Love Rugby League Weekly

KR Transfer exclusive, Abdo in the UK and Wigan in Crisis... EP 10 In this week's episode, dissect Andrew Abdo's visit to the UK, what the next steps are in the NRL's possible investment into Super League and explain the stumbling blocks which are still in place over a deal. Matt and Aaron look back on a bizarre evening in Hull last week, which culminated in John Cartwright stepping aside as Hull coach. We'll discuss what we made of the full-time scenes, explain why the Black and Whites perhaps deserve a bit of slack - and explain why the chances of Cartwright coaching elsewhere are slim. They also discuss if Wigan are in Crisis. After three straight league defeats, we'll get stuck into the Warriors' recent form. Finally Hull KR fans, you'll want to tune in as we've a huge transfer exclusive relating to the Robins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's been plenty happening off the field as well as on it. This week, Aaron and Matt are dissecting the Challenge Cup quarter-finals - and they may well have one or two big exclusives to throw out, too... We'll reveal the final five-man shortlist for the England job - as interviews begin and an appointment nears. Brad Arthur is definitely on there: we'll tell you who the other four are, too. There's transfer news from Wakefield Trinity on two fronts. We'll tell you which player they've signed from a rival club for 2027....and we'll also reveal which of their current stars has been offered to clubs for next season, as his future appears to be away from the club. The boys look back on the Challenge Cup quarter-finals, offer some insight into why the semi-finals are being played in Warrington and Doncaster and tip their winners. We'll also look at who could be the next Catalans Dragons head coach - and reveal what we think might be next for Joel Tomkins as he returns to the United Kingdom following his sh

After a hectic Rivals Round in Super League, the Love Rugby League podcast returns for another week to bring you the biggest and best insight into the topics that are dominating the rugby league airwaves. With Andrew Abdo heading to the UK to try thrash out an agreement between Super League and the NRL, we'll bring you exclusive new detail on the deal, and what could happen next as a takeover from Australia looms. Five teams are level at the top of Super League after Easter; we'll be asking if they're all genuine contenders - and whether or not Wakefield Trinity are the real deal and the next big side to win their first major trophy in some time.It was another defeat for Wigan - we'll shine the spotlight on the Warriors and ask whether their fans should be worried after their collapse at St Helens.Leigh Leopards lost heavily again - the boys will take a closer look at the problems surrounding the Leopards: and ask whether 2026 could be their last chance to achieve success for some time. There's the usual t

What next for Hull KR, Transfer Talk and Rivals Round Returns... Ep 7 Aaron and Matt sit down to discuss all the big topics in the world of rugby league right now as the season begins to settle into a stride. The lads discuss at Willie Peters' exit from Hull KR, discuss who might be next for the Robins and ponder how they go about replacing one of their all-time great coaches. There's an updates on the England coaching position and the NRL's investment into Super League, too. We ask whether Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's impending arrival at Wakefield is one of the biggest transfers in Super League history - as well as bringing you some exclusive news on a Trinity player who is already being offered to clubs as a result. Finally, the guys look forward to the first Rivals Round of 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 p

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 like

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices