Love Rugby League Weekly

After another bumper and action-packed weekend of Super League, here's what's on this week's show: The boys get stuck into Luke Robinson's sacking from Huddersfield Giants, look at some of the early contenders for the role and ask whether the problems run far deeper at Super League's big strugglers right now. It's a huge week with the Rugby Football League's big council meeting, which will lead to some huge decisions. We'll tell you what it means in terms of the race to become the next England head coach, who the frontrunner is - and what the meeting could mean in terms of a possible deal between Super League and the NRL. After another hideous display from Castleford Tigers, we look at what's going wrong with Ryan Carr's side - and ask whether or not their recruitment has been a disaster. Super League champions Hull KR lost again; are they in full-blown crisis mode? There's a transfer update from Hull FC as they turn their attention to the pack and identify one Super League forward in particular as a possible transfer target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The future of the Challenge Cup, clubs in Crisis and a 15-team Super League... EP5 The Love Rugby League podcast returns - and Aaron and Matt aren't too happy after a rather disappointing week across the board. Here's what's on this week's show: After an underwhelming week of action in the Challenge Cup, Aaron and Matt get into the competition's future - and if there even is one at all. For some clubs it was another disappointing week, with worrying starts turning into alarming ones. Is Hull FC's season over? Is Castleford Tigers' latest rebuild another false hope? Can anything be done to save Huddersfield Giants? Talk of Super League and the NRL alignment won't go away, the pair have their say on whispers of a 15-team Super League in 2027 and beyond, and whether Championship clubs are going to become official feeder clubs in the future.The transfer market is dead, but why? The boys give their insights into why the first domino is yet to fall, who is likely to move first and which clubs are most likely to be active in the coming weeks and months than others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Aaron talk us through all the big stories in rugby league, with more exclusive updates from Super League and beyond. With the opening month of the Super League season done, the boys run through all 14 teams and ask whether they're title contenders, play-off hopefuls... or simply also-rans for 2026 - and whether pre-season expectations have changed after four weeks of action. Also this week: more exclusive news on the fullback crisis, with two more names offered to Super League clubs and a surprise English team entering the hunt; what's behind the unprecedented injury epidemic sweeping the game; and a key RFL decision on a potential Championship salary cap. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Love Rugby League podcast is back for another week - with Aaron and Matt dissecting all the biggest talking points from the last seven days in rugby league: on both sides of the Atlantic. Matt is back from Vegas to give his perspective on how the event was received, while the boys will also be digging into the other hot topics in the sport as the season starts to get into a rhythm. And don't forget to like, share and subscribe so we can continue to bring you the best content throughout 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BullMania, Signing Loopholes & Hull KR are WORLD CHAMPIONS... EP2 Welcome back to the Love Rugby League Podcast. It's episode two and today the guys talk BullMania and Quota Chaos. There is also a look ahead to this weekend's Super League fixtures and a look back to Hull KR becoming World Champions. Plus there's a transfer exclusive, as the Aaron and Matt discuss Mark Percival's future and Castleford Tigers' recruitment plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of the Love Rugby League Podcast, and Episode 1 certainly doesn't ease us in gently. This week, we dive into the tough opening weekend for St Helens as they started the season with a disappointing defeat, followed by CEO Mike Rush leaving the club on Monday. As well as chatting about Hull KR's chances in the World Club Challenge, a 14 team super league and what to expect from this week's meeting with the teams about a potential salary cap. All of this and more in this week's Love Rugby League Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samoa's 2000 World Cup captain Willie Poching joins Love Rugby League's George Riley for a special semi-final podcast as Samoa seek revenge on England, and New Zealand bid to topple world champions Australia. Poching discuss the pride and emotion of watching Samoa beat Tonga in a memorable quarter-final in Warrington, and reveals the key components to Samoa's remarkable resurgence since their 60-6 defeat to England on the opening day of the competition. The former Wakefield coach also reveals the truth behind being turned away from Samoa's training base and the subsequent conversations with head coach Matt Parish, and discusses why Parish has been so prickly with the media during the tournament. Poching also reveals his own future plans, and how he and his family are discussing leaving the UK after 25 years in the British game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for a World Cup podcast special, with host George Riley discussing all the latest with editor James Gordon and deputy editor Drew Darbyshire.  The men's tournament heads into the quarter-finals this weekend, with Shaun Wane's England set to take on Papua New Guinea in Wigan on Saturday. Australia and Lebanon kick-off the quarter-finals action on Friday in Huddersfield. Meanwhile, New Zealand face Fiji in Hull on Saturday evening, while Samoa will come head-to-head with Tonga in Warrington on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NRL and Super League winner and former Ireland international Pat Richards is this week's guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The former Parramatta, Wests Tigers, Wigan and Catalans winger joins host George Riley to reflect on his career and discuss life after league. Richards, 40, discusses Wigan's culture and the 'best' eight years of his life in the Super League competition. The Australian-born player looks ahead to the World Cup and reflects on representing his heritage with Ireland on the international stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super League winner and current Featherstone Rovers player and coach Adam Cuthbertson is this week's guest on the Love Rugby League podcast! The 37-year-old joins host George Riley for this week's big interview on the podcast. A former NRL forward, Cuthbertson discusses his time at Leeds and the success he enjoyed, as well as looking at the current resurgence at the Rhinos. Cuthbertson discusses the fight for promotion to Super League, with his club Featherstone facing Batley Bulldogs in the semi-finals in the Championship this weekend. Meanwhile, deputy editor Drew Darbyshire joins the show to discuss all the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warrington's 2023 recruit and Wales international forward Gil Dudson is this week's guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The former Wigan and Salford prop joins host George Riley for this week's big interview. Dudson, 32, discusses his time at Catalans and the frustrating end to his time in France following the club's play-off defeat to Leeds. He also talks about his experiences at Wigan and World Cup doubts while looking ahead to joining Daryl Powell's Wolves next season. Dudson also reveals the time he nearly hung up the boots during his career due to the ruthlessness of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Super League Dream Team special on this week's Love Rugby League podcast! Host George Riley and Love Rugby League deputy editor Drew Darbyshire caught up with some of the stars that were included in the team last weekend. Wigan fans can enjoy hearing from in-form full-back Jai Field about his combination with team-mate Bevan French, making the Dream Team and loving Manchester city life. Super League play-off underdogs Salford Red Devils feature with try-scoring talent Ken Sio. The winger discusses being underdogs and wanting a long-term stay at the club. Huddersfield and now World Cup hopeful Chris McQueen also joins the show. The back-rower talks about how he came over to Super League with a point to prove and wanting to play for England at this year's tournament. Additionally, St Helens and Leeds supporters can hear from Jack Welsby and Mikolaj Oledzki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toulouse Olympique winger and Scotland international Matty Russell is this week's guest on the Love Rugby League podcast.  