League Express Podcast

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 su...

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 a...

In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan discuss whether Brisbane Broncos Assistant Coach John Cartwright is the man to save Hull FC, Adrian Lam re-signing with the Leigh Leopards and Wayne Bennett returning to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. They also discuss last weekend's Challenge Cup action, the NRL's record breaking Women's S...

In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan discuss the re-signing of Hull KR coach Willie Peters, Martyn's conversation with Former South Sydney Coach Jason Demetriou and his possible return to Super League. They discuss Josh Charnley's 300th try, Ireland's bid to secure more International fixtures and Wakefield Trinity and Sheff...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Rugby League Legend Garry Schofield OBE to discuss how close the competition is, how John Asiata can help Hull FC and who could be there next coach. They also discuss how Lewis Dodd can crack the NRL and preview this weekend's match-ups. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the Jason Demetriou's departure at South Sydney, which Super League coaches could be in the running and whether St Helens scrum-half Lewis Dodd could fix the embattled clubs problems next season and who Saints should target to if Dodd departs. They also discuss names that have been to...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the reports around Hull FC trying to sign Salford coach Paul Rowley. They also discuss Ryan Hall's decision to return to Leeds next season, Tex Hoy signing with Castleford and the England v France fixture being confirmed. Martyn also discusses his proposal to restore the magic in the...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss Hull FC parting ways with Tony Smith, Tex Hoy and Fa'amanu Brown in a bid to salvage their season. They also discuss FC's appointment of Richie Myler as Director of Rugby, Warrington and Huddersfield's Challenge Cup wins and Joey Manu's defection to Japanese Rugby. They...

In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's results, the drama unfolding at South Sydney and whether they will be able to poach Sam Burgess from Warrington. They also preview this weekend's Challenge Cup Quarter Final matches, discuss rumours around Hull FC shopping Tex Hoy to Super League clubs and the impor...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's results including whether Hull KR are contenders or pretenders, the Saints impressive win over the premiers and the prospect of an NRL Europe competition. They also discuss the International Rugby League meeting taking place in Singapore in two weeks, the NRL's reco...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Rugby League Great Garry Schofield OBE to discuss whether the Challenge Cup has lost its aura, poor attendances and what needs fixing at Hull FC. They also discuss the proposed Championship broadcasting deal, the injury casualty ward in the NRL and the controversy surrounding the Wes...

In this week's episode, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's results, Scotland and Ireland losing their membership with IRL meaning they will not be eligible for the next World Cup and what is going wrong with Hull FC. They also discuss the financial troubles that are going on at Featherstone Rovers following accusations of their failure to pay some of their f...

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the weekend's results including the history making Salford Red Devils come from behind win at St Helens,  the round 6 Challenge Cup fixtures and all the round 1 NRL action from the weekend. They also discuss Spencer Leniu's suspension for a racial slur against Brisbane Bronco...

In this week's episode, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the success of the NRL's season launch in Vegas, some questionable suspensions in Super League and which English players will debut for their new NRL clubs this week. 

In part 2 of this week's episode, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the World Club Challenge, the backlash surrounding the officiating and the controversy of the use of the red card. They review last weekend's other match ups and preview the round 3 action. 

In part one of this week's episode, RL Commercial Managing Director Rhodri Jones joins the show to discuss the launch of the 2024 season, the World Club Challenge and whether the NRL will buy Super League. Mr Jones also details his trip to Vegas this week to discuss future opportunities with the NRL and gives and update on their partnership with IMG. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all round 1 match-ups, the controversial use of the red card and take a look at this weekend's World Club Challenge. They discuss the record breaking round 1 crowd attendance and reflect on the new coverage of all matches. 

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan preview round 1 of the Super League season, discuss the signing's of Tom Burgess, Harry Newman and Lee Kershaw. They discuss the Rob Burrow award,  Penrith Panthers star Jarome Luai being rule out of the World Club Challenge against Wigan and the RFL's new broadcasting deal with the BBC....

In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's pre-season and and 1895 matches, the London Broncos injury woes and a new broadcast deal. 

In part 2 of this week's episode, Editor of League Express Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Former Referee Robert Hicks to discuss how referees will police the new tackle height rules and the future of Rugby League and IMG. 

In part one of this two part episode, Editor of League Express Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by former referee and current Director of Operations & Legal at the RFL Robert Hicks. In part one, Robert reflects on the many highlights of his career, discusses the challenges referees face in today's game and how he dealt with certain players.