This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 59 - Gioele’s journey Rugby League’s most experienced Italian born player, Gioele Celerino, joins us this week. We discuss his career spanding clubs in five different countries (so far), his part in the greatest upset in international rugby league history, rugby league in Italy, and so much more. --- Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au d...
Apr 22, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 59
This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 58 - Rémi Casty, a Frenchman in lockdown. Catalans Dragons and French international, Rémi Casty joins us from lockdown in southern France. He tells us when players expect the Super League season to start again, what sort of effect James Maloney and Isreal Folau are having on his team, which French stars could make it in the NRL and what France need to do to keep up with the big four nations on the international stage...
Apr 14, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 58
This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 57 - From Russia with Scrums The Russian Bears are out of hibernation! After so much promise in the early 2000’s, Russian Rugby League is finally back on the agenda. Find out some of the history and plans for the future of our sport in Russia as Carbs speaks to RRL Director and Moscow Lokomotiv player, Jon Christie. --- Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and ma...
Apr 08, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 57
This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 56 - So what next? Are the Ashes still happening? Which NRL clubs will survive Covid-19? What effect could it have on the RLWC2021? What does international rugby league look like at the end of all this? Carbs tries to answer all of your questions. Meanwhile Big T counts down his top 5 podcast episodes to relisten to in lockdown. --- Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrow...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 56
This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 55 - NRL pain and Rugby League in Spain. Reality sets in for Carbs and Big T as the NRL suspends season 2020. On a brighter note, Carbs chats with Dean Buchan, the CEO of Valencia Huracanes and España Rugby League about player development and potential for a professional league in Spain. --- Thanks to our partners; Mascord Brownz - Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount c...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 55
This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 54 - A social distanced ménage à trois Two of our favourite podcast hosts join us for an international rugby league podcast three-way! Mr Rugby League in America, Nate Gladdin and one half of the Howlin’ Hour, Gareth Reid are here to celebrate recent announcements from the Ottawa Aces and New York Rugby League. Plus Carbs and Big T have their own special announcements for our listeners, they discuss the COVID-19 effe...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 54
This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 53 - Still Simply the Best. Once a year we break our number 1 rule with an episode dedicated to the NRL season. Mary K from Ladies Who League joins Carbs and Big T in the studio to answer your questions about the upcoming season We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. Chasing Kangaroos is mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Plea...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 53
This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast: Episode 52 - Finding Netherland. Newly appointed Netherlands Rugby League Bond board member, Matt Rigby, joins Carbs to discuss the history of rugby league in the Netherlands, the domestic scene, upcoming internationals, the future, and a couple of exclusives. Plus Carbs and Big T bring the show home with another round of “Golden Points”. We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz...
Mar 03, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 52
This week on Chasing Kangaroos - An International Rugby League Podcast; World Club Challenge, All Stars, the first international showdown of the year, and so much more. Join Carbs and Big T for a Golden Point extravaganza! We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au. A special shout out to Srama Rugby League Recruitment, contact Luke on Facebook if you are interested in linking with a club abroad. Chasing Kangaroos is mixed...
Feb 25, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Welcome to (possibly) the ever podcast episode devoted to the country devoted to Rugby League; Papua New Guinea. First up; Big T interviews new PNG Hunters coach, Matthew Church. Then Carbs catches up with arguably the greatest PNG Kumul of all time, Stanley Gene. Plus “Golden Points” from around the Rugby League world. Those interested in sending balls to PNG can post to either of the following addresses; Attn: Matthew Church PO Box 1845, Boroko, NCD Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Attn: Matthew ...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Big T catches up with NRL South Australia boss, Justin Dooley, to talk about development in an often forgotten state for Australian Rugby League. Plus this week’s “Golden Points” include news from Africa, Greece, Cook Islands, Melanesia and so much more! We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. We are mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 12, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 49
RLEF Director Colin Kleyweg stops by the tell us everything we want to know about the European Championship. He also drops some hints on some other European projects in the works. Carbs and Big T share their views on the Championship (and talk about “sliding into DMs” and how to say "Dragon" in French). Plus the most comprehensive segment for world rugby league news, “Golden Points”, is back! We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordb...
