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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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53:19

#82 - League Express - Is NRL Europe a real...

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2025/03/26

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 fr...

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48:30

#81 - League Express - Rochdale Hornets Chairman Andy...

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2025/03/19

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 t...

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44:51

#80 - League Express - Is Nigel Wood the man for the...

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2025/03/12

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the latest RFL news with Chairman Simon Johnson standing down from his position. They discuss Nigel Wood taking over as the interim chair, why clubs wanted Wood and what changes we may see. They discuss all the weekend's action including Thursday nights thriller, round 1 of the NRL and Dylan Brown's $13-million deal with the Knights.

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68:15

#79 - League Express - Was Las Vegas a success and...

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2025/03/05

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the action that took place at Las Vegas over the weekend. They discuss whether the weekend was a success, the American TV figures and where to next for the England Women after their disappointing performance. They discuss which teams should be considered next year, how many games should be played and how the weekend can be improved. They discuss the on-going Salford saga, a new Rugby L...

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78:52

#78 - League Express - Will Vegas boost Super...

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2025/02/26

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Rugby League Journalist and Love Rugby League website founder James Gordon to preview this weekend's Las Vegas fixtures. They discuss the impact Vegas will have on Super League, the importance of continuing to invest in the fixture and give their predictions. They discuss Peter Vlandy's continued interest in buying the Super League and whether discussions might continue in Vegas. Jam...

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55:24

#77 - League Express - Who is to blame for...

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2025/02/19

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the Round 1 action including the historic Leigh win over Wigan, the embarrassing Salford loss and the ramifications of the match being broadcasted on BBC. They discuss who impressed them in round 1, which recruits stood out the most and whether they need to re-think some of their bold predictions. They discuss round 4 of the Challenge Cup draw, the RFL's investigation into Salford and ...

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68:41

#76 - League Express - 2025 Season Preview + Bold...

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2025/02/12

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wales Rugby League Coach and BBC Pundit John Kear to preview the 2025 Super League season and give their bold predictions. They discuss a reported Super League Club's 'Coup' to get rid of the current RFL Chairman Simon Johnstone and have him replaced with Nigel Wood, whether Salford will be allowed to have access to their full roster this weekend and the news of Christian Welch's ret...

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55:17

#75 - League Express - Is outlawing contact among...

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2025/02/05

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Former France Rugby Union Defensive Coach David Ellis to discuss the importance of teaching kids how to tackle from a young age to reduce the risk of concussion. They also discuss David's playing and coaching career which saw him win multiple six-nations titles with France and reach the 2011 World Cup Final as a coach. They also preview this weekend's Challenge Cup fixtures.

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52:17

#74 - League Express - Will Leeds replace Sivo? as...

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2025/01/29

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the pre-season trials and Challenge Cup fixtures that took place over the weekend. They discuss Maika Sivo's ACL injury and what the repercussions are for Leeds, York defeating Hull KR in Amsterdam and whether Salford will need to off-load some players.

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60:55

#73 - League Express - York RLFC Chairman Clint...

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2025/01/22

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the York RLFC Chairman Clint Goodchild to discuss York's quest to reach Super League status, the clubs goals for 2025 and when they expect to be promoted to the top tier. They discuss Clint's business career, his humble upbringing in a small regional town in Western Queensland and what lead him to purchase York in 2022. They discuss the future of the sport, whether the game could be ...

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52:54

#72 - League Express - Can Salford be saved? +...

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2025/01/15

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the latest at the Salford Red Devils and whether they can be saved ahead of the 2025 season. They give their thoughts on round 3 of the Challenge Cup fixtures, discuss Josh Rourke being awarded the Albert Goldthorpe Rookie of the Year award and discuss which NRL recruit will have the biggest impact on their new club.

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56:39

#71 - League Express - Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet...

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2025/01/08

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the back to back Super League winning coach Matty Peet. Matty reflects on the the first three years of his head coaching career in which he has achieved two Premiership wins, two Challenge Cup wins, two League Leaders Shield trophies as well as the World Club Challenge trophy. Matty discusses how he worked his way through the ranks to take the reigns at Wigan, how they have deve...

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53:35

#70 - League Express - Which player will have a...

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2025/01/02

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the Boxing Day matches between the Leeds Rhino and Wakefield Trinity, the Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams as well as another trial match between the Bradford Bulls and the Keighley Cougars. They discuss the winner of the League Express Man and Woman of the year awards, the nominees for the Albert Goldthorpe rookie of the year award and reveal the top 10 moments of 2024. They discuss Ezra...

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50:09

#69 - League Express - Are we at risk of losing our...

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2024/12/18

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss Wigan Warriors adding BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year award to their trophy cabinet, their thoughts on the Golden Boot award and whether the criteria should be changed and the North Queensland Cowboys signing John Bateman. They discuss the Salford City Council purchasing Salford Stadium, whispers of a potential wealthy investor looking to buy the Red Devils and whether the game is ...

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62:24

#68 - League Express - Former Great Britain...

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2024/12/11

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by former Great Britain International Jermaine McGillvary. They discuss McGillvary's childhood, how he got into playing Rugby League and what were some of his career highlights. They discuss his experiences playing under Wayne Bennett for England and Great Britain, why he left the Huddersfield Giants and his experience playing at Wakefield Trinity last season. Jermaine discusses life af...

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72:57

#67 - League Express - Wales Rugby League coach and...

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2024/12/04

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wales Rugby League coach and BBC pundit John Kear to discuss his career as a player, coach and TV pundit. They discuss the state of the game domestically and internationally, whether it was a good idea to cut the World Cup participating sides from 16 back to 10 and whether we need to re-think the season schedule. John discusses the impact Magic Weekend is having on the Challenge Cup,...

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60:26

#66 - League Express - Hunslet CEO Neil Hampshire...

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2024/11/26

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Hunslet RLFC CEO Neil Hampshire to discuss the clubs promotion to the Championship, IMG's impact on clubs outside of Super League and the clubs history. They discuss how things could have been different had the club not been denied promotion to Super League back in 1999, a surprise bid from the Leicester Tigers to purchase the clubs Rugby League license back in the day and Neil expla...

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70:22

#65 - League Express - How can Super League...

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2024/11/20

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by former referee Ben Thaler to discuss his involvement in the weekends 745 cross-code match raising money for Rob Burrow, Ed Slater and Doddie Weir. They discuss how Ben became a referee, some of his favourite moments and some of the moments he would like to have back. They discuss Ben's new role with the RFL, the current state of officiating and what changes could be made.

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62:45

#64 - League Express - The future of the Salford Red...

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2024/11/12

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the Salford Red Devils CEO Paul King to discuss his rise to become the Chief Executive, his early days as a business consultant and how that lead to his professional involvement with the club. They discuss the financial struggles of not having a wealthy benefactor, the impact IMG has had on the club and how they can achieve a grade A rating. They discuss the recent form of Nene Macdo...

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58:46

#63 - League Express - England sweep series, Tonga's...

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2024/11/05

In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss England's triumphant 2-0 series win over Samoa, Tonga's shock win over the Kiwi's and preview this weekend's Pacific Championship finals. They discuss Brian Noble's return to Bradford, where Ben Hunt and Josh Addo Car will end up and a sneaky IMG press conference Martyn was not aware of. Martyn also discusses a disappointing act by the RFL prior to Saturday's match, some potential Golden B...

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