The Progressive Rugby League Podcast

In August 2020, at the 125th anniversary of Rugby League's birth, Professor Tony Collins joined us to crystal ball what Rugby League could be 125 years into the future.The Rugby split was the product of a specific period of modern history. What social, economic and cultural ingredients would be needed for reunification to ever be on the cards? Are Rugby League's core tenets strong enough to withstand a major societal shock? What about an economic meltdown? Or a hyper-capitalistic future?It was prognostications off the back fence, with the good Professor using his limitless knowledge of Rugby League and societal history to whack some sense into proceedings.It's Rugby League Looking Back, Looking Forward.Contact us via [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Ep! Rob Cardno joins the pod to confirm that no, the Toronto Wolfpack were not a figment of our wildest imaginings. Yes, it actually happened, and yes, it was a wild ride.Rob was there from the beginning, bearing witness to the dizzying highs and depressing lows as the Wolfpack went from an idea, to a curiosity, to a big deal, and then to dust.With a few years clear air, Rob reflects on a truly unique Rugby League experience, witnessed from the very front row.Contact us via [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PRL Classics returns with an illuminating chat about Rugby League's role in the evolution of that strange ol' state of Queensland.In June 2020, Joe Gorman joined the pod to take us deep into his award-winning book, Heartland: How Rugby League Explains Queensland.Tales of Jacko, King Wally, Bigs Artie and Mal, Kerry Boustead, the rollicking back stories of the Broncs, the Cows and Super League, and of course....the mysterious power of the Maroons...Cracking read, super chat.Contact us via [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candid, engaging, funny, Ian Roberts graced our little pod in March 2021 for a wide-ranging chat about his unique life on and off the field.Before this chat, we'd never heard him reflect on the 1997 authorised biography on his life, Finding Out, we hadn't heard much about his time at Souths, or playing for and against Wigan at Central Park. In fact, despite having heard, seen and read much about Ian over the years, there was a lot in this chat that was fresh to us.And upon another listen more than 5 years later, it still felt fresh.It's time to revisit The Life and Times of Ian Roberts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most old podcast episodes gather virtual dust. But some deserve a second hearing.Introducing PRL Classics... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.