The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast

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 plenty should be! 

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League Coach

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

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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 up in all sorts of directions, including lower leagues and international!  

We will also dedicate some time each episode to the NRL in Australia.  

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast, and also brings an analysis segment each week and plenty of opinions.

Lee owns rug...

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 Troy Worner of the Parra Cave Podcast 

If you are, or know of, a coach who does great work, or even a coach who is struggling, think of this podcast as a FREE coach to coach chat with Lee of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

Please reach out on socials @rugbyleaguecoach, or email admin@rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

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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 how you can get teams fit without a traditional fitness 'flogging' that is so common in rugby league.

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League Coach

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of...

Just a little update on what’s coming this week and in the coming weeks !

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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, the host gives the most detailed answer! 

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League Coach

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the...

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 of directions, including lower leagues and international!  

We will also dedicate some time each episode to the NRL in Australia.  

Intrepid scribe John Davidson, a UK based Australian journalist, provides analysis and player interviews, whilst Lee Addison, a UK born coach in Australia, hosts the podcast, and also brings an analysis segment each week and plenty of opinions.

Lee owns rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and...

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 and that we can't administer standards in our coaching.

This podcast hits hard with the reality of this situation and great advice for coaches.

Lee also addresses his recent criticisms of Australia half, Nathan Cleary, and has a message for the haters!   

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League Coach
Duration: 01:01:13

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 Chris grew up in Southern England, a place not synonymous with rugby league, a sport played mostly in the north. 

Yet when they moved to the Northern Beaches of Manly Warringah, they were encouraged to get memberships for the Sea Eagles and now they are true leagueys! 

They also jointly host a new podcast, called "They've been doing it all day sir!" - the link to whi...

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.

Luckily for you, there's plenty to advise you in this episode! 

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 always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with Epi...

John and Lee are joined by Chris Adasko, to review the Third Ashes Test of 2025

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Lee is also host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast. 
You can find Chris at the back of the stand at the Etihad Stadium watc...

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 attack?

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 always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 152 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by L...

John and Lee are joined by rugby league author Anthony Broxton, to preview the Third Ashes Test of 2025

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Lee is also host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast. Connect with Anthony on X at @labour_history

 

Beco...

John and Lee are joined by rugby league author Anthony Broxton, and Chris Adasko, to preview the Second Ashes Test of 2025

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Lee is also host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast. Connect with Anthony on X at @labour_history 
Duration: 01:40:36

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 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 always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 151 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hoste...

John and Lee are joined by rugby league author Anthony Broxton to preview the Second Ashes Test of 2025

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Lee is also host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast. Connect with Anthony on X at @labour_history 

Become a supp...

Interviews with Nathan Cleary, Angus Chrichton and Mark Nawaqanitawase of Australia, followed by England's Alex Walmsley and Daryl Clark are featured in this Ashes Rugby League Podcast, which is a detailed review of the first Ashes test of 25/10/25 which finished England 6 Australia 26.

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson Duration: 01:20:32

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 another weekly podcast!  

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 always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 150 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee A...

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 previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!   

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time. Regular sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

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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 League.

Tim is the subject of this week's Coach Stories! 

If you are, or know of, a coach who does great work, or even a coach who is struggling, think of this podcast as a FREE coach to coach chat with Lee of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

Please reach out on socials @rugbyleaguecoach, or email admin@rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

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 more! 

Level up your game with Episode 149 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

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 previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!   

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time. Regular sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Become a supporter of this podc...

This Rugby League Coach Podcast focuses on running lines, long-term player development, coach mentoring and so much more! 

Level up your game with Episode 148 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

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 previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!   

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time. Regular sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson

Become a supporter of this podc...

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 Leeds Rhinos in Super League.

This is an historical intervew from 2021 that has never been released as a podcast before, until now!

We also catch up with Burpengary Jets Under 7's coach Drew Neiland!

Both Rohan and Drew are subject of this week's Rugby League Coach Stories!

If you are, or know of, a coach who does great work, or even a coach who is struggling, think o...

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 to take what we can as coaches and players.


Level up your game with Episode 147 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the...

