Episodes

  • #47 - League Express - Bradford Bulls CEO Jason Hirst joins the podcast
    Jul 8 2024

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the Bradford Bulls CEO Jason Hirst. They discuss how he got involved in the game, his plans to get Bradford back into Super League and the current state of Rugby League. They also discuss IMG and how we can grow the sport.

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    51 mins
  • #46 - League Express - Part 2: Wigan Chairman Chris Brookes joins the podcast
    Jul 2 2024

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wigan Warriors Chairman Chris Brookes. In part 2 of their conversation they discuss what makes Wigan so successful, the future of the club, how to grow the game and whether IMG has had a positive impact on the sport.

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    34 mins
  • #46 - League Express - Part 1: Wigan Chairman Chris Brookes joins the podcast
    Jun 25 2024

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Wigan Chairman Chris Brookes. In Part 1 of this 2 part podcast they discuss his career as a Doctor and how he first got involved in Rugby League. They discuss some of the memorable moments of his career, they great coaches he has coached under and brushing shoulders with Hollywood superstars.

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    42 mins
  • #45 - League Express - Mike Ford joins the podcast
    Jun 18 2024

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by the Managing Director of Oldham RLFC Mike Ford. They reflect on Mikes playing career, his coaching career, discuss how he got into coaching Rugby Union, becoming the England Rugby Union defensive coach and what his plans are in his current role with Oldham.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • #44 - League Express - Are Wigan on the cusp of a dynasty? with Garry Schofield
    Jun 11 2024

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Great Britain Legend Garry Schofield to discuss all of the Challenge Cup action. They also discuss Leeds Rhino's appointment of Ian Blease as Sporting Director, Hull FC's recruitment as well as their reaction to State Of Origin game 1 and the controversial send off.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • #43 - League Express - Remembering Rob Burrow, Challenge Cup and State of Origin previews
    Jun 4 2024

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan remember Rob Burrow and pay tribute to all of his accomplishments on and off the field, discuss this weekend's men's and women's Challenge Cup Finals and 1895 Cup Final. They also preview the men's and women's State of Origin matches being played this week.

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    58 mins
  • #42 - League Express - Herman Ese'ese cleared, Matty Nicholson to the NRL and Super League in Vegas
    May 28 2024

    In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan discuss the Herman Ese'ese being cleared of a Grade F 'verbal abuse' allegation and player movement including Matty Nicholson's move to Canberra, Tom Amone's move to the Bulldogs and Esan Marsters signing with Salford. The also discuss State of Origin team selections, Salford and Leigh being granted academy licenses and Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson's trip to the UK.

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    46 mins
  • #41 - League Express - Is John Cartwright the man to save Hull FC?
    May 21 2024

    In this week's episode of the League Express podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan discuss whether Brisbane Broncos Assistant Coach John Cartwright is the man to save Hull FC, Adrian Lam re-signing with the Leigh Leopards and Wayne Bennett returning to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. They also discuss last weekend's Challenge Cup action, the NRL's record breaking Women's State of Origin opener, Magic Round and reports that RL Commercial has reached out to the NRL.

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    47 mins