Feb 04, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 48
We focus entirely on the Betfred Super League, as former front rower and rugby league entrepreneur; Keith Mason, joins Carbs to discuss his inspiring career on the field and how his off-field efforts are helping #growthegame in his retirement. Keith and Carbs answer your questions about the upcoming Super League season, and the competition in general. This episode is not to be missed! The podcast is brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordb...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Carbs and Big T dissect the Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw. Find out their early predictions, favourite matchups and dream upsets. Plus more “Golden Points” from the growing Rugby League World. We are brought to you by Mascord Brownz. Listen in for your new exclusive mascordbrownz.com and mascordbrownz.com.au discount code. We are mixed and recorded by Paul Murchison. Enjoy the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Greame Thompson played in the first Scottish Bravehearts team, he was the first development officer for Scotland Rugby League, and was the first Chair of International Rugby League not born in Australia, England or New Zealand... he’s also the first guest on Chasing Kangaroos for 2020 Also, get to know our new co-host, Big T, as he aims to do something that has never been done before; beat Carbs at “Golden Points”. And a huge thank you to Mascord Brownz for their continued support in 2020. Liste...
Jan 14, 2020•2 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Sporting Best Friends and Chasing Kangaroos join forces for the world's first podcast double-header (well... we assume it’s a world first!). The double-header was produced by Paul Murchison. Podcast 1: Sporting Best Friends Stories with Michael Carbone Michael is the host of Chasing Kangaroos focused on growing the game of rugby league. He is a brand ambassador for Red Star Belgrade, a member of the Golden Boot committee, the only man who has ever hosted an official IRL affiliated podcast, and t...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Robert Burgin takes time out of his Brazilian development tour to chat with Michael about this years Top 1 Brazilian Championship, the strategic plan to grow the game in Brazil, future internationals in South America, and so much more! Rob is the founder of Latin Heat Rugby League, and the Football Manager for the Brazilian Women’s team. His knowledge on Rugby League in South and Central America is second to none, and he shares some wonderful news and insights in this episode. Golden Points are ...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Michael takes a deep dive into California Rugby League in the lead up to their exhibition match between LA Mongrel and San Francisco Savage on December 7, which will be live streamed on their Facebook page. Hear from two of the first California RL players; Matthew Bousson from the Mongrel and Langi Langi Haupeakui from the Savage. Learn all about the state’s development plans with Junior Development Manager, Ady Cooney, plus Michael goes one on one with the man behind the California RL, Tom Stev...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 48
DISCLAIMER: The episode title; "Chasing Kiwis" is unrelated to the subject matter, and has been named in honour of the newly #1 ranked nation, New Zealand. RLWC2021 CEO, Jon Dutton joins Michael this week to give us an update on all things 2021 Rugby League World Cup, including insight into how the pools will be drawn. Plus, our “Golden Points” segment is back with news from Brazil, France, Nigeria, Greece, The Philippines, Jamaica, Albania, Turkey, USA, Wales, Malta and Kenya! Episode 41 of Cha...
Nov 27, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 47
The International Rugby League season has come to a conclusion, and it is only fitting we end this podcast series with a Q&A session with the IRL's CEO, Nigel Wood. We discuss 2021 and 2025 World Cups, plans for future 9s tournaments, the role the NRL plays in international RL, funding and assistance for member nations, the disputes between players and governing bodies in Tonga, Lebanon and France, and so much more! This podcast is produced as a collaboration between International Rugby Leag...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 46
NRL.com’s Brad Walter joins Michael to discuss their roles as part of the Golden Boot judging panel. They preview and review the final two weeks of the international rugby league season, and discuss the big issues like Sonny Bill Williams and the GB Lions brand. CORRECTION: Greece defeated Serbia 82 - 6 in World Cup qualification (not 82-16 as accidentally suggested). This podcast is produced as a collaboration between International Rugby League - formerly the RLIF ( Web , Facebook , Twitter , I...
