Join us as we celebrate our 500th podcast and chat with Rugby League Project founder Shwan Dollin. We have a general chat about the the history of the Rugby League Project website, the landscape of Rugby League websites in the early 2000's and beyond, we read out a couple of very important e-mails from listeners, we talk a little about the international Rugby League games that happened over the weekend, and just have a general gas bag! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Proje...
Oct 23, 2023•2 hr 3 min
In this episode we start off firing at old hacks in the media who are just a bunch of misrable creatures looking for a reason to hate everyone elses enjoyment. We talk about the first round of games in the Pacific Championship and expand on the Australian and New Zealand womens teams, we chat a little about the 2023 Super League Grand Final which was won by Wigan, the demise of the Newcastle Thunder, . Saying this is a dream come true for a Panthers supporter feels like its under selling it! Twi...
Oct 16, 2023•2 hr 1 min
In this episode League Freak joined by our very good freind Nadine to talk about Grand Final day, the incredible performance by both the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers, all the post match celebrations, including Nadines amazing experience celebrating with the team at the club, and generally what it has beenb like supporting the club in recent years. Saying this is a dream come true for a Panthers supporter feels like its under selling it! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugb...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 47 min
In this episode we review the 2023 NRL Grand Final which saw the Penrith Panthers win their third straight Grand Final after a ridiculous, record breaking come back win against the Brisbane Broncos! League Freak DM'd Andrew at the 60th minute, with Penrith down 8-24, asking if he was good to go for this podcast. Then, the amazing happened! It resulted in League Freak losing it completely, and this podcast is the aftermath of that. As Andrew talks about the game League Freak is trying to come to ...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 37 min
In this episode we watch the Dally M's for two whole bloody hours and c hat all the way througth it! Its a bit of a different episode, but hopefully you enjoy the chat! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon ! Websites The Rugby League Project The Official Website Of The Glorious League Freak Rugby League Podcasting Network NRL Rumours NRL Breaking News FergoandTheFreak.com #RugbyLeague #NRL #RFL #SuperLeague #Sport #Rugby #IntRL #Rugb...
Sep 27, 2023•2 hr 14 min
In this episode we talk about the Panthers win over the Storm, and the PTSD that League Freak has on behalf of other team. The Panthers are going for history in this years Grand Final, and so we have a chat about that. We talk about the Broncos win again the Warriors, how they've managed their players, THAT pass and its impact on the game, and how they match up with the Panthers in the Grand Final. We then chat about international Rugby League, have a dog at Rugby Union, and much more! To join o...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 47 min
In this episode we look back on last weeks games as the NRL Finals series kicked off with a huge loss to the Melbourne Storm. We talk about the impressive performances of the Broncos and Panthers, the possibility of the Warriors bouncing back, the dire matchup that saw the Roosters beat the Sharks, and the chaos of the Knights beating the Raiders We. chat about some stats, how Benji Marshall was never the Wests Tigers best player according to the Wests Tigers, amnd much more! To join our FREE NR...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 32 min
In this episode we preview round one of the 2023 NRL Finals series! We break down each matchup, give you our tips, we even look ahead to how the finals draw is looking for the contenders. We also talk about a weird match result in Super League, how putrid the media has been in finals week! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon ! Webs...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 41 min
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 guy, comes up with some really interesting statistics that show who have been the best clubs over the last decade, and who have been the worst! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: h...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 42 min
In this episode we talk about the complete mess the Wests Tigers have turned into, and ask if there is any hope left for this club to turn things around. We chat about the top of the Premiership and the contenders, and then the international games that have finally been announced! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon ! Websites The ...
Aug 18, 2023•2 hr 4 min
In this episode we have a look at the reaction of the Brazilian Rugby League and their questions about the management of the International Rugby League. We chate about the retirement of Jarrod Croker and Tevita Pangai Jr, as well as the re-sgnings of Payne Hass at the Broncos and David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui at the Titans. We talk a lot of awesome stats, refereeing in the NRL and just generally talk about the game we love! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tip...
Aug 15, 2023•2 hr 9 min
In this episode we start off by talking about what Dolphin tastes like, and then describe how you milk a dolphin. No, seriously, thats how this episode starts. We then take a look at a stats table put together by a media organisation that was supposed to rank NRL clubs, but we worked out really quickly their stats were not very good. We chat about how the IRL will be gettiung a new chairman, one that hopefully doesnt cancel the sport. Then we just started a random chat about the game. You know h...
Aug 09, 2023•2 hr 6 min
In this episode we give you a rundown on the latest International Rugby League meeting in Singapore and what it managed to accolplish Spoiler Alert: NOTHING! Have a chat about the how the Panthers sit right now, the teams that are falling away as the regular season draws to an end, and we manage to do it all with having a good laugh about things. To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby ...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 53 min
In this episode we talk about sharing a meal while the Wests Tigers fall apart, the Challenge Cup Final to feature a couple of new teams, Phil Goulds salary cap "management" at the Canterbury Bulldogs, the Penrith Panthers anomoly, New Zealand Rugby League great Syd Eru, Welsh Rugby League greats and so much more! Damn we enjoy recording this podcast! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon R...
