Tanya Arnold is joined by former England international Jon Wilkin, Australian rugby league journalist Steve Mascord and correspondent, Dave Woods to look ahead to an exciting six weeks of the Rugby League World Cup.

They hear from England captain, Sam Tomkins and debate how they think the hosts will do at this tournament. Then attention turns to England’s opening opponents, Samoa and if the visitors are favourites for the game on Saturday - with Samoa captain, Junior Paulo joining the pod too.

Attention then turns to the Home Nations and the panel discuss Scotland and Wales’ chances and they hear from Ireland head coach, Ged Corcoran. One of the things that will make the tournament so special is the emphasis given to the Women’s and Wheelchair World Cup competitions - England and St Helen’s Jodie Cunningham and England wheelchair’s James Simpson make a special guest appearance.

And not only that Australia head coach, Mal Meninga makes a cameo pod appearance and Tanya, Jon, Steve and Dave get some insight into how the reigning World Champions are preparing for this World Cup. And it wouldn’t be a preview show without some predictions!

Timecodes:

4’00 – England focus.

5’00 – Sam Tomkins interview.

15’00 – Samoa section.

25’00 - Ireland coach Ged Corcoran interview and Home Nations discussion.

23’50 – Women’s and Wheelchair World Cup focus with Jodie Cunningham and James Simpson.

44’15 – Australia chat with head coach, Mal Meninga.

51’00 – Prediction time.