The Wire in Bondi

The Wire in Bondi (Chris Ashton & Ewan Smith)

Paul Keppel — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:58:58 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves pathway leadership and well being coach Chris Ashton and Reserves player of the season Ewan Smith. we discuss the season Ewan has had and making his first team debut, he also tells me about how he came to be at Warrington and his hopes for next season. Chris tells me about his role at the club, the difference in the youth programme now to how it was in the past and how excited he is for the future at the Wire. We also all chat about the upcoming tour of Australia for the academy and Ewan's experience of it in 2023.

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The Wire in Bondi (John Bevan)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:35:25 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves Hall of Famer John Bevan to look back at his time at the Wire. Former dual internation John discusses his move from Rugby Union to Warrington and how scoring 4 against Leigh put him on the path to becoming a great Rugby League player at the Wire. We also look back at the cups he won during his time there but find out why such a good team didn't win the league. John tells us about the great players he played with and the difference back then to how it is now.

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The Wire in Bondi (Paul Wood)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:18 +0000

This week, former Warrington Wolves player Paul Wood joins me to look back on his career and time at the Wire. Paul is currently the head coach of Swinton Lions, we discuss how his first season has gone there and some of the players he's coaching. We look back at his start at Warrington, playing at Wilderspool and moving to the HJ. Paul talks about the heartache of missing out on the 2009 cup final but going on to win the cup with Warrington in 2010 and 2012. We also chat about the grand finals he played in and the injury that made him famous worldwide.

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The Wire in Bondi (Nick Owen)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:53:38 +0000

This week, former rugby league player Nick Owen joins me to discuss his rugby league career and all things Warrington. Nick speaks about his time at Warrington and how tough is was to leave the club to move to Leigh to seek first team chances. We chat about him making his super league debut, moving to barrow and then ulimately deciding he couldn't carry on with rugby league. We go in depth on what has gone wrong for Warrington this season and what he believes will fix it for the future.

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The Wire in Bondi (Andrew Bracek)

Paul Keppel — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:05:45 +0000

This week I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves forward Andrew Bracek to look back on his time at the Wire. I find out what Andy is up to these days and how he got into Rugby League. We chat about his debut games, his time at Warrington and how he ended up leaving the Wire. I also find out about the injury that became a big set back to his career and his time at other clubs such as Barrow and Halifax.

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The Wire in Bondi (Bob Eccles)

Paul Keppel — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:33:33 +0000

This week former Warrington Wolves player and hall of famer Bob Eccles joins me to discuss his career and time at the Wire. Bob tells me about how he came about in becoming a Warrington player and scoring on his debut against Salford. We talk about the finals he played in and some of the great trys he scored. Bob also tells me what he thinks of the currect game and how different it is to when he played.

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The Wire in Bondi (Sam Wilde)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:22:47 +0000

This week, Former Warrington, Widnes and current North Wales Crusaders player Sam Wilde joins us to chat about his Rugby League career and his time at the Wolves. We discuss his time at Warrington and playing in a grand final with the side and what it was look under Tony Smith. Sam also speaks about his time at Widnes and now playing with North Wales Crusaders as well as joining the fire service.

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The Wire in Bondi (Tony Smith)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 21 May 2025 10:46:46 +0000

This week, former Warrington Wolves Head Coach Tony Smith joins us to discuss his time at the Wire. We chat about his playing career and his first time in England with Workington in the first year of super league. I find out about his first thoughts on Warrington when he joined, those first difficult games and what he needed to change at the Wolves. We look back on the great Challenge Cup win in 2009, going back2back in 2010 and winning it again in 2012, I try to find out why that great team didn't win a grand final and how Tony felt when he left Warrington. I also find out what Tony thinks of the super league at the moment and what Chris Sandow was really like.

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The Wire in Bondi (Josh Drinkwater)

Paul Keppel — Tue, 13 May 2025 12:57:19 +0000

This week, former Warrington Wolves halfback Josh Drinkwater joins us to discuss his career and time at Warrington. We discuss the start of his career in the nrl and his first time in England playing for London. We also look at his time at Leigh, Hull Kr and winning the Challenge Cup with Catalans. Josh tells us about how his move to Warrington came about and the atmosphere when he first arrived. He tells us about Sam arriving and the famous bootcamp, as well as finding out what went wrong in that Challenge Cup Final lost to Wigan. Josh reveals about how close he was to staying at Warrington and how close he was to even coming back at one point.

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The Wire in Bondi (Kevin Ellis)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:15:32 +0000

This week, Former Warrington Wolves Welsh halfback Kevin Ellis joins me to look back over his career in both Rugby Union and Rugby League. We chat about how Kevin went from union to league and joining the Warrington Wolves. We talk about the regal cup final win over Bradford and what Kevin's first impressions were off Warrington and Wilderspool. Kevins tells us about how close we came to winning the championship in 93 and how a bad lost away to Wakefield made such a big difference. We also talk about Kevin's international career, playing for Great Britian and representing Wales in the world cup in 95.

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The Wire in Bondi (Adam Holroyd)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 01 May 2025 20:41:59 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves player Adam Holroyd to discuss the season up to now and his career path to the Wire. We look back on how Adam started off in rugby league, him moving to Widnes and then joining the Warrington Wolves academy. We also look back on him making his debut, how he found out and his goals now for the future. We discuss the big games coming up and how he hopes to be apart of something special at the Wire.

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The Wire in Bondi (Jonathan Davies)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:13:09 +0000

This week, duel code international and former Warrington player Jonathan Davies joins us to discuss his career and his time at the Wolves. We chat about his big move from union to league and how big a story it was at the time. I discuss with him about his time at Widnes and them becoming world champions while he was there. He tells us about how it came about for him to move from Widnes to local rivals Warrington and how close we were to becoming league champions in his first season there. We also chat about his wonderful Great Britian try against Australia and look forward to the upcoming ashes series. I ask some fan questions and I find out if Jonathan truly is a Wire.