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 with his retro rugby league content from both sides of the rugby league world!

You'll be impressed by his knowledge of the rugby league Ashes! 

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 previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!   

Host Lee Addison is...

For this episode of the Ashes Rugby League Podcast, Lee interviews former Storm, NZ Warriors, Wigan, NSW and Australia legend Ryan Hoffman.

Multi-premiership winner Hoffman played 359 first grade games, 14 Origin games and 6 tests for Australia.

Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!



Contact Lee on @rugbyleaguecoach on socials, admin@rugbyleaguecoach.com.au on email 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

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 always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 146 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career
Duration: 01:08:22

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 previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!   

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time. Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

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 grade competition. 

Ash is the subject of this week's Coach Stories! 

If you are, or know of, a coach who does great work, or even a coach who is struggling, think of this podcast as a FREE coach to coach chat with Lee of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

Please reach out on socials @rugbyleaguecoach, or email admin@rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

Become a supporter of this po...

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 grow. With no week to week games or training, this is a golden time that we should dedicate to learning how to be better!

There is also some analysis of the Canterbury Bulldogs in their recent finals loss to Melbourne Storm.

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in it!   

Level up your coaching game wit...

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 previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!   

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time. Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

In this episode...

Host Lee talks about the most important criteria for a great coach at any level of the game

Also, information on how to structure your pre-season for 2026, plus a heck of a lot more!  

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 144 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

 Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au.

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schoo...

Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!


In this episode..... we interview former Great Britain prop John Fieldhouse, who played for GB in the 1986 Ashes Series! 

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!   

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.   Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach...

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 highest level, dominating rugby league like no other: 

He led teams to championship wins and finals, revolutionising the art of coaching, and inspiring his players to extraordinary achievements in the process. 

He introduced film analysis of matches, scientific training techniques, and sports psychology decades before they became commonplace in sport, let alone rugby league.   

But you've probably never heard of him.
Duration: 01:30:13

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 LOTS of coaching tips in here...    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!


In this episode.....   TV pundit Brad Fittler said nothing was organised for the Kangaroos when he declined the coaching job back in June.   Is this true?  

Hear from Australia Coach Kevin Walters and England half Harry Smith about their expectations ahead of the forthcoming series!  

Will Walters pick Ethan Strange of Canberra?   Do Australia have hotels and training fields sorted?  

We also look back at the 1984 series between Great Britain and Australia, hosted in Austral...

Host Lee Addison talks about preparing teams for the biggest games including finals, Grand Finals and crunch league fixtures.  

We also talk about player development issues and how rugby league was born 130 years ago!  

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 142 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a...

Nathan Drage and his Assistant Damo Kiely are together, coaching TWO sides at Brisbane's West Mitchelton Panthers. 

They have helped improve both sides in 2025 and are loving their work! 

They are both subject of this week's Rugby League Coach Stories!

If you are, or know of, a coach who does great work, or even a coach who is struggling, think of this podcast as a FREE coach to coach chat with Lee of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

Please reach out on socials @rugbyleaguecoach, or email admin@rugbyleaguecoach.com.au


NOTE FR...

In this episode...   Host Lee Addison talks about the difference between connected and disconnected teams.  

He also discusses the danger of coaches who are lamenting all that went on before them.  

Youth development, the plight of the bush and emerging nations is also a major topic of conversation!        

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...   Level up your coaching game with Episode 141 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

➡️Lee has coached at...

Are Australians arrogant when it comes to playing England?  

Hear from Australians Jamie Soward, Chad Townsend and Kris Radlinksi about their expectations of the series!  

We also look back at the amazing 1990 series between Great Britain and Australia    

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!   

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You...

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 Competition after making the Reserve Grade Grand Final a year earlier.  

One year on, the Rivers are Minor Premiers and many people's favourites to take out the 2025 Premiership. 

It's a remarkable story of a coach and club on the rise.  

Interviewed by former NRL club and World Cup coach Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast out weekly.

Become a suppo...

In this episode...  

Host Lee Addison argues that the way we select coaches is fundamentally flawed.

He also discusses training standards and how a football team can reflect the personality of the coach!