The 29-year-old joins host George Riley for this week's big interview. Russell discusses Toulouse's relegation from Super League after just one year in the top flight and where his future lies in 2023.  The winger also opens up on his personal journey and the rollercoaster of his career, including problems with gambling and alcohol. Meanwhile, reporter Josh McAllister joins the show to discuss all the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wigan Warriors assistant coach Lee Briers joins host George Riley for this week's Love Rugby League podcast. Briers, 44, joined Wigan in October 2021 as part of the club's new coaching team under Matt Peet. The former international half-back discusses his coaching journey, from leaving Warrington, his chance at Wigan and the unmissable opportunity at Brisbane Broncos. Briers will make the move to the NRL club as transition coach at the end of 2022, and discusses how he believes things happen for a reason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rugby League World Cup 2021 chief executive Jon Dutton joins host George Riley for this week's Love Rugby League podcast.  The World Cup boss discusses the work behind this year's tournament and how it will become the best one year when it kicks-off on October 15.  This year's World Cup will be the biggest and best yet, according to Dutton and officials, with 61 matches scheduled.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wigan winger Liam Marshall joins host George Riley for this week's Love Rugby League podcast. Marshall discusses his unique journey in his career to first-team rugby league during this week's big interview. The 26-year-old almost turned his back on the sport to go into accountancy as a youngster before making his mark at the Warriors. He also talks through his World Cup hopes with England and the current season at Wigan under Matt Peet in his debut year in charge. Meanwhile, reporter Josh McAllister joins the show to discuss all the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St Helens and England prop forward Alex Walmsley is this week's guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The 32-year-old joins host George Riley for the latest big interview, reflecting on his career and looking ahead to the Rugby League World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Tomkins is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League captain! The Catalans Dragons and England international full-back joins host George Riley for this week's big interview. Tomkins, 33, discusses his club's goals of reaching the Grand Final this season. He also has his say following alleged comments that Catalans Dragons bring nothing to Super League. The former Wigan number one discusses this year's Rugby League World Cup, while revealing Shaun Edwards is his neighbour!  He also believes James Roby will pull on the England shirt for this year's tournament if fit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining host George Riley this week is Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley on the Love Rugby League podcast. The former player discusses his debut season in charge of the Super League side, who are eyeing up a spot in the play-offs in Super League. Rowley, 47, discusses Brodie Croft's first season with the club and the growing partnership he has made with Marc Sneyd and Ryan Brierley. The former Toronto boss discusses his experience with the Wolfpack and has his say on the fight for promotion to Super League, backing his former club in Leigh. Rowley also pays his respects to ex-player Ricky Bibey, who sadly passed away last week, aged 40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former England and Great Britain prop forward Adrian Morley is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast! The 45-year-old joins host George Riley on this week's show to discuss a range of rugby league topics. He discusses England's World Cup chances under boss Shaun Wane and praises forward Morgan Knowles as a forward who will lead the side for years to come. Morley also discusses disciplinary in the modern game and reflects on his NRL memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Castleford Tigers captain Paul McShane is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast! The England international joins host George Riley for this week's big interview. McShane, 32, discusses Castleford's play-off goals following their turn of form in the season. Lee Radford's side sit fifth in the Super League table, and have won three games on the bounce in Super League. Meanwhile, the hooker discusses the international scene with England, having made his debut against the Combined Nations All Stars last year. He also discusses former team-mates Jacques O'Neill's inclusion in this year's hit reality TV show Love Island.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Batley Bulldogs head coach Craig Lingard is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The former player joins host George Riley for this week's big interview following his side's impressive 28-20 victory over promotion-chasing Featherstone Rovers in the Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Kear is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The incoming Widnes boss is fresh from the trip to Albi as Wales returned to the international scene in more than three years against France. Meanwhile, host George Riley is joined by deputy editor Drew Darbyshire to discuss all the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Combined Nations All Stars assistant coach Andrew Henderson is this week's guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The Keighley Cougars head of rugby has linked up with the All Stars once again, this time under new boss Ellery Hanley ahead of their clash against England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St Helens assistant coach and former England and Great Britain full-back Paul Wellens is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. Meanwhile, host George Riley and journalist Josh McAllister discuss all the latest in rugby league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Huddersfield and England forward Eorl Crabtree is this week's guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. Joining host George Riley, Crabtree dissects Huddersfield's heartbreaking defeat to Wigan in the Challenge Cup final on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Wigan, Huddersfield, Widnes, Warrington, Salford and England half-back Kevin Brown is this week's Big Interview, joining host George Riley. Brown previews the Challenge Cup final between his two former clubs in Huddersfield and Wigan. He also discusses the 1895 Cup, and how he is enjoying life in retirement. Meanwhile, George and deputy editor Drew Darbyshire discuss all the latest in rugby league and have their say on the finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Graham is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The former NRL, St Helens and England forward discusses a range of topics with host George Riley. Meanwhile, George and James Gordon discuss the latest in rugby league, including the Challenge Cup semi-finals.