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The Wire in Bondi (Bob Jackson)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:49:24 +0000

This week, Warrington Wolves hall of famer, a man who made 227 appearances for the Wire, Bob Jackson joins me to chat about his career and especially his time at Warrington.

We chat about how Bob started of in rugby league with Penrith and then going to England to play for Fulham before moving to Warrington. Bob tell us about him time at Warrington, appearing in many different finals and winning a couple along the way. We chat about playing the great Wigan team in the 1990 Challenge Cup final and how he ended up in a Wigan pub. Bob talks to us about his last game for Warrington and then being inducted in the hall of fame years later. We also find out who was the toughest Les Boyd or Kevin Tamati and who was the opposite player he respected the most.

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The Wire in Bondi (Sid Domic)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:43:48 +0000

This week, the man who scored the last ever try for the Wire at Wilderspool, former Brisbane, Penrith, London, Warrington, Wakefield and Hull FC player Sid Domic joins me to chat about his Career. Sid tells us about how he started playing rugby league from the age of 4, him making his debut for Brisbane and how he ended up at London before moving to Penrith. I find out how the move to Warrington came about, what his first impressions were there and how special the moment was in scoring the last ever try at Wilderspool for the Warrington Wolves. We also chat about his time at Wakefield and Hull FC, as well as finding out what he's up to now.

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The Wire in Bondi (Danny Farrar)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:44:38 +0000

This week, former Penrith Panthers and Warrington Wolves player Danny Farrar joins me to look back on his career. We chat about him playing as a kid and being let go by his boyhood club Parramatta before joining Penrith. We discuss his time at Penrith and how the move to Warrington came about. Danny recalls how much he enjoyed his time at Warrington and how it also benefited his personal life too. I also ask about Danny's recent health scare and how he is doing now.

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The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Wigan review)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:31:24 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to look back on Warrington's victory against Wigan and look ahead to a big couple of weeks coming up. We also pay tribute to young Will Ogden who sadly passed away just before the Wigan match and how the rugby league community came together to pay tribute to the Warrington Wolves fan. Matt gives me an injury update and we discuss the chances of Sam staying on as head coach.

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The Wire in Bondi (Oli Leyland)

Paul Keppel — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:10:13 +0000

This week, Warrington Wolves player Oli Leyland joins me to talk about the start of his time at the Wire. We discuss the early rounds of the new season, Oli making his debut and playing in Vegas. We also chat about his time at London, playing in the championship and securing promotion to the Super League with the Broncos. Oli tells me how special it was playing with his brother and how they could end up facing each other soon enough. We also look ahead to the rest of the season discuss what Oli's goals are and how he will love to have a long career at Warrington.

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The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Saints Review)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:02:09 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Guardians Matt Turner to look back at Warrington's recent win against St Helens. We discuss what went so right for the Wire in round 1 of the new season, the sell out crowd and how postive the off season has actually been for Warrington.

We also incorrectly predict that Hull KR will lose to Brisbane and discuss what are the expections now for the Wire after this winning start to the season.

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The Wire in Bondi (Darren Burns)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:51:16 +0000

This week, former Warrington Wolves player Darren Burns joins me to discuss his career and time at Warrington. I find out what Darren is up to these days and how he went back to Warrington to visit not too long ago. We discuss how he got started in rugby league and making his debut for the Western Suburbs, moving to South Sydney and then scoring the first NRL try for Sydney. We also talk about how Darren had a season at the Brisbane Broncos and becoming only one game away from the Grand Final. We chat about how his move to Warrington came about, making his debut in very wet conditions in Barrow and helping save the club from relegation. We talk about the last ever game at Wilderspool, the first season at the new stadium and how retirement came about for Darren at the end of that season.

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The Wire in Bondi (The Fan Debate)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:12:33 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Paul Howes and David Bailey to discuss there memories as fans and to look forward to the new season. We chat about the trouble at the Widnes game, look ahead to the Saints game and make our predictions for the upcoming season.

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The Wire in Bondi (Mark Forster)

Paul Keppel — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:27:14 +0000

This week, former Warrington Wolves legend Mark Forster joins us from Vegas to discuss Warrington's defeat against Wigan and to look back of his career with the Wire. We discuss his time in Vegas, has it been a success for Rugby League and his thoughts on the current Warrington team. We look back on his career, scoring 191 trys in 458 appearances for Warrington in a nearly 20 year spell with them. Mark tell us about the finals he played in, such as scoring a try in winning the Lancanshire cup in 1989 and playing at Wembley in a Challenge Cup Final defeat to Wigan. We also look at his time under coach Darryl Van Der Velde and his first impression of a certain Lee Briers. He tells us about the trouble he had when Warrington let him go but the pride he felt when being inducted into the Warrington Wovles hall of fame.

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The Wire in Bondi (Pre Season chat with Danny Walker)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:26:44 +0000

This week, Warrington Wolves Danny Walker joins us to look ahead to the 2026 season as well as looking back on last season. We discuss how training is going and how the new signings are settling in. We also chat about what went wrong last season and the disappointment of him not being selected for the Ashes. Danny tells us how excited he is for the first game against Saints and the young players to look out for in this upcoming season.

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The Wire in Bondi (Eddie Hemmings)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:45:41 +0000

This week, legendary commentator Eddie Hemmings joins me to discuss his career commentating on Rugby League. Eddie tells me about how it all started for him and the start of the partnership with Stevo. He talks about the start of super league and how it wasn't too easy for Stevo at the start. Eddie shares great memories of his favourite games and having to climb up a ladder when at Wilderspool. We also talk about the start of this season and as it was recorded before round 2 of Super League, we chat about Warrington playing at the Luke Littler stadium. We talk about the great wide to west moment and who is favourite player of all time was.

