In this episode we look back on the 1995 season, a year that should have been a celebration of 100 years of Rugby League but instead was dominated by a battle for control of the game, otherwise known as The Super League War. The football took a back seat to court cases and while the…
In this episode we watch the greatest Christmas movie ever made….Die Hard! We are joined in this episode by Andrews better half, a movie buff in her own right! Feel free to break out the movie and watch it along with us, or just listen to our reactions as we watch the movie in real…
In this episode we look at news that Sonny Bill Williams wants to turn out for the Samoan Rugby League team next year. We look at the odd couple of coaching, Matthew Elliott and Shane Flanagan, we talk about a few things happening in the news, and then we look at some suggestions from the…
In this episode we give gifts to all 16 NRL clubs for Christmas! We are so generous, such lovely podcasters! You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak on their respective twitter accounts. Check out The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics. Also check out The Official Website Of The Glorious League Freak for all your Rugby…
In this episode we look at some of the rule changes the NRL is looking to make for the 2020 season that absolutely nobody asked for. We look at making a moving covering Sam Burges’ retirement, check in with God in regards to Israel Folau’s career, Matt Moylan and his sacrifice for the Wests Tigers…
In this episode we look back on the 1994 season, one that saw some incredible, memorable performances at all levels of the game. You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak on their respective twitter accounts. Check out The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics. Also check out The Official Website Of The Glorious League Freak for…
In this amazing episode we talk about the first referee in the NSWRL, Ted Hooper. You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak on their respective twitter accounts. Check out The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics. Also check out The Official Website Of The Glorious League Freak for all your Rugby League news and opinions. Become…
In this episode we announce the winners of the King Of Rugby League Awards. You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak on their respective twitter accounts. Check out The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics. Also check out The Official Website Of The Glorious League Freak for all your Rugby League news and opinions. Become a…
In this episode we look at the 1917 NSWRL season, the impact that one little lie had on not only one club, but on an entire competition, and how the impact of World War One effected Rugby League in Sydney. This is another history episode we know you will love! To watch Headgear to Helmets…
In this episode we talk about the possibility of the NRL buying Rugby Australia and the impact it would have open both codes in the country and around the world. We then talk about Ralf Rimmer’s comments on four different subjects, all of which made us incredulous. Then we talk about Valentine Holes playing for…
In this episode we talk about Paul McGregor starts 2020 with post amnesia about anything that happens with his club prior to November 2019. We chat about the return of Semi Radradra, the availability of the hookers at the Gold Coast Titans, Maika Sivo and his non-existent amputation, players salaries being made public, player movement…
In this episode we are joined by Michael Carbone of the International Rugby League and Chasing Kangaroos podcasts! We have a great chat about all things international Rugby League! You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak on their respective twitter accounts. Check out The Rugby League Project for all your Rugby League statistics. Also check out The Official…
In this episode we talk about Israel Folau saying very silly things he knows will get him into even more strife. We look at the Golden/Silver/Bronze Boot winner and the award itself, we talk international footy include a little more talk about Great Britain, and we finish up talking about bum fights between retired footballers….
In this episode we look at the Papua New Guinea win over Great Britain, a tour which League Freak has dubbed “The Invisibles” for the fact they did not win a single game. Should they sack Wayne Bennett? Would it make a difference? The boys then talk about British Rugby league overall and the direction…
In this podcast we talk about the latest player movement rumours, mosty based on no facts at all. We go through the questions to be asked of Nigel Wood, the CEO of the International Rugby League in their next podcast. We talk about refreshing drinks, celebrity boxing, Bali holidays and a the massive head trauma…
In this episode we keep an eye on the Greece vs Serbia World Cup qualifier that was being played as we recorded, we talk extensively about Great Britains disastrous Lions Tour and the repercussions for the British game, we chat about the incredible Fiji vs Papua New Guinea game and just generally chat about Rugby…
In this episode we talk about the disgusting, prolonged media attacks on Sydney Roosters youngster Latrell Mitchell. We look at some of the most ridiculous articles that have been written about him of late, and one comment that is nothing short of outrageous! Hopefully he is surrounded by a good support group and isn’t being…
In this episode we are joined by Richard Shaw-Wright from the Forty20 Rugby League Podcast. We talk about the Great Britain Lions Tour, the state of Super League, expansion in British Rugby League, northern stereotypes and the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak on their respective twitter accounts. Check…
In this episode we look at all the international games from the weekend. We look ahead to next weeks game, and just have a general chat about international footy! We would love your feedback on this episode so if you have anything to say just email us at podcast@leaguefreak.com You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League…
In this episode we have a look at all of the upcoming international Rugby League games that will be played this weekend. We also look at the big press conference with new Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V’landys. He gave a 7 point plan for the game which only included 6 points. Not a bad…
In this episode League Freak opens up about attending the National Rugby League brains trust consultation rules committee meeting. Nothing in this meeting is binding, but the lunch offering is fantastic! At this meeting the rules of the game will be put under a spotlight, including Golden Point, the right of reply, how it all…
In this episode we run an eye over the 2020 NRL draw, we talk a lot about Sam Burgess, his playing career and the off field scrutiny by the media, we look at an incident in Church, Sonny Bill Williams massive offer to play for the Toronto Wolfpack the Wests Tigers looking at a player…
In this episode we do a review of all the international Rugby League player over the weekend. Including the Jillaroos vs the Kiwi Ferns, the Kangaroos vs the Kiwis, Australia A’s big win over France, Tonga’s domination of Great Britain, Scotland on fire against Serbia, Spain hosting Ireland and a fiery clash between Malta and…
In this episode we are joined by Greeno from our favourite podcast, The Starting Bloc. We talk about The Starting Bloc podcast, growing up in Mt Druitt, the methadone clinic in St Marys, a brothel in Penrith, eating Alpaca, the Penrith club of choice, the Canberra Raiders, Matthew f***ing Elliott, Matt Moylan, the Wests Tigers,…
In this episode we look at the numerous NRL Rumours that are flying about with players supposedly going all over the place to other clubs next year. We then look at all 16 NRL club gains and losses so far as we head into 2020. We talk a little about the weird situation at the…
In this episode we look at the extraordinary 1909 season which proved to be a pivotal season for Australian Rugby League. From a failed Kangaroo Tour to the famous forfeited NSWRL Final between Balmain and South Sydney, so much happened in 1909 and this is the story of that season! Episode Links: Details Of The…
Rugby League began its second year of existence having survived a busy and financially demanding opening season, culminating in a marathon pioneering Kangaroo tour to Great Britain. With the tour still ongoing at the start of 1909, reports trickling in from England were stating that the Kangaroo’s had run at a considerable financial loss. Several…
Dally Messenger Born: Herbert Henry Messenger on 12/4/1883 at Balmain, New South Wales Died: 24/11/1959 at Gunnedah, New South Wales It was just 20 hours before the first game of professional Rugby was to be played in Australia that Herbert Henry “Dally” Messenger agreed to join, making him the face of what would become Rugby…
Very few people know of the second president of the NSWRL. Largely due to the fact he served for less than a month, however Ernest Clement Vernon Broughton was the very definition of a career politician who very much worked himself into the ground. He was born in Kangaroo Point, Queensland on January 29, 1865….
Edward Rennix Larkin was a man who is most remembered and revered for his leadership qualities in everything he involved himself. He was a constable in the police force, a journalist, a sergeant in the army, a captain of his Rugby Union club Endeavour, a parliamentarian and the first fulltime secretary of the NSWRL. Born…