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26...

KANGAROOS and NSW LEGEND NOEL "CRUSHER" CLEAL JOINS THE ASHES RUGBY LEAGUE PODCAST ‼️ 🔥



Lee Addison interviews Noel Cleal, the former Roosters, Sea Eagles, Hull FC, Widnes, NSW and Kangaroo legend! 🔥



Cleal delivered a famous half-time speech when NSW won their first ever Origin, and also played in the first ever Blues clean sweep !



They talk about his career, including the Origins, the tests and his trip from country NSW along with his brother Les, to the big league!



Each fortnight you can join Lee Addison an...

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 ‘elite’ clubs and those in the community.   

He also discusses a coaching process that produces smart players who can think under pressure rather than act like robots.  

You will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 139 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!     Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author o...

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 Sheffield Eagles Youth.


His previous roles include being first team Assistant Coach at Sheffield Eagles and Halifax, Academy Coach of Warrington Wolves, Leeds Rhinos and Salford and former English Schools Coach.

Chris Rose is the first of our COACH STORIES on the Rugby League Podcast!

Interviewed by former NRL club and World Cup coach Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

...

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 Walters is a GOOD appointment for the Kangaroos.  

This is also the STATE of the GAME response podcast after we asked for your opinions on several game issues.  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 138 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached a...

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 Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more every fortnight to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!

Lee is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time. John is an Australian journalist...

New South Wales have a player and coach development problem.

Despite the Blues having far more resources available them, Queensland have been the dominant football state in the 21st century when measuring it by the ultimate test of strength; Origin.  

The way juniors and junior coaches are selected and managed creates robotic players and many limited and one-dimensional coaches.  

If it wasn’t for the Penrith development system, James Tedesco and the Trbojevic family, it’s hard to imagine where the Blues would be since the year 2001.  

Also, get a pen and paper o...

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 Origin series of 2025!  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 136 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW! 

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugb...

Ashes Rugby League preparations in Australia and England are not proving easy.

Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more every fortnight to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades! 


Lee is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time. John is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!

You can find a...

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 of Origin this year, plus the importance of certain attributes for players and a team to be successful.  

Lee also discusses issues for coaches in the professional and community game by answering many of your questions!  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 135 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new b...

Selwyn Cobbo has been sidelined by the Brisbane Broncos for 2026

The media is now full of stories suggesting Cobbo has some sort of commitment problem.  

How much of it is true and how much of it is Brisbane trying to justify their decision?

What can coaches learn from this episode?

Host Lee takes a huge dive into this issue and many others on this latest edition of The Rugby League Coach Podcast! 

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of www.rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book...

Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this latest episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!


In this episode.....  

Mal Meninga – is he a big loss for the Kangaroos?

State of Origin – how is that impacting things?

Victor Radley concussions a concern for England

Who will be hooker and fullback for England?

Arise Sir Billy Boston!

And a look back at the 1997 Super League Test Series  

Each fortnight, join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lesson...

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, talking about how this has also been addressed historically in the game.   

He also asks, have coaching methods moved on much from the 1980’s and 1990’s?   He also discusses issues for coaches in the professional and community game by answering many of your questions!

Level up your coaching game with Episode 133 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!       Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coac...

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 there are many representative games taking place all over Australia, including the Origin series.

He also discusses issues for coaches in the professional and community game by answering many of your questions!  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 132 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!      

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!
Duration: 01:02:55

Delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!

Marcus Vassilakopoulos has played two games against the all-conquering Kangaroo tourists – and they were ten years apart!  

The first was in 1994, when he played for Leeds as an 18-year-old, against the likes of Mal Meninga, Alfie Langer and Laurie Daley, in the days when Australia still played club sides whilst on tour.

The next was in Philadelphia in 2004, when, representing the USA, surrounded by amateurs and Gridiron converts, they were well ahead at half-time against an Australia side who...

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 one

The importance of being in sync with others in your club

Crowds in the UK

Slide defence  

He also discusses issues for coaches in the community game plus PLENTY MORE!  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 131 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!      

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby Lea...

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 defensive tactics cost Queensland hugely in game one of Origin 2025.   