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The Wire in Bondi (Fan Debate)

Paul Keppel — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:46:48 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Martyn Toft and Chris Little to discuss the latest issues at the Wire and there memories as fans. We look back on last season, where did it go wrong and we will improve for next season. I also find out the boys favourites matches and best players they've seen at the Wire.

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The Wire in Bondi (Rob Parker)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:27:25 +0000

This week, I chat to former Bradford Bulls and Warrington player Rob Parker about his rugby league career. We discuss his now acting career and being friends with the likes of Tom Hardy. We look back at his debut for the Bulls and going on to be part off a treble winning team. We also find out how a loan move to London changed his life for the better. We discuss his move to the Warrington Wolves and how close he was to not signing for them at all, we also look back on that great play off win against Leeds. Rob tells of his struggle when he did retire and how injuries made him have a problem with painkillers. We also find out who he loves a night out with and does he think Warrington win a grand final in the next 5 years.

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The Wire in Bondi (Pre-season chat with Adam Holroyd)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:08:36 +0000

This week, Warrington Wolves player Adam Holroyd joins me to look ahead to the 2026 season, as well looking back on the season just gone. Adam tells me about the shoulder surgery he's recently had and the fact it didn't go as well as planned, meaning he's not too sure when he'll be back playing again in the new season. We also discuss the season just gone and he tells us about how well the new signings are settling in.

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The Wire in Bondi (Jordy Crowther)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:50:49 +0000

Warrington Wolves player Jordy Crowther chats about the upcoming season and his career up to now. We discuss last season and that semi final lost against Hull Kr as well as the Challenge Cup final defeat to Wigan. We look back on how Jordy started off playing rugby league and his time at Wakefield. He tells us about how his move to Warrington came about and the fact within a week off being there, the manager who signed him left. He chats about the friendlies Warrington have played and how motivated the players are to finally win that Grand Final for the town.

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The Wire in Bondi (Pre Season Talk)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:41:58 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss all things Warrington and the Ashes. We look back at England's defeat to Australia and the form of George Williams in these matches. We discuss recent goings on at the Wire, such as James Bentley signing, the academys tour of Australia and will Matt Dufty still be at Warrington come the start of the season.

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The Wire in Bondi (Wilderspool Special)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:47:09 +0000

This week, I'm join by former Warrington players Brent Grose and Gary Hulse aswell as former Warrington coach Paul Cullen to look back on the last ever game at Wilderspool. We chat about the game itself running through the build up, to the trys during it and how big of a win in was against Wakefield that day. We also look back at some facts of Wilderspool and find out which team we beat the most there. We chat about certain players like Ben Westwood, Graham Appo and Nathan Wood. I also find out if the guys prefer the old stadium or the new one on this special episode of The Wire in Bondi podcast.

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The Wire in Bondi (England vs Australia review with Micky Higham)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:38:02 +0000

This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves player and challenge cup winner Micky Higham to chat about the 1st test between Englnad & Australia and look ahead to the 2nd test. Micky also tells me about his treatment since being diagnosis with cancer and how grateful he is to all the support him and his family have been given. We also chat about Warrington's season and how it could improve in 2026.

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The Wire in Bondi (Alex Thompson)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:31:48 +0000

This week, former Warrington Wolves hooker Alex Thompson joins us to discuss his career. We talk about him playing rugby league as a kid, joining Warrington at a very young age and being there when Paul Cullen left and Tomy Smith came in. We discuss his debut game for Warrington, coming off the bench to score a try but also why it turned out to be his only first team game for the Wire. We chat about how he fell out of love for the game for a period of time and how moving to Oldham helped him get back to enjoying playing rugby league again. He also tells us about his moves to Oxford and finshing his career at North Wales. We also find out what ALex is up to now and how he actually had s soft spot for Wigan when growing up.

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The Wire in Bondi - (End of Season Review)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:51:26 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian as we look back on Warrington's 2025 season. We take an more in depth look on what actually went wrong for the Wire this season, what is needed for next season and the signings we've made. We also chat about the reserves and academy grand final as well as discussing the potiential of Ewan Irwin.

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The Wire in Bondi (Ellis Longstaff)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:30:17 +0000

This week former Warrington Wolves forward Ellis Longstaff joins us. We discuss why Ellis took the decision to retire at the young age of 22, he tells us about the reasons why and how he blames a certain coach in how it all turned out. We also look back of how Ellis starting playing rugby league, him joining Warrington and making his debut under Steve Price. We talk about him moving to Hull and Salford on loan before evetually joining Featherstone. We find out what Ellis is up to now and how tough mentally he found it at times during his rugby league career. He also tells who the best player he played with and if he'll be going Vegas to support the Wire.

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The Fan Debate (Hull KR vs Warrington Preview)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:05:39 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Charlie and Kelan to look ahead to Warrington's final game of the season against Hull KR. We also discuss Charlie's recent meeting with Wigan CEO Kris Radlinski and the difference between them and the Wolves. We chat about the statement that came out from Warrington Chairman Stuart Middleton in regards to Sam Burgess and discuss our hopes for next season.

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The Wire in Bondi (Steve McCurrie)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:24:04 +0000

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.

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The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Leigh Review)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:18:39 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss the recent game against Leigh and the latest issues at the Warrington Wolves. We discuss Connor Wrench's retirement from the game, Warrington's surprise defeat to Salford and just how close was Sam Burgess to losing his job.

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The Wire in Bondi (Ian Smith)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:03:23 +0000

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.

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The Wire in Bondi (Open Letter Special Part 2)

Paul Keppel — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:22:40 +0000

This week, I catch up with Warrington fan Charlie who along with Kelan had a meeting with Warrington Chairman Stuart Middleton and CEO Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the open letter they sent in. Charlie goes into depth about what was discussed in the meeting such as Sam Burgess, George Williams and about some of the deals Karl has put together and how it all works. In what seemed like a no holds bar meeting with the lads, we also find out more about Warrington's plan with bringing the kids through and how disappointed Stuart and Karl are with how this season has gone.