Nov 12, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 45
This week we discuss some ideas and thoughts after “the biggest upset in International Rugby League history”. We take a deep dive into European World Cup qualifiers and the future plans for the Rugby League European Federation with Chris Thair (General Manager, RLEF), Orazio D’arro (President, Federazione Italiana Rugby League), and George Stilianos (President, Greek Rugby League Association). Also, we catch up with England women’s Rugby League captain, Emily Rudge, as her team prepares to take ...
Nov 06, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This week we discuss all the talking points from the latest round of international rugby league with Forty20 Magazine editor and RLEF Media Manager, Phil Kaplan. England Wheelchair Rugby League Hero and RLWC2021 ambassador, James Simpson, shares his inspirational story; and recently retired Toronto Wolfpack and Fiji Bati forward, Ashton Sims, stops by to discuss upcoming internationals, what the Wolfpack means for Super League and much, much more. This podcast is produced as a collaboration betw...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The International Rugby League season continues, and on this episode of the podcast; Michael caught up with some of the stars at the Downer World Cup Nines including Welsh and St Helens flyer, Regan Grace; The first American to play Queensland Cup in 15 years, Joe Eichner; and French and Toronto Wolfpack fan favourite, Hakim Miloudi. We hear from IRL Southern Hemisphere General Manager, Jeremy Edwards, who steps us through the decision to suspend Tonga RL. Plus we are joined by Jamaica RL Direct...
Oct 22, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 42
As International Rugby League prepares for its 2019 congress in Sydney, your host; Michael Carbone, is joined by a series of leaders and administrators from around the Rugby League world. Global Operations Manager, Danny Kazandjian, shares some insight into congress and the RLIF rebrand. Middle East Africa Regional Director, Remond Safi, speaks about the successes and challenges of the recent MEA championship in Nigeria. We learn of the push to grow the domestic player pool in Wales from Walse R...
Oct 16, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 41
As an amazing NRL season comes to a close, Steve Mascord joins Carbs to answer your questions and talk up the international rugby league season. Plus stick around until after this week’s GOLDEN POINTS to find out why this will be the last episode of Chasing Kangaroos for a little while... Episode 40 is brought to you by Rugby League Coach and Mascord Brownz. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy the show! See omnystudio.com/liste...
Oct 07, 2019•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 40
How did Rugby League begin in Western Australia? What’s happening in the local competition? Is Perth ready for an NRL club, and would the locals prefer a team called the Reds, the Pirates or the Sharks? NRLWA commentator; Donny Bell , joins Carbs to answer these all the big questions form the other side of Australia. This weeks Golden points includes rants relating to the Toronto Wolfpack and Tongan RL, plus results from the Jamaican Championship, the Canadian tour of Serbia, another new Italian...
Sep 22, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Michael plays third wheel to the “power couple” as Ladies who league host, Mary K and Roar Sports journo, James “Jimmy” Newman join the show to talk about the Tongan boycott, the future of the NRLW and the Manchester Lions. Our Golden Points segment includes all the latest news and results from around the Rugby League world, including the international Rugby League debut for three nations. Episode 38 is brought to you by Rugby League Coach and Mascord Brownz . Listen in to find out how you can g...
Sep 15, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Welsh Mighty Ducks founder and long time listener/first time caller, Billy Forrester joins Michael Carbone for an epic listener Q&A episode. Who will win the California Rugby League clash between LA Mongrel and San Francisco Savage? Should a Sydney club be axed for Brisbane 2? Could Serbia or Greece assemble a world cup side as strong as Lebanon’s 2017 squad? Who is Nqawati anyway? Answers to all of these questions and so much more in this jam-packed conversation. In our Golden Points segmen...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Colin Kleyweg is a business man, the owner of Red Star Belgrade Rugby League and a Director of the Rugby League European Federation. He is the man behind much of Rugby League’s growth in the Balkan region, and this week he joins Michael on the podcast. What are some of the challenges faced by the Balkan Super League ? What could the competition look like in 2020? How does Red Star Belgrade get even better? What does a second chance at the 2021 World Cup mean for Serbia? And if they qualify, coul...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 36
