RL United Series 1 Episode 7- Steve McNamara

This week on the RL United podcast George is joined by is former England head coach and current Catalan Dragons head coach Steve McNamara, who gives a fascinating insight into some of the highs and lows of his careers, including how he trusted senior players to eradicate club versus country tribalism in the England camp, the tears and regret of that heart-breaking defeat by New Zealand in the 2013 World Cup semi-final, and discusses for the first time his own pain and anger at losing his job as England head coach - and discovering his successor while watching TV with his family. 

He also speaks about why believes he may have the most challenging job in world Rugby League with Catalan Dragons, and has spoken of the unflinching trust in his players that has come to shape his coaching philosophy and why he offered a chance to controversial signing Israel Folau amidst wide-spread condemnation and pressure to do the opposite.

The compelling, frank and honest discussion is the latest episode of the Rugby League United podcast series from independent charity Rugby League Cares.