Ashes Rugby League

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By: Rugby League Coach

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades! Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!Lee is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.   John is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson 

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Ep 25 Super League 360
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Today at 9:00 AM

Wigan handed the Knights a spanking  
York’s missed tackles they have to be thanking   
The Wire had a night to forget   
Leeds are worth a title winning bet    
Sorry about  last weeks podcast break   
We did that for John’s domestic stake!

Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news!

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 bring...


Ep 24 Super League 360
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06/09/2026

Super League 360’s back, Lee and John are here
But the sport is not the same without John Kear
He loved the game and it shone through
As a man, as a coach and in the commentary box too
He coached England, France, Hull FC and Wales.
But the cup win for Sheffield is the pick of all the tales.
So many players he gave their first starts
A coach and a life that touched many hearts

Rest in Peace John Kear who tragically passed away suddenly on Sunday 31 May


Ep 23 Super League 360
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05/25/2026

Cas smashed Saints whats going on?
Huddersfield lost again, are they well and truly gone?
Hull KR beat Wigans Youth side,
Cartwright has turned the Catalans tide
Hull FC are in a world of pain,
Toulouse lost to Wakey, a close one again

Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news!

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...


Ep 22 Super League 360
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05/17/2026

Two promoted teams and Keir Starmer are slipping down
Yet Huddersfield fans all have a big frown
They are the ones in the wooden spoon spot
Saints are now sat on top of the lot 
Leigh are getting their act in gear
For all the goss, Lee and John are here!

Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news!

Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts. Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis whilst Lee Addison, a U...


Ep 21 Super League 360
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05/11/2026

This weekend was all about the cup! 
Wigan and Hull KR were the teams that got up
They’ll make the trip down Wembley Way
In the hope that it will be their special day
But this week coming its back to the league
And the week to week that is causing fatigue  

Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news!

Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts. Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis whilst Lee Addi...


Ep 20 Super League 360
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05/05/2026

Toulouse finally got another win, this time at Hull
The Leeds and Wakey match was far from dull
Wigan got back to winning ways
Warrington continue in a way that pays
St Helens aren’t too far off the mark Huddersfield might be appointing a Shark

Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news!

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 th...


Ep 19 Super League 360
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04/27/2026

Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news!

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 @johnnyddavidson


Ep 18 Super League 360
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04/20/2026

The promoted sides are falling to bits

Hull’s John Cartwright has got the shits

He was given his P45

North Wales don’t look like they’ll survive

The NRL are on an offensive of charm  

Will Huddersfield’s big loss do them any harm?  

Super League 360 covers the top tier of the British game, as well as some lower division and NRL news!

Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts. Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis whilst Lee Addison, a UK born co...


Ep 17 Super League 360
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04/13/2026

Victories for Wigan, KR, Saints and the Wire,
Let’s see who can set Wembley on fire
So many clubs looking for a coach
The issue in North Wales is one we will broach

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 plenty of opinions. 

Lee owns rugbyleaguecoach.com.au...


Ep 16 Super League 360
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04/06/2026

Good Friday the house full signs went up 
This coming weekend they break for the cup 
Things go from bad to worse for Leigh 
Wigan, York and Toulouse another three 
Leeds and Wire they lead the pack 
There’s injuries galore, but the Giants are back!

The 16th 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 Da...


After the Hooter! Good Friday Special!
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04/03/2026

Super League 360’s After the Hooter(s) with Lee Addison and John Davidson, recorded straight after after the Super League and NRL Good Friday fixtures!  

Lee Addison, based in Australia, hosts and also brings plenty of opinions.

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis  

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 @johnnyddavidson


Ep 15 Super League 360
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03/30/2026

Hull Kingston Rovers are well and truly back!
Huddersfield won after their coach got the sack!
Leeds ended Warrington’s unbeaten run,
Amidst all the Super League 30th birthday fun

The 15th 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 co...


AFTER THE HOOTER! Cas Tigers 40 Bradford Bulls 28! INSTANT REACTION !
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03/26/2026

Castleford Tigers 40 Bradford Bulls 28!

 After the Hooter! Instant Reaction! 

With Lee Addison and John Davidson after the Super League Round 6 opener


Ep 14 Super League 360
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03/23/2026

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...


Wigan 23 York 22! AFTER THE HOOTER! Instant Reaction!
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03/19/2026

Wigan 23 York 22! AFTER THE HOOTER! Instant Reaction!


EP 13 Super League 360
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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...


Ep 12 Super League 360
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03/09/2026

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...


