The Love Rugby League Podcast

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A weekly show from the ultimate home of rugby league on the web, featuring a studio guest each week. Discussing all the latest rugby league news, views and gossip, as well as previewing the weekly action.

  1. 2d ago

    WHY St Helens sacked Rowley, NRL investment EXCLUSIVE and Leigh transfer news...

    WHY St Helens sacked Rowley, NRL investment EXCLUSIVE and Leigh transfer news... EP 24 With a hugely successful Rivals Round in the bag for Super League, attention now turns to the final rounds of the regular season - and a hugely significant few weeks off the field, too. The Love Rugby League podcast returns for another week to bring you all the latest about Super League's future with the NRL and look ahead to another big round of action. Here's what's on this week's show with Aaron and Matt..The boys will provide fresh detail from behind the scenes on St Helens about the surprising reasons why the club decided to sack Paul Rowley in such dramatic circumstances - and what prompted them to act when they did. We'll also bring you one name that the club's hierarchy are very keen on - as well as some names from Down Under that may be of interest and well worth tracking. There's an update on Super League's TV deal with Sky Sports - and why it might not be as straightforward a deal as many are expecting it to be. Meanwhile, we've a huge exclusive update on the NRL's investment into Super League - and why this week could be crucial for the chances of a takeover. One of Leigh Leopards' forwards will leave the club at the end of this season; find out who on this week's show.And we'll tell you about ANOTHER player from NRL strugglers St George-Illawarra Dragons who's been offered to Super League clubs for 2027. Finally, is Bevan French officially Super League's greatest overseas player? And if not, who is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Jul 20

    Hull KR in free fall, Tigers STUN Rhinos and Man of Steel List released...

    Hull KR in free fall, SHAMBOLIC Man of Steel Shortlist and Jolliffe on the move... ep 23 After an action-packed weekend in Super League with plenty of big talking points, the Love Rugby League podcast is back to dissect everything that's happened - as well as provide you with an exclusive update from the world of rugby league. It's been a busy few days and as such, it's a busy show for the boys this week! Here's what's on the agenda as Aaron and Matt once again tackle the big topics in the greatest game... We dive deep into the crisis at Hull KR, could the Super League champions miss the play-offs? And what are the reasons behind their slump in form? We peel back the curtain to tell you what's happening at the Robins. After a morale-boosting victory for St Helens last weekend, do the boys need to eat some humble pie and accept they might have got it wrong about the Saints' woes of late? Castleford Tigers stunned Leeds Rhinos on Sunday - should hopes be high that Ryan Carr can lead them to the play-offs in 2027? We'll also discuss his comments that were picked up on the Sky microphones. The latest Man of Steel top 10 has been released and it comes with some interesting names. The boys get stuck into the shortlist and tell you why it's wrong and point out the players who have been unfairly left out!It wouldn't be a podcast without a transfer exclusive; we'll tell you which Super League club Gold Coast prop Jaimin Jolliffe is signing for in 2027. We'll also bring you some exclusive details on changes to the IMG system - and what might be in store at a big meeting at the RFL later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Jul 13

    Paul Rowley’s St Helens future discussed, Wakefield star offered and Cas land latest signing...EP22

    After another dramatic and action-packed week in the world of Super League, the Love Rugby League podcast returns with a deep dive into all the big stories over the last seven days. Aaron and Matt are back to review everything we've seen on the field - as well as bringing you a number of exclusive transfer stories that are well worth checking out. Here's what's on this week's show. We'll get deep into the crisis at St Helens, explain whether or not Paul Rowley's future is under threat and bring you some exclusive detail on what's happening behind the scenes at the Saints. As well as that, we'll bring you an exclusive transfer update on Jed Cartwright - and explain why he will be sticking around for longer than the Saints originally said. We'll tell you which star of the Championship has signed for Castleford Tigers in 2027 as their latest rebuild under Ryan Carr gathers pace. Wakefield Trinity had a huge win at the weekend - but we'll tell you which one of their players is being offered to clubs by his management ahead of potentially entering the open market later this year. Sticking with Trinity, we'll shine a light on their huge win at Hull KR - and explain why they're now bonafide Super League title contenders. What's going wrong at Hull KR, meanwhile? There's a deep dive into the troubles the champions are having - and a scathing review from Matt on their title chances for 2026.. All that and much more. Please don't forget to like, subscribe and hype this week's show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Jun 22

    Hull KR coach CONFIRMED, Bradford Bulls EXCLUSIVE with Leigh and London in for Wire Star... EP 19

    The Love Rugby League podcast is back for another week - with a transfer special as Aaron and Matt bring you all the latest goings on and a series of exclusives from Super League and beyond.It's an action packed show with lots to discuss, and plenty of big names who are making moves for 2027. Here's what's on the latest episode:We'll bring you confirmation of Hull KR's next coach, with Rovers having officially decided on the man who will succeed Willie Peters in 2027. We'll bring you the lowdown on what the Robins can expect from the new boss too, and how it impacts their transfer plans. There's a whole heap of transfer exclusives to get into - including the former England international that Bradford Bulls have identified as a primary target for their ever-changing squad next year. There's news on Warrington prop Joe Philbin - as we reveal the two clubs that are pursuing a move for the Ireland international, and who the frontrunners are. We'll tell you the two Super League half-backs York Knights are interested in as they look to freshen up their squad for 2027 under Mark Applegarth. Suniasi Vunivalu's move to Wakefield is off, and a transfer to Hull has been speculated. But we'll tell you which THREE clubs are in the running for the former Melbourne Storm star. Away from transfers, the boys also get stuck into the struggles of the likes of York Knights and Toulouse, and how the move to 14 teams is officially backfiring....while there's a look at the battle to make the play-offs: and are Castleford Tigers an outside bet to gatecrash the top six? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A weekly show from the ultimate home of rugby league on the web, featuring a studio guest each week. Discussing all the latest rugby league news, views and gossip, as well as previewing the weekly action.