In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by BBC Pundit and Coach John Kear to preview the first Ashes Test between England and Australia.

🏉 Topics include:

• Kevin Walters’ team list and why Shaun Wane is yet to name his 17
• Predictions for England’s starting lineup
• What England must do to beat Australia in Game 1
• The referee appointments and why Game 1 is crucial to the series outcome
• Reaction to Super League’s three new clubs: York, Toulouse, and Bradford
• The London Broncos missing out on Super League inclusion
• Full review of the weekend’s Pacific Championships and standout performers

Packed with expert insight, international previews, and domestic analysis, Martyn, Jake and John break down everything shaping the world of Rugby League this week.

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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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#RugbyLeague #SuperLeague #NRL #JohnKear #WiganWarriors #LeighLeopards #HullKR #StHelens #Toulouse #YorkKnights #BrisbaneBroncos #MelbourneStorm #ReeceWalsh #ManOfSteel #AshesSeries #RugbyLeaguePodcast