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The Wire in Bondi (Gary Chambers)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:12:07 +0000

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.

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The Wire in Bondi (Huddersfield vs Warrington Preview)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:17:03 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to look ahead to Warrington's next game against Huddersfield. We discuss Matt's recent interview with director of rugby Gary Chambers, the plan he has in bringing the youth through and how patience is needed. We also discuss the latest on Matt Dufty, team news for the Huddersfield game and how we need a postive end to this season to help look forward to the 2026 season.

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The Wire in Bondi (Ben Evans)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:28:25 +0000

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.

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The Fan Debate (Bernie & Angela)

Paul Keppel — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:14:55 +0000

This week I chat to Warrington Wolves fans Bernie Mills and Angela Potter about being the first Warrington Womens players in 1987. We chat about how this all came about, how tough it was during that time to start a Womens team and the obstacles they faced. We also talk about the Great Britain tour they went on to France and playing at Old Trafford. We discuss the issues at Warrington now and try to figure out if they will win a grand final in the next 5 years.

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The Wire in Bondi (Zane Musgrove)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:59:21 +0000

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.

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The Fan Debate (Warrington Wolves Supporters Trust Special)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:39:01 +0000

This week, I'm joined by the chair of the Warrington Wolves Supporters Trust Alex Chicken to discuss the young players coming through and the work the supporters trust do. We also discuss the issues brought up on my last podcast with the open letter and what Alex thinks could be done better at Warrington. We do though look ahead to the future and why we could be seeing a generation of talent coming through at the Wire.

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The Wire in Bondi (Matty Ashton)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:34:20 +0000

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.

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The Fan Debate (Open Letter Special)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:44:02 +0000

Warrington Wolves fans Charlie & Kelan join me this week on the fan debate to discuss the open letter they sent to Warrington Chairman Stuart Middleton. We go through each issue in the letter, the reasons why they sent it and what there hoping the letter will acheive. We also discuss the update of George Williams now staying for the 2026 season and what else we hope for in 2026 for the Wire.

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The Wire in Bondi (Danny Walker)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:29:03 +0000

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.

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The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Catalans Preview)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:11:41 +0000

I chat to Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian about everything Warrington Wolves and the big Stuart Middleton interview. We also discuss the win against Salford and look ahead to the game against Catalans. We chat about the possibility of George Williams leaving and I find out that Warrington are talking to 3 starting NRL halfbacks in regards to signing one of them for next season.

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The Wire in Bondi (Gary Hulse)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:19:00 +0000

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.

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The Fan Debate (Wire vs Hull Preview)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:28:03 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves fans Dave Manfredi and David Kelly to discuss the recent form of the Wire and look ahead to this weekends match against Hull FC. We discuss the news of George Williams possibly leaving the club and why we are losing players as well as struggling to bring new players in. We also look at the role of our CEO Karl Fitzpatrick and if it's time for a change. We try to figure out how we can beat Hull and get our season back on track and maybe even make the play offs.

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The Wire in Bondi (Mike Cooper)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:13:10 +0000

This week, I'm joined by former Warrington and Wigan forward Mike Cooper. Mike talks about the fact he has recently retired from the game on the back off medical advice. We discuss his journey through rubgy league from being at Warrington since he was 11 to finishing off his career with world club and super league champions Wigan. We also chat about his time in the NRL and finding it hard when he came back to the Wire. We chat about the highs of the challenge cup wins and lows of the grand final loses. We also discuss how he came to leave Warrington during one of there worst seasons in super league history and why it went so wrong for us during that time. We talk about his international career and that world cup semi final lost to Samoa. We also find out what his plans are for the future and if Warrington have a chance at winning a grand final in the next 5 years.

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The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Huddersfield Preview)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:25:54 +0000

This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves and 3 time Challenge Cup winner Chris Riley to look forward to the Wires next game against the Giants. We look back at the Challenge Cup final defeat to Hull KR, chat about Warrington's past league game against Leeds and discuss how important it is that the Wolves get the win this weekend. We also talk about the injury problems Warrington face and the recent Sam Stone signing as well as looking at the players we brought in for this season.

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The Wire in Bondi (Joe Philbin)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:46:45 +0000

This week I'm joined by Challenge Cup winner, Warrington Wolves homegrown player Joe Philbin. We chat about Joe coming through from the academy and making his debut in 2014. We discuss the 2016 season making the grand final but then having a tough season in 2017 resulting in Tony Smiths last season. Joe tells us about Steve Price coming in and how well he got on with him straight away. We talk about losing the 2018 Challenge Cup final to Catalans but then winning the 2019 final against Saints and how big underdogs we were. Joe tells us about how he feels the players let Steve Price down during his last couple of season and the tough play off loses. We chat about the difficult period under Daryl Powell and how hard especially that first season was with coming close to relegation. We also discuss the season just gone under Sam and the tough play off lost to KR but how bright the future looks under Sam with some great young players coming through.

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The Fan Debate (Challenge Cup Final Review)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:02:57 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian and Warrington Wolves fan Neil Doyle to look back on the Challenge Cup Final Defeat to Hull KR. We try to figure out how we actually ended up losing that game, how well the team performed and what is needed going forward to make the play offs. Neil also tells me about his memories of supporting Warrington and what his favourite game was. Matt gives us the latest on the Matt Dufty injury and how close were we to signing Taylor May.

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The Wire in Bondi (Dec Patton)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:16:43 +0000

This week, Former Warrington Wolves and Challenge Cup Winner Dec Patton join us to discuss his time at the Wire and his career so far. Dec tells us about how he started at Warrington, making his debut and becoming a regular within the Warrington squad. We chat about him scoring in the 2016 grand final but sadly ending up on the losing side. We dicuss Tony Smith leaving, Steve Price coming in and that first season under Price losing the Challenge Cup Final and Grand Final in 2018. We chat about Dec forming a great partnership with Blake Austin and his unblievable performance in the win over Saints while Blake was out injured in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final. I ask why we wasn't able to push on after that win and how Dec ended up leaving the club in 2020. Dec tells us about the clubs he's been at since and hints at what his future holds.

