• #88 - League Express - Salford CEO resigns, Hull's red card controversy + Challenge Cup Semi-Final preview
    May 7 2025

    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 at all the Magic Weekend action. They discuss whether St Helens coach Paul Wellens should be feeling the pressure, what Rugby League can learn fro the AFL and the new Perth Bears deal the NRL has struck with the Western Australian Government. They also preview this weekend's Challenge Cup Semi Finals and give their predictions for who will get to Wembley.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • #87 - League Express - Is Nick Politis interested in a 'Salford Roosters' investment? + will two new NRL teams be sustainable?
    Apr 30 2025

    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 the Perth Bears bid being approved by the NRL for 2027 and what impact that will have on the new PNG side for 2028 and more broadly whether there is enough talent to sustain 18 clubs in the NRL and 12 in the Super League. They discuss the Batley Bulldogs hitting back at claims made by the Wests Tigers CEO on James Graham's 'The Bye Round' podcast and preview this weekend's Magic Weekend match ups.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #86 - League Express - Wigan sign Christian Wade, new attendance record and will Jonny Lomax get his spot back?
    Apr 23 2025

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's Easter Derby results, a new attendance record and who the standout players were over the weekend. They discuss Wigan signing Rugby Star Christian Wade, Leigh signing Joe Ofahengaue and Lewis Dodd making his NRL debut. They provide an update on Salford, give praise to George Whitby and discuss whether Jonny Lomax will be back in the Saints lineup this weekend.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #85 – League Express – Salford CEO interview, Ashes Tests selling out and Lachlan Galvin drama with John Kear
    Apr 16 2025

    In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wales Head Coach and BBC Pundit John Kear to discuss all the action on the weekend, this weekend’s Easter rivalry weekend and react to Salford Red Devils CEO Chris Irwin’s interview before their match. John gives his thoughts on an NRL takeover, whether he would support a 10-team competition and whether a record will be broken for crowd attendances this weekend. They discuss Hull FC’s resurgence under John Cartwright, all the dramas surrounding Lachlan Galvin at the Wests Tigers and whether we could see him in the UK.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #84 - League Express - NRL consider 33% stake in Super League + French sides debate
    Apr 9 2025

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's Challenge Cup results, the new information regarding an NRL stake in Super League and whether French sides have a future in Super League. They discuss a special London Broncos press conference at the Australian High Commission next week, the Ashes ticket sales Kallum Watkins transferring to Leeds. They also discuss Hull KR's interest in Adam Reynolds, Lewis Dodd's unlucky suspension and whether Penrith can recover after losing four in a row.

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    49 mins
  • #83 - League Express - Who will win the Hull derby? + Will French teams be kicked out?
    Apr 2 2025

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss this weekend's Challenge Cup fixtures, Martyn's concerns regarding the Ashes series and who they think will win the Hull derby. They discuss an anonymous complaint of a misogynistic culture at the RFL headquarters, what came out of yesterday's RFL Board meeting and the latest in the Salford Red Devils saga. They discuss Jai Field's new contract, Will Pryce to Hull FC, the Tom Amone to Leigh whispers and whether Payne Hass will represent Australia or Samoa this year.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #82 - League Express - Is NRL Europe a real possibility? + Ashes fixtures announced
    Mar 26 2025

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's results, Marc Sneyd's Warrington debut and the whispers we're hearing around a potential NRL Europe competition. They discuss the Hull FC revival under John Cartwright, Hull KR's perfect start to the season and what they have learnt five weeks into the Super League season. They discuss the latest with the RFL's board of directors, Daly Cherry-Evans announcing his departure from the Manly Sea-Eagles and Brandon Smith signing with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

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    53 mins
  • #81 - League Express - Rochdale Hornets Chairman Andy Mazey joins the show
    Mar 19 2025

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Rochdale Hornets Chairman Andy Mazey to discuss the progression of Rochdale Hornets, the state of the game across all three competitions and the struggles of running a club with declining central distribution. They discuss the recent resignation of Simon Johnson, the appointment of Nigel Wood and how clubs across all levels are ready for change. They discuss the clubs plans to grow their support, the impact Vegas has had on the lower levels and Andy's past working at Leigh and Swinton.

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    49 mins