#109: John Kear on Super League Grand Final, Ashes & NRL Grand Final
n this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by BBC Commentator and coach John Kear to break down a massive weekend in Rugby League.🏉 Topics include:Super League Playoffs:Wigan Warriors defeat Leigh LeopardsHull KR beat St Helens to set up a thrilling Super League Grand Final at Old TraffordChampionship Grand Final:Toulouse crowned champions after defeating York KnightsNRL Grand Final:Brisbane Broncos storm back to beat Melbourne StormReece Walsh’s incredible Clive Churchill Medal performanceJake Connor wins the Man of Steel awardJared Waerea-Hargreaves fights his suspensionAustralia’s 24-man squad named for the Ashes SeriesFull Super League Grand Final preview and predictionsFrom Grand Final glory to international selection drama, this episode dives deep into the stories shaping Rugby League in the UK and beyond.🔔 Subscribe to the League Express Podcast for weekly Super League analysis, exclusive interviews, and inside Rugby League coverage.#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #NRL #JohnKear #WiganWarriors #LeighLeopards #HullKR #StHelens #Toulouse #YorkKnights #BrisbaneBroncos #MelbourneStorm #ReeceWalsh #ManOfSteel #AshesSeries #RugbyLeaguePodcast
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#108: Ashes Ticket Sales, Super League Playoffs & NRL Grand Final Preview with RL Commercial's Rhodri Jones
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan are joined by Rhodri Jones, Managing Director of RL Commercial, to discuss the business side of Rugby League and the latest on the field.🏉 Topics include:How Ashes ticket sales are progressingThe financial boost the Ashes series could bring to Rugby LeagueUpdates on the upcoming broadcast rights deal negotiationsReaction to the first week of the Super League Playoffs:Leigh Leopards defeating Wakefield TrinitySt Helens beating Leeds Rhinos in a clash that saw a controversial Jon Bennison tryAnalysis of the NRL Preliminary Finals:Melbourne Storm beating the Cronulla SharksBrisbane Broncos ending the Penrith Panthers’ streakA full preview of this weekend’s playoff action:Wigan Warriors vs Leigh LeopardsHull KR vs St HelensThe Championship Grand Final between York and ToulouseThe NRL Grand Final between the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne StormPacked with exclusive insight, financial updates, and match analysis, this episode delivers the latest on Rugby League both on and off the pitch.🔔 Subscribe to the League Express Podcast for weekly Rugby League news, Super League analysis, and exclusive interviews from around the game.#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #RLCommercial #RhodriJones #AshesSeries #BroadcastRights #LeighLeopards #WakefieldTrinity #StHelens #LeedsRhinos #JonBennison #WiganWarriors #HullKR #York #Toulouse #NRL #BrisbaneBroncos #MelbourneStorm #PenrithPanthers #RugbyLeaguePodcast
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#107: Super League Playoffs Preview & Dream Team Reaction + Jason Demetriou to London Broncos
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan break down the biggest stories in Rugby League, from the Super League Playoffs to the NRL Finals and beyond.🏉 Topics include:Full preview of the Super League Playoffs and who the favourites are going into the weekendReaction to the announcement of the Super League Dream TeamPredictions for the NRL Preliminary FinalsWhich players have declared their allegiance to Australia and England ahead of the Ashes seriesMartyn’s bold proposal for a brand-new Super League Nines competitionJason Demetriou signing as London Broncos head coach for the next three seasonsThe Broncos’ marquee move in signing Reagan Campbell-GillardWith sharp insight and debate on the game’s biggest talking points, this episode is packed with analysis, predictions, and bold ideas about the future of Rugby League.🔔 Subscribe to the League Express Podcast for weekly Rugby League news, Super League analysis, and exclusive insights from around the sport.#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #SuperLeaguePlayoffs #DreamTeam #NRLFinals #JasonDemetriou #LondonBroncos #ReaganCampbellGillard #SuperLeagueNines #EnglandRugbyLeague #AustraliaRugbyLeague #AshesSeries #RugbyLeaguePodcast
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#106: Steve McNamara on Life After Catalans | NRL or Super League Next?
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan are joined by former Catalans Dragons and England coach Steve McNamara for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about his coaching journey, playing career, and what’s next.🏉 Topics include:Steve’s recent trip to Australia and the NRL clubs he visitedWhether his next coaching role will be in Super League or the NRLAn honest breakdown of what went wrong at Catalans DragonsThe highlights of his coaching career and the best players he has coachedHis candid thoughts on Super League expansionThe importance of French Rugby League and whether French clubs are treated fairlyWith rare behind-the-scenes insight, McNamara reflects on the highs and lows of his career and shares his vision for the future of Rugby League.🔔 Subscribe to the League Express Podcast for exclusive interviews, Super League analysis, and insider discussion from the world of Rugby League.#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #SteveMcNamara #CatalansDragons #EnglandRugbyLeague #NRL #SuperLeagueExpansion #FrenchRugbyLeague #RugbyLeaguePodcast
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#105: Darren Lockyer’s London Broncos Bid | Could They Return to Super League?
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan dive into the biggest Rugby League stories from Super League, the NRL, and beyond.🏉 Topics include:RFL Chief Executive Tony Sutton standing down and what it means for the sportDarren Lockyer leading a consortium looking to buy the London BroncosCould former Souths coach Jason Demetriou be a target for the Broncos?Will new investment help the Broncos return to Super League and become a household name in London?Which marquee players are on the Broncos’ radar?The latest at the Salford Red Devils and what their struggles mean for Paul Rowley’s futureA full preview of this week’s Super League fixturesPredictions for week one of the NRL FinalsPacked with analysis, bold predictions, and exclusive insight, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping Rugby League right now.🔔 Subscribe to the League Express Podcast for weekly Super League news, NRL updates, and in-depth Rugby League debate.#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #LondonBroncos #DarrenLockyer #JasonDemetriou #TonySutton #RFL #SalfordRedDevils #PaulRowley #NRLFinals #SuperLeagueFixtures #RugbyLeaguePodcast
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