Kallum Watkins is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The England international centre joins George Riley for this week's big interview. He discusses his World Cup ambitions, returning to the field and in the pack and his time in the NRL.

Jamie Soward is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The 2010 NRL Premiership winning half-back reflects on his playing career, discusses his time in England and opens up on his coaching ambitions. Soward also discusses which players he think could make it in the NRL from Super League.

Brad Singleton is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. Singleton shares his thoughts on the recent busy Easter period. He also discusses the power of positivity following the fall of Toronto, and plans for life after league. 

Chris Hill is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The Huddersfield forward discusses Ian Watson and his potential to become an NRL coach, his move to the John Smith's Stadium and England. Meanwhile, James Gordon and Josh McAllister look ahead to the busy Easter weekend period, plus the good, the bad and the ugly. 

Jake Emmitt is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The former Super League forward discusses his career, time with Toronto Wolfpack and French rugby league. Meanwhile, Josh McAllister and Ben Olawumi discuss all the latest in rugby league including the good, the bad and the ugly.

Rangi Chase is the latest guest on the Love Rugby League podcast. The 2011 Man of Steel winner discusses his career so far, including making the move to Castleford in 2009 from the NRL, and playing for England. Meanwhile, James Gordon and Josh McAllister go through all the latest news and results - including the good, the bad and the ugly from the weekend.

Mitch Garbutt is this week's guest on the Love Rugby League podcast as he discusses Toulouse's first win over St Helens, his take on Leeds and their search for a new coach and life in France. Meanwhile, James Gordon and Josh McAllister go through all the latest news and results - including the good, the bad and the ugly from the weekend.

Ryan Hall is this week's guest on the Love Rugby League podcast as he discusses his time in the NRL, his England call up and life after league. Meanwhile, Drew Darbyshire and Josh McAllister go through all the latest news and results - including the good, the bad and the ugly from the weekend.

