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- England in CRISIS, World Cup format shambles and Super League-NRL deal OFF?.. EP36
After a brilliant opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup - well, except for England - the Love Rugby League podcast is back to get stuck into all the big talking points from the tournament and beyond.
Naturally, the inquest into England's disappointing defeat to Tonga is under review - but that's not all, with a number of big stories to dissect. Here's what Matt and Aaron are discussing this week.
- Where do England go from here after the loss to Tonga? The boys debrief it and ask whether England were bad, or Tonga were good..
- ..and how different should the team look for the France game? We're proposing some big changes.. find out more on the show.
- The boys don't hold back on their view of the 'farcical' World Cup format either, with some strong opinion on how England's tournament looks to be over after just one game.
- There's also plenty of discussion about the RFL's role in all of this - and whether the sport is taking the England national team seriously enough anymore: and what needs to change.
- Speaking of the RFL, their big figures are in Australia to try thrash out a deal with the NRL. After a chaotic few days we'll try and bring you up to date with what's happening.. with the boys receiving messages while we're recording..
- And without the NRL deal, what could Super League look like in 2027 - and what are the financial ramifications of no deal? We'll explain all the possible fallout..
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40 min - World Cup Fever, Super League calendar updates, and Castleford's next coach is... EP 35
The Rugby League World Cup is here - but there is a lot happening away from the biggest tournament in the game too, and the Love Rugby League podcast has you covered with everything going on.Our World Cup preview episode will tee up the opening round of the tournament, which starts on Thursday, but we'll also get stuck into domestic matters too.. with the usual batch of exclusives along the way. Here's what's on this week's show.
The prospect of a deal between Super League and the NRL is at boiling point. We'll tell you exactly where we're at as the Thursday deadline looms.. ..and we'll also bring you an exclusive new update on what the Super League calendar could look like - as well as the dramatically-changed new start date pencilled in for 2027.
It's World Cup time. We'll break down England's chances ahead of their opener against Tonga on Saturday and pick our starting line-ups.. with one or two differences between the boys!
We'll also run through our predictions for the opening week, and tell you how you can play along with us and win a bundle of prizes with our new partner, The Big Leagues.
The world of Super League is still turning fast - we've got another update on Castleford Tigers' coaching position. Is Paul Rowley going to be the man in charge in 2027?
We'll tell you all about it.We'll also reveal the two new St Helens players that have been offered to clubs for next year, as Kevin Walters looks to begin his overhaul at the Saints.
Finally, we'll tell you of a significant coaching change in the Championship - with Castleford icon Craig Huby set to land his first head coach role. We'll tell you where.
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47 min - England squad CONTROVERSY, what now for Warrington Wolves and Castleford Tigers latest... Ep 34
The Grand Final has been and gone and we now have a World Cup to look forward to, and we're here to cover all of it on the Love Rugby League podcast.
After Wakefield Trinity's triumphant Grand Final victory, the boys dissect the final and look at what the future may hold for the winners, and also Warrington Wolves after a fifth Old Trafford loss.But that's not all...The England squad is out and it has caused quite the stir. Jake Connor is out, Mikey Lewis is in, and a lot of players have pulled out. The boys get into it.There's the latest on London Broncos and their potential place in Super League next year as time for news draws closer.It's all quiet at Castleford Tigers... but why? More on what might be causing delays at the Tigers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 min - Grand Final Preview, Lee Briers lands new club and London IN Super League for 2027... Ep 33
It's one of the biggest weeks of the rugby league year - and what better way to warm up for the Super League Grand Final than with the new episode of the Love Rugby League podcast.
Ahead of an historic Old Trafford showdown between Wakefield Trinity and Warrington Wolves, the boys are back to look ahead to the big game, debrief the semi-finals and bring you one or two exclusives, too.
Here's what's on this week's show.There's only one place to start - Aaron and Matt go into depth about this weekend's Grand Final, with an extensive preview.. as well as the dreaded predictions.Should Warrington have been awarded the controversial penalty that proved key in their semi-final win, though?
