5 Live Rugby League
Your weekly rugby league podcast from BBC Radio 5 Live featuring the latest news, analysis and interviews with Dave Woods.
Podcasts
Whod be a ref?
Published: March 22, 2023, 3:23 p.m.Duration: 51 minutes 38 seconds
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Game changer?
Published: March 15, 2023, 1:03 p.m.Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 22 seconds
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Making the grade
Published: March 8, 2023, 12:01 p.m.Duration: 50 minutes 43 seconds
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Wanes World: The state of international rugby league
Published: March 1, 2023, 5:27 p.m.Duration: 51 minutes 59 seconds
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Super Aussies and supping champagne with Seb Bechara
Published: Nov. 19, 2022, 9:07 p.m.Duration: 33 minutes 22 seconds
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Pommie police, trumpets and counting the calories
Published: Nov. 7, 2022, 5:04 p.m.Duration: 51 minutes 32 seconds
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The Count, the firefighter and the man inside a Yorkshire pudding
Published: Oct. 31, 2022, 5:01 p.m.Duration: 46 minutes 19 seconds
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All About Jamaica - history makers
Published: Oct. 21, 2022, 10:04 a.m.Duration: 25 minutes 34 seconds
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The World Cup and beyond
Published: Sept. 28, 2022, 6:33 p.m.Duration: 33 minutes
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Sam Burgess Special
Published: Aug. 31, 2022, 4:52 p.m.Duration: 41 minutes 39 seconds
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Stats your lot
Published: Aug. 24, 2022, 8:10 p.m.Duration: 50 minutes 36 seconds
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Something old, something new
Published: Aug. 17, 2022, 12:15 p.m.Duration: 47 minutes 30 seconds
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Rugby league - the sport for all
Published: Aug. 10, 2022, 12:07 p.m.Duration: 37 minutes 50 seconds
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Past, present and future
Published: Aug. 3, 2022, 2:22 p.m.Duration: 43 minutes 35 seconds
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Approaching the final stretch
Published: July 20, 2022, 4:28 p.m.Duration: 48 minutes 20 seconds
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Re-Imagining Rugby League and the Trumpet-Playing Star of Wheelchair Rugby
Published: June 22, 2022, 4:24 p.m.Duration: 54 minutes 37 seconds
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Tackle The Tough Stuff
Published: May 18, 2022, 7:57 p.m.Duration: 47 minutes 18 seconds
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Dancing and Diving is this strictly league?
Published: March 16, 2022, 2:52 p.m.Duration: 40 minutes 29 seconds
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State of the Union - rugby leagues new alliance
Published: March 9, 2022, 4:58 p.m.Duration: 48 minutes 25 seconds
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Super League preview
Published: Feb. 7, 2022, 10:39 p.m.Duration: 56 minutes 4 seconds
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No World Cup, but England are back
Published: Oct. 21, 2021, 9:25 a.m.Duration: 46 minutes 16 seconds
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St Helens do the three-peat and 2021 season review
Published: Oct. 12, 2021, 7:21 p.m.Duration: 34 minutes 36 seconds
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History in the making for French Rugby League
Published: Sept. 28, 2021, 9 p.m.Duration: 41 minutes 42 seconds
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The Fans View on Rugby League
Published: Sept. 21, 2021, 3:13 p.m.Duration: 45 minutes 45 seconds
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What next for Rugby League in the UK?
Published: Sept. 14, 2021, 8:45 p.m.Duration: 1 hour 16 seconds
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What's going on at Wigan?
Published: Aug. 24, 2021, 8:35 p.m.Duration: 42 minutes 47 seconds
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12 months to save rugby league
Published: Aug. 18, 2021, 5:32 p.m.Duration: 42 minutes 36 seconds
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2022 Challenge Cup Final moves to Tottenham
Published: Aug. 12, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 42 minutes 19 seconds
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Rugby League World Cup Postponed to 2022
Published: Aug. 5, 2021, 3:47 p.m.Duration: 45 minutes 19 seconds
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Rugby League is its "least healthy in my 21 years here in England
Published: July 27, 2021, 9:09 p.m.Duration: 44 minutes 23 seconds
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"We've been let down by two of the biggest nations in Rugby league"
Published: July 22, 2021, 2:21 p.m.Duration: 39 minutes 55 seconds
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"This is bigger than sport. This is something that affects all of us."