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The Wire in Bondi (Challenge Cup Final Preview)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:13:12 +0000

This week, I look ahead to the Challenge Cup Final match between Warrington and Hull KR. In part 1 of the episode I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss how we think Warrington may line up and admit that we could see an upset on the cards. Part 2 of the episode I'm joined by Johno from The Robin Pod to discuss what he belives may happen from a Hull KR basis, which Warrington players worry him and who he thinks will come out on top.

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The Wire in Bondi (Richard Silverwood)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:06:45 +0000

This week, former super league referee Richard Silverwood joins us to discuss his career and his thoughts on the current game now. We chat about his journey to become a super league referee and his first final in 2006. He tells me about what he felt was the turning point in his career and in becoming the main referee for a numbers of years, being the ref for final after final, including many finals Warrington were involved with. We discuss why after the 2013 grand final he didn't referee another final again and the politics within the RFL. Richard opens up on being suspended 3 times by the RFL and how he felt unfairly treated by them and other referees at the time. He chats about him retiring and how he would love to help out the RFL and the young referees coming through now.

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The Fan Debate (Mixed Fan Special)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 30 May 2025 06:36:27 +0000

This week on the fan debate I'm joined by Wigan fan Steve Broady and Saints fan Mark Ferguson. I host a special pod chatting to fans of other clubs and looking into a bit of history of times gone by. We discuss if rugby league was better than the old days compared to now. Have Saints turned a corner? Is it a Wigan vs Hull KR final? How does the Salford situation get sorted and is the NRL buying the Super League a good thing?

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The Wire in Bondi (Blake Austin)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:04:46 +0000

This week, Former Warrington Wolves and Nrl star Blake Austin joins us to chat about his career. Blake chats about growing up in Western Sydney and debuting for Penrith. We found out about how he ended up at Canberra, how close they were at making the grand final and why he left to join Warrington and how he found the super league. We talk about him scoring on his debut and about how well he started at the Wolves. He tells us about how he felt during the Challenge Cup final win against St Helens and how proud he was watching the boys from the sidelines. We try to figure out why Warrington were unable to push on after that win and not being able to make another final during his time there. Blake talks honestly about leaving Warrington and how his time at Leeds and Castleford went. We also chat about the mental side of the game and how much pressue Blake put on himself to perform. Blake gives us an insight in what he is up to now and how he is actually happier now he's retired from the professional game.

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The Wire in Bondi (Warrington Wheelchair Special)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 07 May 2025 13:12:07 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Warrington Wolves wheelchair rugby league team head coach Isaac Williams and player Nash Jennings. We look ahead to the start of the new season of wheelchair rugby league, we look at the challenges the team face and how there building to be back in the Super League next year. Isaac tells me how he got involved with the wheelchair team and the work he does with the Warrington Wolves foundation. I also speak to Nash who tells me about how joining the team has given him a new purpose in life and tells me of the struggles he faces on a daily basis being in a wheelchair and we debate if more support needs to be given.

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The Wire in Bondi (Matthew Blythe)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:35:55 +0000

This week, former Warrington Wolves and Bradford Bulls player Matthew Blythe joins us to discuss his career. Matty tells us about him coming through the academy at Warrington and him making his debut against Salford. We chat about him being around the club during the 09 and 10 challenge cup wins and how he could see Warrington pushing in the right direction. We talk about him playing on a regular basis during the 2011 season winning the league leaders sheild. We chat about the reasons why Warrington have been unable to reach the promise land in winning the grand final and if they have underacheived. He talks about him leaving Warrington and moving to Bradford before he returned back to Warrington just before he retired. We find out what Matty is up to now and what he thinks about the game as a whole now.

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The Fan Debate (Magic Weekend Special)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 02 May 2025 11:56:56 +0000

I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian and big Warrington Wolves fan Chris Cliffe to look ahead to Magic Weekend. We look back on a great win over the Saints and look forward to a big game against Wigan as well as discussing the injuries that are causing problems for the Wire at the moment. We discuss some of the magic weekends great moments and talk about some of our own experiences there. We also chat about the big news of coach Sam Burgess being interested in taking over the new nrl team Perth Bears in 2027.

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The Wire in Bondi (Michael Monaghan)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:21:40 +0000

This week, Former Warrington Wolves and 3 time Challenge Cup Winner Michael Monaghan joins us to discuss his career and time at the Wire. Michael chats about his time in the NRL and playing in a grand final for Manly before moving to Warrington. He tells us about the tough start he had to his Warrington career and how he and the team was able to turn it around to win the Challenge Cup in 2009 and going back2back by winning it again against Leeds in 2010. We chat about what went wrong in the 2011 play offs and why we couldn't win the grand final during his time there and how Warrington have been unable to since. We also talk about his brother Joel joining, the fall out of why he left Austrlia and how proud he was to win the Challenge Cup again in 2012 with his brother in the same team. We also hear about Michaels coaching career with him currently an assistant at the Gold Coast Titans and why he was never offered a role at Warrington after he retired.

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The Wire in Bondi (Leigh vs Warrington preview)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:41:30 +0000

This week, I'm joined by former Warrington and Leigh player Micky Higham to look ahead to the Wire's match at the Leigh Sports Village this Saturday.

We discuss the big news of Warrington captain George Williams now out for 10 weeks. How will it affect the team and who will step up. We also discuss Micky's thoughts of how Leigh's season is going and who we think will come out on top this weekend.

