BBC Sounds launch 'Rugby League Top 10' podcast series ahead of this autumn's Ashes

A brand-new podcast series “Rugby League Top 10” has launched on BBC Sounds today, with a new episode landing every week up until the hotly anticipated ABK Beer Ashes this autumn!

Presented by BBC Rugby League and Match of the Day presenter Mark Chapman, Rugby League Top 10 sees Chapman joined by regular BBC pundits Jon Wilkin, Brian Noble and Jamie Peacock to discuss, debate and argue over lists of the best players, games, finals, coaches and iconic moments in rugby league.

The first in the series focuses on Rugby League's Hard Men, where the panel must decide from a list of ten names who they consider to have been the toughest player in the sport.

Just how will they choose between legendary figures such as Adrian Morley, Malcolm Reilly, Barrie McDermott and more?

Packed with stories, debate, memories and opinion, you’re bound to be entertained as we gear up towards the business end of the Betfred Super League season and England v Australia's three-match test series over 20 years in the making!

Rugby League Top 10 Episode One: Hard Men is available to listen to on BBC Sounds here, with a further nine episodes to follow on subsequent Thursdays.