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The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 20

In the latest "Final Hooter" Love Rugby League podcast Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return.

There is talk of new hashtags, commentary gigs, League One, Championship, Women's Rugby League and banter, not forgetting a quick chat about Super League, Wigan, Leeds and we have some quality guests this time round.

Leeds Rhinos Women scrum-half Courtney Hill talks Dave through the Coral Challenge Cup Semi Final defeat of St Helens and talks about how she came to be playing Rugby in England.

Richard Horne gives Dave an update after Doncaster defeated Coventry in League One a couple of weeks ago.

John Kear gives his marks out of ten to Adrian following the Bradford Bulls 62-0 defeat of Widnes.

John Duffy was an altogether less comfortable figure after Leigh's narrow AB Sundecks 1895 Cup success over Barrow.

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 19

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return. 

Dave has been busy and chats to two of the newest coaches in the game.

Former Hull KR player Rhys Lovegrove takes us through his journey from London to Bradford, to playing retirement and move into coaching and gives an indication of where and how he wants the Cougars to progress during his tenure as Keighley Head Coach.

We also hear from Kris Ratcliffe who recently stepped up to replace Amanda Wilkinson as boss of Wigan Warriors Women.

There is postgame reaction from St Helens women boss Derek Hardman after their Coral Challenge Cup Quarter Final success over Wigan.

John Duffy gives his verdict on the Centurions recent defeat of Bradford Bulls and Adrian chats holding World Records and everything Rugby League with former Widnes hero Phil Cantillon.

Our hosts also look through League One, Championship and Super League.

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 15 - Easter 2019

Adrian and Dave, amazed by an all-new opening to the podcast chat about Easter this year.

Is it time to knock two games on the head? Dave doesn't think so and Adrian takes the opposite view.

We hear from Salford boss Ian Watson after the Red Devils very Good Friday success at Warrington.

Kieron Purtill was a happy man as his Widnes side disposed of Leigh Centurions on the same day.

Warrior Widnes skipper Hep Cahill reflects on 150 games for the club.

Stefan Ratchford chats to Adrian after Warrington won at Hull KR on Easter Monday.

John Duffy gives an exasperated response to the Easter period and picking up a home win over Dewsbury Rams, a success that came at a cost for Leigh.

Steve Manning had our last word with St Helens Head coach Justin Holbrook after a near flawless Easter where the Saints registered 98 points in two games.

Our hosting pair also look at the Challenge Cup draw.

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 9

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson are joined by Rugby League royalty as 46=cap GB international Garry Schofield gives us his reaction to the resurrection of Great Britain. We also chat with James Ford about York City Knights excellent win over Leigh Centurions, Harrison Hansen on reaching 400 games not out and the "trying times" at Widnes, while Warrington's Ben Currie scrummed down with a group of RL journalists after making his comeback against Castleford Tigers.

We have sorted the Ben Currie interview now.

There is the usual banter with Wigan's George Williams coming in for some stick from Dave. Do you agree with him?

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 8 - Barrie McDermott

We were delighted to be joined by former Ireland, England, GB, Oldham, Wigan, Leeds, Bramley and Widnes prop forward Barrie McDermott who told Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson all about his career.

 

 

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 5 - Craig Cook

Here we present another "First, last and everything" interview, profiling the rugby league career of former Doncaster and Sheffield hooker Craig Cook, a man that started his professional career with Hull and also played spells in Australia and France.

 

He was top scorer with Hull Dockers last term and also talks about pre-season training ahead of the new NCL season with Dave Parkinson.

The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 4

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson are back talking the first couple of rounds of Super League. This episodes' "First, Last and everything" interview is Jason Mossop from Whitehaven. Dave also chats to new Leigh man Joe Cator about moving over the Pennines, his performance against Toulouse and becoming a semi-professional player. Steve Manning chats to Justin Holbrook of St Helens after their Round One win over Wigan and caught up with Leeds boss David Furner, doing it tough after a couple of games this year. Adrian also speaks to another 100% coach in the form of Warrington's Steve Price.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 21

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return to talk rugby league. The pair look back on the events of the 2010 season and talk through some of the big stories in RL.

This episode we hear from:

Justin Holbrook after St Helens defeated Warrington 34-14 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Shaun Wane in conversation with Steve Manning after Wigan's 13-6 win at Huddersfield, setting up their final Super 8's game against Hull.

Warrington player of the year Stefan Ratchford gives his thoughts on the clash with St Helens and previews their trip to Wakefield with Steve Manning.

Doncaster boss Richard Horne reflects on a club record 10th successive victory against Workington before both teams meet again in the League One play-offs, he chats with Dave. 

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 20

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson guide you through the vintage year 2005 and talk about all the salient points.

In this episode:

Dave chats to newly appointed BARLA Touring captain Jamie Fields about the honour and the season at Hunslet Club Parkside.

York City Knights forward Graeme Horne reflects on the defeat of Workington Town, his role at the club and life in League One.

We hear from Kevin Sinfield and Jack Walker talks with Adrian after the important 16-6 Leeds win at Widnes.

Steve Manning chatted to a happy Shaun Wane following Wigan's recent win at St Helens.

Warrington boss Steve Price has our final word, reflecting on victory against Huddersfield.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 19 - Wembley Reflections

Episode 19 of the Final Hooter sees us concentrate on the big result from Wembley.

Adrian Jackson and Steve Manning were hard at work getting interviews for the show while Dave Parkinson watched from home with drinks and munchies and praises the BBC's presentation of the final.

Both Dave and Adrian look back at the 1945-46 season and reflect on the final, Wembley and the joy of winning. Adrian spills the beans on Wembley security protocols and we hear from Iestyn Harris, Steve Price, Steve McNamara, Tony Gigot, Michael McIllorum and Remi Casty.

Daves goes through the fixtures ahead of this weekend and our final word contains an interesting interview that Barrow Raiders boss Paul Crarey gave to Dave a few days ago.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 17

Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson guide you through the main talking points in the game from the last few days.

 

There's lively banter between the pair and they look at the situation at Leigh, talk drop goals and reflect on the finishing positions of teams in Super League and at the top end of the Championship.

We hear from Keiron Purtill after a traumatic week in charge at Leigh Centurions, Mark Aston chats Rugby League and gives some very interesting thoughts. We also hear from St Helens scrum-half Danny Richardson about THAT kick that sunk Warrington and Daryl Powell has his say after Castleford beat Widnes to secure third spot heading into the Super 8s.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 16

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson host Love Rugby League's regular podcast.

In this episode they reflect on Leeds appointment of Kevin Sinfield, the RFL selecting Ralph Rimmer as Chief Executive, look back at the 1979/80 season while we hear from Whitehaven boss Carl Forster, Hull KR's Chris Atkin, twelve months on from his move to Hull and Warrington's Josh Charnley.

Dave put's his neck on the line with some early predictions on who will comprise the Qualifiers with two weeks of regular season fixtures remaining. Will he prove correct?

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 15

Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson bring another banter filled episode of the Final Hooter to you.

They chat Denver and all the happenings in Rugby League and also look back in time to the 1950-51 season.