The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast
Episodes
Ep 14 Super League 360
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ......
Use the Ball in Training, Coach! Don't Just Run!
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 LOT...
Wigan 23 York 22! AFTER THE HOOTER! Instant Reaction!
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 aft...
Long Term Strategy v Short Term Band Aid
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, l...
EP 13 Super League 360
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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!Th...
The Update
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Update Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Ep 12 Super League 360
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
So Many Coaching Issues!
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wakefield 14 Hull 10! After the Hooter! Instant Reaction!
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 11 Super League 360
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A winner this week is nicknamed the Wire,The Giants and Catalans, they were pretty dire! Theres only one team still stuck on noughtLee and John are ...
Nothing Fails Like Success
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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... ...
Wigan 54 Leigh Leopards 0! After the Hooter! Instant Reaction!
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep 10 Super League 360
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sup...
13 v 13 Training
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 "Coa...
Hull KR 30 Broncos 24! After The Hooter! Instant Reaction!
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Ep 9 Super League 360
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
The Coaching Perspective
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Where you coach from can influence HUGELY what you see as a coach and how much you influence your team.Lee outliens what and how you should do it, we ...
RLC Bonus Episode: Why Are We Losing Players?
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus Rugby League Coach Podcast episode, looking at reasons why sports clubs struggle with retention of players after certain ages.Lee Addison is w...
The Week in Rugby League #4
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The third episode of a weekly type of podcast about...the week in the greatest game! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...
Observe and Correct, Coach. Don't Just Stand and Watch!
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many coaches just accumulate drills, drills and more drills to give to their players, without spending time assessing their ability to develop skills....
Coach Stories #10 RLC Coach of the Year 2025
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 8 Super League 360
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Answering lots of your questions, plenty of transfer news and speculation, and a preview of teams' chances in this seasons Super League!The 8th episod...
The Week in Rugby League #3
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The third episode of a new weekly type of podcast about...the week in the greatest game! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...
What Sets the Best Apart From the Rest
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 7 Super League 360
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 7th episode of Super League 360 - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby LeagueLots of transfer news and speculation, analysis ab...
Fan Focus #4 Deano the Bronco
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
The Week in Rugby League #2
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The second episode of a new weekly type of podcast about...the week in the greatest game! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...
Commitment
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
HWhat 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 ...
Ep 6 Super League 360
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 6th episode of Super League 360 - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby LeagueInterviews with York Coach Mark Applegarth, and th...
The Week in Rugby League #1
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new weekly type of podcast about...the week in the greatest game! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-le...
Is Your Coaching Stuck in the Past?
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 5 Super League 360 - England Coach Special
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An 'emergency' podcast! Super League 360 is fortnightly until the seaosn starts, but we have had to record this extra episode this week thanks to th...
Fan Focus #3 - The Dogfather!
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bu...
The First Two Sessions of Pre Season
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lee Addison outlines in detail, two opening pre-season sessions for juniors and also seniors which coaches can use themselves.*He also talks abou...
Ep 4 - Super League 360
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 4th episode of Super League 360 - a podcast primarily about the top tier of British Rugby LeagueSuch is the nature of the sport, we could end up i...
A New Year, a New Season and a New Structure to Our Pod!
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 pod...
Coach Stories #9 Every Coach's Dream Life?
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lif...
Ep 3 - Super League 360
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Rugby League Coach Podcast Update Xmas 2025
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on the content coming out this Xmas and New Year periodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league...
Fan Focus #2 The Parra Cave Podcast!
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Old School Methods & Recruitment
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Good coaches are good recruiters!Get some strong tips on how to recruit your best team! Also, not everything old school should be thrown out, but ple...
Ep 2 - Super League 360
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Coach Stories #8 - Rugby League Coach!
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby League Coach leader Lee Addison has coached at every level of the game! Lee is the subject of this week's Coach Stories! Hosted this time by Tr...
Get Your Players Fit Without Giving Them a Flogging!
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your training is lots of running and not much ball work, you're operating in the dark ages! The host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast explains ho...
Podcast Update - 2nd Dec 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just a little update on what’s coming this week and in the coming weeks !Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ru...
How smaller teams can beat the BIGGER teams!
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
Ep 1 - Super League 360
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Coach the PERSON, not just the player
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Fan Focus #1 - They've been doing it all day sir!
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a new style of podcast from Rugby League Coach, Fan Focus catches up with the people that make our game thrive, the fans! Podcast hosts Ben and Ch...
Make Training a Lot Better
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.Luckil...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twenty Four - Third Test Review
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and Lee are joined by Chris Adasko, to review the Third Ashes Test of 2025Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and live...
Core Skill Execution Under Pressure & Game Sense
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 at...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twenty Three - Third Test Preview
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and Lee are joined by rugby league author Anthony Broxton, to preview the Third Ashes Test of 2025Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coach...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twenty Two - Second Test Review
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and Lee are joined by rugby league author Anthony Broxton, and Chris Adasko, to preview the Second Ashes Test of 2025Host Lee Addison is an Engli...
How do you want your team to defend?
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you want your team to defend?How much structure should you employ?How is mentality important?All this and more on this podcast! Rugby League i...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twenty One - Second Test Preview
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and Lee are joined by rugby league author Anthony Broxton to preview the Second Ashes Test of 2025Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coach...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twenty - First Test Review
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Interviews with Nathan Cleary, Angus Chrichton and Mark Nawaqanitawase of Australia, followed by England's Alex Walmsley and Daryl Clark are featured ...
Why England Lost So Heavily
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A depressed, angry and upset English born Lee lifts himself off the canvas after the Kangaroos smashed the Poms in the first Ashes test, to deliver an...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Nineteen
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to pr...
Coach Stories #7 Tim Rumford, Brothers Cairns
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Rumford is the Head of Football at Brothers Cairns, in Queensland.He also has a significant background with Castelford Tigers, in the UK Super Lea...
Games, Tactics and Test Matches
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a jam-packed episode, this Rugby League Coach Podcast focuses on training games. coaching careers, previews the first Ashes test match and so much ...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Eighteen
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to pr...
Long Term Player & Coach Development
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Rugby League Coach Podcast focuses on running lines, long-term player development, coach mentoring and so much more! Level up your game with Epi...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Seventeen
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to pr...
Coach Stories #6 Rohan Smith Qld Cup Coach & Drew Neiland Under 7s Coach
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rohan Smith coached Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup to a Premiership previously and to the Grand Final again this year! He has also coached Leed...
This is How Legends Are Made
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about how legends are made!In the week after James Tedesco won a second Dally M Medal, we analyse clips from an interview with him...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Sixteen
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lee is joined by the man behind the Footy Time Vault page on Instagram!Marc started this page earlier in the year and has become super popular wi...
Ryan Hoffman Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Fifteen
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the Ashes Rugby League Podcast, Lee interviews former Storm, NZ Warriors, Wigan, NSW and Australia legend Ryan Hoffman.Multi-premi...
The Things That Matter
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Fourteen
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to pr...
Coach Stories #5 Ashley Taylor
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Taylor played a total of 116 NRL games for the Brisbane Broncos, Gold Coast Titans and New Zealand Warriors.He now coaches in the Toowoomba A g...
Growing as a Coach
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many, indeed, the vast majority of coaches, players and indeed club officials will be in off-season mode right now. This is a great time and where we...
Ashes Rugby League Episode Thirteen
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to pr...
Your 2026 Pre Season
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode...Host Lee talks about the most important criteria for a great coach at any level of the gameAlso, information on how to structure you...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Twelve
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!In this episode..... we interview former Great ...
Coach Stories #4 The Forgotten Super Coach
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He was the coach that future 'Coach of the Century' Jack Gibson used to call weekly for advice!He won several major titles over two decades at the hig...
Game Management and Mind Management
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Level up your coaching game with Episode 143 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast! As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Eleven
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!In this episode..... TV pundit Brad Fittler ...
Preparing for the BIGGEST Games
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lee Addison talks about preparing teams for the biggest games including finals, Grand Finals and crunch league fixtures. We also talk about pla...
Coach Stories #3 Nathan & Damian 17s and 21s Coaches
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Drage and his Assistant Damo Kiely are together, coaching TWO sides at Brisbane's West Mitchelton Panthers. They have helped improve both side...
Talent is Secondary to Confidence and Togetherness
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode... Host Lee Addison talks about the difference between connected and disconnected teams. He also discusses the danger of coaches ...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Ten
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are Australians arrogant when it comes to playing England? Hear from Australians Jamie Soward, Chad Townsend and Kris Radlinksi about their expectat...
Coach Stories #2 Ethan Szendrey Wooden Spoon to Minor Premiers
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024, young mentor Ethan Szendrey coached his first ever year of A Grade football and his Stanley River side finished LAST in the Sunshine Coast Co...
How NOT to Pick a Coach
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode... Host Lee Addison argues that the way we select coaches is fundamentally flawed.He also discusses training standards and how a ...
Noel Crusher Cleal Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Nine
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KANGAROOS and NSW LEGEND NOEL "CRUSHER" CLEAL JOINS THE ASHES RUGBY LEAGUE PODCAST ‼️ 🔥Lee Addison interviews Noel Cleal, the former Roosters, ...
Stop Coaching Like It's the 1980's!
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lee Addison gets evidence from a league LEGEND about training sessions in the 1980’s and compares them to what he sees now at so many so called...
Coach Stories #1 Chris Rose Elite Academy Coach
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Rose is head coach of the Sheffield Eagles High Flyers U17 of 2024/25 in the UK.He is Director of Rugby at Hill House School & Head Coach of...
State of the Game
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby League Coach Podcast– new episode OUT NOW! In this episode... Why Des Hasler is NOT the problem at the Titans and also, why Kevin Walt...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Eight
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!Join ...
Arrested Development in NSW
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New South Wales have a player and coach development problem.Despite the Blues having far more resources available them, Queensland have been the do...
Coaching is About Improvement
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get a pen and paper or your phone notes ready - this episode is jam-packed with coaching content, and also analyses the coaching lessons from the Orig...
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Seven
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashes Rugby League preparations in Australia and England are not proving easy.Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with g...
Why Teams Fail .....Constantly!
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lee discusses the common traits that are on show in failing teams and clubs. Also, we look at the poor tactical battle in State o...
How to Manage a Talent Like Selwyn Cobbo
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Selwyn Cobbo has been sidelined by the Brisbane Broncos for 2026The media is now full of stories suggesting Cobbo has some sort of commitment problem....
Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Six
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this latest episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!In this episode..... Mal Meninga – i...
Your Coaching Focus
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Rugby League Coach Podcast, what you prioritise as a coach is what your players will display and Lee highlights this issue, t...
Rep Coaching
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a Rep Coaching special! In this episode, Lee goes into detail about specific advice for rep coaching and indeed all coaches at a time when...
Ashes Rugby League Episode Five
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!Marcus Vassilakopoulos has played two games against th...
Its better to have no coach than a bad one
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lee goes into detail about:Queensland’s Origin selections for game two. Why it is better to have no coach at all than a bad oneThe...
Where Queensland's Defence Went HORRIBLY WRONG! Origin One 2025
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this BONUS episode of The Rugby League Coach POdcast, the first of a two-part series, Lee Addison of www.rugbyleaguecoach.com.au explains why poor...