#80 - League Express - Is Nigel Wood the man for the job? + Salford update and Challenge Cup preview
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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#79 - League Express - Was Las Vegas a success and how can the England Women improve? + NRL round 1 preview
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 League video game and preview this weekends Super League and NRL action.
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#78 - League Express - Will Vegas boost Super League's profile? + round 3 preview with James Gordon
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. James discusses the Luke Littler effect and how the game should continue to use high profiles to advertise the sport while investing in growing the profiles of the players. They also discuss Hull KR's injury woes, St Helens attacking flair under Lee Briers and give their round 3 predictions.
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#77 - League Express - Who is to blame for embarrassing Salford display? + Round 1 review
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 preview this weekend's matches.
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#76 - League Express - 2025 Season Preview + Bold Predictions with John Kear
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 retirement announcement.
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