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The Wire in Bondi (Kurt Gidley)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:46:37 +0000

This week, Kurt Gidley chats to us about his playing career with the Newcastle Knights in the NRL and the Warrington Wolves in the UK Super League. We also discuss his international caps with NSW and Australia and tells us why it was such a honour playing for them both. He chats to us about losing the challenge cup and grand final with Warrington and how if certain things had worked differently we could've easily won both. We find out who he would want on a night out and just had good it was playing with Andrew Johns.

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The Fan Debate (Warrington vs Hull FC Review)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:43:40 +0000

This week, I'm joined by 3 other Wire fans, Andy Shaw, David Kelly and Jamie Chambers to discuss the recent game against Hull as well as a number of other topics. I find out how long the guys have suppoted Warrington for, there favourite player and there most memorable moment. We chat about the problems Warrington face at the moment, our thoughts going forward and do we need a new prop. We also discuss the crowd figures at Warrington and are expectations to high at the moment with the fans. We look foward to the next game against Leigh away and if we can improve on our poor recent record against them.

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The Wire in Bondi (Chris Hill)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:04:38 +0000

This week, I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves Captain Chris Hill, he tells us about his future plans and looking forward to the England games coming up. We chat about his start at Leigh and how he nearly quit the sport before signing for Warrington. He tells us about the early succes at the wolves and how close we came to winning at least 1 grand final. Chris describes how Tony Smith told him about becoming the wolves captain and how it took a while to sink it. We also speak about the differences between Tony Smith and Steve Price and how Price made him do a big army camp as soon as he came in which ruined his Christmas. Chris talks with proudness of the 2019 Challenge Cup win against St Helens and confirms it's his best moment of his Warrington career. We also heard about how he left Warrington and how he has enjoyed his time at huddesfield. We look back at Chris's international career and look forward to what the future holds for Chris.

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The Fan Debate (Challenge Cup QF preview)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:21:21 +0000

This week on The Fan Debate, former Warrington Wolves player Mark Forster and Warrington Wolves reserves and academy Manager Dave Whalley join me as we look ahead to the Challenge Cup quarter final against Saints and look back on the Super League win against Leeds. We talk about the young players coming through at Warrington and who Dave thinks we should keep an eye on. Mark tells us who he would sign as an extra prop and it's a certain ex Wire player. We also discuss how Warrington haven't won a grand final yet and some of our great moments against the Saints.

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The Wire in Bondi (Vinnie Anderson)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:06:03 +0000

This week, former New Zealand Warrior, St Helens and Warrington player Vinnie Anderson chats to us about his career. We discuss the early years at the Warriors, joining St Helens and playing with the likes of Jamie Lyon. The success of that St Helens team and winning the double there. He tells us about how he came to join Warrington and playing with his brother there. We talk about the Challenge Cup success and how playing poker helped them the night before. Vinnie also talks about how good Adrian Morley was and how his leadership on and off the field really helped the team.

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The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Leeds review with Arron Lindop)

Paul Keppel — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:56:45 +0000

This week, Warrington Wolves player Arron Lindop joins us to discuss Warrington's win over Leeds. We chat about Arron's player of the match performance against Leeds and that try was it lucky or not? We also look ahead to another game against Saints and if Arron prefers to play on the wing or the centre.

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The Wire in Bondi (Trent Waterhouse)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:23:49 +0000

This week, I chat to former Penrith Panthers, Warrington Wolves, NSW origin and Australia international Trent Waterhouse. Trent tells me about how he nearly quit Rugby League before earning a full time contract at Penrith, going on to win the grand final and representing NSW state of origin side and Australia. Trent also talks about his sending off in the 2009 state of origin series and how he got his nickname the house. We chat about his move to Warrington and the different in atmosphere between Australia and England. Trent talks about how awesome it was winning the challenge cup but the disappointment of 2 losing grand finals. We find out what Trent is up to these days and who he regards as the best player he played with at Warrington.

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The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Leeds Preview)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:59:34 +0000

This week, Warrington Wolves player Adam Holroyd and former player Wesley Bruines join me to look back on Warrington's win against Saints and look forward to the next game against Leeds. We also find out where Adam lives, how him and Wesley became such good friends and if lads are built differently in Yorkshire. We look forward to the new Rugby League game coming out and Adam tells us about how much he's looking forward to playing against his cousin Tom.

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The Wire in Bondi (Kevin Penny)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:45:14 +0000

This week, I chat to former Warrington Wolves Player Kevin Penny about his career at Warrington and his time as a rugby league player. Kevin tells us about how he became a wolves player having never really played the game as a kid. Those first few seasons at the Wire, him being compared to a rugby league great such as Martin Offiah and being named in the Super League Dream Team. He talks about how he left Warrington and went to play for teams such as Widnes and Swinton. We discuss him moving back to Warrington in 2014 and missing out on the Challenge Cup Final lost against Hull in 2016, a game he says we would've won had he been playing. Kevin tells us about how retirement came about for him and how happy he is with his life now after rugby league.

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The Fan Debate (Saints Review)

Paul Keppel — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:37:27 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian to discuss Warrington's win against Saints and look forward to next weeks game against Leeds. We discuss the important moments during that game, how important was Marc Sneyd and has the win come at a big cost with some key injuries in the backline. We also look ahead to the Leeds game, what we expect from leeds and I get a little confused on where the game is being played at.

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The Wire in Bondi (Louis Anderson)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:46:40 +0000

This week, Former New Zealand Warriors, Warrington Wolves and Catalans Dragons player Louis Anderson chats to us about his career. Louis tells us about starting off with the New Zealand Warriors at a young age and scoring with his first touch of the ball on his debut. His move to the Warrington Wolves and winning the challenge cup twice with them and playing alongside his brother Vinnie there. We also discuss his time at the Catalans Dragons and missing out on the challenge cup win against Warrington Wolves.