Jul 25, 2023•2 hr 25 min
In this episode we talk a little about State Of Origins aftermatch, we look at the RLPA and the way the media keep misrepresenting what players are fighting for, we make fun of the Wests Tigers and Manly Sea Eagles, and generally chat about our great game of Rugby League! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon ! Websites The Rugby Lea...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 47 min
In this episode Elliott Richardson from 1Eyed Eel joins us to have a chat about the Parramatta Eels. We talk about the Dylan Brown situation, how the Eels have managed to cope with the player losses they had over the off season, the junior development system that is coming up big, how the Eels will cop with the loss of State Of Origin players and the clubs prospects for the 2023 premiership and beyond! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 50 min
In this episode of the podcast our two heroes have a chat about the makeup of the New Wouth Wales and Queensland teams as we head towards State Of Origin 3. Theres a history lesson about the Maher Cup, a trophy that was a huge prize in Country NSW for many years that has some great stories attached to it. We go down a rabbit hole of statistics as though we werent recording the entire thing, while also talking about killing snakes, eating goanna, crap beer, and how far you can insert your arm int...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 59 min
In this episode of the podcast the boys talk about the crazy scorelines we saw in round 18 of the NRL season. The Panthers crazy win over the Storm, the Cowboys annihilation of ther Tigers, and the Knights flogging of the Bulldogs. There's some talk about the finances of the Rugby Football League that were revealed this week, with not so suprising details about how much involvement they had in running the disasterous 2022 Rugby League World Cup. Theres some big contracts to talk about, some play...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 39 min
In this episode of the podcast League Freak breaks down the second State Of Origin match of 2023 that saw Queensland retain the shield and Brad Fittler have another coaching breakdown! This was a bit shocking to see. Hopefully there isnt too much swearing! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon ! Websites The Rugby League Project The ...
Jun 21, 2023•34 min
In this episode of the podcast we talk how much the Wests Tigers will eventually overpay Luke Brooks. We go through the Queensland and New South Wales State Of Origin teams and question if Brad Fittler has any plans at all. We look at some rule changes the Rugby Football League is lookingf to trial in the lower grades, and then celebrate Andrews 49th birthday! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak ...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 43 min
In this episode of the podcast we talk about the Canberra Raiders celebrating 300 of the worst defenseive games ever, we chat about who we feel the favourites are for the NRL title, we pivot into some State Of Origin talk and find out we feel the same way about Brad Fittlers coaching, then we talk about the financial collapse of Rugby Union in England and how Rugby League should respond! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitte...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 51 min
In this episode of the podcast we talk about the passing of Tina Turner and the amazing marketing campaign she was a part of for Rugby League, we go through both the New South Wales and Queensland State Of Origin teams as we head into game one of the 2023 series, and then we tear apart the disgraceful management of the International Rugby League, who have managed to kill the international game stone cold and refuse to hold themselves accountable! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click h...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 57 min
In this bonus episode we have a quick chat about Paul Kenty, the decision by the Dragons to sack Anthony Griffin, and then we have a long chat about the IMG proposal to change how teams are promoted and relegated through the English game! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon ! Websites The Rugby League Project The Official Website O...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this episode we discuss the fallout of the decision by France to no longer host the 2025 Rugby League World Cup. We talk about why this has happened, what the fallout will be for the internaional game, and who should be held repoonsible! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon ! Websites The Rugby League Project The Official Website...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 36 min
On todays episode talk about the aftermath of the "Battle Of The Big Cats", chat about some of the expansion talk doing the rounds, once again annihilate the talk about a possible draft ever working in the NRL, we look at the upcoming round of games, and just generally chat about Rugby League! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon ! ...
May 03, 2023•2 hr 1 min
On todays episode we get stuck into the Canberra Raiders for the way they have whinged about losing Jack Wighton to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. We talk about the NRL salary cap and player movement, players going to and from rugby uniion, and then we are joined by Julie who tells us about Dylan Browns nickname. To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 36 min
On todays episode we have a chat about the multitude of stupid ideas to "Fix" the game after Newcastlle lost a Golden Point match at home two the back-to-back NRL Premiers. We unvovr the ploit by the Panthers to continually grow hair in an effor to win football games, Andrew has some Rugby League stats he his us with, we talk redepmtion stories we don't need to hear and just generally chat about the game. To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?co...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 42 min
On todays episode we look through where every NRL team stands right now early on in the season. Some teams are playing better than we expected. Others have been struggling, and that has surprised us. As always we end up going off on a few tangents, at one point we turned things into a discussion about the Rugby League Immortals and then Rugby League in the 1910's! Still, you'll enjoy it all! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Tw...
Apr 15, 2023•2 hr 1 min
On todays podcast we do a giant purge about how bad the Wests Tigers are! From their recruitment to their junior development. The ANZAC Day jersey debarcle to playing no finals football for a decade. This club is so bad we felt the need to get this episode out of the way early in the season so you don't have to hear about them again! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Projec...
Apr 11, 2023•2 hr 4 min
On todays podcast we talk about the rumours that the Wests Tigers have approached Mitchell Pearce to join the club, the future of Luke Brooks and the Wests Tigers recruitment overall, we have a chat about the Penrith Panthers hooker issues, Rugby Union cutting off their own nose, players not wanting to play for the St George/Illawarra Dragons, and Andrew hits us with some amazing statistics! To join our FREE NRL tipping competition, click here: https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join?code=L2YWRVWM Tw...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 40 min
