Meg & Matt: Sin Bin Sessions

megandmattsinbinsessions

Big Laughs, bigger takes.

Meg Wellens and Matt Shaw take you inside their lives in rugby league with friendly fun, arguments and everything in between.

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Today · 1 hr 8 min
Jack Welsby: Paul Rowley's demise, his St Helens future and fixing slipping standards
St Helens and England star Jack Welsby is one of Super League's biggest stars, and he's sat down to discuss everything in his career so far. Nothing is off bounds as Welsby gives his personal insights into the events that resulted in Paul Rowley's departure as St Helens head coach, how they can unlock the best out of both him and Tristan Sailor at the same time, as well as his own future at the club, and exactly what is needed to get St Helens back to winning trophies. Beyond that, Welsby goes through the highs and lows of his career, from his Grand Final heroics to being dropped by England and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
Wednesday · 42 min
St Helens to create new role, coaches Man of Steel vote and Bevan French the GOAT!
The aftermath of Paul Rowley's St Helens continues, and now, it looks like a new role might be created to try and get the club back to winning trophies. Super League's coaches have responded and given us their Man of Steel leader board after the controversy last week, and there's plenty on both the Super League broadcast deal and NRL negotiations. Is Herman Ese'ese potentially coming to the end of his time at Hull FC? Matt thinks so, and he doubles down on a controversial Bevan French opinion! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
July 27 · 28 min
Kris Radlinski: Why Super League's salary cap must go up, NRL latest and Wigan Warriors challenges
Wigan Warriors chief executive Kris Radlinski has done it all as a rugby league player and administrator. In this episode, he sits down to discuss a range of topics within the sport, from the salary cap, to the broadcast deal to the NRL collaboration and much more about the challenges Super League faces right now. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
July 22 · 36 min
Castleford Tigers' new coach, Man of Steel shambles & Leeds Rhinos' 'defensive issues'
The latest Super League Man of Steel leader board is out, and neither Meg or Matt are happy about it! They players who should be in, and shouldn't, are up for discussion, and it's fair to say they aren't impressed. Meanwhile, there's news of coaching changes at Castleford Tigers, and a inquest into Leeds Rhinos' defence after Meg caused a stir on social media. A proposal for captain's challenge is on the agenda, and we ask which clubs you hate too! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
July 15 · 1 hr 3 min
Wakefield Trinity sign overseas star, clubs out of Dublin as Hull FC propose player swap deal
A stacked Sin Bin Sessions is coming your way! After St Helens' horrendous defeat to Toulouse Olympique, Meg & Matt dissect the issues and how much time Paul Rowley has to turn things around. There's also plenty of transfer news! Hull FC's recruitment plans hot up as they eye up a swap deal with a Super League rival, while Wakefield Trinity have completed ANOTHER signing for 2027! A big development on next year's Dublin trip is also on the agenda, while we debate who should top the latest Man of Steel table, plus much more! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
July 9 · 44 min
Everton - Challenge Cup Final's new home?! Super League's salary cap crisis & defence of St Helens
Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium was a roaring success, but what does the future hold for it? With contacts with Old Trafford and Wembley coming to an end, Meg & Matt go into detail about the new venues emerging as candidates to host all of Super League's major events - and how Pep Guardiola plays a pivotal role in it. There's also plenty on the latest salary cap realities that are dawning on Super League clubs heading into an ever alarming future, plus changes at Catalans Dragons. He's been a critic of their's, but on this occasion, Matt is actually going into bat for St Helens too! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions 00:00 Magic Weekend review 03:50 New venues for Grand Final and Challenge Cup Final? Pep Guardiola's influence 18:45 Super League's salary cap crisis 25:56 Catalans Dragons' behind the scenes changes 29:23 A defence of St Helens 40:37 Magic Weekend moments you may have missed
July 3 · 27 min
Caleb Hamlin-Uele: Why I want to play for England, inside his brother's potential Super League move
Wakefield Trinity star Caleb Hamlin-Uele is our latest guest as he tells all on his decision to represent England. From Auckland, Hamlin-Uele explains the emotional reason why he wants to represent the country after being selected in Brian McDermott's performance squad ahead of the Rugby League World Cup. It's been quite the journey for the forward, who tells the tale of an unlikely rise from working in factories and being badly out of shape to the pinnacle in just a few short years. He also gives the inside track on the future of his brother and Cronulla Sharks forward Braiden Hamlin-Uele, who has recently been offered to Super League clubs. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
July 2 · 52 min
Wigan Warriors' Magic Weekend crisis, NRL club arrives for transfer deals and IMG OUT?!
Super League's Magic Weekend has arrived and there is a lot to get into before a big weekend in Liverpool! Wigan Warriors have lost FOUR players to injury before their juicy clash with St Helens, what does that mean for Matt Peet's side? Coaches have received communication from the RFL about quicker rucks, and we have the inside track on exactly what they've said. The new RFL CEO has been decided, but what does that mean for IMG's future, and is it a suggestion big changes are coming to the league restructure? We also reveal which powerhouse NRL club is in the UK ready to do some transfer business, while Matt explains why he's particularly worried for one Super League club. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
June 24 · 51 min
Leeds Rhinos' latest signing, St Helens ace offered & why Super League should go back to 12 teams