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Widnes vs Warrington review with Dec Patton & Joe Philbin

Paul Keppel — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:11:25 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Widnes player Dec Patton and Warrington player Joe Philbin to discuss Warrington's challenge cup win over Widnes. Best friends Dec & Joe discuss playing against each other and how special it was for them but how there hoping to play in the same team again in the future. We also discuss the important moments during the game and the great atmosphere that was created by both sets of fans. I also find out if they did target each other and if they informed there teammates of any weaknesses they may have.

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The Wire in Bondi (Garreth Carvell)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:26:03 +0000

This week, I chat to former Warrington Wolves player and four time Challenge Cup winner Garreth Carvell. Garreth talks us about his role working for a players union and we discuss the challenges rugby league is facing at the moment. We talk about his playing career at Hull and how his move to Warrington came about. He also tells us about the cup final wins with Warrington and how close him came to winning the grand finalnot just with Warrington but Hull aswell. He spoke about his retirement from the game and how hard it can be for players once they retire.

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The Wire in Bondi (Warrington vs Wakefield review)

Paul Keppel — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:58:55 +0000

Me and former Warrington Wolves player Chris Riley look back on Warrington's lost against Wakefield. We discuss the problems with our defence, why have we given up so many points in the last 2 games. The team selection against Wakefield and the rumuors about Zane Musgrove going to Cas on loan. We talk about if Warrington can turn it around and how a good performance is badly needed against Widnes.

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The Wire in Bondi (Bryson Goodwin)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:25:21 +0000

This week, I chat to former Warrington Wolves and Challenge Cup winner Bryson Goodwin. Bryson talks to us about his time in the Nrl starting with the Cronulla Sharks, moving onto the Canterbury Bulldogs and South Sydney. He tells us about how his move to Warrington came about and the Challenge Cup final against Saint Helens including that tackle on Tommy Makinson.

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The Wire in Bondi (Fan Debate Warrington vs Wakefield Preview)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:29:56 +0000

Me, Chris Riley and Matt Turner look ahead to the Wires match against Wakey, as well as looking back on the defeat to Wigan. We try to work out what went wrong against Wigan in Vegas while also discussing what a great event it was. We look ahead to the Wakefield game, what we want to see from the Wire and looking back on Daryl Powells time at Warrington. We discuss the injuries of King and Ashton as well as looking at changes we expect to the team. We give our predictions for the game and all agree that we can't lose to our former coach Daryl Powells Wakefield team.

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The Wire in Bondi (Paul Cullen)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:45:32 +0000

I chat to former Warrington Wolves player, coach and who many say was the man who saved Warrington Paul Cullen. Paul tells us about his role on the match review panel and how he feels the game is in a good place. He tells us about his time playing at Warrington, missing out on the Challenge Cup Final and that world war 3 game against Wigan. We talk about he coming in as a coach at Warrington in 2002 to save them from relegation and the move from wilderspool to the halliwell jones. He chats about how the signing of Andrew Johns came about and how that pushed Warrington forward to signing big names in the future. Paul tells us about how proud he is of the mural of him at the kings head and he being the man who was the coach when we needed to win to stay up. Paul gives such an honest and open interview, it was a pleasure to talk to him.

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The Wire in Bondi (Fan Debate Vegas Special)

Paul Keppel — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:20:14 +0000

I catch up with Matt, Dave and Tom who are living the life in Vegas ahead of the Warrington vs Wigan game. The boys tell me about there Vegas experience however Dave is a little worse for wear. We also chat about the Catalans game and if we think there will be any changes to the team. We give our predictions for the Wigan game as well as find out if Tom has the drum in Vegas.

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The Wire in Bondi (Ade Gardner)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:28:37 +0000

This week I chat to former Saints winger who was part of the treble winning team and now head of performance at Warrington Ade Gardner. Ade tells us about his role at Warrington and how it's looking now under Sam Burgess. We also talk about the daunting task of moving from Barrow to high flying St Helens, his first final and the treble winning season. We chat about his international career and his thoughts on the idea of bringing Great Britian back. Ade talks about his 6 years at Warrington, how hard it was moving on from saints and how happy he is right now at Warrington.

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The Wire in Bondi (Round 2 Review)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:20:15 +0000

I look back on Warrington's win over the Catalan Dragons with Warrington player Danny Walker and former Warrington player Chris Riley. I speak to Danny about his try during the game and the occasion of it being called the Luke LIttler stadium for the first game of the seaon. Danny also tells us how excited is he about Vegas and hoping to make it 3 wins out of 3 there against Wigan. Chris joins me to discuss Warrington's start to the season, what has impressed him so far and who he thinks should start in the much debated number 7 role.

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The Wire in Bondi (Joel Monaghan)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:13:34 +0000

This week I chat to former Nrl and Super League star Joel Monaghan. Joel chats to us about his time in the NRL, that mad monday and how it nearly cost him his career. His time at the Warrington Wolves and winning the Challenge Cup with his brother. Joel also recalls his favourite away games and how close he was to joining Catalans before turning up at the wire. His time playing for New South Wales, Australia and the world cup. It was great to chat to Joel and hear how much he loved his time at Warrington, even turning down the chance of moving back to the NRL to stay with the wolves.

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The Wire in Bondi Fan Debate (Warrington vs Catalans Preview)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:07:45 +0000

This week on the fan debate podcast, I'm join by Matt Turner from the Warrington Guardian and Big Warrington Wolves fans David Manfredi and Tom Mather to look forward to Warrington's first home game of the season against Catalans. We talk about the renaming of the ground for one night only and just how good it is to have someone like Luke Littler from Warrington. We discuss the issues Sam faces in picking his team for the upcoming game as well as decide on who will think should start. We talk about the issues at Salford and where rugby league currectly is at the moment, as well as getting excited for the new season. We look at how Warrington are changing the way there doing things in promoting youth rather than going out and buying big name players. We give our score and man of the match predictions for the game as well as trying to figure out where Chris Sandow is these days.

