Ep 58 - 20 years of Leeds Rhinos Foundation with Gareth Cook
The latest Q&A episode of The Leeds Rhinos Podcast features Leeds Rhinos Foundation's Head of Community and Engagement Gareth Cook, who reflects on the last 20 years of the charity and its growth beyond putting a rugby ball in the hands of future players.In the charity's 20th year, Cook reflects on some of his personal highlights including the growth of Rhinos Challenge, the number of projects across health and wellbeing that the charity supports and some of the celebrities he's met along the way.
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Ep 57 - Langley breaks down Dragons defeat and previews huge Wigan clash
After their defeat to the Dragons last time out, Rhinos Assistant Coach Jamie Langley joined The Leeds Rhinos Podcast team to break down the defeat and where the team will strengthen ahead of this week's clash with Wigan Warriors.At a crucial point of the season, Langley also shares his experience of preparing for play off rugby and also how important knockout rugby is for the Rhinos fanbase.
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Ep 56 - Exclusive Q&A with our new Head of Youth Darren Higgins
As the club prepares to welcome its newest Academy and Scholarship players, as well as the stars of this year's North vs South competition, to the pitch during half time, make sure to tune into this exclusive episode of The Leeds Rhinos Podcast as the new Head of Youth Darren Higgins joins the team.Alongside being a crucial part of the North vs South programme since it's launch in 2022, Higgins has also stepped up into the role that will guide the new Under-15s Scholars through their first years at the club, as well as integrate the Under-18s signings into the Academy set up. He also details how the Rhinos pathway will work going forward and how players wanting to persue their dream of Rugby League shouldn't give up at any stage.
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Ep 55 - Chev Walker talks Giants win and U18s semi final
A huge week at AMT Headingley for the first team and Under-18s Academy means that Transition Coach Chev Walker was the perfect guest to take you through last week's win over Huddersfield and this week's games against Catalans in the Betfred Super League and St Helens in the semi finals of the Academy Championship.On a big week in which the club is set to announce the players moving into the Academy and Scholarship for 2026, Walker reminisces on his experience of coming into the club all those years ago, as well as how proud he is of the current Under-18s and Reserves squads who are on the brink of Grand Final glory.
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Ep 54 | Pitch Renovation, hosepipe ban and grounds-pets, Q&A edition with Ryan Golding
Make sure to tune into The Leeds Rhinos Podcast on your way over to The ACCU Stadium tonight as Leeds Rhinos Chief Groundsperson Ryan Golding sits down to answer your questions!After a summer which has seen the AMT Headingley pitch be resurfaced alongside hosting Men's, Women's, Academy and Junior matches over the last three months, Golding talks about the process and importance of relaying the playing surface ahead of crucial domestic and international matches at the stadium, as well as other technologies the club has put in place for making sure Golding and his teamare best prepared for all weathers.
The new Leeds Rhinos Podcast gives fans a unique insight into what goes on behind the scenes at the club during every week of the season.
Each episode, two special guests will review recent performances and news from within the Rhinos organisation, as well as look ahead to upcoming fixtures and events.
Alongside a review episode every Monday, fans are invited to send in questions during the week for a new mailbag episode every Thursday too. Whether you have questions about the Rhinos team or coaching staff, your matchday experience at AMT Headingley or anything behind the scenes at the club,
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