The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast

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The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast hosted by Lee Addison tackles the issues that impact PLAYERS and COACHES in the game of rugby league!Each episode will give you some coaching tips as well as, we hope, some entertainment and insight!Lee has coached for over 25 years and at 2 NRL Clubs, 2 World Cups, 3 Elite High Schools and has coached over 60 NRL and Super League players and had incredible coaching success!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

Ep 14 Super League 360
Today at 5:35 AM

Players dropping like flies each match,
Is player welfare up to scratch?
As Huddersfield hopes of a win took a dive 
Luke Robinson was given his P45 ...

The 14th episode of Super League 360 is jam-packed - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, h...


Use the Ball in Training, Coach! Don't Just Run!
#238
Last Sunday at 6:00 PM

Join coaches in the 21st century, not the last one, by listening to this podcast!

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with this episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 27-year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.


Wigan 23 York 22! AFTER THE HOOTER! Instant Reaction!
Last Thursday at 10:55 PM

Super League 360's After The Hooter brings you INSTANT REACTION after Wigan edge out York in Round Five of Super League!

John Davidson speaks to us after the final hooter direct from the Brick Stadium! 

Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts. Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast, and also brings plenty of opinions. 

Lee has coached at NRL clubs and World Cups and owns rugbyleaguecoach.com.au. He can be found @rugbyleaguecoach on Facebook and Instagram,


Long Term Strategy v Short Term Band Aid
#237
03/16/2026

Rugby League Coach Lee has been in Bush New South Wales this last week, seeing first hand the challenges facing the game where it was once arguably, loved the most.

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 27-year career

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EP 13 Super League 360
03/15/2026

Victories for both Wigan and Leigh  
Things looking bad for Hull FC  
For the Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos  
Their cup campaigns came to a close!

The 13th episode of Super League 360 is jam-packed - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the...


The Update
03/15/2026

The Update 

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Ep 12 Super League 360
03/10/2026

Wigan are still at the top of the tree, but the same cannot be said of neighbours, Leigh!

Reviewing the fourth round of Super League 2026!

The 12th episode of Super League 360 is jam-packed - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast...


So Many Coaching Issues!
#236
03/08/2026

Rugby League Coach Lee talks about so many coaching issues in this pod, it was hard to give the episode a title that explains it! 

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with this episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 27-year career

Become a supporter of this...


Wakefield 14 Hull 10! After the Hooter! Instant Reaction!
03/05/2026

Wakefield 14 Hull 10! After the Hooter! Instant Reaction!

Super League 360's After The Hooter brings you INSTANT REACTION after Wakefield edge out Hull FC in Round Four of Super League!

John Davidson speaks to us immediately after the final hooter!  Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts.

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast, and also brings plenty of opinions. 

Lee has coached at NRL clubs and World Cups and owns rugbyleaguecoach.com.au. He can be found @ru...


Ep 11 Super League 360
03/03/2026

A winner this week is nicknamed the Wire,
The Giants and Catalans, they were pretty dire!  
Theres only one team still stuck on nought
Lee and John are back to give you their thoughts!

The 11th episode of Super League 360 is jam-packed - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee A...


Nothing Fails Like Success
#235
03/01/2026

Rugby League Coach Lee lists the things he will be looking out for in the NRL this season, and gives explanation about one of his favourite quotes... 

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with this episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 27-year career

Become a suppo...


Wigan 54 Leigh Leopards 0! After the Hooter! Instant Reaction!
02/26/2026

Super League 360's After The Hooter brings you INSTANT REACTION after Wigan THRASH Leigh Leopards 54-0 in Round Three of Super League!

John Davidson speaks to us immediately after the final hooter!  Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts.

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis  whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast, and also brings plenty of opinions. 

Lee has coached at NRL clubs and World Cups and owns rugbyleaguecoach.com.au. He can be found @rugbyleaguecoach on Facebook and Instagram, John is on X at...


Ep 10 Super League 360
02/24/2026

Hull KR are World Champions, fomer world kings Wigan are top of Super League and Toulouse 'Two Wins' Olympique are in second! 

The 10th episode of Super League 360 is jam-packed - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast, and also brings an analysis s...


