League Express Podcast

League Express Podcast

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League Express Podcast episodes

  • League Express - Will a 14 team Super League work?

    In this week's mini episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss Super League expanding to 14 teams. They discuss whether it is enough notice for clubs, who will be brought up and whether Salford will remain in 2026. 

    26 min
  • #98 - League Express - Gary Hetherington joins the show to talk London Broncos future

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Leeds Rhinos CEO Gary Hetherington to talk the future of the London Broncos. Gary discusses the new direction London are taking, new investment opportunities and whether he supports a 14-team Super League. He discusses what his new role with London will entail, his discussions with Australian investors and the potential Rugby League has in London if marketed correctly. 

    40 min
  • #97 - League Express - New RFL Chair Nigel Wood joins the show

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by RFL Chair Nigel Wood. They discuss Nigel's appointment as RFL Chair, Tueday's meeting with club's about the strategic review and what the future of the game holds. They discuss the potential of a 14 team Super League, getting the RFL's finances in order and the NRL's interest in Super League. They discuss the future of French clubs, the next broadcasting agreement and how the game can better market itself. 

    1 hr 5 min
  • #96 - League Express - Where does this rank among the great Queensland series wins? + Danny McGuire exits Castleford

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan react to Queensland's winning the 2025 series win. They discuss where it ranks among the best Queensland series wins of all time, who they thought played the best and discuss the heroic efforts of Cam Munster playing three days after his father passed away. They discuss Danny McGuire's exit at Castleford and where he might end up, changes to the international player quota and Sam Lisone signing with Hull FC. 

    59 min
  • #95 - League Express - Were Castleford robbed? + Who missed out on preliminary England squad?

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss whether Castleford were robbed, whether Danny McGuire deserves to be punished for his comments and Catalans impressive display in sweltering conditions. They discuss Shaun Wane's preliminary 32-man England squad, who missed out on the squad and speculate which NRL players will join the list. They discs Nigel Wood being appointed Chair of RL Commercial, the State of Origin squad announcements and Brad Fittler withdrawing from the Kangaroos coaching search. 

    1 hr 5 min
  • #94 - League Express - Is this the turning point for the Saints? as Warrington struggles continue

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the action from the weekend including St Helens crucial win, Wakefield toppling Wigan and Warrington dropping another match against Huddersfield. They discuss the importance of Warrington winning this weekend over Hull FC, Harry Robertson's tackle of the year and Hull KR's new partnership with the North Queensland Cowboys. They discuss Mark Aston's dispute with the RFL coming to an end, Hunslet's gripe with Salford and whether Selwyn Cobbo should leave the Broncos. 

    1 hr 8 min
  • #93 - League Express - Were the Queensland Maroons lucky? State of Origin review

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan react to  Queensland's game 2 State of Origin win in Perth. They discuss whether the penalty count was fair, who stood out to them and what they made of Cameron Munsters first match as captain. They discuss Jarome Luai's performance and whether he will be recalled for game three, how close the last 10 minutes were and whether the Blues should have sat Cleary following his groin injury. They take a look at whether Jake Connors should make England's Ashes squad, who should be the next knight in Rugby League and take a look at this weekend's Super League matches. 

    59 min
  • #92 - League Express - Is this just the start for Hull KR? Challenge Cup Finals review

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the action from the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley, whether Warrington can bounce back from another major final loss and whether Hull KR can go on to win Super League. They discuss York's gritty golden point win over Featherstone, the Women's Wigan side knocking the defending Challenge Cup Champions St Helens off the podium and whether the weekend was a success. They discuss Australia searching for a new coach following Mal Meninga' accepting the Perth Bears job, Kai Pearce Paul signing with the Tigers and discuss Cameron Munster being announced as Maroons captain following Daly Cherry-Evans axing.

    53 min
  • #91 - League Express - Who will win the Challenge Cup? + State of Origin review

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the action from the weekend, last week's State of Origin opener and who they think will win this weekend's Challenge Cup Final. They discuss the rumours around a Tom Trbojevic and whether he will end up in Super League, Ryan Hall extending with Leeds and whether Mal Meninga has the Perth Bears coaching role locked in. They preview the 1895 Cup match, the women's Challenge Cup final and discuss what changes Billy Slater could make for game two of the Origin series. 

    59 min
  • #90 - League Express - What team has recruited the best? + State of Origin preview

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss which team has recruited the best this year, some new interest in Super League investors and what the future of London Rugby League holds. They discuss Steve McNamara losing his job, George Williams to the Dolphins whispers and the latest on Lachlan Galvin. 

    1 hr 2 min

About League Express Podcast

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A Podcast about the sport of Rugby League Football.
This is closely linked to the League Express newspaper and the Totalrl.com website.

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