John Bateman is this week's guest as he opens up on his journey from a young kid in Bradford to playing for Wigan and in the NRL. Meanwhile, James Gordon and Josh McAllister go through the latest action in rugby league - including the good, the bad and the ugly from this week. There's yet more disciplinary chatter and we look ahead to this weekend's action in Super League and the Challenge Cup.

Chris Thorman is this week's guest as he talks to us about the potential for Super League in Cumbria, his own experience of the NRL and the 'no d**khead' policy at Workington. Also, Love Rugby League editor James Gordon and Josh McAllister knock about the talking points from the weekend's games, and give their good, bad and ugly of the week.

The disciplinary has dominated rugby league discussions this week, following the weekend's games and subsequent bans dished out. Editor James Gordon and reporter Josh McAllister go over the big talking points, give their views on Luke Gale's red card and ban as well as the good, the bad and the ugly for this week. And in the feature interview, George Riley catches up with Ryan Brierley - who opens up on his traumatic experience at Toronto and his emotional homecoming with Salford.

Kyle Amor joins George Riley for this week's big interview in the Love Rugby League podcast, while James Gordon and Josh McAllister discuss the good, the bad and the ugly from the weekend's action - including a triumphant start for Channel 4, disciplinary problems and the Championship latest.

Hear from all 12 Super League coaches ahead of the new season, as well as the presenter of the new Channel 4 TV coverage, comedian Adam Hills. Love Rugby League editor James Gordon and deputy Drew Darbyshire assess all 12 teams and give their predictions for the campaign.

The new look Love Rugby League podcast launches for 2022, with a quick look over the opening weekend of the Championship, the second round of the Challenge Cup and the issues surrounding Toulouse ahead of the Super League opener. Tyrone McCarthy is the guest for the first episode, as he reflects on his career. And in the new random rugby league feature, we've got our hands on 1997 Super League Sticker Album. Got something we might like? Drop us an email news@loverugbyleague.com

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D-Day looms for Toronto Wolfpack More coronavirus woes, on and off the pitch Who has been the most impressive team since the restart?

Fans can return on September 30 Should Toronto be in Super League in 2021? Huddersfield coach contenders Run through all the latest news Have your say

Fans return? James and Drew discuss all the latest, including an update on the return of fans and look ahead to this weekend's Super League action.

James and Drew chat about a quiet week in rugby league.

The boys are back for a lunchtime special to talk about the Super League fixture list, restart plans and the latest on Toronto and more...

Former Super League and NRL forward Keith Mason joins Love Rugby League’s James Gordon and Drew Darbyshire to discuss his plans to take rugby league to the big screen. Rugby Blood is a graphic novel that Mason is turning in to a brand, backed by some of the biggest stars in Super League and the competition itself, with the hope that it will spread the game to new areas. He also tells us about his life from a troubled teenager, to earning a move to the NRL and Melbourne Storm before he was 20, where he played alongside legends Cameron Smith and Billy Slater. SUBSCRIBE to Love Rugby League: https://bit.ly/2GCG8P8 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=ckNFvz1y30k&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2GCG8P8&redir_token=7YPXprBUwE6zNe307KkspSwX_-F8MTU4NDAxODI3NEAxNTgzOTMxODc0)

Toronto Wolfpack 'superfan' Sandy Shipley is this week's guest on The Last Tackle, with Love Rugby League's James Gordon and Drew Darbyshire. Sandy discusses her journey to the UK, falling in love with rugby league and all things Toronto. Find out too, her favourite memory in the sport so far in Drew's quick-fire 13! James and Drew also reflect on the weekend's results and discuss the World Club Challenge. SUBSCRIBE to Love Rugby League: https://bit.ly/2GCG8P8 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=0B9B9VBosf0&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2GCG8P8&redir_token=6enyRSw-NPCD9DTt-kIsjQ2TGS98MTU4MjgwODMzNEAxNTgyNzIxOTM0) FOLLOW LOVE RUGBY LEAGUE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/loverugbyleague (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=0B9B9VBosf0&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Floverugbyleague&redir_token=6enyRSw-NPCD9DTt-kIsjQ2TGS98MTU4MjgwODMzNEAxNTgyNzIxOTM0) Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/loverugbyleague (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=0B9B9VBosf0&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Floverugbyleague&redir_token=6enyRSw-NPCD9DTt-kIsjQ2TGS98MTU4MjgwODMzNEAxNTgyNzIxOTM0) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loverugbyle (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=0B9B9VBosf0&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Floverugbyle&redir_token=6enyRSw-NPCD9DTt-kIsjQ2TGS98MTU4MjgwODMzNEAxNTgyNzIxOTM0) ... #rugbyleague (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23rugbyleague)