In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down a historic night at Old Trafford as Hull KR are crowned Super League Champions for the first time in their history after defeating the Wigan Warriors.

🏉 Topics include:

• Hull KR’s Grand Final triumph over Wigan Warriors
• Mikey Lewis’s heroic Rob Burrow Award-winning performance
• Willie Peters’ tactical masterclass and how it outsmarted Wigan
• What went wrong for Wigan in the Grand Final
• Brad O’Neill’s yellow card for a lifting tackle — fair or harsh?
• Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ final match and Michael McIlorum’s toughness
• Whether the World Club Challenge will go ahead between Hull KR and the Brisbane Broncos
• England squad preview and which players were unlucky to miss selection

From tactical brilliance to international implications, Martyn and Jake unpack every major storyline from Hull KR’s Grand Final glory and look ahead to what’s next for Rugby League.

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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 Leopards
  • Hull KR beat St Helens to set up a thrilling Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford
• Championship Grand Final:
  • Toulouse crowned champions after defeating York Knights
• NRL Grand Final:
  • Brisbane Broncos storm back to beat Melbourne Storm
  • Reece Walsh’s incredible Clive Churchill Medal performance
• Jake Connor wins the Man of Steel award
• Jared Waerea-Hargreaves fights his suspension
• Australia’s 24-man squad named for the Ashes Series
• Full Super League Grand Final preview and predictions

From Grand Final glory to international selection drama, this episode dives deep into the stories shaping Rugby League in the UK and beyond.

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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 progressing
• The financial boost the Ashes series could bring to Rugby League
• Updates on the upcoming broadcast rights deal negotiations
• Reaction to the first week of the Super League Playoffs:
  • Leigh Leopards defeating Wakefield Trinity
  • St Helens beating Leeds Rhinos in a clash that saw a controversial Jon Bennison try
• Analysis of the NRL Preliminary Finals:
  • Melbourne Storm beating the Cronulla Sharks
  • Brisbane Broncos ending the Penrith Panthers’ streak
• A full preview of this weekend’s playoff action:
  • Wigan Warriors vs Leigh Leopards
  • Hull KR vs St Helens
• The Championship Grand Final between York and Toulouse
• The NRL Grand Final between the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm

Packed with exclusive insight, financial updates, and match analysis, this episode delivers the latest on Rugby League both on and off the pitch.

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