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League Express Podcast

Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan

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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67:42

#101: Huddersfield’s Big Mistake? Tim Butcher on IMG,...

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2025/08/13

🎙️ 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 itWhat it takes to research and write the annual Rugby League YearbookWhy the Huddersfield Giants changing stadiums could be a costly mistakeThe Leeds Rhinos

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74:35

EP 100: “Super League in Crisis or Evolution? Eamonn...

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2025/08/06

🎙️ 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 Super League. 🏉 Topics covered include: The proposed 14-team Super League expansion for 2025St Helens' push toward the playoffsHas IMG’s involvement in Rugby League been a success?Eamonn’s personal journey into Rugby LeagueHis concerns with the video referee system The long-...

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61:50

#99 - League Express - Wakefield Trinity Owner...

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2025/07/31

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 holds for the club. Matt gives his thoughts on the decision to move to 14 teams, his honest assessment of the state of the game and if he thinks they should stop at 14 teams.

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25:06

League Express - Will a 14 team Super League work?

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2025/07/29

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 will remain in 2026.

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39:22

#98 - League Express - Gary Hetherington joins the...

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2025/07/22

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 investment opportunities and whether he supports a 14-team Super League. He discusses what his new role with London will entail, his discussions with Australian investors and the potential Rugby League has in London if marketed correctly.

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64:31

#97 - League Express - New RFL Chair Nigel Wood joins...

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2025/07/16

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 the future of the game holds. They discuss the potential of a 14 team Super League, getting the RFL's finances in order and the NRL's interest in Super League. They discuss the future of French clubs, the next broadcasting agreement and how the game ca...

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58:31

#96 - League Express - Where does this rank among the...

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2025/07/10

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 played the best and discuss the heroic efforts of Cam Munster playing three days after his father passed away. They discuss Danny McGuire's exit at Castleford and where he might end up, changes to the international player quota and Sam Lisone signing wi...

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64:39

#95 - League Express - Were Castleford robbed? + Who...

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2025/07/01

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 sweltering conditions. They discuss Shaun Wane's preliminary 32-man England squad, who missed out on the squad and speculate which NRL players will join the list. They discs Nigel Wood being appointed Chair of RL Commercial, the State of Origin squad announcemen...

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67:29

#94 - League Express - Is this the turning point for...

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2025/06/25

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 Huddersfield. They discuss the importance of Warrington winning this weekend over Hull FC, Harry Robertson's tackle of the year and Hull KR's new partnership with the North Queensland Cowboys. They discuss Mark Aston's dispute with the RFL coming to an end...

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58:35

#93 - League Express - Were the Queensland Maroons...

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2025/06/19

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 they made of Cameron Munsters first match as captain. They discuss Jarome Luai's performance and whether he will be recalled for game three, how close the last 10 minutes were and whether the Blues should have sat Cleary following his groin injury. They t...

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52:48

#92 - League Express - Is this just the start for...

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2025/06/10

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 KR can go on to win Super League. They discuss York's gritty golden point win over Featherstone, the Women's Wigan side knocking the defending Challenge Cup Champions St Helens off the podium and whether the weekend was a success. They discuss Australia ...

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58:01

#91 - League Express - Who will win the Challenge...

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2025/06/04

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 discuss the rumours around a Tom Trbojevic and whether he will end up in Super League, Ryan Hall extending with Leeds and whether Mal Meninga has the Perth Bears coaching role locked in. They preview the 1895 Cup match, the women's Challenge Cup final and...

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61:59

#90 - League Express - What team has recruited the...

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2025/05/27

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. They discuss Steve McNamara losing his job, George Williams to the Dolphins whispers and the latest on Lachlan Galvin.

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55:45

#89 - League Express - Which coaches are on the hot...

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2025/05/20

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 have pulled out of stadium negotiations with the new Salford owners. They discuss the Vegas team's being announced, a potential World Club Challenge date and whether AJ Brimson could make Shaun Wane's Ashes squad.

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64:52

#88 - League Express - Salford CEO resigns, Hull's...

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2025/05/07

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...

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63:53

#87 - League Express - Is Nick Politis interested in...

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2025/04/30

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 Bulldo...

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64:26

#86 - League Express - Wigan sign Christian Wade, new...

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2025/04/23

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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63:41

#85 – League Express – Salford CEO interview, Ashes...

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2025/04/16

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’...

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49:03

#84 - League Express - NRL consider 33% stake in...

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2025/04/09

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 sus...

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62:38

#83 - League Express - Who will win the Hull derby? +...

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2025/04/02

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 Leig...

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