13 v 13 Training
#234
02/22/2026

Lee starts with a passionate speech about something he has heard this week.

He also outlines some 13 v 13 training options and we play some of the "Coach Your Best Year Yet" webinar that was held this last week.

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with this episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Scho...


Hull KR 30 Broncos 24! After The Hooter! Instant Reaction!
02/19/2026

Super League 360's After The Hooter brings you INSTANT REACTION from the stadium as Hull KR defeat Brisbane Broncos 30-24 to win the 2026 World Club Challenge

John Davidson speaks to us from the MKM Stadium in Hull immediately after the final hooter!  Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts.

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis  whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast, and also brings plenty of opinions. 

Lee has coached at NRL clubs and World Cups and owns rugbyleaguecoach.com.au. He can be fou...


Ep 9 Super League 360
02/17/2026

Great crowds, upsets, close games...the opening week of the league season in England was a belter!

 We review arguably the greatest opening round of Super League ever, and round up the news!

The 9th episode of Super League 360 is jam-packed - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a U...


The Coaching Perspective
#233
02/15/2026

Where you coach from can influence HUGELY what you see as a coach and how much you influence your team.

Lee outlines what and how you should do it, we also talk about tackling and player development systems.

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with this episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Scho...


RLC Bonus Episode: Why Are We Losing Players?
02/13/2026

A bonus Rugby League Coach Podcast episode, looking at reasons why sports clubs struggle with retention of players after certain ages.

Lee Addison is with Paul Clarke of Manchester Metropolitan University

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The Week in Rugby League #4
02/10/2026

The third episode of a weekly type of podcast about...the week in the greatest game! 

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Observe and Correct, Coach. Don't Just Stand and Watch!
#232
02/08/2026

Many coaches just accumulate drills, drills and more drills to give to their players, without spending time assessing their ability to develop skills.

Coaching, Lee argues, is about observation and CORRECTION of skill execution! 

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with this episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more...


Coach Stories #10 RLC Coach of the Year 2025
02/05/2026

Keighley Albion Head Coach Tim Woodhead is the Rugby League Coach, Coach of the Year 2025.

Tim is the subject of this week's Coach Stories! 

If you are, or know of, a coach who does great work, or even a coach who is struggling, think of this podcast as a FREE coach to coach chat with Lee of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

Please reach out on socials @rugbyleaguecoach, or email admin@rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

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Ep 8 Super League 360
02/05/2026

Answering lots of your questions, plenty of transfer news and speculation, and a preview of teams' chances in this seasons Super League!

The 8th episode of Super League 360 is jam-packed - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

We will also dedicate some time each episode to the NRL in Australia. Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a...


The Week in Rugby League #3
02/03/2026

The third episode of a new weekly type of podcast about...the week in the greatest game! 

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What Sets the Best Apart From the Rest
#231
02/01/2026

Many people want to succeed in rugby league, but not many people know or are willing to do, what it takes.

It's what sets the best apart. Rugby League Coach outlines this for you ...very clearly.  

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with this episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so mu...


Ep 7 Super League 360
01/30/2026

The 7th episode of Super League 360 - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Lots of transfer news and speculation, analysis about the quality of imports and a preview of teams' chances in this seasons Super League!

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

We will also dedicate some time each episode to the NRL in Australia. Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a UK...


Fan Focus #4 Deano the Bronco
01/29/2026

Rugby League Coach Fan Focus catches up with the people that make our game thrive, the fans! 

Brisbane Broncos tragic Dean Clifford has memories of his team that will be the envy of many!  
 
Lee Addison of Rugby League Coach is the host,

You can connect with Lee 

Website – https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/  

Mentoring - https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/  

Podcast -  https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/podcast/

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The Week in Rugby League #2
01/28/2026

The second episode of a new weekly type of podcast about...the week in the greatest game! 

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Commitment
#230
01/26/2026

What is commitment and how important is it?

How can you attack with your defence?  Why is wrestling a symptom of poor tackling?

Host Lee Addison once again outlines in detail, two more  pre-season sessions for juniors and also seniors which coaches can use themselves*....plus much more! 

As always, have your notebook ready as you'll be given plenty to think about on this pod! 

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on soci...


