Ashes Rugby League

Ashes Rugby League

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades! Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia! Lee is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time. John is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year! You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Episodes

August 19, 2025 59 mins
Are Australians arrogant when it comes to playing England?  

Hear from Australians Jamie Soward, Chad Townsend and Kris Radlinksi about their expectations of the series!  

We also look back at the amazing 1990 series between Great Britain and Australia    

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!   

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs an...
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KANGAROOS and NSW LEGEND NOEL "CRUSHER" CLEAL JOINS THE ASHES RUGBY LEAGUE PODCAST ‼️ 🔥


Lee Addison interviews Noel Cleal, the former Roosters, Sea Eagles, Hull FC, Widnes, NSW and Kangaroo legend! 🔥



Cleal delivered a famous half-time speech when NSW won their first ever Origin, and also played in the first ever Blues clean sweep !



They talk about his career, including the Origins, the tests and his trip from country NSW along with ...
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Hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!

Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more every fortnight to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated internation...
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Ashes Rugby League preparations in Australia and England are not proving easy.

Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more every fortnight to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades! 


Lee is an Englishman who has coached at N...
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Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this latest episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!


In this episode.....  

Mal Meninga – is he a big loss for the Kangaroos?

State of Origin – how is that impacting things?

Victor Radley concussions a concern for England

Who will be hooker and fullback for England?

Arise Sir Billy Boston!

And a look back at the 1997 Super League Test Series  

Each fortnight, join Lee Addison and Jo...
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June 11, 2025 62 mins
Delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!

Marcus Vassilakopoulos has played two games against the all-conquering Kangaroo tourists – and they were ten years apart!  

The first was in 1994, when he played for Leeds as an 18-year-old, against the likes of Mal Meninga, Alfie Langer and Laurie Daley, in the days when Australia still played club sides whilst on tour.

The next was in Ph...
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May 28, 2025 55 mins
Hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!

We hear from England wing Tommy Makinson on his chances of representing England this year. The boys also discuss the key issues which can impact the 2025 series, the one-off test in 2002 that went badly for the British and bad behaviour from players on Ashes tour to England 100 years ago!

J...
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We’ve missed the ASHES for 22 years ! 🏉You don’t want to miss the next one - it’s the most anticipated international series in decades 🔥

-Rugby League Coach is hosting an Ashes Tour to the UK 🇬🇧

This bonus podcast inludes an interview with travel agent Phil Rae

It’s the BEST VALUE tour you will find 💯

The hotels are excellent, all internal transport is covered and there will be plenty of rugby league and non footy events for you t...
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May 13, 2025 40 mins
In this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast, hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series/

Lee is in the studio (apologies for occasional sound mishap) whilst John has been out there getting the interviews.   He chats with Bevan French of Wigan, a man linked with representing England, and former Great Britian prop Terry O'Connor.

We also release details of the Rugby League Coach...
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April 30, 2025 41 mins
In this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast, hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series, discussing the implications of Dom Young's recent drop from the Sydney Roosters and its potential impact on England's squad.

They explore Australia's depth in the fullback position, the challenges England face, and the influence of Rugby Union turning professional. The conversation also touches on h...
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April 16, 2025 46 mins
DEBUT EPISODE!   16/4/25

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades! 


Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!

Lee is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.   John is an Australian j...
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