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career   

This is also available on the YouTube channel Rugby League Coach

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Billy Slater got it HORRIBLY WRONG!

In this episode, Lee goes into detail about the tactical ploys (or lack of them) from Billy Slater in Origin One which saw Queensland rolled by New South Wales.

He also discusses issues for coaches in the community game plus PLENTY MORE!  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 130 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!      

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Scho...

Hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!

We hear from England wing Tommy Makinson on his chances of representing England this year. The boys also discuss the key issues which can impact the 2025 series, the one-off test in 2002 that went badly for the British and bad behaviour from players on Ashes tour to England 100 years ago!

Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more every fortnight to help whet your...

Coaching Rep Footy is a VERY unique skill  

Some of the apparently ‘best coaches in the game’ have struggled in rep environments, while others with limited domestic success in the bank, have thrived.   

In this episode, Lee discusses the unique aspects associated with coaching rep football and fills this podcast with tips for those carrying the clipboard.

Plus PLENTY MORE!    

Level up your coaching game with Episode 129 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!      

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW...

We’ve missed the ASHES for 22 years ! 🏉You don’t want to miss the next one - it’s the most anticipated international series in decades 🔥

-Rugby League Coach is hosting an Ashes Tour to the UK 🇬🇧

This bonus podcast inludes an interview with travel agent Phil Rae

It’s the BEST VALUE tour you will find 💯

The hotels are excellent, all internal transport is covered and there will be plenty of rugby league and non footy events for you to attend at your leisure !

Wherever you are in Australia or NZ, we can get you t...

In this episode, Lee discusses the role of half backs and why it is often misunderstood.  

He also discusses coaching in fight or flight mode, the importance of building pressure in the game, more terrible stories of incompetent game administrators plus PLENTY MORE!    

Level up your coaching game with Episode 128 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    


Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-ye...

In this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast, hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series/

Lee is in the studio (apologies for occasional sound mishap) whilst John has been out there getting the interviews.   He chats with Bevan French of Wigan, a man linked with representing England, and former Great Britian prop Terry O'Connor.

We also release details of the Rugby League Coach UK Ashes Tour 2025 and reflect on the 2001 Kangaroos Tour starring some familar names.

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In this episode, Lee discusses technical and tactical patterns he has seen in the community game recently.  

He also discusses why the hip drop is confusing everybody and answers many of your coaching questions!    

Level up your coaching game with Episode 127 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!      

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of this podcas...

In this episode, Lee Addison is interviewed by former Canterbury Bulldogs, St George Illawarra and Redcliffe Dolphins player Taylor Brown!


Level up your coaching game with Episode 126 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!  


➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26 year career

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In this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast, hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series, discussing the implications of Dom Young's recent drop from the Sydney Roosters and its potential impact on England's squad.

They explore Australia's depth in the fullback position, the challenges England face, and the influence of Rugby Union turning professional. The conversation also touches on historical performance between England and Australia, highlighting the significant decline in England's success since Rugby Union's professionalization. 

The episode concludes with a quiz on Ashes Rugby League history, adding a f...

In this episode, Lee once again gives a brief overview of his thoughts on the NRL. We look at the danger of over coaching and why coaching is not all about X’s and O’s.

We also share some other tips including answers to your coaching questions as well as our continual raising of issues that impact us in the community game.     

It’s time to level up your coaching game with Episode 125 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - the...

The Rugby League Coach Podcast, where we break down the X’s and O’s of the greatest game of all!   

In this episode, Lee gives a brief overview of the NRL, we look at coaching play books, the role of halves and why teams often lose the ball from a set after a kick off! 

We also share some other tips including answers to your coaching questions   

It’s time to level up your coaching game with Episode 124 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and a...

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades! 


Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!

Lee is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.   John is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @joh...

The Rugby League Coach Podcast, where we break down the X’s and O’s of the greatest game of all!
   

Whether you’re coaching juniors taking their first steps or you’re working with elite professionals, this is your one-stop free resource for practical coaching insights, tactical analysis, and the latest developments in rugby league coaching methodology.  

