League 852

Episodes

1. 17

   #17 - Kung Hei Kung Hei !!!

   Kung Hei Fat Choi !!!! The boys kick off the 'Year of the Pig' talking Chinese New Year, the recent World Club Challenge, Indigenous vs Maori All-Stars games and welcome local leaguey KP Lafotanoa all the way from Sunny Nelson, New Zealand. They also preview the upcoming Speed Tag, HKRL 9s (May...

   Feb 23, 2019

   21m
2. 16

   #16 - And that's a wrap !!!

   The boys are back one last time to review an epic 2018 over a few Moon Dog Old Mate Pale Ales. Assistant Hong Kong Thunder coach Matt 'Dim Sim' Jones drops in too as they farewell departing Head Coach Jason Fairleigh, discuss the importance of 'getting on the lash' & 'beef curtains'. A huge thank...

   Dec 23, 2018

   36m
3. 15

   #15 - Escape from Penrith

   Hong Kong Coach Matt 'Dim Sum' Jones joins the boys to review the Thunder's efforts at the recent Emerging Nations Rugby League World Championship. Despite going winless in the tournament the team are already looking forward to the next one.

   Oct 19, 2018

   20m
4. 14

   # 14 - Hello from Sunny Penrith

   The boys are back and counting down to the Thunder's first game at the Emerging Nations World Championship 2018 in Sydney, Australia. With 4 new caps for the game against Poland we hear from new faces Ari Rogers and Gareth Janes.

   Oct 3, 2018

   17m
5. 13

   #13 - HKTag Takeover

   Neville is once again joined by Ringo Lung and Suze Carey for a review of last month's Super League and a chat with some more of our Hong Kong Tag World Cup Superstars, Andrew Tasker, Jonathan Mo and Carman Law. Plus, we hear more about the Hong Kong national team players based in Sydney.

   Sep 12, 2018

   35m
6. 12

   #12 - HKTag Takeover

   Guest podcaster Suze Carey joins Neville to preview the upcoming Hong Kong Tag Super League Finals, with team captains Anthony (Wolfpack), William (Toy Story) and Flora (Wayfoong). Hot off the press, we hear from Hong Kong Tag Coach James Elliot as he reveals the picks for November's Tag World…

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   Aug 25, 2018

   38m
7. 11

   #11 - Domestic Season Review

   The boys review the recently completed Men's & Women's season, potential HK Thunder 'bolters', talk Dim Sum, and filling 'gaps'. Our local 'leaguie' this week is none other than Former HKRL Board Member and 'Leaguel Counsel' Podcast host Jack Muir, and, HK Tag Coach James Elliot & family join us...

   Aug 2, 2018

   34m
8. 10

   #10 - Finals Football Fever

   Brad Emery from Aimviva & Suzanne Carey (HKTag) join the boys to talk 'finals footy' this weekend for the men & women, Hong Kong eligibility and answer fan questions. Can you be too aggressive on the field or should that be saved for the ring? Just ask HK Thunder rake Craig Mcmurrich and Emma...

   Jul 27, 2018

   36m
9. 9

   #9 - Walled Villages, Skyscrapers and Rice Rolls

   It's 'bring your kid to work' day as the boys update us on the Emerging Rugby League World Championship dates, HKTag Fest, Club Fight Night, we hear from local Leaguie Tavita Tanielu and much much more.

   Jul 19, 2018

   42m
10. 8

    #8 - They're Coming Home

    The 'Thai Cave rescue', team bonding & England's FIFA World Cup Exit kickoff the show. The 'Posh & Becks' of HK Tag then recap another successful Origin battle & preview the Impact Pro Wear Tag Challenge in DB. Founding HKRL Board Member James Hall is our 'local leagie', Men's & Women's League 9s…

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    Jul 14, 2018

    48m
11. 7

    #7 Origin Story

    After a huge public outcry Nev returns to lead the boys. The boys also (heaven forbid) send a shout out to the Men's Hong Rugby Team as they take on the Cook Islands in their quest to qualify for the next Rugby World Cup. HKRL Board member and 'local leaguie' Dan Mascord puts Wee Waa on the map,...

    Jul 6, 2018

    41m
12. 6

    #6 Y'all come back now ya hear !!!

    The 'body' Corbin Gibson helps makes League 'great again' by giving his bold predictions for not only the next Rugby League World Cup but also the current Football World Cup. The boys also talk 'dad bods', pre-game rituals and we hear from official HKRL time keeper/scorer Chris Pennington…

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    Jun 29, 2018

    30m
13. 5

    #5 Winner, Winner チキン Dinner !!!

    Jason 'the Axe' Yip drops in to help the boys review Hong Kong Thunder's first international test match win and everyones new appreciation for 'sake'. We also hear from Forestville Ferret's rake Craig Mcmurrich, Udo Wong (who also fights out of Florian Martial Arts Center Inc) and his thoughts on...

    Jun 19, 2018

    29m
14. 4

    #4 Arigatou Mr 'Rugby League' Tou

    Join the boys on the newly branded 'League 852' podcast and congratulations to Laura Fernandez from HKTag on her winning name suggestion. We also preview the second annual East Asia Cup clash between Hong Kong and Japan with Thunder Head Coach Jason Fairleigh set to take over the mantle of…

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    Jun 15, 2018

    16m
15. 3

    #3 Origin, Culture and what is a 'real' leaguie?

    With Ringo 'Robin' Lung missing in action we sent out the 'bat signal' and it was answered by 曾仲禮 Mike Tsang all the way from New Zealand. The Hong Kong born Richmond Rover's 'flyer' enlightened us on how rugby league has helped him overcome racism and become more culturally accepted on the…

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    Jun 9, 2018

    36m
16. 2

    #2 A watershed moment in HKRL history.

    The boys are back to review a scorching 2018 Red Sip HKRL Nines with the Mate Ma'a Tonga Residents Team defeating a valiant Hong Kong Pacific TOA 12-6, a historial win by the North Women's team 15-5 and another extremely successful HK Tag Challenge. They also preview the upcoming Super League II...

    Jun 1, 2018

    29m
17. 1

    #1 Rugby League is back in Hong Kong.

    Today Neville Metcalfe (HKRL Chairman) talks to Ringo Lung (Hong Kong Thunder Captain) & Jack Nielsen (local cleaner) reviewing Hong Kong's historical first international test against Japan, previewing the return match in Tokyo, the HKRL 9s and answering some fan questions. Be sure to leave us...

    May 17, 2018

    25m