A Australian rugby league commentators (1 C, Reaction from Saturday's Premier League games, as Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton, Wolves, Villa & Southampton win She is a fine, knowledgeable presenter and we should respect her accordingly. i think Tanya is the most lovely woman. You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. Lions stars Tom Shanklin and Denis Hickie have also made the cut while Andrew Cotter will lead the TV commentary alongside Jonathan Davies and Chris Peterson. Apart from one or two little tweaks, the wheelchair rugby league rules are exactly the same as the running game. The battle for selection is fierce, and Head Coach Craig Richards faces the complex task of selecting the best possible team for the competition. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. He's such a good player for the wheelchair side, he's got it all. 3 March 2023 19:40. Commentators Guy Mowbray Steve Wilson Jonathan Pearce Steve Bower Robyn Cowen Alistair Bruce-Ball Simon Davies Ian Dennis Pien Meulensteen Conor They are used to playing at big stadiums, there is a confidence in the camp. Read about our approach to external linking. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. St Mirren v Celtic: Commentator's notes. BBC Look North Presenter Dies Murdered | Pregnant Presenters Past and Present. And 2023 is no different as some of the biggest former stars have been giving us their verdict on all of the matches this campaign. BBC national and local radio provide commentary for matches from the Premiership, Pro14 league, European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup throughout the season. Ali Brigginshaw is a stalwart in the Australia team and will completely rule the roost when it comes to directing play in the middle of the park. Stuart Pyke is a British-born sports journalist and broadcaster. Jonathan Davies is a retired dual-code rugby player, who represented Wales in both rugby union and rugby league. But England also have stars of their own. Follow BBC Radio 5 Live coverage for reaction from Saturday's Premier League games, plus live Saints v Leicester live 'Organiser' Radley 'important' for England. Also coming in 2023, BBC Storyville brings unprecedented access behind the scenes of the England mens Wheelchair Rugby League team. One of the biggest international Rugby League tournaments to date is taking place across England this autumn, and for the first time in Rugby League World Cup history, all 61 games from the mens, womens and wheelchair tournaments will be broadcast live on free-to-air UK television as the BBC delivers all of the action from every single game. And the experienced presenter will be joined by former Rugby Union stars including Sam Warburton, John Barclay, Martin Johnson and Tommy Bowe. The 2009 campaign saw Crabtree having helped Huddersfield to a third-place finish in Super League and to Wembley for the Challenge Cup final. This BBC Sport documentary follows a group of fiercely determined women who have given up everything for the sport they love. This isn't the tournament rugby league used to be, now there are five teams who could win this. Hope to see her soon there. Its the law. Forget any rubbish spouted about Tania Arnold. 'The Sports desk podcast' - Is the World Cup a make or break moment for rugby league? England look so smooth together, the strength they have out wide is absolutely incredible. She's been pivotal at full-back and this will be her third World Cup. "Inspirational", "a game-changer" and "something very powerful"; we asked our pundits for their verdicts on the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. Tanyas a top quality pundit, knowledgeable with superb presentation skills and unlike some of her male counterparts, she doesnt hog the microphone. Trumpet-playing Bechara a 'true all-rounder'. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. For the first time in history, the Womens event will be played alongside the mens and wheelchair events. Tanya Arnold is a top-class rugby League presenter and really should be given the lead on live match shows in place of Mark Chapman. This is rugby league's premier competition and England have a whole nation behind them. World Cup reporters across the tournament, bringing audiences all of the latest news and updates from participating teams include the experienced and well respected Jenna Brooks, Damian Johnson and Tanya Arnold. Of all the female commentators out there, Tanya tops the bill! All 61 games from mens, womens and wheelchair tournaments broadcast live, Mark Chapman, Tanya Arnold and JJ Chalmers lead presenters, Insight from former internationals and top players - Jon Wilkin, Jamie Peacock, James Graham, Lois Forsell, Danika Priim, Jonathan Davies, Kyle Amor, Jamie Jones-Buchanan and more, Brand new documentaries Women Of Steel and Clive Sullivan: Rugby League Legend coming to BBC, Weekly Rugby League World Cup podcast on BBC Sounds, Women Of Steel will TX on BBC iPlayer on Monday 24 October. Their 50-0 warm-up win over Fiji earlier this month, 'Biggest and best' World Cup set to begin, George Williams column: At our best, England can beat anyone, Aussie-powered Scotland aim for World Cup shock, If you are viewing this page on the BBC News app. If you're a sports fan you've got the next month to watch something that's both home-nations based and super exciting. The reality is though, that not every player will make it to the World Cup. Stuart has commentated on many Rugby League Challenge Cup Finals, Super League Grand Finals and Great Britain test matches during his career. WebListen to local radio and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra rugby league commentary from the Super League and League One. Reaction from STACKED Telford bill including first TAG TEAM boxing clash, Ex-Chelsea ace Costa carried off with serious-looking injury for Wolves vs Spurs, Cherries take shock lead at Arsenal after 9 SECONDS with 'kick-off glitch', Watch Gyllenhaal and McGregor storm UFC 285 weigh-in to film Roadhouse scene, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Her knowledge of the game is faultless and she has earned the lead role, not just as support on the touchline. 