The boys look back at that, and a 'world class' Wakefield performance as they stunned Wigan Warriors.There's been a dramatic twist in the Super League-NRL story - with London now looking set to be ADMITTED into Super League in 2027.
We'll exclusively tell you more on the show.Meanwhile, we'll tell you where Lee Briers is heading next, after he agreed a deal to leave St Helens and join another club.
Sticking with the Saints, we'll explain why their recruitment plans are on ice.. for now.
And we'll also tell you which frontline NRL forward has been offered to Super League clubs, and who is attracting a few admirers in the English game, too..
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52 min - London's Super League SNUB, Derek Beaumont drama and semi-final previews... EP32
After a dramatic opening weekend in the Super League play-offs, the Love Rugby League podcast returns for another week to look at all the big talking points both on and off the pitch over the last seven days.
As always, it's a busy show with some big exclusives and insight into the biggest stories dominating the sport right now. Here's what's on this week's show.
- The boys look back on the opening round of the play-offs and debrief both games in detail - including asking where it's gone wrong for Leigh and Hull KR.
- Speaking of which, are the Robins and the Leopards in danger of being OUT of play-off contention in 2027? We take an early look at the chances for both next year.
- Staying with Leigh, their owner has made headlines over the weekend after a busy period on social media.. the boys will offer their view on a messy situation and ask whether it's time for sterner action for owners.
- There's big movement with the NRL and Super League - as officials in England make a major decision on reported plans from Down Under to insert London Broncos into the top flight in 2027. We'll tell you all about it.
- We'll also explain why at least one other Championship club may think they could have a case to object to a possible elevation to Super League for London, too.
- Can Wakefield Trinity do the unthinkable and win at Wigan Warriors this weekend? We preview that and Leeds versus Warrington as the race for Old Trafford reaches a climax!
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53 min - SL-NRL deal EXCLUSIVE, Hull FC land Warrington prop and Castleford's next coaching candidate... EP31
SL-NRL deal EXCLUSIVE, Hull FC land Warrington prop and Castleford's next coaching candidate... EP31
It's the business end of the Super League season, with the play-offs upon us and the race to Old Trafford starting this week: and the Love Rugby League podcast is back to discuss all that and much more.
With the usual stack of transfer exclusives and insight behind the scenes on the biggest stories dominating the sport, there's plenty to get through again. Here's what's on this week's show..We'll bring you exclusive new detail on the NRL partnership with Super League as a deal reaches completion; including how the prospect of the Australians taking equity in Super League has changed - and what the NRL's first plans are after taking over..There's more new names in for the Castleford Tigers job; we'll run through the early contenders, rule out one early favourite and tell you of another new name from Australia in the mix.We'll bring you exclusive news from Hull FC - as they close in on the signing of a forward for the 2027 campaign from another Super League team.Sticking with transfers, we'll explain the latest with outgoings at St Helens - and when they might start to move some of their contracted players on: as well as discuss who's in danger.The half-back transfer market is heating up - we'll tell you a new name that Bradford Bulls are interested in signing for 2027....as well as reveal who the favourites to sign Adam Clune are following his exit from Huddersfield.And what does it mean for Jackson Hastings? We'll discuss his options as he prepares to leave St Helens.And finally, we'll preview this week's two play-off ties - as well as offer our dreaded predictions!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 min - Squad shakeups incoming! Are Wigan Warriors UNSTOPPABLE?... EP 30
The Super League season is heating up at the business end of the year - and the Love Rugby League podcast is back to debrief another huge weekend and look ahead to what's next.
It's another packed show, with Matt and Aaron returning to bring you the inside story on everything happening on and off the field in the world of Super League. Here's what's on this week's show..
- The boys look back at Wigan's huge win over Leeds and ask if anyone can stop the Warriors - and whether Matt Peet is now Super League's greatest EVER coach.
- Castleford Tigers remain a mess after their latest defeat, but there's some big bits of news concerning their 2027 plans. We'll reveal the Australians who may emerge as surprise contenders for their coaching role..
- ..as well as tell you which contracted player looks set to depart the club by mutual consent after their final game this weekend.
- There's a twist in the Sean O'Sullivan transfer saga - as we'll tell you which surprise Super League club have joined Bradford in the race and launched a bid to sign the Canterbury Bulldogs man.