It's a new Sin Bin Sessions, and there's a lot of transfer chatter this week. Meg & Matt reveal the second NRL player Leeds Rhinos are going to sign, and it's someone who has won it all. There's news of a St Helens player being offered to clubs, three Super League clubs lining up a New Zealand and Samoa international, plus some mail on the RFL's next CEO. Beyond that, they argue over who is Super League's best overseas coach ever, and Meg is adamant Super League should go back to 12 teams next year. They also take your comments on the England squad debate! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- # Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions 00:00 Praise for Wakey! 02:26 Matt's early Grand Final prediction 05:31 The mess that is Huddersfield Giants 09:01 Leeds Rhinos transfer exclusive! 12:27 St Helens forward offered to clubs 16:30 Assistant coach merry-go-round 20:37 NRL prop on the transfer market 24:05 Ranking Super League's greatest ever Super League coaches 35:05 Hull KR's new head coach 36:55 Who will be RFL CEO? 38:39 Super League back to 12 teams, and which three teams should be chopped! 46:28 Slating our England squad selections
June 22 · 52 min
George Williams: Injury exclusive, NRL return truth and turning around ‘toxic’ Warrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves and England captain George Williams is our latest guest as he delves into the highs and lows of his career. Williams gives an exclusive update on his neck injury, and when he expects to return, while also going into detail on last year's Ashes failure and what the World Cup holds for both himself and England. The halfback also explains why he's returning to NRL, how Warrington overcame the issues that saw them collapse last year and explains all on the messy situations he found himself in with both Wigan Warriors and Canberra Raiders. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
June 18 · 41 min
Wakefield Trinity table MASSIVE bid for St Helens ace, England squad scrutinised and who misses out!
Brian McDermott has named his England performance squad ahead of the Rugby League World Cup, but who makes the plane? Meg & Matt break down the notable omissions, the fortunate call-ups and argue who should and shouldn't be in the final squad. There's big transfer news emerging from Wakefield Trinity who have tabled a massive transfer bid for a St Helens and England star. Plus, there's chat on Warrington Wolves and their plans moving forward, plus all of your biggest rugby league heartbreaks! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
June 10 · 34 min
Leeds Rhinos WILL win a Grand Final, St Helens to drop overseas & Catalans ace makes immediate exit
The latest Sin Bin Sessions is a busy one as Meg & Matt go through all the big news dominating rugby league right now! They discuss Brad Arthur's decision to stay with Leeds Rhinos, and what that means for their hopes of ending a Super League Grand Final drought. They beat St Helens last week and they are now expected to drop one of their overseas signings when they take on Warrington Wolves. Wigan Warriors' trip to Paris is on the agenda, while there's news of one Catalans Dragons player who has left the club immediately! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
June 3 · 21 min
PNG CHIEFS: Our Super League plan after signing Matty Lees
New NRL club PNG Chiefs have signed St Helens captain Matty Lees, who next? In an extensive sit down, General Manager Michael Chammas and Recruitment Manager Liam Ayoub discuss plans for the franchise, their trip to the UK and why they will be targeting Super League for signings heading into 2028. They also propose ways they might be able to help Super League clubs, as well as much more. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
May 22 · 17 min
Jim Lenihan: My Huddersfield Giants Plan
Huddersfield Giants' new head coach Jim Lenihan has arrived, and he is going to be unapologetic about his plans for the club. In an in-depth interview, Lenihan explains his vision for the club, the priorities in his in-tray, recruitment philosophies, and how he intends to take the Giants back to the top of Super League after they reached the play-offs just once in the last ten years. Lenihan also discusses his career, his coaching philosophies and the Super League coaches who have helped shape his career. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
May 21 · 57 min
What were Hull FC & St Helens thinking?! Las Vegas lowdown and are Leeds Rhinos in crisis?
Bradford Bulls and Leigh Leopards are off to Las Vegas, not Hull FC and St Helens, despite being the strong frontrunners from the start. Meg & Matt breakdown what happened and what's coming to Sin City in 2028! Brodie Croft has become Leeds Rhinos' latest high-profile departee, and that leaves them looking at a rebuild.... or does it? Warrington Wolves have signed him, but Meg & Matt aren't convinced, there's also some exclusive news on one Wire player attracting interest from elsewhere? There's talk on Castleford Tigers and England too, should George Williams be on the plane? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
May 6 · 40 min
Why Wigan Warriors will beat St Helens and how referees are having a GREAT season!
It's Challenge Cup semi-final week! Meg & Matt give their predictions, discuss PNG's upcoming raid of Super League and discuss why they think Super League match officials are having a great season. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/@MegandMattSinBinSessions?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MegMattSinBinSessions X: https://Twitter.com/MegandMattSBS Instagram: https://instagram.com/megandmatt_sinbinsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megandmattsinbinsessions
May 1 · 32 min
One-Week Loans Are A JOKE & Why Jack Welsby MUST Replace Tristan Sailor At St Helens
There's plenty of strong debate as Meg & Matt debate who should be St Helens' fullback now Jack Welsby has returned. Plus, is Super League's one-week loan system making a mockery of the league?
April 22 · 49 min
Richie Myler: My side of the John Cartwright saga
Hull FC CEO Richie Myler talks to Meg & Matt about John Cartwright, the appointment of Steve McNamara as head coach and the future of the club.
April 14 · 43 min
John Cartwright to leave Hull FC NOW?! England's next head coach, Wigan and Wakefield cop huge bans!
John Cartwright sent shockwaves through Super League with his comments on Hull FC, what does it mean for the future? England's five-person shortlist has now emerged ahead of the World Cup, and it was a costly weekend for Wigan Warriors and Wakefield Trinity!
April 10 · 1 hr 4 min
Hull FC & Hull KR coaching latest - one-week loans TERRIBLE for Super League?
It's a show about Super League's coaching scene with BIG changes coming! Hull FC, Warrington Wolves, Hull KR, Huddersfield Giants AND others look to be on the market. Plus, are one-week loans damaging Super League?