2023 BBC. England's women's rugby league team will want to write their own legacy, but you can't not look at the Lionesses at the football European Championship. Its so nice to have a female presenter who has a well-modulated, clear voice instead of the shrill, harsh tones of the majority. As the lone Welshman in the company, he was automatically selected for a rugby game - a game he could not avoid playing, as to admit to his injuries would have seen him drummed out of the forces. BBC Manchester | After his retirement, former dual rugby international Ray French became And it has never been easier with BBC Sports mobile website and smartphone applications for iPhone and Android. From stress fracture to bowling for England. And that's great. This is rugby league's biggest opportunity to inspire the young and old to pick up the sport. Dave Woods is a British sports commentator who covers rugby league and football for the BBC. BBC Sport will ensure audiences across the country witness every try, tackle and memorable moment, kicking off with England against Samoa on BBC One on 15 October, through to the finals on November 19. Young set for first England cap against Samoa, Halliwell captains England wheelchair squad, Four reasons to follow the wheelchair tournament. A former Man of Steel he has often been named in the RFL's Dream Team including 2013. BBC Sport will also provide comprehensive social media coverage of the tournament via their Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. With more than half of weekend visits to the BBC Sport website coming from mobile devices, we know how important it will be for audiences to keep up with the latest Rugby League World Cup action from their mobiles and tablets. Build-up material includes how to follow all of the games on the BBC, your essential guide to the tournament, as well as separate pieces on the players and nations involved. Having won several championships with Leeds and his previous club Bradford Bulls, Jamie was awarded an MBE in the 2012 New Year Honours list for his services to sport. He has regularly presented Radio 5 live Sport and works as a rugby league commentator across the BBC as well as presenting Late Kick Off for the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Regions. Jon Wilkin started his career at Hull Kingston Rovers before being signed by St Helens where he has played in rugby leagues top flight for the last ten years, winning four Challenge Cups and one grand final winners medal. Follow live text commentary and BBC Radio 5 Live coverage from seven Premier League games including Man City v Newcastle & Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth. There's a huge platform for these athletes to be on the main stage at this World Cup. Introduction : Tanya Ann Arnold is a BBC Sports Presenter who is also known for her work on The Super League Show. A true all-rounder. Saturday, October 15 - England v Samoa (BBC One, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, October 15 - Australia v Fiji (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Sunday, October 16 - Scotland v Italy (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Sunday, October 16 - Jamaica v Ireland (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Sunday, October 16 - New Zealand v Lebanon (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Monday, October 17 - France v Greece (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Tuesday, October 18 Tonga v Papua New Guinea (BBC Three, BBC iPlayer), Wednesday, October 19 - Wales v Cook Islands (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Friday, October 21 - Australia v Scotland (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, October 22 - Fiji v Italy (BBC iPlayer, Red Button and BBC Sport Online), Saturday, October 22 England v France (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, October 22 - New Zealand v Jamaica (BBC Three, BBC iPlayer), Sunday, October 23 - Lebanon v Ireland (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Sunday, October 23 - Samoa v Greece (BBC iPlayer, Red Button and BBC Sport Online), Monday, October 24 - Tonga v Wales (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Tuesday, October 25 - Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands (BBC Three, BBC iPlayer), Friday, October 28 - New Zealand v Ireland (BBC Three, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, October 29 England v Greece (BBC One, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, October 29 - Fiji v Scotland (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, October 29 - Australia v Italy (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Sunday, October 30 - Lebanon v Jamaica (BBC iPlayer, Red Button BBC Sport Online), Sunday, October 30 - Tonga v Cook Islands (BBC iPlayer, Red Button BBC Sport Online), Sunday, October 30 - Samoa v France (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Monday, October 31 - Papua New Guinea v Wales (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Friday, November 4 - Quarter-Final 1 (BBC Three, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, November 5 - Quarter-Final 2 (BBC One, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, November 5 - Quarter-Final 3 (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Sunday, November 6 - Quarter-Final 4 (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Friday, November 11 - Semi-Final 1 (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, November 12 - Sem-Final 2 (BBC One, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, November 19 - Final (BBC One, BBC iPlayer), Tuesday, November 1 - England v Brazil (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Tuesday, November 1 - Papua New Guinea v Canada (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Wednesday, November 2 - New Zealand v France (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Wednesday, November 2 - Australia v Cook Islands (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Saturday, November 5 - England v Canada (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Saturday, November 5 - Papua New Guinea v Brazil (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Sunday, November 6 - New Zealand v Cook Islands (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Sunday, November 6 - Australia v France (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Wednesday, November 9 - Canada v Brazil (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Wednesday, November 9 - England v Papua New Guinea (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Thursday, November 10 - France v Cook Islands (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Thursday, November 10 - Australia v New Zealand (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Monday, November 14 - Semi-Final 1 (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Monday, November 14 - Semi-Final 2 (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Thursday, November 3 Spain v Norway (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Thursday, November 3 England v Australia (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Friday, November 4 France v Wales (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Friday, November 4 Scotland v USA (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Sunday, November 6 England v Spain (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Sunday, November 6 Australia v Norway (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Monday, November 7 France v Scotland (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Monday, November 7 Wales v USA (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Wednesday, November 9 Australia v Spain (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Wednesday, November 9 England v Norway (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Thursday, November 10 France v USA (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Thursday, November 10 Wales v Scotland (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Sunday, November 13 Semi-Final 1 (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), Sunday, November 13 Semi-Final 2 (BBC iPlayer, Red Button & BBC Sport Online), Friday, November 18 Final (BBC Two, BBC iPlayer).