club’s current season, his approach, and the strength of community spirit at the Miners. Then, we’re honoured to be joined by local legend Willie Johnson, who shares incredible memories and stories from a playing career that spanned over a decade and included spells at Swinton, Rochdale, Dewsbury, Runcorn, and more. Willie reflects on the players, the games, and the changes he’s seen in the sport as he celebrates an astonishing 50 years in rugby league. We also take our usual deep dive into the latest results from another dramatic weekend of National Conference League action across all four divisions and look ahead to the upcoming weekend’s fixtures – including key clashes in the Premier Division title race and crucial matchups in the fight for promotion and relegation.
Dave Parkinson and Ste Beech return to unpack another thrilling weekend in the National Conference League. They look back over drama in all four divisions, with key wins for Siddal, Thatto Heath, and East Leeds, and a new leader in Division Three. The lads also preview this weekend's pivotal match-ups, with promotion and relegation battles heating up. From late winners to point-sharing draws and emphatic blowouts, this week’s show is packed with talking points, including: Siddal storming past Lock Lane Thatto Heath’s statement win over West Bowling Saddleworth returning to the summit in Division Three Normanton and Clock Face share the spoils in a compelling draw Plus the latest standings and full fixture preview for 2nd August
🎙️ 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show Episode 28 – Week Ending 26th July 2025 This week’s 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show brings you all the highs and heartbreaks from across the National Conference League! 🏉 In the Premier Division, we break down West Bowling’s dramatic late win at Siddal, Waterhead Warriors’ play-off surge, and Thatto Heath’s ruthless display at Wath Brow. 🔥 In Division One, Wigan St Judes ran riot again, while Oldham St Annes and Ince Rose Bridge battled to a thriller. 💪 Division Two saw Clock Face Miners continue their strong push—we hear from head coach Lee Cunningham after their win over Thornhill Trojans. 🎤 Plus, we chat with Sam Ratcliffe, who crossed for Thornhill’s only try in that clash and gives us a player’s perspective on the day. 📊 We run through all the scores, standout performances, and key moments across all four divisions—including Bentley’s stunning comeback in Division Three and dominant wins from Featherstone Lions and Milford. 🎧 Whether you’re a fan, player, or volunteer—join Dave and Ste for your weekly fix of community rugby league passion and insigh
13 Pro-Am Community RL show features a weekly podcast and regular audio broadcasts of rugby league games from across the four divisions of the National Conference League. We are proudly sponsored by Green Cooling.
13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show – Episode Synopsis (Week of 19 July) This week on the 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show, Dave Parkinson and Ste Beech return with all the action, insight, and community spirit you’ve come to expect from the grassroots game. The lads unpack another cracking round of National Conference League results, including Siddal’s nail-biting win over Thatto Heath and West Bowling’s try-fest against Lock Lane. There’s plenty of praise, talking points, and analysis as the playoff picture begins to take shape. We also bring you an exclusive post-match interview with Rob Campbell, Head Coach at Crosfields, following their confident win over local rivals Woolston Rovers. Rob shares his thoughts on squad development, game control, and what’s next for his side heading into a key weekend fixture. Plus, we preview a full slate of NCL fixtures for Saturday 19 July – with some standout clashes across all four divisions, including Siddal vs West Bowling and Wigan St Judes hosting Crosfields in Division One. Whether you’re on the touchline or tuning in on the go, this is your home for the heart of community rugby league.
This week on the 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show, we dive into a blockbuster round of NCL Premier Division action. Dewsbury Moor Maroons turned on the style to blank Leigh Miners Rangers with a commanding performance, while Siddal flexed their credentials with a powerful win on the road at Rochdale Mayfield. Waterhead Warriors kept their top-four push alive in a lively encounter with Hunslet ARLFC, and West Bowling were in scintillating form as they dismantled Wath Brow Hornets in a one-sided affair. West Hull came out on top in a gritty clash against a determined Thatto Heath Crusaders outfit. And we’ve got a full breakdown of York Acorn’s well-earned home win over Lock Lane in a tightly contested Yorkshire derby. Join us as we break down the key moments, standout performers, and what it all means heading into the next round!
Episode 25 – 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show This week on the 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show, Ste Beech and Dave Parkinson unpack another thrilling weekend across the National Conference League. There’s a new leader in the Premier Division as Siddal leapfrog West Hull, while Wigan St Judes edge a classic against Ince Rose Bridge to take control in Division One. We’ve got all the drama, match reports, and insight from around the country. Our Game of the Week takes us to Milford’s big win over Millom – and we’ve got exclusive post-match interviews with: Brad Crellin (Millom Head Coach) Lee Postlethwaite (Millom) Joe Ramsden (Milford Head Coach) Josh Cawood (Milford Halfback) Also joining us are: Dave Myercough (Wigan St Judes Head Coach) Jack Morrison (Ince Rose Bridge Captain) From late match-winners to standout performances and big calls, this is the grassroots game in full voice – this is where the league lives on.