Forty20 Rugby League Podcasts

Forty20 Rugby League Podcasts

A podcast about Rugby League from the people who bring you Forty20 Magazine. Hosted by Richard Shaw-Wright, Forty20 magazine's Phil Caplan and former Super League match official James Child, a weekly look at the world of Rugby League and the occasional special guest as well! Shortlisted for Best Rugby Podcast at the 2024 and 2025 Sports Podcast Awards.

Episodes

Forty20 LIVE: 4th August 2025

August 4, 2025 • 120 mins
Not much new news, but plenty to talk about, but not bullies. John Davidson is back, and Phil and Richard try to keep him away from the biscuits and discuss all the latest in Rugby League. ---- Buy the magazine: http://www.scratchingshedpublishing.com/ Grab the podcast: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/forty20-rugby-league-podcasts/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/Forty20TV Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/...
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Forty20 LIVE: 28th July 2025

July 28, 2025 • 113 mins
WHAT! A! SHOW! James Child and John Davidson are both back with us as we start with tributes to Ray French, and the usual news and stuff, but, at 30 minutes or so in, Super League announces it will be expanding to 14 teams NEXT SEASON and all hell breaks loose.... ---- Buy the magazine: http://www.scratchingshedpublishing.com/ Grab the podcast: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/forty20-rugby-league-podcasts/ Subscribe: ht...
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Forty20 LIVE: 21st July 2025

July 21, 2025 • 98 mins
The future of TV, loads of talking points on the pitch, the new game and cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 14th July 2025

July 14, 2025 • 72 mins
We're outside, leaving behind the studio to head to King Alfred Fields, home of the North Leeds Leopards, where Phil knows people, and ambushes Sam Lisone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 7th July 2025

July 7, 2025 • 96 mins
James returns as Danny McGuire goes....another load of RL things to talk about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 30th June 2025

June 30, 2025 • 99 mins
Referee blaming is back, props scoring tries, Dagnall's deft touch and loads of other things we've forgotten about... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 Podcast with Kelsey Gentles

June 29, 2025 • 19 mins
A try scorer in York's Grand Final win in 2024, Kelsey Gentles is now a free agent, and joins us to talk about her return from injury, how that is dealt with in the women's game, how she's not made a decision on where to play next, international hopes, and Wembley as well, and much more with one of the effervescent stars of Rugby League! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 23rd June 2025

June 23, 2025 • 81 mins
Trying to stick to the stuff on the pitch, rather than anything else getting in front of cameras... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 16th June 2025

June 16, 2025 • 96 mins
No Wembley hangovers for Hull KR, Wigan's women and York, nor Saints women and Featherstone with them all winning, but what is going on at both Warrington, and Catalans, who appear to blame the Challenge Cup for their current form. Praise for Halifax, as they head into the Wheelchair Super League season as Challenge Cup winners, and celebrations for Sir Billy Boston! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
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Forty20 LIVE: 9th June 2025

June 9, 2025 • 87 mins
After finals day at Wembley, what do you think we spend most of the programme talking about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20: Phil Caplan in conversation with Tony Collins & Ian Francis

June 6, 2025 • 64 mins
From Headingley, Forty20's Phil Caplan speaks to Professor Tony Collins about his new book, Roy Francis: Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader, on the life and times of one of Rugby League's most significant historical figures, from his playing days, move into coaching and influence, as well as the issues he faced on and off the field. They are also joined by one of Roy's sons, Ian, who shares some of his recollections of his father. ...
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Forty20 LIVE: 2nd June 2025

June 2, 2025 • 109 mins
An episode that genuinely goes on for longer than we thought, which we're blaming on James turning up about half-an-hour in. Everything that happened last week, that we watched, and Wembley thoughts... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 28th May 2025

May 28, 2025 • 91 mins
What happened last week on the pitch, Phil goes to London, Steve McNamara's in limbo, and the illustrious history of the Championship Shield... VOTE: https://www.nationaltvawards.com/vote/category/authored-documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20's Celtic Cup Podcast

May 22, 2025 • 47 mins
It's the Celtic Cup this Saturday, as Wales host Scotland and defending champions Ireland in Cardiff for three games of Wheelchair RL in one day. Phil Roberts of Ireland and Wales' Alan Caron join us to look ahead to the event, and the state of the game in their nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 19th May 2025

May 19, 2025 • 72 mins
In a week where not much news has happened yet, Phil prepares to try a Lamington in London, Richard muses over buying a "Rudge Mode" t-shirt, a present arrives in the studio, and there's plenty of on -field action to go through as the Wembley line-up is complete, Hull KR and Wigan remain top, the Warriors Women impress again, and we all have a fun time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 12th May 2025

May 12, 2025 • 91 mins
JAMES CHILD IS BACK! So, plenty to talk about with him, and where he's been, plus, Challenge Cup semi-finals and other bits and pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 7th May 2025

May 7, 2025 • 75 mins
Some magic occurred in Newcastle, Cup excitement on the horizon, and news, of which, there isn't much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 Podcast with Emily Rudge

May 5, 2025 • 37 mins
As the Women's Challenge Cup semi-finals approach this weekend, St. Helens forward Emily Rudge joins us on the podcast to discuss the game against York Valkyrie, "home advantage" and how that could be changed, the state of the women's game in general, England, Vegas and social media, for good and bad... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 28th April 2025

April 28, 2025 • 88 mins
The pre-Magic Weekend action, inconsistencies and why Catalans REALLY (we think) aren't in the Wheelchair Challenge Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Forty20 LIVE: 22nd April 2025

April 22, 2025 • 88 mins
A special Tuesday edition of the programme in which we talk about the Easter Rugby League action, and wonder if the Catholic Church works like the RFL when choosing a new leader.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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