Published: July 20, 2021, 5:43 p.m.Duration: 39 minutes 16 seconds
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"A seminal moment for international rugby league...and a celebration of humanity"
Published: July 15, 2021, 7 a.m.Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 5 seconds
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Order, Order - Sir Lindsay Hoyles call for an independent review of Rugby League
Published: July 5, 2021, 1:29 p.m.Duration: 39 minutes 28 seconds
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What's happening with the 2021 Rugby League World Cup?
Published: June 30, 2021, 3:31 p.m.Duration: 43 minutes 46 seconds
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George Williams on Raiders exit and heading home
Published: June 21, 2021, 7:03 p.m.Duration: 16 minutes 33 seconds
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All eyes on England
Published: June 21, 2021, 4:19 p.m.Duration: 45 minutes 39 seconds
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"He's by far the most resilient player in our game"
Published: June 15, 2021, 3:07 p.m.Duration: 46 minutes 3 seconds
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The Match Winners
Published: June 8, 2021, 8:03 p.m.Duration: 46 minutes 8 seconds
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Elite Academies: Anger and explanations.
Published: May 25, 2021, 6:50 p.m.Duration: 37 minutes 46 seconds
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I was a monster
Published: May 11, 2021, 9:50 a.m.Duration: 39 minutes 11 seconds
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West Wales Raider - Gavin Henson
Published: March 19, 2021, 8 a.m.Duration: 31 minutes 11 seconds
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All things come to those who wait!
Published: March 18, 2021, 8:03 a.m.Duration: 43 minutes 10 seconds
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The Return of NRL - George Williams
Published: March 9, 2021, 1:53 p.m.Duration: 20 minutes 17 seconds
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Pole position - Mikolaj Oledzki
Published: Dec. 7, 2020, 11:38 a.m.Duration: 40 minutes 31 seconds
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Once Were Lions
Published: Dec. 1, 2020, 12:17 p.m.Duration: 31 minutes 17 seconds
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What next for Super League?
Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 11:57 a.m.Duration: 39 minutes 43 seconds
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The COVID Lowdown
Published: Nov. 10, 2020, 2:05 p.m.Duration: 37 minutes 48 seconds
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Kris Radlinski: A Passion for the Future
Published: Nov. 2, 2020, 9:47 a.m.Duration: 34 minutes 39 seconds
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Rimla Akhtar: Tackling It Together
Published: Oct. 29, 2020, 4:12 p.m.Duration: 33 minutes 28 seconds
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The tale of two fanatical advocates of rugby league
Published: March 2, 2020, 2:40 p.m.Duration: 33 minutes 33 seconds
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The Privilege of Pressure
Published: May 27, 2019, 6:52 p.m.Duration: 46 minutes 39 seconds
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Short-term Shaun and Golden Goals
Published: Feb. 25, 2019, 6:14 p.m.Duration: 34 minutes 31 seconds
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Joel Tomkins Suspended and Super League super coaches
Published: June 4, 2018, 1:52 p.m.Duration: 29 minutes 40 seconds
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From Newcastle to New York: sprinkling Rugby Leagues Magic
Published: May 21, 2018, 6:11 p.m.Duration: 35 minutes 27 seconds
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Adam Hills - Physical Disability Rugby League Superstar
Published: May 14, 2018, 3:43 p.m.Duration: 32 minutes 22 seconds
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Yellow shirts and the price of a rugby league shake up
Published: April 30, 2018, 2:55 p.m.Duration: 31 minutes 13 seconds
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Are York a Super League club in the making?
