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 League, and the international game.

🏉 Topics include:

• How the Championship playoff race is shaping up
• Which club John believes should be promoted to Super League next year
• His prediction for the Championship winners
• Reaction to the weekend’s Super League action:
  • Leeds Rhinos defeating Hull KR
  • Wigan Warriors welcoming back Bevan French and Junior Nsemba to beat Wakefield
• Who John expects to feature in the Super League Grand Final
• The proposed merger of the Championship and League 1 competitions
• The future of Lewis Dodd — will he stay in the NRL, and what advice would John give him?
• Ivan Cleary’s bold call to rest all of his players for the Bulldogs clash

With expert insights from one of Rugby League’s most respected coaches, this episode delivers sharp analysis and strong opinions on the biggest stories in the game.

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🎙️ 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.

🏉 Topics include:

• Hull KR’s dramatic win over the Wigan Warriors in a top-of-the-table clash
• How Wigan battled without stars Bevan French and Junior Nsemba
• Payne Haas choosing to represent Samoa over Australia
• Billy Smith putting his hand up for Shaun Wane's England side
• Are Hull KR favourites to win the League Leaders’ Shield?
• Salford Red Devils vs Wakefield Trinity cancelled – the latest on the situation
• Martyn shares the latest whispers on which clubs could join Super League in 2026

From international rugby league to Super League expansion rumours, this episode is packed with analysis, debate, and exclusive insight you won’t find anywhere else.

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🎙️ 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 biggest stories in today’s game.

🏉 Topics include:

• The origins of League Express and how Martyn & Tim first launched it
• What it takes to research and write the annual Rugby League Yearbook
• Why the Huddersfield Giants changing stadiums could be a costly mistake
• The Leeds Rhinos re-signing coach Brad Arthur and what it means for the club
• Which clubs Tim would include in a 14-team Super League
• His verdict on IMG’s impact on Rugby League
• Previewing this weekend’s blockbuster clash: Wigan Warriors vs Hull KR

From behind-the-scenes publishing stories to passionate debates about the future of the sport, this episode delivers history, insight, and analysis for every Rugby League fan.

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