Gavin Willacy's tracks: Recent Episodes
No Helmets Required
Leeds Rhinos and USA coach Brian McDermott considers his experiences at the RLWC, his international coaching future, what he has learned about his players, and what next for RL in the US.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Alex Gray explains his move to the NFL from Yorkshire Carnegie RU and England Sevens and why more rugby players might find it tough to transition to the NFL.
USA coach Brian McDermott and captain Mark Offerdahl in their press conference after the Hawks' 46-0 defeat to Italy.
Tampa teacher Dave Ulch was mixing it with NRL superstars James Tedesco and Co when USA got taught a lesson by Italy in North Queensland. And he absolutely loved it!
Having been hammered in PNG, Wales aim to bounce back against Fiji tomorrow in RLWC2017. Skipper Craig Kopczak of Huddersfield Giants admits this is what a World Cup is all about.
Cameron Ciraldo prepares to face USA after a disappointing start top Italy's RLWC2017 campaign with defeat by Ireland. He spoke to No Helmets Required at 1300Smiles Stadium in Kirwan, North Queensland.
My interview with Michael Clarke on ABC North Queensland radio's breakfast show on 1 November. Find out what happened when the first American rugby league team came to Townsville: both the fun and games on and off the field, and the dark chapter in their history.
Gavin Willacy talks to presenter Adam Stephen on ABC Far North radio about No Helmets Required and the American All Stars' visit to Cairns in 1953.
Native of Hawaii, now a USA rugby league star: Rice of New York Knights on their defeat by Fiji in Townsville.
Toronto halfback Ryan Brierley only spent a year in Super League at Huddersfield but the darling of Leigh is now happy again under former coach Paul Rowley across the pond.
Ryan Brierley - Toronto Wolfpack's star half-back on his crazy adventure in League One, why everyone should try it, free donuts and criss-crossing the Atlantic every week.
More from TO boss Sylvain Houles about his coaching career, his coaching mentors, and how he ended up being a teenage French farmer in Huddersfield!
Toulouse Olympique boss Sylvain Houles talks to Gavin Willacy of No Helmets Required about preparing his team for the Championship, winning in France and getting the most out of his young players.
Leigh's assistant coach Paul Cooke discusses his coaching potential with No Helmets Required. Is a return to Hull on the cards one day?
Cooke and Adrian Durham talk to Gavin Willacy about the 2006 Super League Grand Final, playing for England but not Great Britain, and running seven marathons in seven days BETWEEN two matches!
Leigh assistant coach Paul Cooke explains how he analyses a game and scouts the opposition.
Leigh assistant coach Paul Cooke admits despair at Hull KR's relegation despite taking their place, but gives Rovers some tips on how to bounce back.
Scotland centre Kane Linnett talks to Gavin Willacy after being crowned World Club Champion with North Queensland Cowboys
Matt Williams discusses No Helmets Required with author Gavin Willacy on the UK's most listened-to radio show.
Aussie RL star-turned radio host Matty Johns calls No Helmets Required "an amazing book..,a great historical read.. I'll give it a 9 out of 10." His message to the TripleM listeners of Sydney: "Get it on Amazon - do your best!"