Published: April 23, 2018, 5:32 p.m.Duration: 26 minutes 56 seconds
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Beyond 2021 - the future of rugby leagues TV rights
Published: April 16, 2018, 1:51 p.m.Duration: 31 minutes 59 seconds
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The Biggest Cup Upset of all Time
Published: March 26, 2018, 4:19 p.m.Duration: 29 minutes 42 seconds
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"We can play rugby and we want to prove it" - Jodie Cunningham
Published: March 19, 2018, 11:46 a.m.Duration: 27 minutes 31 seconds
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How do you fix a problem like rugby league?
Published: March 12, 2018, 12:57 p.m.Duration: 33 minutes 51 seconds
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Rob Parker: A Rugby League Thespian
Published: March 5, 2018, 4:21 p.m.Duration: 32 minutes 54 seconds
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Where have all the nicknames gone?
Published: Feb. 26, 2018, 2:47 p.m.Duration: 33 minutes 9 seconds
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The Return of Wayne Bennett
Published: Feb. 19, 2018, 11:24 a.m.Duration: 35 minutes 26 seconds
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The Danger of Concussions
Published: Feb. 5, 2018, 4 p.m.Duration: 45 minutes 35 seconds
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The Super League Returns!
Published: Jan. 29, 2018, 6:16 p.m.Duration: 35 minutes 7 seconds
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The Final Push: Rugby League World Cup
Published: Nov. 29, 2017, 1:48 p.m.Duration: 48 minutes 51 seconds
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England survive Tonga's fightback to reach the final: Rugby League World Cup
Published: Nov. 27, 2017, 12:11 p.m.Duration: 13 minutes 12 seconds
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Tonga Awaits: Rugby League World Cup
Published: Nov. 22, 2017, 2:22 p.m.Duration: 26 minutes 26 seconds
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Sam Burgess Returns: Rugby League World Cup
Published: Nov. 16, 2017, 3:01 p.m.Duration: 26 minutes 13 seconds
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England reach the Quarter-finals: Rugby League World Cup
Published: Nov. 13, 2017, 12:17 p.m.Duration: 20 minutes 54 seconds
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A Scorcher in Perth?: Rugby League World Cup
Published: Nov. 9, 2017, 2:41 p.m.Duration: 23 minutes 56 seconds
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England ease past Lebanon: Rugby League World Cup
Published: Nov. 6, 2017, 2:13 p.m.Duration: 25 minutes 9 seconds
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England Prepare for Lebanon: Rugby League World Cup
Published: Nov. 2, 2017, 5:29 p.m.Duration: 35 minutes 24 seconds
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Home Nation Heartache: Rugby League World Cup
Published: Oct. 30, 2017, 1:06 p.m.Duration: 19 minutes 39 seconds
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The Rugby League World Cup starts here
Published: Oct. 23, 2017, 9 a.m.Duration: 30 minutes 20 seconds
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A History of the Rugby League World Cup
Published: Oct. 16, 2017, 4:21 p.m.Duration: 33 minutes 43 seconds
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Leeds Rhinos: Super League Champions
Published: Oct. 9, 2017, 4:54 p.m.Duration: 22 minutes 4 seconds
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Cheers and Tears: The Winners and Losers in 2017
Published: Oct. 2, 2017, 11:21 a.m.Duration: 34 minutes 44 seconds
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Tim Sheens: A Champion Coach
Published: Sept. 25, 2017, 12:54 p.m.Duration: 37 minutes 36 seconds
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Stability or Jeopardy: The Big Decisions for Rugby League
Published: Sept. 18, 2017, 3:26 p.m.Duration: 32 minutes 25 seconds
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Jamie Jones-Buchanan's World Cup Team
Published: Sept. 11, 2017, 11:36 a.m.Duration: 35 minutes 51 seconds
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Eorl Crabtree: The Life and Times of a Rugby League Giant
Published: Sept. 4, 2017, 8 a.m.Duration: 31 minutes 25 seconds
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Hull FC retain the Challenge Cup in a dramatic final at Wembley
Published: Aug. 28, 2017, 3:23 p.m.Duration: 28 minutes 15 seconds
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Heroes and Heartache: Epic Tales From The Challenge Cup
Published: Aug. 21, 2017, 8 a.m.Duration: 29 minutes 48 seconds
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NRL Financial Fears and America's Secret Weapon
Published: Aug. 14, 2017, 2:11 p.m.Duration: 23 minutes 23 seconds
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'Bloomin' 'eck, aren't rugby league players tough!'
