Inside Rugby League: Castleford Tigers’ Paul McShane is Man of Steel; Gareth Ellis retires; the Grand Final

Richard Byram and Peter Smith return with the latest edition of the podcast.

In this show, episode 33, the pair discuss Castleford Tigers Paul McShane being named Steve Prescott Man of Steel, the retirement of modern day great Gareth Ellis, Bradford Bulls’ attempts to return to Super League and this Friday’s Grand Final between Wigan and St Helens and a controversial choice of referee.

Listen to the podcast HERE or via the Twitter link further down. You can also listen to the podcast via Spotify and Anchor

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