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Ever wondered why Rugby League is played through the summer in Britain? Perhaps you’ve pondered which current Champions League soccer club once dabbled in Rugby League? Maybe you just support St. Helens and want to reminisce about how your club became the first Super League Champions. If any of these apply to you then you’ll probably enjoy Episode Three of the History of Rugby League Podcast. Remember to follow @HistoryOfRLPod on Twitter and please leave a favourable review if you enjoy the show.

Grab your rosettes and your rattles and jump on the coach as all roads lead to Wembley for episode 2 of the History of Rugby League Podcast as we take a look at the history of the Challenge Cup Final.

Ever wondered how there came to be two games both called rugby? Or what makes Rugby League different from Rugby Union? Take a listen and find out how Rugby League was created and also which current soccer club can lay claim to being Rugby League’s first champions.