Welcome back from your old friends at the Forty20 Rugby League Podcast as we've navigated the M62 and made it to Manchester in time for the launch of the brand new Super League season.

John Davidson joins us to talk about the launch and a bit of news before we have to go off, and return, without John, on the way back with more thoughts, both optimistic and pessimistic...

PLUS: Leigh Leopards and PNG star Edwin Ipape, Cameron Smith of the Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR coach Willie Peters, Wigan captain Liam Farrell, 2022 WSL winner Caitlin Beevers and our headline slot goes to World Cup winner Rob Hawkins.

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