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The Bye Round With James Graham

The England Revolution Begins: Brian McDermott

30 May 2026

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Chapter 1: What is Brian McDermott's vision for the England rugby league team?

0.031 - 4.928 James Graham

Charlie, you know what they say in the podcast game? What's that, Jimmy?

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Chapter 2: How does Brian McDermott reflect on the recent Ashes series defeat?

6.983 - 19.254 James Graham

Follow the money. Well, maybe show me the money. That's what I like to say. But Jimmy, this time round, this new feature on Ladbrokes, it's incredible. Have you heard of it yet? Big bets. I sure have.

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19.334 - 27.502 Unknown

I've been looking on the Ladbrokes app and it often pops up and I can't help but just click on that button, see some of those big bets that are rolling in.

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Chapter 3: What challenges does English rugby league face regarding imposter syndrome?

27.562 - 35.269 Unknown

They often inspire me to make some informed decisions because if the big punters are going there, I like to see what they're doing.

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35.57 - 40.651 James Graham

I assumed you mean guys like maybe yourself, Gordon Tallis.

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Chapter 4: How will the World Cup be officiated differently?

40.993 - 42.559 James Graham

They might be some of the big bettors.

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42.64 - 61.832 Unknown

Never assume, Charlie, it makes an ass out of you and me. So, no. But I do like to click on them, see what it's doing, and then it becomes so easy to copy those bets as well. A couple of clicks and you are matching those big bets. It's so, so easy and convenient on the LabRooks app.

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61.872 - 64.016 James Graham

Yeah, you just click the – add it straight into your bets.

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Chapter 5: What strategies does England need to implement to succeed?

64.136 - 66.9 James Graham

Do you mean obviously you don't need to bet what the big bets are doing?

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67.561 - 85.388 Unknown

Well – I mean, you can. You can if you have the money. But, you know, obviously we're going to talk about gambling responsibly. But if you like the look of what these heavy hitters, these big punters are playing around with and what they think is going to come to fruition, a couple of clicks.

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Chapter 6: What are the considerations for the England squad selection?

85.435 - 113.704 James Graham

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113.684 - 133.474 James Graham

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Chapter 7: How does Brian McDermott's military background influence his coaching?

133.534 - 150.947 James Graham

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Hello and welcome everybody to another edition of the Byron podcast. Today we are joined by the brand spanking new England coach, Brian McDermott. Brian, first off, congratulations on the appointment. How are you feeling about it all?

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192.623 - 196.049 Brian McDermott

Yeah, very good. Really excited, very proud, immensely proud.

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Chapter 8: What are the expectations for England in the upcoming World Cup?

197.612 - 202.5 Brian McDermott

Yeah, lots of work to do at the moment, but yeah, pretty pumped, absolutely.

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202.801 - 206.246 Unknown

Yeah, obviously a very proud Englishman.

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208.809 - 211.673 Brian McDermott

Is there any other version? Everybody says that about every Englishman.

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211.693 - 229.618 Unknown

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, I think there's some turncoats out there, especially those that, there are some that live in Australia that, you know, sort of maybe disassociate themselves with the motherland. Maybe, maybe. You certainly not. Yeah.

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229.598 - 256.888 Unknown

how special is this to you and i know you've you've wanted this job for a long long time and anybody that goes into to head coaching in england i feel like this is the dream job to coach the national team it still has that level of prestige i think every every guy would would want it on his list of things to do uh for some it may be unrealistic for some it may be closer but

256.868 - 275.552 Brian McDermott

I don't know anybody who would say, no, I wouldn't ever do that job. I think everybody would want it. But I don't think it's something you chase either. I don't think it's something you're out there to pursue and it's on the top list. What you've got to do is your job at club level really well. And hopefully that opportunity comes your way.

275.532 - 294.65 Brian McDermott

Yeah, listen, if everything you do in your career to represent your country, to represent your nation, as you're well aware, is a big deal. And then to be the coach of that team, it'd be my proudest moment in my career. Regardless what we do this year, regardless how the World Cup goes.

296.972 - 320.1 Brian McDermott

Because the responsibility you have, I just don't know whether you get given that much responsibility ever again. I remember coaching the Rhinos for many years and that was a responsibility. They were a... a winning team, and when I joined, they'd already won a few things, and you had to keep that up. And I felt some pressure and some responsibility to deliver.

321.182 - 339.711 Brian McDermott

And at times it gets a bit, it can be a bit overwhelming, and especially when you're not winning. But the responsibility of leading your nation, I think it's a big deal, though. And it's a big deal, and it's something that should be cherished. I feel very privileged that I've been given that responsibility, very excited by it.

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