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The Wire in Bondi (Robert Hicks)

Paul Keppel — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 23:39:02 +0000

Former super league referee Robert Hicks joins me to discuss his role at the RFL, the new rules around head contact and if we are risking the entertainment value within the sport. We speak about his career, how he started and the cup finals and the grand finals he has refereed. Rob discusses the controversial call he made during the Warrington vs Saints Challenge Cup Final, giving a very open and honest account of this match. Rob also tells us about the struggle to make sure we have enough referees at weekends for grassroots rugby league and how the abuse of refs is making a difference to this.

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The Wire in Bondi (Round 1 Review)

Paul Keppel — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:31:59 +0000

Me and Chris Riley look back on Warrington's round 1 win against Huddesfield. We are joined by Warrington player Zane Musgrove for the first bit of the pod as he tells us how the boys are feeling after a winning start to the season. Me and Chris then discuss that opening game, the performance, team selection and look ahead to the next game against Catalans at what will be for one night only the Luke Littler Stadium.

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The Wire in Bondi (Micky Higham)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:07:03 +0000

This week I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves, St Helens, Wigan and Leigh Hooker Micky Higham. He talks us through his move from Saints to Wigan, the winning Challenge Cup Finals and the losing Grand Finals with Warrington. How leaving the club ended on a bad note with coach Tony Smith. Moving back to hometown club Leigh and captaining them to a promotion back to the Super League. Micky also talks about his regrets on his international caps and gives a personal insight into his cancer scare after retirement.

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The Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 22)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:07:46 +0000

Chris Riley and I look ahead to round 22 of the Super League, as well as discussing the results of round 21 and 20. We also chat about the magic weekend and Chris's time at these events. We discuss how the play off race is shaping up and who looks more likely to be in that grand final come October.

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The Wire in Bondi (Brent Grose)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:20:56 +0000

I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves player Brent Grose, we discuss his time at Warrinton, the last game at Wilderspool, Andrew Johns joining, the atmosphere in England compared to Austrlia and why Warrington just couldn't get over the line during his time there.

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The Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 20)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:25:02 +0000

Former Warrington Wolves player Rhys Evans and I look forward to round 20 of the super league as well as reviewing round 19 results. We look at the John Bateman signing and Sam Burgess extending his contract with the Warrington Wolves and I also find out which away ground Rhys got the most stick at.

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The Wire in Bondi (Chris Riley)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:15:22 +0000

3 Time Challenge Cup Winner Chris Riley joins us to discuss the ups and down of his career, making his debut at such a young age and being a local lad going on to play for Warrington. His also gives his thoughts of how Warrington are goingnow with Sam Burgess, the Challenge Cup and Grand Finals he played in and on how much 2009 Challenge Cup win meant to everyone in Warrington.

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The Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 19)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:30:55 +0000

Rhys Evans and I preview round 19 of the Super League as well as looking back on round 18 results. We also discuss the rules changes that maybe coming into place next season and what we thought on the James Harrison red card. We talk about how John Batemans experience could help Warrington and what Lee Briers could bring to Saint Helens as a attacking coach.

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The Wire in Bondi (Rhys Evans)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:27:16 +0000

This week, Rhys Evans joins us to discuss his Warrington Wolves Career and the finals he played in, we also discuss how he thinks Warrington are doing now and we find out who was the best player he played with and if he thinks Warrington will win a grand final in the next 5 years.

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The Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 18)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:26:52 +0000

Chris Riley, Rhys Evans and myself look forward to round 18 of the Super League as well as discussing round 17 results. We also look at the sacking of Ian Watson, the release of 3 Catalan players and the signing of Luke Yates for Warrington. I also find out what Joel Monaghan was like to play with, if Rhys was supporting England during the Euros and how Chris didn't end up fancying a career in the army after all.

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The Wire in Bondi (Andrew Henderson)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:00:46 +0000

This week, former Warrington Wolves assistant coach Andrew Henderson joins us.

Topics discussed:

IMG
Young players at Warrington
Cup final win and losses
International Rugby League

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 17)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:22:11 +0000

This week, Chris Riley and I look ahead to round 17 of the Super League and look back on round 16 results. We also discuss the news of Wigan vs Warrington being played in vegas next year and discuss the investigation into the Widnes vs Swinton match in the Championship.

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The Wire in Bondi (Face to face with Tyke McCarthy)

Paul Keppel — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:06:37 +0000

This week I'm joined by former Warrington Wolves player and two time Challenge Cup Winner Tyke McCarthy. I meet up with Tyke in Maroubra in Sydney to discuss his time at the Wire and how he is now living in Australia. We also discuss the Challenge Cup finals he played in for Warrington and how he came to leave the Wire in 2013. We chat about the other clubs he played for including St George in the NRL and then appearing in finals for Salford. I find out how retirement came about for Tyke and his plans for the future.

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Wire in Bondi (Lee Briers)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:33:37 +0000

This week Lee Briers chats about his time at Warrington Wolves, how his playing career was finished through injury and many highlights at the wire.

Topics discussed:

Warrington Wolves
His Injury
Grand Finals
Early days at Warrington Wolves

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

The Wire in Bondi Super League Preview Podcast (Round 16)

Paul Keppel — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:52:19 +0000

This week, Rhys Evans and I discuss the upcoming super league games for round 16, while also looking back on the recent results. Chris Riley couldn't make it this week but we do include his tips for the games coming up and we also look at the recent England vs France mid season test and what the future holds for international rugby league.

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Face to face with Wesley Bruines

Paul Keppel — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:47:06 +0000

I sit down with former Saint Helens and Warrington Wolves academy player Wesley Bruines. In my first face to face epsiode I have a quick chat with Wesley about his injury nightmare during his time at Warrington but how he still had a great time there, made friends for life and is very hopeful Warrington will move forward with Sam and the kids they are bringing through there.

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The Wire in Bondi (Trailer)

Paul Keppel — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:03:47 +0000

Trailer to advertise my brand new podcast The Wire in Bondi, weekly rugby league podcast with a new one each Thursday.

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm