| The London Rugby League podcast returns from BBC London 94.9 |
 BBC London 94.9's rugby league podcast is back, bigger and better than ever for 2010. The latest news from Harlequins RL, London Skolars and the amateur and community game in London and the South is available in a free download every Thursday morning from bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/lrl New to the programme this year is a text messaging service which is hoped will increase the coverage of the grass-roots game in and around the capital. The system has been set up so fans, players and coaches as well as parents, spectators and teachers can get their club, school or players mentioned - by texting ANYTIME of the week. "When you look at rugby league in London and the South, it's thriving at grassroots level. We want to ensure these aspiring stars get the credit they deserve," said BBC London sports editor Pete Stevens. "If people begin their message with "LRL" and send it to BBC London's text number, 07786 200 949, they can text any time, any day, at their convenience - and we can easily find it." BBC London's coverage of rugby league goes back over 10 years now, and each season has attempted to reflect the game's growing status outside of the sport's heartlands. "Players or coaches can text news and information," said BBC London 94.9's rugby league reporter Ian Ramsdale, "Even if it's just "LRL I scored a superb hat-trick for my school today. Rob from Peckham". There's a lot of stuff that happens in the community game which we don't hear about, now is the time to change that." The podcast is broadcast live every Wednesday at 9pm on the BBC London website at bbc.co.uk/london/sport If there is no football commentary then it can be heard on 94.9FM too (in London only). To feature as part of the programme email
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
|
