In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan look back on a dramatic weekend of Super League and NRL preliminary-final action, with two new teams booking their places in the Super League Grand Final.

They begin with Warrington Wolves’ dramatic victory over Leeds Rhinos, which was decided by a controversial late penalty after George Williams was taken out while chasing a kick. Martyn and Jake discuss the decision, the resulting penalty goal and whether Warrington deserved to get the crucial call.

They then turn to the biggest surprise of the weekend as Wakefield Trinity stunned Wigan Warriors to reach their first-ever Super League Grand Final. The pair discuss Adam Keighran’s yellow card, the impact it had on the game and what it means for Super League to have Warrington and Wakefield contesting the Grand Final.

Over in the NRL, they review the Sydney Roosters’ win over the Dolphins and the Newcastle Knights’ incredible victory over the Penrith Panthers, which sent Newcastle into their first Grand Final since 2001.

The Knights' victory came at a huge cost, however, with Nathan Cleary suffering a serious leg injury following the tackle from Phoenix Crossland. Martyn and Jake discuss the incident, Crossland’s red card and whether he should face a suspension for the Grand Final. Crossland has since been referred to the NRL Judiciary.

They also provide an update on the ongoing NRL–RFL negotiations before giving their predictions for the Super League and NRL Grand Finals.