League Express Podcast

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 th...

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 ne...

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 clo...

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...

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 h...

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. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss which coaches find themselves on the hot seat, the strategic review group meeting with Super League clubs and why the Salford City Council have pulled out of stadium negotiations with the new Salford owners. They discuss the Vegas team's being announced, a potential World Club Challen...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss this Salford CEO Chris Irwin stepping down as Salford CEO, Luke Keary's scathing comments about the quality of Super League and take a look at all the Magic Weekend action. They discuss whether St Helens coach Paul Wellens should be feeling the pressure, what Rugby League can learn fr...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss Nick Politis' investing in a Super League club and his interest in re-branding the Salford Red-Devils to the Salford Roosters. They discuss the Perth Bears bid being approved by the NRL for 2027 and what impact that will have on the new PNG side for 2028 and more broadly whether there...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's Easter Derby results, a new attendance record and who the standout players were over the weekend. They discuss Wigan signing Rugby Star Christian Wade, Leigh signing Joe Ofahengaue and Lewis Dodd making his NRL debut. They provide an update on Salford, give praise to Geo...

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wales Head Coach and BBC Pundit John Kear to discuss all the action on the weekend, this weekend’s Easter rivalry weekend and react to Salford Red Devils CEO Chris Irwin’s interview before their match. John gives his thoughts on an NRL takeover, whether he would support a 10-team competit...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's Challenge Cup results, the new information regarding an NRL stake in Super League and whether French sides have a future in Super League. They discuss a special London Broncos press conference at the Australian High Commission next week, the Ashes ticket sales Kallum Wat...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss this weekend's Challenge Cup fixtures, Martyn's concerns regarding the Ashes series and who they think will win the Hull derby. They discuss an anonymous complaint of a misogynistic culture at the RFL headquarters, what came out of yesterday's RFL Board meeting and the lates...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's results, Marc Sneyd's Warrington debut and the whispers we're hearing around a potential NRL Europe competition. They discuss the Hull FC revival under John Cartwright, Hull KR's perfect start to the season and what they have learnt five weeks into the Sup...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Rochdale Hornets Chairman Andy Mazey to discuss the progression of Rochdale Hornets, the state of the game across all three competitions and the struggles of running a club with declining central distribution. They discuss the recent resignation of Simon Johnson, the appointment of N...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the latest RFL news with Chairman Simon Johnson standing down from his position. They discuss Nigel Wood taking over as the interim chair, why clubs wanted Wood and what changes we may see. They discuss all the weekend's action including Thursday nights thriller, round 1 of the NRL an...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the action that took place at Las Vegas over the weekend. They discuss whether the weekend was a success, the American TV figures and where to next for the England Women after their disappointing performance. They discuss which teams should be considered next year, how many games shoul...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Rugby League Journalist and Love Rugby League website founder James Gordon to preview this weekend's Las Vegas fixtures. They discuss the impact Vegas will have on Super League, the importance of continuing to invest in the fixture and give their predictions. They discuss Peter...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the Round 1 action including the historic Leigh win over Wigan, the embarrassing Salford loss and the ramifications of the match being broadcasted on BBC. They discuss who impressed them in round 1, which recruits stood out the most and whether they need to re-think some of their bold...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wales Rugby League Coach and BBC Pundit John Kear to preview the 2025 Super League season and give their bold predictions. They discuss a reported Super League Club's 'Coup' to get rid of the current RFL Chairman Simon Johnstone and have him replaced with Nigel Wood, w...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Former France Rugby Union Defensive Coach David Ellis to discuss the importance of teaching kids how to tackle from a young age to reduce the risk of concussion. They also discuss David's playing and coaching career which saw him win multiple six-nations titles with France and r...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the pre-season trials and Challenge Cup fixtures that took place over the weekend. They discuss Maika Sivo's ACL injury and what the repercussions are for Leeds, York defeating Hull KR in Amsterdam and whether Salford will need to off-load some players. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the York RLFC Chairman Clint Goodchild to discuss York's quest to reach Super League status, the clubs goals for 2025 and when they expect to be promoted to the top tier. They discuss Clint's business career, his humble upbringing in a small regional town in Western Queensl...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the latest at the Salford Red Devils and whether they can be saved ahead of the 2025 season. They give their thoughts on round 3 of the Challenge Cup fixtures, discuss Josh Rourke being awarded the Albert Goldthorpe Rookie of the Year award and discuss which NRL recruit will have the bigge...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the back to back Super League winning coach Matty Peet. Matty reflects on the the first three years of his head coaching career in which he has achieved two Premiership wins, two Challenge Cup wins, two League Leaders Shield trophies as well as the World Club Challenge trophy. Matty...