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If you have been listening to the Fergo and The Freak podcast you would not have been shocked when the news came through that Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has received permission to negotiate with the New Zealand Rugby Union to organise a code switch with an eye on playing for the All Blacks in the 2023 Rugby…
After being released by the Wests Tigers at the end of the 2020 season it was feared that Benji Marshall would not be seen on an NRL field ever again. There were rumours that he would be heading to Super League, however they were quashed almost immediately, and Benji himself almost seemed resigned to working…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In this episode we discuss the news that RTS is looking to switch to Rugby Union and play for the New Zealand All Blacks. A move you wouldn’t have been surprised to hear about if you have been listening to us! We talk about Benji…
1997 was the height of the Super League War, with Australian Rugby League officially split in two and the ARL completely isolated by the rest of the Rugby League playing world. There were so many stories that emerged during this year that would be pivotal to the future of the game. It was one of…
Photo by Hanson Lu on Unsplash After a COVID-stricken 2020 season, the NRL is expected to be back on track in 2021. The new season is scheduled to begin on March 2021 and will last, hopefully without suspensions, until October. The teams are already shaping up ahead of the season and bookies have early lines…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In this episode we look at the latest way English Rugby League officials have screwed up! We then talk about the incident involving Corey Norman and how he stuck to the brand! We get stuck into the Wests Tigers….again…. Then we look at a few…
Every professional rugby player is always thinking about body composition through either gaining weight or shedding timber. It is not hard for genetically gifted rugby players to maintain their rugby ‘fighting weight’. However, it is a struggle to keep their weight up or stop it from going out of control for others. If you are…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In this episode we are joined by our great friend from the UK, Richard Shaw-Wright. We talk about Super League in 2021, The World Cup, the effects of Covid un the UK on life and in the sport and then have a bit of a…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In this episode we talk about the launch of the 2020 Rugby League Project Annual. You can get your copy here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2020-rugby-46312824 We then talk about a few player moves, we answer some of your questions, we chat a little about Rugby League history, and…
Rugby League without scrums is a difficult concept to grasp for most. Over the past year, Super League took the dramatic step of ruling them out. This decision was made in light of concerted efforts to play in the midst of a global health crisis. However, there’s another side to the decision which has raised concerns across the sport,…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL On todays episode we go through all 16 NRL clubs and select the players who find themselves with a pivotal season ahead. See if you agree with our selections! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics and The…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL We start 2021 with a bang! Well, there’s not too much news to talk about but we decided to jump on and give you an episode anyway! We hope you enjoy our gibber! 😀 Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak …
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Fergo and The Freak present their 2020 Christmas Special! The boys go through through the 12 days of Rugby League Christmas. They have a good laugh and celebrate the festive season! We hope you all enjoy Christmas and Santa is very generous with you. We know you’ve all been good….you listen to us!…
According to Welsh Whistleblower Nigel Owens, referees play a huge role in making rugby exciting more than ever by cracking down three key areas. Owens just retired after setting a world record with 100 tests, although he denies he’s leaving behind a boring game. Rugby has continuously faced criticism from fans concerned about the Autumn…
In this episode Rugby League historian Andrew Ferguson profiles Pat Walsh, a naturally gifted sportsman who excelled in three different sporting codes in four different countries. Pat Walsh career stats: https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/pat-walsh/summary.html Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics and The Official Website Of The Glorious…
In this episode the boys look at the incredibly stupid decisions Rugby League has made in recent days. The first is the decision by Super League to promote Leigh into the competition to replace the Toronto Wolfpack. The second is the decision by the ARL to change a whole heap of rules about…
In this episode League Freak has a chat with York City Knights media manager Gavin Wilson about the clubs bid to enter Super League in 2021. They talk about the clubs history, its stable growth, how it would be a good stepping stone in changing the geographical spread of the Super League competition and…
In this episode we have a chat about the NRL having informal talks to buy 51% of the Super League competition for $134 million. Have a listen to what we think of this idea… Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics and The Official Website…
In this episode we discuss Andrew going viral on Twitter, Josh Reynolds moving to Hull FC, some BS missed tackle stats in Super League, Albert Kelly being sent down, Brandon Smiths future and much more! Follow the boys on Twitter at AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Visit The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics and The Official Website…
In this episode we discuss the positive drug test by Penrith Panthers player Brent Naden. We then go through the #AskTheBoss questions put forward by Wests Tigers fans to the clubs CEO, Justin Potato. We round out the podcast by talking about the incredible Formula One crash involving Romain Grosjean! We have never…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL Its time to announce the 2020 King Of Rugby League Awards! We then look at the players Fox Sports believes will have a make or break season in 2021. We the say which journalists need to step it up in 2021! …
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In the latest episode we take an inept look at the 2021 NRL draw thanks to the statistical analysis by Rugby League statistician Andrew Ferguson. We then read all of your listener emails. Some of them are great Rugby League questions. Others sent…
The 2021 NRL draw has officially been released with less Thursday night games! VIEW thew 2021 NRL Draw HERE!!! The draw has been much anticipated by fans and the good news is we will all be able to attend games next season! So CLICK HERE and check it out!
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In this episode discuss the cancellation of the 2020 Golden Boot Award. Apparently the teams the International Rugby League wanted to give the award to didn’t play games….so they just scrapped it! We then look at the whole Rugby League immortals concept, and…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In this episode we talk about all the moments that stood out in the magnificent Queensland State Of Origin series win! We then launch into the Wests Tigers drama. We talk about horses, then League Freak pleads for someone to tweet him something…
In a very special episode we chat with author Jayme Smith about her new book The Katelyn Diaries. The book is currently up for pre-order and will be officially launched on the 20th of November. To buy The Katelyn Diaries CLICK HERE Follow Jayme on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/JaymeAuthor Check out The…
Australian rugby fans may need to change the channel to watch their favourite sport from now on, as Rugby Australia, the governing body for the sport in the country, has struck a lucrative deal worth over $100 million with Nine Entertainment Corporation, for all their games to be streamed on Stan, the company’s video-on-demand service….
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In this episode we talk about reports that the NRL has engaged a investment firm to look at the possibility of buying into the Super League competition. We talk about what changes the NRL would likely want to see, where they would want…