League Express Podcast
A Podcast about the sport of Rugby League Football.
This is closely linked to the League Express newspaper and the Totalrl.com website.
Episodes
142 episodes
#137: Have Wigan Silenced the Doubters? Hull KR Look Unstoppable + Sam Burgess fires a shot at referees
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from the Challenge Cup Semi Finals, including Wigan Warriors’ huge victory over St Helens and Hull KR’s convincing win ag...
#136: Leeds Rhinos Rise, Cup Semi Finals & NRL Expansion Debate
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the latest action from Super League and the NRL, analysing the biggest talking points across both competitions.They debate which...
#135: McDermott speaks, Luai signs with PNG Chiefs and George Williams injury
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from the Super League weekend and the NRL’s Anzac Round, analysing the standout performances and biggest talking points f...
#134: Is a Super League–NRL Deal Close? England Coach Latest and Wigan Worries
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the latest Super League action from the weekend.They also dive into the ongoing NRL and Super League negotiations, reacting ...
#133: Wigan Controversy, Cartwright Speaks Out & Super League Preview
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from the Challenge Cup Quarter Finals, including the major controversy from the clash between Wigan Warriors and Wakefiel...
Hull FC Target Nathan Cleary?! Easter Derbies & Challenge Cup Preview
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from the Easter derby clashes, analysing the standout performances and debating which fixture delivered the most exciteme...
#131: Willie Peters Leaves? Hull KR Future & Easter Rivals Preview
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by former Rugby League coach and BBC pundit John Kear to break down all the latest Super League news and ...
#130: Who Replaces Luke Robinson? Huddersfield Bigger Issues & RFL Priorities Under Nigel Wood
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan tackle some of the biggest issues in Rugby League, starting with the situation at Huddersfield Giants.The...
#129: Alex Johnston makes history! + Challenge Cup review
🎙️ League Express Podcast | Challenge Cup Review, NRL Debate & Super League IssuesIn this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from th...
#128: NRL vs Super League: What Deal Should Happen? + Challenge Cup Preview
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from Super League Round 4 and the NRL’s opening round, analysing the biggest results, ...
#127: Is the Las Vegas fixture attracting enough Americans? + Halifax Panthers return and Super League injury crisis
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from the NRL x Super League Las Vegas event. They discuss whether the crowd of just over 45,000 was a success, whether th...
#126: Hull KR's historic World Club Challenge win, Willie Peters resume and State of Orin eligibility
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan review the historic World Club Challenge, where Hull Kingston Rovers defeated the Brisbane Broncos. Martyn shares his thoughts on the a...
#125: Super League Is Back! Round One Preview & Payne Haas bombshell
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan preview Round One of the Super League season, breaking down the key match-ups and early storylines as the campaign gets...
#124: Who Wins It All in 2026? John Kear’s Big Rugby League Predictions
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by BBC pundit and former Super League coach John Kear for a full 2026 Rugby League predictions special
#123: England Coach Race, Challenge Cup & Would Sky Sports walk away from the sport?
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan react to a packed weekend of Rugby League action and off-field debate.The pair review the latest Challenge Cu...
#122: Who Should Be England Coach? Championship Starts & Big Signings
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan react to Rugby League news as the Championship season gets underway.They discuss the London Broncos’ f...
#121: Darren Lockyer on Buying the London Broncos & the Future of Super League
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by one of the greatest Rugby League players of all time, Darren Lockyer, alongside his business partner and ...
#120: Tribute to Steve Brady, Salford’s Future & Challenge Cup preview | League Express
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan reflect on the sad passing of League Express journalist Steve Brady, paying tribute to his contribution to Rugby League...
#119: Who Won the Recruitment Battle? Golden Boots, Salford Crisis & R360 Delayed
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down the biggest talking points in Rugby League as the sport looks ahead to the new season.The pair discuss Magic Weekend ticket sale...
#118: Paul Lakin on Hull KR’s Treble, Willie Peters & World Club Challenge Plans
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Hull KR CEO Paul Lakin to reflect on one of the most historic seasons in the club’s history.Paul b...
#117: Inside the London Broncos Rebuild: New Facilities, Recruitment & Expansion Plans
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by London Broncos CEO Gary Hetherington for an in-depth discussion about the future of the Broncos and Rugby...
#116: Harry Newman Joins Perth Bears, Hastings to St Helens & Magic Weekend Shake-Up
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down the latest major stories shaping Rugby League across Super League, the NRL and the international game....
#115: Should Super League Expand Into Wales? World Rankings, ARL Changes & WCC Latest
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down another massive week in Rugby League — from international rankings to domestic shake-ups and major NRL developments...
#114:John Kear on England’s Ashes Defeat, Shaun Wane’s Future & The Golden Boot Race | League Express Podcast
n this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by BBC Pundit and Rugby League Coach John Kear to break down the Ashes series following Australia’s ...
#113: Australia Win the Ashes. England’s Struggles & NZ Smash Tonga | League Express Podcast
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down a huge weekend of international Rugby League action — headlined by Australia securing the Ashes at