13 Pro-Am Community RL Show

Ste Beech & Dave Parkinson

The 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Podcast is your home for the stories, voices, and action from the grassroots game. Covering National League and Conference amateur rugby league, we shine a spotlight on the clubs, players, coaches, and volunteers who keep the sport alive week in, week out. Each episode brings: Match previews and reviews Interviews with players, coaches, and officials Insight, debate, and honest opinion from within the community game Coverage of big moments, standout performances, and local rivalries From touchline to clubhouse, 13 Pro-Am is about real rugby league, real people, and real passion.

  1. Aug 19

    13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show Episode 25

    Episode 25 – 13 Pro‑Am Community Rugby League Show Episode 25 centres on one of the most remarkable efforts of the community season: Ashton Bears backing up inside 42 hours, going down swinging at Orrell St James on Thursday night before rolling into Clock Face Miners on Saturday and tearing the place apart. The show opens with the Thursday fixture, where Orrell St James clinched the League Leaders’ Shield. We catch up with Sean McHugh, who reflects on OSJ’s consistency, their ability to grind through tough patches, and the significance of sealing top spot with a performance that demanded every ounce of resilience. From there, the action switches to Saturday — and this is where the episode really breathes. You bring listeners audio highlights from Ashton’s demolition job at Clock Face, a performance built on pace, intent, and a refusal to feel sorry for themselves after the midweek slog. One of the standout voices is Tom Hopkins, who was immense in the middle. He talks through the physical challenge of backing up, how Ashton found their rhythm, and why the group’s belief has quietly grown through the season. We also sit down with Ashton Bears boss Neil Ireland, who gives honest insight into the turnaround, the squad rotation, and the mentality that allowed his side to not just compete, but dominate. His reflections on the club’s youth pathway and the hunger for shirts add real depth to the story. Lee Cunningham gives an in depth chat following the Clock Face defeat and we break news of him stepping down from his role as head coach. The episode then widens out to the community game’s bigger picture a look at the Championship Cross Conference Play-Off Series with a feature on the Serious Injured Players Fund, explaining how it supports players and families when the worst happens. We also spotlight The RL Heartland Handcycle Challenge, a powerful fundraising effort that’s gathering momentum ahead of the upcoming Charity Round.

    13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Show Episode 25

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The 13 Pro-Am Community Rugby League Podcast is your home for the stories, voices, and action from the grassroots game. Covering National League and Conference amateur rugby league, we shine a spotlight on the clubs, players, coaches, and volunteers who keep the sport alive week in, week out. Each episode brings: Match previews and reviews Interviews with players, coaches, and officials Insight, debate, and honest opinion from within the community game Coverage of big moments, standout performances, and local rivalries From touchline to clubhouse, 13 Pro-Am is about real rugby league, real people, and real passion.

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