PRL 6 November 2024 - State of the UK Rugby League Nation 2024 with Anthony Broxton and Gavin Willacy

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of Rugby League in the UK with insights from two notable authors in the field.

It's time again to shove the thermometer where it needs to go to take the temperature of Rugby League in the Old Dart as we observe the State of the UK Rugby League Nation 2024. Joining us is a panel (if two guests can be counted as a panel) comprising two fine UK Rugby League minds - Anthony Broxton, author of Hope & Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher's Britain and Gavin Willacy, author of No Helmets Required: The Remarkable Story of the American All Stars and Rugby League Bravehearts: The Official History of Scottish Rugby League. IMG, the on-field product, broadcast market trends and more... on the table for your listening consideration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Anthony Broxton, Gavin Willacy

Topics covered

• UK Rugby League
• sports analysis
• broadcast market trends
• Rugby League history
• guest insights

Keywords

• Rugby League
• UK sports
• Anthony Broxton
• Gavin Willacy
• sports trends
• Rugby history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hope & Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher's Britain, No Helmets Required: The Remarkable Story of the American All Stars, Rugby League Bravehearts: The Official History of Scottish Rugby League

Places: UK

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