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into attacking ideas that can be adapted to multiple levels, explore how to develop decision-making skills in young players, and we share some other tips including answers to your coaching ques...

On this week's Rugby League Coach Podcast....    

🏉How to make good coaching, GREAT!  

🏉Why the Rugby League Ashes is a great rugby league study for coaches  

🏉 How to trial and train under 12’s in a representative scenario  

🏉 EVEN MORE shocking junior transfer and dodgy trial tales….  




All this and MORE on the Rugby League Coach Podcast!   

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and...

On this week's Rugby League Coach Podcast....  a big focus on ATTACK, plus....

🏉Why our players are past breaking point    

🏉 How the game and our coaching has evolved to where it is now  

🏉 The influence of the 1982 Kangaroos on our game to this day    

🏉 Yet more shocking junior transfer and dodgy trial tales….  

All this and MORE on the Rugby League Coach Podcast!   

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, El...

On this week's Rugby League Coach Podcast....

A big focus on defence - plus....

More shocking junior transfer tales

The talent and commitment gap

Are our juniors suffering in terms of Long Term Athlete Development?

All this and MORE on the Rugby League Coach Podcast! 


Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26 year career

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The junior transfer system in Australia is causing lots of harm to kids and families and this podcast is highlighting the issues.

Also...

Words of advice for a 14 year old who missed out at a trial

The most misguided argument ever heard in the game

Putting structure into a smaller side

How to rotate a squad 


All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NO...

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au interviews Alan Kilshaw, a coach with huge experience in both Australia and England. 

Kilshaw is currently the Head Coach and Director of Coaching and Development at Oakey Bears in the highly respected Toowoomba Rugby League.  He has already been Head Coach of professional sides Rochdale Hornets, Hunslet Hawks and Swinton Lions in the UK as well as Sarina Crocodiles in Australia.  He has also worked at Mackay Cutters and has an excellent track record. 

Enjoy this interview....even though Lee wrongly said it was episode 116....it's episode 118! 


Lee i...

The transfer system for juniors is flawed and needs a review.  

Trials for our juniors are also often corrupt and need reform

On this podcast, the host details a letter he has sent to QRL CEO Ben Ikin and also for the attention of NSWRL CEO Dave Trodden.

We also discuss:

How to use Assistant Coaches, A and B teams in juniors and other coaching tips

The podcast is hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW! 

...

As a coach, what you let go is what you allow.

Coach your team to go where the defence don’t want you to 

How to start your session switched on

Why the NRL pathway changes might not work  


All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26 year career Duration: 00:54:31

The QRL and the NRL are changing things significantly with regards to the grassroots and we critically analyse the potential impacts and roadblocks ahead   

We talk about analysing the game in depth and how to approach the analysis of trials.   

Do good players make good coaches and how do you approach coaching players of different abilities?  

All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  



Hosted by Lee Addison....

Owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

Become...

- Stop coaching robots!   

- How to get your team TALKING  

- How to coach ‘eyes up’ football      

All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - the new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26 year career

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This week on The Rugby League Coach Podcast...


Junior transfersThe coach as a Change ManagerUsing the whole session as conditioningThe importance of planning


All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  




Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!


➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26 year career

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The Rugby League Coach Podcast is BACK for Season 3!

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26 year career


The pod includes:

·      Footy is BACK!

·      Why I owe Rugby League everything
·      Why having a coaching qualification and a playing background isn’t enough
·      Focus and sacrifice
·      The importance of coaching tackling
·      Pre-order the first Rugby League Coaching book in three decades!    

All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  
Duration: 01:00:45

It's a new season of The Rugby League Coach Podcast and it includes talk about:

WINNING!   

Get your players fit without flogging them!

Some things that coaches shouldn't do

Why we coach and what it means 

The coach's calling

It also includes exclusive details of pre-sale options for Lee Addison's new book "Rugby League Coach" 


All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast! 🔥

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au 

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, El...

It's the final Rugby League Coach Podcast of the year and we celebrate two amazing community coaches on either side of the world.

We speak with Sam Smith of Hull Dockers and Zach Hoffman of Whitsunday Brahmans before announcing which one is the first ever Rugby League Coach, Coach of the Year.

