The perennial battlers from Sydney’s west, the Wests Magpies were renowned for their tough, aggressive style of footy. Always the underdogs, the Magpies faced adversity at every turn, fighting for survival in the top league for the whole of their existence. This episode unearths the highs and lows and legendary characters of this great rugby league club.

<p>The perennial battlers from Sydney’s west, the Wests Magpies were renowned for their tough, aggressive style of footy. Always the underdogs, the Magpies faced adversity at every turn, fighting for survival in the top league for the whole of their existence. This episode unearths the highs and lows and legendary characters of this great rugby league club.</p>

The Rugby League Chronicles podcast is a fascinating exploration of the rivalries, infighting and drama of rugby league history. A victim of its own success, the game would face turbulent times during the Super League War, as a battle over control of the game was reminiscent of the game’s chaotic beginnings.

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