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The Progressive Rugby League Podcast

The Progressive Rugby League Podcast

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 Progressive Rugby League is the thinking fans alternative. What is this thing called Rugby League? Where does it fit in the framework of a 21st century society? If you love rugby league and think 'there has to be a better way', this show is for you.

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  • PRL BOOK CLUB - Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader by Tony Collins

    PRL BOOK CLUB - Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader by Tony Collins
    Dec 4 2025

    Roy Francis is one of the most significant figures in British Rugby League history. A Black British sporting legend, Roy followed up a distinguished playing career with a ground-breaking period as coach, where he pioneered methods decades ahead of their time.


    What is less known is the impact the game in Australia had on this storied personality.


    Professor Tony Collins joins the pod to take us through the remarkable times of Roy Francis, Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader, including how a stint with the North Sydney Bears went sour and changed Roy's life.


    If you want to get in touch, you can do so at progressiverugbyleague@gmail.com


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  • Steve Mascord on the question of the French connection to Super League

    Steve Mascord on the question of the French connection to Super League
    Sep 8 2025

    Independent international Rugby League reporting raconteur, Steve Mascord, gives us the lowdown on which way the pendulum is currently swinging for French involvement in Super League. Who's on which side? Where does the NRL fit in (is 'NRL Europe' a thing)? How does it all play into the discussion of the future size of the competition - 10 teams? 12 teams? 14 teams???


    As always in matters European Rugby League, things get existential...


    Get in touch with the Progressive Rugby League Podcast: progressiverugbyleague@gmail.com.


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