The Wire in Bondi

Paul Keppel
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The Wire in Bondi

Each week i sit down with someone within Rugby League, to discuss Warrington Wolves and more within the world of Rugby League.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Wire in Bondi (Steve McCurrie)

    This week, former Widnes and Warrington player Steve McCurrie chats about his career. Steve tells us about how it all started for him signing for Widnes at a young age and playing in a Challenge Cup Final for them early on. We talk about his move to Rugby Union and how he came back to Rugby League by signing for Warrington. We talk about his time at the Wire and playing under coach Darryl van der Velde and the vision he had for Warrington. We hear how he came to leave Warrington and go back to Widnes and also why the Wilderspool got the nickname the Zoo. Steve talks about his couple of appearances at International level and what he thinks on the current state of the International game. We find out about Steve's new career as a driving instructor and why I wish I went with him when I was doing my lessons. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    50 min

  2. 6 JAN

    The Wire in Bondi (Ian Smith)

    This week, Former Super League Referee Ian Smith joins me this week to discuss his career and new book The Final Whistle. Ian has recently wrote a book about his career and being a ref in the Super League, we discuss why he.s now decided to bring out a book and how he felt writing it. We also chat about how he started as a ref, his first game in the Super League and the last game between Hull and Leeds. He tells us about the 2 charities the profits from the book is going too and his work with the RFL. Ian discusses the great matches he got to ref such as plenty of Wigan vs Saints derbies and sadly a few comeback wins for the Saints over the Wire. We also find out who the best player he saw in action and what his thoughts were on the old Wilderspool ground. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1h 27m

  3. 30/12/2024

    The Wire in Bondi (Gary Chambers)

    This week former Warrington Wolves player and now Direction of Rugby at Warrington Gary Chambers joins us. We discuss the season just gone, the development of the young players and the progress made under Sam Burgess in his first season as a Head Coach. We also discuss why Warrington haven't always looked at promoting the youth and the changes we are now making to help develop the players coming through the academy system. We look back on Gary's playing career with the Wire, playing at the famous old stadium Wilderspool and how close Warrington became to not becoming the big club they are today. We look to the future, discuss vegas and the goals he, Sam and the club have next season and why Gary feels trophies are just around the corner. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1h 15m

  4. 23/12/2024

    The Wire in Bondi (Ben Evans)

    This week former Warrington Wolves player and Wales International Ben Evans joins us. Ben tells us about how he and his brother Rhys move to Warrington at a young age from Wales. His time coming through the academy and making his first team debut. We chat about him playing regularly during the 2014 season only to be sadly caught short by a big injury and then having to leave Warrington 18 months later. He tells us about his time at other clubs such as Barrow, Bradford and London, as well as the great times he had playing for Wales. I ask him about the season just gone and what his plans are for the future, as we could see him go round again in 2025. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    56 min

  5. 16/12/2024

    The Wire in Bondi (Zane Musgrove)

    This week, former NRL and Warrington Wolves player Zane Musgrove joins us. Zane discusses the season just gone, including the loses in the Challenge Cup Final and the Super Legue Semi-Final. He tells us about how he got started in rugby league. making his debut in the NRL and playing with Sam Burgess at South Sydney. We chat about how his move to Warrington came about, the differences between NRL and Super League, and if he has settled into life there. Zane talks about his plans for the future and how he's looking to stay at the Wire beyond next season. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    42 min

  6. 09/12/2024

    The Wire in Bondi (Matty Ashton)

    This week I'm joined by Warrington Wolves and England international winger Matty Ashton. Matty tells us about the season just gone and the lost to Hull KR. I ask him about the NRL rumours and discuss the recent England games against Samoa. We chat about how he got started in Rugby League and his journey to the Warrington Wolves. He tells us about the seasons under Steve Price and Daryl Powell and about how nervous his was on his debut against Wigan. Matty chats about how positive everything is under Sam Burgess now and how confident he feels about scoring trys. We also find out if he thinks he is the fastest man in Super League and if he is up for a race against Kevin Penny. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    34 min

  7. 02/12/2024

    The Wire in Bondi (Danny Walker)

    This week, Warrington Wolves number 9 Danny Walker join us to discuss his career up to now. We chat about the season just gone and the lost to Hull KR, as well discussing the rumours linking him with an NRL move. Danny tells us about how it all started for him, his time at Widnes before making the move to Warrington. We talk about those seasons under Steve Price and Daryl Powell as well as looking forward to the future with Sam Burgess. Danny speaks about the dream he has to be involved in that first Warrington squad to win the grand final and his hope in getting more international caps. We also find out that Danny isn't the best at booking flights and why he hated playing against a certain player. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1h 5m

  8. 25/11/2024

    The Wire in Bondi (Gary Hulse)

    This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves halfback and a man who played at both Wilderspool and the Halliwell Jones, Gary Hulse. We chat about how Gary started playing rugby league as a kid and making his debut for Warrington in 2001 against Castleford and why it then went so badly wrong in 2002. We talk about the last game at wilderspool and moving to the Halliwell Jones. The first season at the new stadium and his great try against Widnes. We speak about the sadness he felt in leaving Warrington and why the new RFL rules made a big difference in that happening. He talks about siging for Widnes and that tough season there and then moving to Swinton as well as playing for Wales. Gary chats about what he thinks about Warrington now and the state of the game now. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1h 9m
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Each week i sit down with someone within Rugby League, to discuss Warrington Wolves and more within the world of Rugby League.

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  • Creator
    Paul Keppel
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    The Wire in Bondi

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