- There's also murmurings over a new Super League club looking at Hull FC captain Aidan Sezer - we'll reveal more on this week's show.
- Going into the final round of the season, how do Leeds Rhinos respond to their humiliating loss to Wigan Warriors?
- We'll also explain why transfer shake-ups at multiple Super League squads will be happening much later than usual this year.. with a busy autumn ahead.
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45 min - Super League TV deal CONFIRMED, KR player exodus and Grand Final dress rehearsal arrives.. EP 28
Super League TV deal CONFIRMED, KR player exodus and Grand Final dress rehearsal arrives.. EP 28
A huge week of Super League action is incoming as the outlook of the season finally arrives.
Aaron and Matt return to talk about all the big topics dominating rugby league this week, with this among many of the talking points.
Super League has finalised the first key part of its broadcast deal for next year and beyond, but what does that mean for the NRL?
Speaking of the NRL, one of their most famous administrators has arrived in the UK as the plot continues to thicken.Kevin Walters is in the UK. Aaron and Matt look at his in-tray as he arrives at St Helens.
From the future head coach to the former one, there’s plenty going around about Paul Rowley to Castleford and the potential challenges facing that move.
Talk around Hull KR player movements are growing, but some are shot down here!
We discuss the humdinger Round 26 clash between Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors the promises to be a shootout for the League Leaders’ Shield
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47 min - Castleford's likely next coach, Hull KR in CRISIS: and BIG changes coming at St Helens... EP 28
Castleford's likely next coach, Hull KR in CRISIS: and BIG changes coming at St Helens... EP 28
It's been another big week in the world of rugby league - and the Love Rugby League podcast is back for another episode to debrief the events of the last few days and look ahead at some huge stories dominating the sport.
Aaron and Matt return to look back at Round 24 of the Super League season and discuss some very big stories - as well as the usual batch of exclusives, too.
Here's what's on this week's show.With Ryan Carr's exit from Castleford now confirmed, the boys look at who might be next - with some surprise names revealed to be in the mix, but one very obvious candidate profiled..
Hull KR are in free-fall - could the defending champions miss the play-offs? We'll peel back the curtain on their problems and explain why it doesn't look like getting better any time soon.What could Kevin Walters' arrival at St Helens mean for some of their contracted stars - including Jack Welsby? We'll dive into that subject in detail..
There could be big changes on the way for Super League clubs - with the future of reserve grade now under threat. We'll reveal why and explain how it could have a huge impact for the Championship.We'll tell you which half-back Huddersfield Giants have signed for the 2027 season as they continue to build under Jim Lenihan.
And we'll also reveal a possible new home for Aidan Sezer - as well as the Leeds Rhinos man who is attracting interest from fierce rivals Bradford Bulls!
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44 min - NRL-SL deal Update, Hull FC new signing EXCLUSIVE and KR better without Mikey Lewis?... EP 27
NRL-SL deal Update, Hull FC new signing EXCLUSIVE and KR better without Mikey Lewis?... EP 27
With just a month to go in the Super League season and the NRL's investment into the competition close, things are spicing up both on the field and off it.
The Love Rugby League podcast returns for another week to dive into all the big storylines and more, with Aaron and Matt back to bring you up to date with everything from the world of rugby league. Here's what's on this week's show...
We'll take you behind the scenes on the NRL-Super League deal: and explain what may need to happen for an agreement to be struck - and why Peter V'Landys isn't happy.
We'll also bring Castleford Tigers fans up to speed with the latest on Ryan Carr: as a decision is set to be reached on his future at the club.It's the transfer deadline this week - which Super League clubs are going to do business for the rest of 2026, and who is likely to keep their powder dry?
We'll tell you the name of the Super League forward heading for Hull FC on loan in 2027...and we'll also reveal Jordy Crowther's next club, as an exit from Warrington Wolves at the end of this season looms large on the horizon.
We've a rare Tuesday night offering as Hull KR play Warrington - but as his ban comes to an end.. are the Robins now a better side WITHOUT Mikey Lewis? We debate that and much more.
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