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

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 @rugbyleaguecoach on Facebook and Instagram, John is on X at...


Ep 11 Super League 360
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03/02/2026

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...


Ep 10 Super League 360
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02/25/2026

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...


Ep 9 Super League 360
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02/16/2026

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...


Ep 8 Super League 360
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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...


Ep 7 Super League 360
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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...


Ep 6 Super League 360
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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...


Ep 5 Super League 360 - England Coach Special
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01/15/2026

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...


Ep 4 - Super League 360
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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...


Ep 3 - Super League 360
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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...


Fan Focus #2 The Parra Cave Podcast!
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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/


Ep 2 - Super League 360
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12/11/2025

The second 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...


How smaller teams can beat the BIGGER teams!
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11/30/2025

A bonus podcast for Ashes Rugby League Podcast listeners! The Rugby League Coach Podcast hosted by Lee.

Follow Super League 360 for the new podcast from Lee Addison and John Davidson

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It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog! 

In answer to a listener's question about coaching a smaller side, the host gives the most detailed answer! 

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

You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just loo...


Ep 1 Super League 360
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11/27/2025

Super League 360 is a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby League 

But, 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.au and...


Coach the PERSON, not just the player
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11/23/2025

A bonus podcast for Ashes Rugby League Podcast listeners! 


We tend to coach players that are younger than us, and there are a lot of misconceptions about younger generations; that they don't have work ethics and that we can't administer standards in our coaching.

This podcast hits hard with the reality of this situation and great advice for coaches.

Lee also addresses his recent criticisms of Australia half, Nathan Cleary, and has a message for the haters!   

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

You can follow him...


They've been doing it all day sir!
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11/20/2025

A bonus podcast from Rugby League Coach! 

Podcast hosts Ben and Chris grew up in Southern England, a place not synonymous with rugby league, a sport played mostly in the north. 

Yet when they moved to the Northern Beaches of Manly Warringah, they were encouraged to get memberships for the Sea Eagles and now they are true leagueys! 

They also jointly host a new podcast, called "They've been doing it all day sir!" - the link to which is here...https://youtu.be/ZYJABMMvxCk?si=aotI9UlwF0RfNM4f

Lee Addison of Rug...


Make Training a Lot Better
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11/15/2025

A BONUS podcast for all Ashes Rugby League Podcast listeners...

Get ready for a brand new Super League podcast to be released week commencing Monday 24th November!

Enjoy this bonus content until then.....  

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How can you improve others if you're not improving yourself, Coach?

Lift the standards in your training and you will lift the standard of others.

Luckily for you, there's plenty to advise you in this episode! 

Rugby League is a simple game overcomplicated by a lot of idiots. Lee...


Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twenty Four - Third Test Review
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#24
11/09/2025

John and Lee are joined by Chris Adasko, to review the Third Ashes Test of 2025

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Lee is also host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast. You can find Chris on his walk from Bolton to Leigh Miners Rangers!


BONUS - Ep 152 The Rugby League Coach Podcast
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11/09/2025

A BONUS pod for all Ashes Rugby League Podcast listeners!

How do pathways influence performance?

Why is English Rugby League so far behind the Southern Hemisphere?

What do you need to consider in your team's attack?

Rugby League is a simple game overcomplicated by a lot of idiots. Lee on the Rugby League Coach Podcast makes it all sound a heck of a lot easier.  

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

Level up your coaching ga...


Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twenty Three - Third Test Preview
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#23
11/06/2025

John and Lee are joined by rugby league author Anthony Broxton, to preview the Third Ashes Test of 2025

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Lee is also host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast. Connect with Anthony on X at @labour_history


Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twenty Two - Second Test Review
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#22
11/03/2025

John and Lee are joined by rugby league author Anthony Broxton, and Chris Adasko, to preview the Second Ashes Test of 2025

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Lee is also host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast. Connect with Anthony on X at @labour_history 


Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twenty One - Second Test Preview
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#21
10/30/2025

John and Lee are joined by rugby league author Anthony Broxton to preview the Second Ashes Test of 2025

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Lee is also host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast. Connect with Anthony on X at @labour_history


Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twenty - First Test Review
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#20
10/26/2025

Interviews with Nathan Cleary, Angus Chrichton and Mark Nawaqanitawase of Australia, followed by England's Alex Walmsley and Daryl Clark are featured in this Ashes Rugby League Podcast, which is a detailed review of the first Ashes test of 25/10/25 which finished England 6 Australia 26.

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson