Progressive Rugby League is the thinking fans alternative. What is this thing called Rugby League? Where does it fit in the framework of a 21st century society? If you love rugby league and think 'there has to be a better way', this show is for you.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
The Progressive Rugby League Podcast
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Progressive Rugby League is the thinking fans alternative. What is this thing called Rugby League? Where does it fit in the framework of a 21st century society? If you love rugby league and think 'there has to be a better way', this show is for you.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 19, 2026
Philosophies of Rugby League Data with Mike Meehall Wood
<p>How much is enough data in Rugby League? Mike Meehall Wood joins the pod to chat about how data is shaping our game in 2026.</p><br><p>From the micro to the macro, from the NRL to Super League, Mike breaks down the trends and the nuances, while musing on more philosophical pieces like 'what makes good Rugby League?' and 'making the risky look sensible'.</p><br><p>Check out Mike's excellent new Substack What You Get Is What You See at mikemeehallwood.substack.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 9, 2026
Geoff Armstrong: My Favourite Rugby League Books - Special PRL Book Club Edition
<p>Australian sports publishing heavyweight, Geoff Armstrong, joins this very special PRL Book Club to share tales from his favourite all-time Rugby League books.</p><br><p>As author, publisher, editor and more, Geoff has shepherded book releases that together have sold in the millions. So who better to ask about books from Rugby League's storied history that simply cannot be ignored.</p><br><p>As most of our PRL Book Clubs have had an international bent, we've asked Geoff to focus on Australian Rugby League books. But never fear, British fans, Geoff also finds time to shout out a few of his UK faves - that's just the kind of guy he is.</p><br><p>In and around talk of these immense tomes, we also chat about the tricks of the sports-writing trade, the trajectory of sports publishing and the Rugby League stories we want to read in the future.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
January 14, 2026
The Miracle of Rugby League - An Essay
<p>Rugby League largely splutters where it exists around the world. But it's a different story in New South Wales and Queensland. What is it that has made Australia's 'northern states' unique, and their capitals - Olympic cities no less - the only 'global cities' on the planet where Rugby League sits atop the sporting summit?</p><br><p>This (draft) essay muses on this question and ponders how it all came to be.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Contact the pod via progressiverugbyleague@gmail.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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