#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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#75 - League Express - Is outlawing contact among juniors a mistake? with International Rugby Defence coach David Ellis
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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#74 - League Express - Will Leeds replace Sivo? as Salford deadline looms
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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#73 - League Express - York RLFC Chairman Clint Goodchild joins the show
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 sold to American fans the success of the York Valkyire.
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