League Express Podcast

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's fixtures, what is going wrong at St Helens and Australia officially being announced as the hosts of the Rugby League World Cup in 2026. They also discuss Warrington's signing of John Bateman, Adam Hill becoming the President of the RFL and how ticket sales are going for Vegas. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the Leigh Leopards Owner Derek Beaumont. In part two of this two part episode, they discuss Derek's decision to rebrand the club, how we can grow the sport and Derek gives his thoughts on IMG.

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the Leigh Leopards Owner Derek Beaumont. In part 1 of this two part episode, they discuss Derek's upbringing, his business and how he became involved in Rugby League. They also discuss winning the 1895 Cup and Challenge Cup in consecutive years.

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the Bradford Bulls CEO Jason Hirst. They discuss how he got involved in the game, his plans to get Bradford back into Super League and the current state of Rugby League. They also discuss IMG and how we can grow the sport.

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wigan Warriors Chairman Chris Brookes. In part 2 of their conversation they discuss what makes Wigan so successful, the future of the club, how to grow the game and whether IMG has had a positive impact on the sport.

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wigan Chairman Chris Brookes. In Part 1 of this 2 part podcast they discuss his career as a Doctor and how he first got involved in Rugby League. They discuss some of the memorable moments of his career, they great coaches he has coached under and brushing shoulders with Hollywood superstars.

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the Managing Director of Oldham RLFC Mike Ford. They reflect on Mikes playing career, his coaching career, discuss how he got into coaching Rugby Union, becoming the England Rugby Union defensive coach and what his plans are in his current role with Oldham. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Great Britain Legend Garry Schofield to discuss all of the Challenge Cup action. They also discuss Leeds Rhino's appointment of Ian Blease as Sporting Director, Hull FC's recruitment as well as their reaction to State Of Origin game 1 and the controversial send off. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan remember Rob Burrow and pay tribute to all of his accomplishments on and off the field, discuss this weekend's men's and women's Challenge Cup Finals and 1895 Cup Final. They also preview the men's and women's State of Origin matches being played this week. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan discuss the Herman Ese'ese being cleared of a Grade F 'verbal abuse' allegation and player movement including Matty Nicholson's move to Canberra, Tom Amone's move to the Bulldogs and Esan Marsters signing with Salford. The also discuss State of Origin team selections, Salford and Leigh being granted academy licenses and Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson's trip to the UK.