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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#62 - League Express - Why are the Ashes being moved to England and will Wane make any changes? + IMG Grading reaction
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss England's game 1 win over Samoa and whether Shaun Wane will make any changes for game 2, the Ashes series being moved to England from Australia next year and react to the IMG Grading's. They also review all the Pacific Championship results over …
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#61 - League Express - Craig Lingard gone, Paul Rowley's new role and IMG Grading predictions + England vs Samoa preview
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss Castleford Tigers new ownership deciding to part ways with coach Craig Lingard, Paul Rowley being appointed Salford's new Director of Rugby from 2026 and preview the IMG Gradings announcement. They also review all the action from week 1 of the P…
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#60 - League Express - Who is going to stop the Wigan Warriors? with Garry Schofield
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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 OBE to give their in depth analysis of the Super League Grand Final. They discuss what this season means for the club, whether they'll go on to be one of the greatest teams in the modern era and discuss…
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#59 - League Express - Who will win the Super League Grand Final? + NRL Grand Final reaction and Man of Steel prediction
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan give their Super League Grand Final predictions. They also discuss Penrith Panthers winning their fourth straight NRL premiership over the Melbourne Storm, they discuss whether Penrith are the greatest team of all time and give their Man of Steel and Co…
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#58 - League Express - Semi-finals locked in, who will win the NRL GF? + Brisbane Broncos sign Madge
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the action from week 1 of the Super League playoffs. They preview this weekend's NRL Grand Final and Super League Semi-Finals, discuss the Brisbane Broncos replacing Kevin Walters with Michael Maguire and take a look at this season's young p…
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#57 - League Express - Who was snubbed from the Dream Team? as RFL discuss new rules
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekends results as well as who was snubbed from the Dream Team, what rules are under review at this week's RFL Laws Committee and who has won the Albert Goldthorpe medal. They discuss Martyn's column in this month's Rugby League World magaz…
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#56 - League Express - Who will make the playoffs? Warrington block Canberra raid as NRL finals heat up
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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 the battle for playoff spots and the League Leaders shield. They also discuss Warrington rejecting NRL interest in Danny Walker, Hull FC signing Jordan Rapana and Aiden Sezer and the latest inductees int…
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#55 - League Express - Are players flopping for penalties? England Squad announced + NRL finals preview
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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 whether players are milking penalties, the England squad announcement and who was snubbed from selection. They preview the NRL finals and discuss a Wakefield club record being broken by Max Jowitt, Wakef…
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#54 - League Express - Are officials dictating the outcome of games? + Leigh sneak into sixth place
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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 the controversial sending off of Warrington Wolves prop Paul Vaughan. They discuss the continued rumours of the NRL buying Super League, the issue with Super League and Clubs branding and whether the War…
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#53 - League Express - Saints sign Kyle Feldt, Brad Arthur stays on with Leeds and who is the coach of the year?
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss St Helens signing Kyle Feldt, Leeds extending Brad Arthur for another season and who the is the frontrunner for the coach of the year award. They also discuss Roger Tuivasa Sheck pledging his allegiance to Samoa, Jayden Nikorima's form with Salf…
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#52 - League Express - Was Magic Weekend a success? London impress and can Leigh shake up the competition?
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss whether Magic Weekend at Elland Road was a success, if Hull KR are the best team in Super League and where Leigh rank on form. They also discuss Oldham's promotion to the Championship, Sam Burgess being inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame and whe…
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#51 - League Express - Leeds shock Wigan, Sailor signs with Saints and will Magic Weekend succeed?
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's match up's including Leeds big win over Wigan, St Helens golden point thriller and London's frightening comeback against Warrington. They discuss Saint's recruitment of Tristan Sailor, a new Rugby League doping study and the financ…
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#50 - League Express - Are Hull KR the team to beat? RFL redundancies and Saints strike back
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In this week's episode, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan celebrate their 50th episode by discussing the weekend's matches, Catalans recruitment and Shaun Johnsons retirement. They also discuss reports surrounding redundancies at the RFL and the advertisement of a new Director of Marketing and Communications role.…
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#49 - League Express - Are Saints done? RLWC 2026 to be held in Australia and John Bateman signs with Warrington
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's fixtures, what is going wrong at St Helens and Australia officially being announced as the hosts of the Rugby League World Cup in 2026. They also discuss Warrington's signing of John Bateman, Adam Hill becoming the President of the…
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the Leigh Leopards Owner Derek Beaumont. In part two of this two part episode, they discuss Derek's decision to rebrand the club, how we can grow the sport and Derek gives his thoughts on IMG.…
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the Leigh Leopards Owner Derek Beaumont. In part 1 of this two part episode, they discuss Derek's upbringing, his business and how he became involved in Rugby League. They also discuss winning the 1895 Cup and Challenge Cup in consecutive …
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the Bradford Bulls CEO Jason Hirst. They discuss how he got involved in the game, his plans to get Bradford back into Super League and the current state of Rugby League. They also discuss IMG and how we can grow the sport.…
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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.…
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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 u…
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#45 - League Express - Mike Ford joins the podcast
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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…
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#44 - League Express - Are Wigan on the cusp of a dynasty? with Garry Schofield
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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 …
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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 w…
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#42 - League Express - Herman Ese'ese cleared, Matty Nicholson to the NRL and Super League in Vegas
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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 s…
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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 N…
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#40 - League Express - Rovers lock in Willie Peters and is Jason Demetriou interested in a return to England?
