5 Live Rugby League

Former prop forward Rob Parker tells Dave Woods how rugby league has helped inspire his acting career ahead of the release of his new film Walk Like a Panther; St Helens and proud Cumbrian Kyle Amor reveals his thoughts on the way forward for rugby league in his home county; Brian Noble gives an update on what’s happening in Toronto while the Wolfpack are playing in England and the club’s Chris O’Connor reveals the life of a rugby league analyst.

Dave Woods hears from Leeds Rhino's Stevie Ward on how mediation has made him a better player; the Warrington chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick reveals how he went from the playing field to the boardroom; Ray French remembers St Helens great Geoff Pimblett and Phil Wilkinson of the Wigan Observer discusses where all the sport's nicknames such as 'The Brick with Eyes', 'the Axe' and 'the Wall' have gone.

Dave Woods gets an insight into the re-appointment of Wayne Bennett as England coach from the RFL's Director of Rugby Kevin Sinfield and discovers why Bennett has a 2 year deal and who else was in the running; plus the current Chief Executive of the RFL Ralph Rimmer gives his thoughts on International games, the way forward for the sport, the Challenge Cup schedule and whether there's a plan for a Cumbrian development.

Dave Woods speaks to a neurology expert who reveals some shocking figures about head injuries in rugby league but says science can reverse the damage caused by concussions, the Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington comes out fighting in favour of the Super 8s and the league‘s coaches reveal the one change they’d make to the British game.

Dave Woods is joined by Jamie Jones-Buchanan from the champions Leeds Rhinos to look ahead to the new Super League season. They hear from Wigan’s Sam Tomkins who's aiming to rediscover his magic touch; Castleford captain Michael Shenton reveals the lessons he learned from 2017; Catalans coach Steve McNamara talks about the change of culture at the French club; Salford co-captain Mark Flanagan reflects on life without Marwan Koukash; and Toronto’s Paul Rowley looks forward to the spicy match up with Leigh and whether they’re ready for life in the Championship

As England prepare for the Rugby League World Cup final Brian Noble talks to Sam Burgess who he signed as a 16 year old about moving to Sydney, playing for England in Union, his thoughts on the final and if he fancies returning to Super League one day; Wayne Bennett talks to Dave Woods during a tropical storm which halted England’s training session and England tour manager and former England and Great Britain captain Jamie Peacock talks about how envious he is of this squad’s talent and unity. Plus interviews with Gareth Widdop, Chris Hill, Luke Gale, Kallum Watkins, Aaron Woods and Matt Gillett.

Dave Woods, Brian Noble and Justin Morgan hear from an emotional James Graham and fellow forwards Tom Burgess and Chris Hill after England reach a World Cup final for the first time since 1995 to set up a meeting with holders Australia.

Dave Woods and Brian Noble experience a fan event in Auckland in which thousands of Tongan supporters turned up to give their players a rock star reception; Trad McLean, one of the Tonga tour managers, reflects on the incredible support the team have been getting in recent weeks; England coach Wayne Bennett, captain Sean O'Loughlin and prop James Graham and Tonga coach Kristian Woolf gives their opinions on Saturday's semi final; and the former England captain and current tour manager Jamie Peacock talks about how the international game can build on the Tongan success.

Dave Woods and Brian Noble preview the World Cup quarter-finals and hear from England coach Wayne Bennett and forward Sam Burgess following his knee ligament injury; Jermaine McGilvary, the flying superstar England winger talks about on his tournament so far including his brush with controversy and his unlikely route into rugby league; Paul Aiton, the PNG hooker explains what rugby league means to Papua New Guinea; and the Leeds Rhino's chief executive Gary Hetherington gives his thoughts on the announcement of next year's Melbourne v Leeds World Club Challenge.

Dave Woods, Brian Noble and Ian Millward review England's victory over France which set up a quarter-final against Papua New Guinea; the Scotland coach Steve McCormack reflects on his sides' heroic 14-14 final game draw with Samoa; Australian journalist Steve Mascord looks back at Tonga's incredible win over New Zealand in the "Game of the Ages" and the Tonga assistant coach David Furner reveals the mood from inside the Tonga camp; plus French commentator Rodolphe Pires talks about the future for French rugby league after their disappointing World cup exit.

Dave Woods and Brian Noble are in Perth ahead of England's match against France and hear from Kevin Brown and Scott Taylor following their call ups; coach Wayne Bennett reveals what he expects from his side; France and St Helens captain Theo Fages says his side's confidence is high and that sending home Eloi Pellisier has not affected morale; and Wales coach John Kear reflects on the disappointment of the Welsh World Cup and how the northern hemisphere risks being left behind by the southern hemisphere.

Dave Woods and Brian Noble assess the second weekend of the Rugby League World Cup and talk to England's Sam Burgess about his injury situation and his brother Tom's try; the Papua New Guinea coach Michael Marum discusses the potential of playing England in the quarter-finals and the Scotland Chairman Keith Hogg gives his first broadcast interview after three Scottish players were sent home for being too drunk to board a flight.

Dave Woods and Brian Noble look ahead to this weekend’s World Cup fixtures and hear the thoughts of England coach Wayne Bennett on his sides performance against Australia; the recently retired Hull and GB international Gareth Ellis talks about playing alongside the Lebanon captain Robbie Farah; the Chairman of the Rugby League European Federation Danny Kazandjian reveals the origins of Lebanese Rugby League and the St Helens and Welsh International Morgan Knowles tells Huw Morgan what it’s like playing in Papua New Guinea.

Dave Woods and Brian Noble reflect on the opening round of matches in the Rugby League World Cup and hear from England's Tom Burgess on training in the heat; the Ireland captain Liam Finn dissects his side's victory over Italy; the Welsh coach John Kear delivers his verdict on their defeat to Papua New Guinnea; Australian coach Ian Millward gives his thoughts from inside the host's camp and Channel 7's Liam Cox reports on what Australia has made of the World Cup so far.

Dave Woods and Brian Noble discuss the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. Hear from Kevin Brown, who is predicting a glittering World Cup for Ben Currie, St Helens hooker James Roby talks about his return to international action after a two-year absence, Steve McCormack explains why Scotland are not overawed by their opponents in Group B - plus Wales coach John Kear looks forward to an adventure in Papua New Guinea and reveals his dreams of playing England in the quarter finals.

Dave Woods delves into the history of the Rugby League World Cup with Andrew Marmont; journalist and author of ‘Their Finest Hour: A History of the Rugby League World Cup in 10 Matches’. Plus new Warrington coach Steve Price outlines his aims and objects for the club.

Dave Woods and Brian Noble discuss the Super League Grand Final where Leeds Rhinos claimed a record eighth title with victory over Castleford Tigers and hear from Toronto Wolfpack owner Eric Perez on his plans to launch two more rugby league sides in North America.

Brian Noble and Iestyn Harris look ahead to the Super League Grand Final between Castleford and Leeds and discuss the rights, wrongs and agonies of the Million Pound Game.

Tim Sheens discusses his career, the great players, Hull KR's promotion, the future of Super League and England's World Cup chances with Dave Woods and Paul Rowley reflects on a remarkable season with Toronto.

As the RFL rule out structural changes to the sport next season Dave Woods asks a coach, an agent and a journalist their opinion on what should change for 2019 and beyond.