We also answer two listener questions.

Celebrating the work of community coaches is a fitting way to end what has been a very successful year for The Rugby League Coach Podcast

Thank you !   May you have a blessed Christmas
Duration: 01:17:15

The Rugby League Coach, Coach of the Year Award goes into it's final week and we hear from the assistant coaches to both finalists.  

Within these chats, there are lessons from both coaches about what makes their respective head coaches so good.  Coaches, just like you, who work selflessly in the game. The efforts of both Coach of the Year finalists will be an inspiration to you! 

Host Lee Addison also discusses how Ben Kennedy influenced an NRL Premiership victory, even in retirement.

He also raises the question of expansion and the things coaches shou...

Canberra Raiders, Queensland and Australia legend Mal Meninga is often labelled as ‘not a great coach’ by people who don’t know very much about coaching!  

Rugby League Coach Lee Addison examines his coaching record since the start and hopes to settle the debate once and for all!

We also go from Big Mal to little players!  How do you coach a side or a player that is smaller and does size still matter in RL?  

All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleague...

There are more opportunities to make a living out of rugby league than ever and this has caused issues for clubs and their coaches as not everyone has high hopes in the sport.  

This, and the growing emergence of high school academies is making coaching at club level harder than ever. It is becoming harder and harder for many clubs and coaches to cater for everyone.  

This podcast tackles this issue head on, giving practical advice on how to deal with this in the modern rugby league scene.  

We also announce the finalists of The...

The NEW Rugby League Coach Podcast, released Monday 25th November includes:

What sacrifices are required to be a top rugby league player?

What can recent NRL game stats teach us about coaching other levels of rugby league?

What simple things coaches get wrong

Some games to teach and condition players...


All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  


Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in...

Rugby League Coach Lee Addison talks about rugby league's obsession with strength and conditioning, sometimes and often at the expense of skills coaching.

Also in this episode….  

Mindset

What ‘flowing football’ looks like

4 key coaching principles

The state of international rugby league      

All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  


Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 25 year career

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Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose and former Qld Cup star Taylor Brown for an analysis of the Pacific Nations Final Australia v Tonga on 10/11/2024

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MAKE RUGBY LEAGUE COACHING GREAT AGAIN!  

In this episode….

What the US election result can teach us about coaching

Defensive techniques and structures

Controlling the controlables 

Coach messaging

A scary training story...

All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  


Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 25 year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose and former Qld Cup star Taylor Brown for an analysis of New Zealand v Tonga on 2/11/2024

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Want to know more about

Training Periodisation?

Preparation for big games? 

Game Plans?

This episode of The Rugby League Coach Podcast has a huge focus on those things and more! 

Host Lee Addison, a coach who has been at 2 x NRL clubs, 3 x World Cups and 3 Elite High Schools (and more) outlines much of the game plan he employs with most of his teams, many of which have enjoyed huge success over a 25 year career.

He also talks to footy players about the need to periodise their training an...

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose and former Qld Cup star Taylor Brown for an analysis of England v Samoa on 27/10/24

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Make your 2025 BETTER, not more of the same!


In this episode….

Why Coaches and Players should focus more on PROCESSES rather than OUTCOMES…

The host asks …What type of team are you going to build?  

He also explains why the type of props you pick is a big indicator of the game plan you need to employ and gives some excellent book recommendations for coaches.  

All this and more on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

Become a support...

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former QLD Cup star Taylor Brown for an analysis of The Kangaroos in the 2024 Pacific Championships opener between Australia and Tonga on 18/10/24

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Ezra Mam of the Brisbane Broncos and the latest alleged off field discretion in October 2024 was the first real test of the Michael Maguire coaching era at the club.  

This episode of the Rugby League Coach podcast addresses the importance of installing discipline in football environments and how it can be achieved by both coaches and players, particularly in the modern game and at all levels. 

This episode also looks at how rugby league can be played differently rather than in the “cookie cutter” method employed by most NRL and Super League coaches.  

Hosted by Lee...

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose for an analysis of both teams in the  2024 Super League UK Grand Final between Wigan and Hull KR on 12/10/24

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