Published: Aug. 7, 2017, 10:46 a.m.Duration: 28 minutes 13 seconds
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Titles and Trophies
Published: July 31, 2017, 1:50 p.m.Duration: 30 minutes 53 seconds
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Amazing Grace and the Coach of the Year Candidates
Published: July 24, 2017, 4:37 p.m.Duration: 27 minutes 4 seconds
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Wheelchairs and Chariots
Published: July 17, 2017, 1:39 p.m.Duration: 29 minutes 46 seconds
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The 2017 Man of Steel
Published: July 3, 2017, 11:52 a.m.Duration: 30 minutes 53 seconds
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Is the League Leaders' Shield already in Castleford's cabinet?
Published: June 26, 2017, 12:28 p.m.Duration: 29 minutes 32 seconds
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Rugby League needs a 'Union' approach
Published: June 19, 2017, 12:20 p.m.Duration: 33 minutes 38 seconds
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State of Mind It's Not Just About The Players
Published: June 12, 2017, 11:26 a.m.Duration: 25 minutes 46 seconds
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Lee Radford - 'England Players Will Be Knackered For The World Cup'
Published: June 5, 2017, 1:56 p.m.Duration: 29 minutes 45 seconds
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Saints and Sinners: Do the RFL really care about player welfare?
Published: May 30, 2017, 5:28 p.m.Duration: 31 minutes 27 seconds
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Where Next For Magic Weekend?
Published: May 22, 2017, 11:27 a.m.Duration: 29 minutes 36 seconds
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Gareth Ellis A Life in Rugby League
Published: May 8, 2017, 1:07 p.m.Duration: 30 minutes 5 seconds
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Should Aussies Play For England?
Published: April 24, 2017, 4:37 p.m.Duration: 27 minutes 15 seconds
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How does Rugby League ramp up its value?
Published: April 10, 2017, 2:32 p.m.Duration: 29 minutes 5 seconds
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Wasps create rugby league buzz on Super League's 21st
Published: April 2, 2017, 6:06 p.m.Duration: 28 minutes 35 seconds
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Who is heading through the Super League Trap Door?
Published: March 27, 2017, 12:03 p.m.Duration: 25 minutes 36 seconds
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Rugby League's Philosophers: Daryl Powell and Jamie Jones-Buchanan
Published: March 20, 2017, 2:53 p.m.Duration: 30 minutes 58 seconds
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I was a physical player, but rugby league is a car crash every tackle
Published: March 13, 2017, 1:34 p.m.Duration: 28 minutes 57 seconds
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The Blueprint for England World Cup Success
Published: March 6, 2017, 1:02 p.m.Duration: 22 minutes 24 seconds
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Brian Noble: Wayne Bennett has a responsibility to the game
Published: Nov. 8, 2016, 8:55 p.m.Duration: 53 minutes 15 seconds
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Challenge Cup Quarter Finals - 25 June 16
Published: June 25, 2016, 7:42 p.m.Duration: 34 minutes 43 seconds
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5 live Rugby League: Wigan 16-28 Warrington
Published: April 1, 2016, 9:54 p.m.Duration: 29 minutes 4 seconds
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World Club Challenge: Rhinos v Cowboys 21 FEB 16
Published: Feb. 21, 2016, 9:58 p.m.Duration: 36 minutes 44 seconds
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