Ep 6 Super League 360
01/23/2026

The 6th episode of Super League 360 - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Interviews with York Coach Mark Applegarth, and the Leeds Rhinos quartet of Kallum Watkins, Presley Cassell, Jarrod O'Connor and Jeremiah Mata'utia, plus plenty more! 

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

We will also dedicate some time each episode to the NRL in Australia. Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a U...


The Week in Rugby League #1
01/20/2026

A new weekly type of podcast about...the week in the greatest game! 

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Is Your Coaching Stuck in the Past?
#229
01/18/2026

Host Lee Addison once again outlines in detail, two more  pre-season sessions for juniors and also seniors which coaches can use themselves.*

He also talks about some common problems many coaches face that can unravel any team....plus much more! 

As always, have your notebook ready as you'll be given plenty to think about on this pod! 

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League Coach.  

Also...


Ep 5 Super League 360 - England Coach Special
01/16/2026

An 'emergency' podcast!  Super League 360 is fortnightly until the season starts, but we have had to record this extra episode this week thanks to the huge news that Shaun Wane has left the job as England coach!

Lee and John are joined by writer, journalist and podcast host Phil Caplan.

This is the 5th episode of Super League 360 - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

We w...


Fan Focus #3 - The Dogfather!
01/14/2026

In the 3rd of a new style of podcast from Rugby League Coach, Fan Focus catches up with the people that make our game thrive, the fans! 

Canterbury Bulldogs fan Michael Jeffrey is the Dogfather! He is the host of All Things Bulldogs on social media! 

This interview was conducted before Xmas as you will learn.... 
 
Lee Addison of Rugby League Coach is the host,

You can connect with Lee 

Website – https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/  

Mentoring - https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/  

Podcast -  https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/podc...


The First Two Sessions of Pre Season
#228
01/11/2026

Host Lee Addison outlines in detail, two opening pre-season sessions for juniors and also seniors which coaches can use themselves.*

He also talks about what we can learn as a sport from the English Premier League (Soccer) and it's tactical evolutions over the years. 

As always, have your notebook ready as you'll be given plenty to think about on this pod! 

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby Le...


Ep 4 - Super League 360
01/09/2026

The 4th episode of Super League 360 - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!

We will also dedicate some time each episode to the NRL in Australia. Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast, and also brings an analysis segment each week and plenty of opinions. 

Lee owns rugbyleaguecoach.com.a...


A New Year, a New Season and a New Structure to Our Pod!
#227
01/04/2026

The Rugby League Coach Podcast is BACK for Season Four! 

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au; Lee details a new format for the podcast and some exciting new changes for the podcast in 2026!  

As always, have your notebook ready as you'll be given plenty to think about on this pod! 

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League Coach

Become a supporter of this...


Coach Stories #9 Every Coach's Dream Life?
12/28/2025

Imagine having a life where you coach rugby league at a VERY high level in the daytime, the night time and in mid-season rep football...

That's the life that Brisbane-based coach Joey Crompton-Meyer will enjoy in 2026, as Head Coach of Mabel Park State High School in the elite schoolboy competition, Head Coach of Souths Logan Magpies Under 17's and the Met East Under 18's in the Queensland Schoolboys championships! 

Joey is the subject of this week's Coach Stories! 

If you are, or know of, a coach who does great work, or even a coach wh...


Ep 3 - Super League 360
12/23/2025

The third episode of Super League 360 - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League 

Such is the nature of the sport, we could end up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!  

We will also dedicate some time each episode to the NRL in Australia.  

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast, and also brings an analysis segment each week and plenty of opinions.

Lee owns rug...


Rugby League Coach Podcast Update Xmas 2025
12/21/2025

An update on the content coming out this Xmas and New Year period

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Fan Focus #2 The Parra Cave Podcast!
12/17/2025

In the second of a new style of podcast from Rugby League Coach, Fan Focus catches up with the people that make our game thrive, the fans! 

Parramatta Eels fan Troy is the host of the Parra Cave Podcast, available wherever you get your pods! 
 
Lee Addison of Rugby League Coach is the host,

You can connect with Lee 

Website – https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/  

Mentoring - https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/coachmentor/  

Podcast -  https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/podcast/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...