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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 a…
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#39 - League Express - Gary Schofield returns to discuss Hull FC signing John Asiata and how Lewis Dodd can crack the NRL
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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.…
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#38 - League Express - Could a Super League coach land the Souths top job? as Lewis Dodd looks set to join the embattled club
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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. T…
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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 h…
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#36 - League Express - Hull FC clean house, Challenge Cup shock and Joey Manu signs with Japanese Rugby
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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 defectio…
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#35 - League Express - Will South Sydney steal Sam Burgess? Castleford notch first Super League win and Challenge Cup preview
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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 …
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#34 - League Express - Are Hull KR a serious contender? Saints stamp their authority and an NRL Europe competition?
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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 Sin…
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#33 - League Express - Garry Schofield joins the show to discuss the Challenge Cup, poor attendance and Hull FC troubles
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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 th…
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#32 - League Express - Scotland and Ireland lose IRL membership, Hull FC in turmoil and Challenge Cup preview
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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…
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#31 - League Express - Salford snap 44 year drought, Challenge Cup fixtures announced and NRL round 1 review
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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 r…
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#30 - League Express: NRL thrives in Vegas, judiciary discussion and which English players debut down under
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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.Por Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan
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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.Por Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan
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#29 - Part 1: Rhodri Jones joins the show to discuss the WCC, his trip to Vegas and if the NRL will buy Super League
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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 IM…
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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.…
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#27 - League Express: Tom Burgess signs with Giants, BBC Coverage locked in and Super League preview
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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 n…
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#26 - League Express: Pre-season results, London Broncos injury headache and a new broadcast deal
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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.Por Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan
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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.Por Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan
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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 pl…
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#24 - League Express - Great Britain legend Garry Schofield joins the show
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In this week's episode, League Express Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan are joined by the most capped Great Britain player of all time Garry Schofield OBE, to reflect on his decorated career and to discuss some of the prominent issues in our game.Por Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan
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#23 - League Express - NRL rule changes, Jai Field re-signs and which coach is under the most pressure in 2024?
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan discuss the NRL's short kick-off/drop-out rule changes, Wigan securing Jai Field for the next four seasons and the results from last week's poll on which coach is under the most pressure in 2024. Martyn and Jake also reflect on the tragic passing of …
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#22 - League Express - Saints premiere World Club Challenge film, RFL relaxes visa requirements and rumoured BBC coverage
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan discuss St Helen's World Club Challenge film premiere, the RFL's relaxation of International player's visa requirements and a reported BBC television rights deal to broadcast 12 games this season. They also discuss Jordan Abdull and Joe Burgess' depa…
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#21 - League Express - Jack Welsby re-signs, Head of Officiating departs following investigation and Carl Webb and Troy Dargan tributes
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In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan pay tribute to Carl Webb and Troy Dargan who tragically passed away during the Christmas period. They discuss Jack Welsby's new deal, the departure of the former RFL's Head of Officiating Steve Ganson and England's new International Rugby League rank…
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#20 - League Express - The problem with the RFL's tackle crackdown, Tristan Sailor to Leigh rumours and Jack Welsby reports
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In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Co-host Jake Kearnan discuss the RFL's crackdown to make the game safer, player movements and the rumours surrounding Jack Welsby and Tristan Sailor. They also discuss this years Golden Boot Winners, their top 3 moments of 2023 and touch on the NRL's latest Vegas promoti…
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#19 - League Express - RFL rule changes, Golden Boot shortlist and England vs Samoa series still a chance?
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss the RFL's rule changes for 2024, the Golden Boot nominee shortlist and England and Samoa back in talks about a series next year. They also discuss next year's schedule, Michael Maguires departure as the Kiwi's head coach and some of the inter…
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#18 - League Express - Salford Stadium stand-off, the Leigh Leopards get their man and a Magic Weekend in Leeds
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In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss the reported Magic Weekend dates in Leeds, the Salford Red Devils stadium stand-off and the Leigh Leopards signing Matt Moylan. Martyn and Jake also discuss London Broncos decision to scrap their academy side, Golden Boot nominees and James R…
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#17 - League Express - Samoa pull out of England series, World Club Challenge locked in and NRL draw released
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In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN discuss Samoa's backflip on their 2024 England tour, next year's World Club Challenge Scheduling and what Englands options are for next season.Por Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan
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