🚀 From Google Podcasts to Moon FM in No Time: Your Hassle-Free Migration Guide
👉

By the Balls

John Davidson

UK-based journalists John Davidson and Ross Heppenstall discuss the latest sports topics of the day and endeavour to give you the story behind the stories. Lots of opinion, insight and detail on the world of football, rugby league, rugby union and more.

  • 56 minutes 49 seconds
    Episode 184: Richard de la Riviere

    John catches up with rugby league journalist and author Richard de la Riviere. The pair talk about media access in rugby league, the women's game and his website womensrl.com. They also discuss the upcoming match in Las Vegas, the Ashes and Garry Schofield.

    10 December 2024, 9:44 pm
  • 40 minutes 47 seconds
    Episode 183: Samoa, Sua'ali'i and Code Wars

    John and Ross are back to discuss the England vs Samoa series, international rugby league and Joseph Sua'ali'i crossing codes. They talk about code hoppers in rugby union and rugby league, the difficulties involved and whether a merger could happen in the future - of if it's pure pipedream. They also touch on the Mark Aston/concussion case and answer your questions.

    17 November 2024, 4:38 pm
  • 41 minutes 7 seconds
    Episode 182: 2024 Super League Grand Final Preview
    Ross and John are back to preview this year’s Super League grand final. This discuss Wigan and Hull KR, analyse their teams and players, and look at each club’s journey to the decider.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.
    8 October 2024, 6:38 pm
  • 25 minutes 56 seconds
    Episode 181: Matt Parcell
    Hull KR hooker Matt Parcell joins the podcast ahead of the Super League semi-final against Warrington. Matt talks about Hull KR’s great season, the danger of Warrington, his career and his impending retirement.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.
    1 October 2024, 4:16 pm
  • 20 minutes 56 seconds
    Episode 180: Matt Dufty
    Warrington Wolves fullback Matt Duffy joins us ahead of the Super League semi-final against St Helens. Matt talks to us about his excellent season, being name in the Dream Team and the upcoming finals. He discuses Sam Burgess’ transformation of Warrington, his background in the NRL and his transfer to Super League.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.
    24 September 2024, 4:24 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Episode 179: Viva Las Vegas
    Ross and John are back for a bumper episode where they discuss Las Vegas, the NRL and Super League teaming up in America, and Hull KR top of the table. They chat about IMG and cutbacks at the RFL, the next World Cup being hosted by Australia and PNG, Salford rising, St Helens struggling and loads more.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.
    6 August 2024, 10:02 am
  • 40 minutes 47 seconds
    Episode 178: Rob Burrow, Tributes and Changes
    John and Ross are back with a special tribute to Rob Burrow. They also discuss Rohan Smith’s dismissal at Leeds, potential candidates to replace him, England’s shocking player payments for the France test and more.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.
    21 June 2024, 4:13 pm
  • 28 minutes 44 seconds
    Episode 177: Cups, Carty and Coming Up With A Plan
    The boys talk about the declining popularity of the Challenge Cup, IMG’s London Broncos problem, the coaching and recruitment situation at Hull FC, the sustainability of the Championship and League 1, and more.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.
    18 May 2024, 12:17 pm
  • 53 minutes 27 seconds
    Episode 176: Rowley, Rohan and Richie
    Ross and John are back to discuss Paul Rowley staying with Salford, the hell at Hull FC, the club’s appointment of Richie Myler, pressure on Rohan Smith and the future for Tony Smith. We also talk about the rise of Warrington and Huddersfield, Challenge Cup quarter-final results and England to play France in Toulouse.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.
    23 April 2024, 4:06 pm
  • 1 hour 4 seconds
    Episode 175: Money, Media and Mismanagement
    John and Ross are back to discuss the first few rounds of Super League, the shocking situation at Featherstone Rovers and whether a player’s union is needed in UK rugby league. They also talk about the match review panel, the issue of media facilities in Super League, and the latest international news involving Italy, Ireland, Scotland and Lebanon dropping down in membership and out of World Cup qualification.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.
    15 March 2024, 5:14 pm
  • 55 minutes 54 seconds
    Episode 174: Super League 2024 Season Launch
    John, Ross and Phil Caplan are live from the Aviva Studios in Manchester for the launch of the new Super League season.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.
    8 February 2024, 4:09 pm
  • More Episodes? Get the App
About By the Balls
Links
Listeners Also Subscribed To
© MoonFM 2024. All rights reserved.