In this episode we talk about the meltdown that Ricky Stuart had, again, and his failures as a an NRL coach. Why the Super League TV deals keep getting worse and worse. The media and the way it hounds Latrell Mitchell, the injuries that hit all the contenders last weekend, and then Andrew, the stats…
Rugby Union clubs in England are dying. It turns out spending yourself into oblivion isn’t a smart way to ensure your survival. With English Rugby Union now openly talking about the need for major changes to the structure of their sport, the business model, and rationalisation of clubs, it begs the question, could the RFL…
Presented by Palmerbet In this episode of the Fergo and The Freak Rugby League podcast Andrew Ferguson and League Freak complete the survey put out by IMG as they look to get some sort of return on their investment and guage what supporters of the game are thinking. The survey was supposed to take 15…
In this episode Andrew and Freaky complete the draft of 16 clubs they believe shouild make up Super League from 2022 onwards. Going pick-for-pick, they choose the most suitable clubs for your NEW Super League Rugby! They make bold decisions, safe decisons, and give reasons for their selections along the way! Did your club…
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…
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…
Sign the Make Rugby League Great Again Petition The petition has been set up by Super League fans that are looking for more transparency in the decision making process in regards to the selection of the 12th team that will become part of Super League. It also concerns how the game is being run at…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In this episode League Freak is joined by Toronto Wolfpack supporters Sandy and Jenni to discuss the decision to reject the Toronto Wolfpack re-admission into the Super League competition. We look through the reports out of Super League HQ about why they weren’t…
Over the years I had written about some of the the ridiculous “sponsorship” deals that have been signed in British Rugby League. From the RFL negotiating to get officials the use of free cars under the guise of “development sponsorship” to the famous Stobart deal which saw Super League give away its title sponsorship for…
Goto manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: NRL In this episode our two hosts talk about the revolutionary pizza deal that Super League worked out with a UK Pizza chain. They might have got a voucher or something! We then venture south to what ever Tommy Makinson was looking for. …
In this episode we talk about Phil Gould’s suggestion that the NRL should buy Super League. We then talk about bad coaches, the impact of corona virus, read a listener email and have a general chat about the footy! You can also follow Andrew Ferguson and The Glorious League Freak on their respective twitter accounts. Check…
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that the Canterbury Bulldogs are trying to negotiate an early release for St Helens forward Luke Thompson for the remainder of the 2020 NRL season. Thompson has already agreed to a 3 year deal with the Bulldogs starting in 2021, but with the Super League season now closer to…
The worldwide lockdown that has occurred because of Covid19 has been fast, brutal, and unexpectedly stopped the momentum of many things in life we take for granted. One of those things has been our sporting competitions, and among those Super League has found itself shutdown mid season. A government bailout in the form of a…
Due to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, almost all sports events and tournaments came to a shut-down in an attempt to stop the spread. That has put immense pressure on the future of the game, its competitions and clubs. So, how has that affected the competitions? Unlike winter sports such as the rugby…
In this episode we talk about Super Leagues response to the signing of Israel Folau. We look at the Wests Tigers co-captain situation, the removal of the national anthem at the All Star Game, the addition of a Captain Challenge to the NRL, Rugby Union losing its TV deal, Josh Reynolds situation and no news…
Who is going to be picked as the top try scorer in the 2020 Super League Season? We’ve taken a closer at the five favorites. Tommy Makinson (St Helens) Over the last year, Tommy Makinson has worked to cement his position as the greatest finisher in the Super League. Last year, Makinson topped the try-scoring…
With less than two months from the start of the 2020 Super League season, things are already getting in shape for the most exciting year yet. Last Season, St Helens walked away with the league after beating the Salford Red Devils during the Grand Final. That allowed them to lift their first crown in the…
Now that Sonny Bill Williams move to play Rugby League for the Toronto Wolfpack is official we are seeing a lot of marketing moves being made by all and sundry. Sonny Bill Williams himself has thanks New Zealand Rugby Union supporters while also telling Toronto Wolfpack supporters how excited he is to be moving to…
The official Super League website has released a list of 2020 Super League club signings so far. The list shows the changing face of a number of Super League clubs, most notably Hull KR, the Salford Red Devils and Wakefield Trinity. Here is the list. Castleford Tigers George Griffin Tyla Hepi Derrell Olpherts Sosaia Feki…
The Catalan Dragons have asked Super League to consider playing Magic Weekend in France beyond the 2021 according to the BBC. The move would see a complete round of Super League games played in France for the first time ever, and see Super Leagues Magic Round move outside of Great Britain for the first time…
On this episode we look at Promotion and Relegation, we lined up Super League against other high profile sporting leagues that use the system, we look at the dramatic changes that would have been made to the NRL if they had promotion and relegation in place and we talk about the damage it does to…
The 2018 Super League campaign ended less than two months ago but rugby league fans are already preparing for another exciting season. There will be plenty of changes ahead of the 2019 campaign, none more important than Shaun Wane’s departure as head coach from the Wigan Warriors. The Cherries claimed a third Grand Final triumph…
Manly’s Treatment Of Toovey Is A Disgrace The treatment of Geoff Toovey by the Manly Sea Eagles is a disgrace. When you consider the constant infighting at board level Toovey has had to deal with during his time as the Sea Eagles head coach, the injury list he has managed, the loss of talent he…
LeagueFreak.com guest writer Sam McCulloch lists then things he believes would help Super League prosper once more. 1. Start Playing Double Headers Double Headers is something both NRL and Super League need to look at not just as a revenue exercise but as away of attracting more fans through better fan experience and value. Take…
Super League will be reduced from 14 teams in 2014, to 12 teams in 2015. So who do you think should be the first team to get the chop? Every team in Super League is part of this poll. No one has been left out. Simply select the team you would kick out first. We…
The Rugby Football League has announced that Super League will be cut from 14 teams in 2014 to 12 teams in 2015. There are more decisions to be made over the coming months about competition structure and how the relationship between Super League and The Championship will work. All of the decisions being made come…
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that the Parramatta Eels made an approach to St Helens hooker James Roby to join the club for the 2015 season, only for Roby to knock them back. The Eels are on the look out for players anywhere they can find them after showing the door to over a…
The NRL has a responsibility to take over and mentor the Super League whilst clubs could create an alliance or sister club in the UK. Super League is the 2nd biggest market but with the right promotion could be the new golden goose of Rugby League and it really wouldn’t take much of an outlay…