
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
115 episodes
#110: Hull KR Triumph, England Squad Reaction & Mikey Lewis Heroics
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down a historic night at Old Trafford as Hull KR are crowned Super League Champions for the first time in ...
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49:16

#109: John Kear on Super League Grand Final, Ashes & NRL Grand Final
n this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by BBC Commentator and coach John Kear to break down a massive weekend in Rugby League.🏉 Topics inc...
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1:08:12

#108: Ashes Ticket Sales, Super League Playoffs & NRL Grand Final Preview with RL Commercial's Rhodri Jones
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan are joined by Rhodri Jones, Managing Director of RL Commercial, to discuss the business side of Rugby League and...
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1:05:47

#107: Super League Playoffs Preview & Dream Team Reaction + Jason Demetriou to London Broncos
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan break down the biggest stories in Rugby League, from the Super League Playoffs to the NRL Finals and beyond....
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1:05:38

#106: Steve McNamara on Life After Catalans | NRL or Super League Next?
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan are joined by former Catalans Dragons and England coach Steve McNamara for an honest and wide-ranging conversati...
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1:13:53

#105: Darren Lockyer’s London Broncos Bid | Could They Return to Super League?
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan dive into the biggest Rugby League stories from Super League, the NRL, and beyond.🏉 Topics include:<...
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1:11:10

#104: Mike Ford on Oldham’s Super League Bid, Expansion & Rugby League’s Future
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan are joined by Oldham Roughyeds Managing Director Mike Ford for an in-depth discussion on the future of Rugby L...
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Season 2
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1:03:20

#103: John Kear on Championship Playoffs, Super League Promotion & Lewis Dodd’s Future
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan are joined by Batley Bulldogs coach John Kear for a wide-ranging discussion on the Championship playoffs, Super Leag...
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1:04:57

#102: Payne Haas Chooses Samoa, Billy Smith for England | League Express Podcast
🎙️ In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan break down another huge weekend of Super League action and the biggest talking points across the sport.🏉 T...
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54:38

#101: Huddersfield’s Big Mistake? Tim Butcher on IMG, Brad Arthur & 14-Team Super League
🎙️ In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan welcome Rugby League Yearbook author Tim Butcher for an in-depth conversation about the sport’s history and the bigg...
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1:07:42

#100: “Super League in Crisis or Evolution? Eamonn McManus Talks RFL, IMG & Playoff Hopes”
🎙️ In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan sit down with St Helens Chairman Eamonn McManus for an unmissable conversation about the current state and future of...
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1:14:35

#99 - League Express - Wakefield Trinity Owner Matthew Ellis joins the show
In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wakefield Trinity Owner Matthew Ellis. They discuss Wakefield's rebuild under Ellis, there return to Super League and what the future...
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Season 2
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1:01:50

League Express - Will a 14 team Super League work?
In this week's mini episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss Super League expanding to 14 teams. They discuss whether it is enough notice for clubs, who will be brought up and whether Salford wil...
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Season 2
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25:06

#98 - League Express - Gary Hetherington joins the show to talk London Broncos future
In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Leeds Rhinos CEO Gary Hetherington to talk the future of the London Broncos. Gary discusses the new direction London are taking, new ...
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Season 2
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39:22

#97 - League Express - New RFL Chair Nigel Wood joins the show
In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by RFL Chair Nigel Wood. They discuss Nigel's appointment as RFL Chair, Tueday's meeting with club's about the strategic review and what...
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Season 2
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1:04:31

#96 - League Express - Where does this rank among the great Queensland series wins? + Danny McGuire exits Castleford
In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan react to Queensland's winning the 2025 series win. They discuss where it ranks among the best Queensland series wins of all time, who they thought ...
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Season 2
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58:31

#95 - League Express - Were Castleford robbed? + Who missed out on preliminary England squad?
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 swelterin...
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Season 2
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1:04:39

#94 - League Express - Is this the turning point for the Saints? as Warrington struggles continue
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 Hud...
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Season 2
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1:07:29

#93 - League Express - Were the Queensland Maroons lucky? State of Origin review
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 th...
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Season 2
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58:35

#92 - League Express - Is this just the start for Hull KR? Challenge Cup Finals review
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 K...
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52:48

#91 - League Express - Who will win the Challenge Cup? + State of Origin review
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 di...
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58:01

#90 - League Express - What team has recruited the best? + State of Origin preview
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. ...
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1:01:59

#89 - League Express - Which coaches are on the hot seat? + Salford Stadium latest
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 ...
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Season 2
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55:45

#88 - League Express - Salford CEO resigns, Hull's red card controversy + Challenge Cup Semi-Final preview
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...
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1:04:52

#87 - League Express - Is Nick Politis interested in a 'Salford Roosters' investment? + will two new NRL teams be sustainable?
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...
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Season 2
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