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. Sep 28

    Grand Final Preview, Lee Briers lands new club and London IN Super League for 2027... Ep 33

    It's one of the biggest weeks of the rugby league year - and what better way to warm up for the Super League Grand Final than with the new episode of the Love Rugby League podcast. Ahead of an historic Old Trafford showdown between Wakefield Trinity and Warrington Wolves, the boys are back to look ahead to the big game, debrief the semi-finals and bring you one or two exclusives, too. Here's what's on this week's show.There's only one place to start - Aaron and Matt go into depth about this weekend's Grand Final, with an extensive preview.. as well as the dreaded predictions.Should Warrington have been awarded the controversial penalty that proved key in their semi-final win, though? The boys look back at that, and a 'world class' Wakefield performance as they stunned Wigan Warriors.There's been a dramatic twist in the Super League-NRL story - with London now looking set to be ADMITTED into Super League in 2027. We'll exclusively tell you more on the show.Meanwhile, we'll tell you where Lee Briers is heading next, after he agreed a deal to leave St Helens and join another club. Sticking with the Saints, we'll explain why their recruitment plans are on ice.. for now. And we'll also tell you which frontline NRL forward has been offered to Super League clubs, and who is attracting a few admirers in the English game, too.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Sep 21

    London's Super League SNUB, Derek Beaumont drama and semi-final previews... EP32

    After a dramatic opening weekend in the Super League play-offs, the Love Rugby League podcast returns for another week to look at all the big talking points both on and off the pitch over the last seven days. As always, it's a busy show with some big exclusives and insight into the biggest stories dominating the sport right now. Here's what's on this week's show. The boys look back on the opening round of the play-offs and debrief both games in detail - including asking where it's gone wrong for Leigh and Hull KR. Speaking of which, are the Robins and the Leopards in danger of being OUT of play-off contention in 2027? We take an early look at the chances for both next year. Staying with Leigh, their owner has made headlines over the weekend after a busy period on social media.. the boys will offer their view on a messy situation and ask whether it's time for sterner action for owners. There's big movement with the NRL and Super League - as officials in England make a major decision on reported plans from Down Under to insert London Broncos into the top flight in 2027. We'll tell you all about it. We'll also explain why at least one other Championship club may think they could have a case to object to a possible elevation to Super League for London, too. Can Wakefield Trinity do the unthinkable and win at Wigan Warriors this weekend? We preview that and Leeds versus Warrington as the race for Old Trafford reaches a climax! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Sep 14

    SL-NRL deal EXCLUSIVE, Hull FC land Warrington prop and Castleford's next coaching candidate... EP31

    SL-NRL deal EXCLUSIVE, Hull FC land Warrington prop and Castleford's next coaching candidate... EP31 It's the business end of the Super League season, with the play-offs upon us and the race to Old Trafford starting this week: and the Love Rugby League podcast is back to discuss all that and much more. With the usual stack of transfer exclusives and insight behind the scenes on the biggest stories dominating the sport, there's plenty to get through again. Here's what's on this week's show.. We'll bring you exclusive new detail on the NRL partnership with Super League as a deal reaches completion; including how the prospect of the Australians taking equity in Super League has changed - and what the NRL's first plans are after taking over.. There's more new names in for the Castleford Tigers job; we'll run through the early contenders, rule out one early favourite and tell you of another new name from Australia in the mix. We'll bring you exclusive news from Hull FC - as they close in on the signing of a forward for the 2027 campaign from another Super League team. Sticking with transfers, we'll explain the latest with outgoings at St Helens - and when they might start to move some of their contracted players on: as well as discuss who's in danger. The half-back transfer market is heating up - we'll tell you a new name that Bradford Bulls are interested in signing for 2027.. ..as well as reveal who the favourites to sign Adam Clune are following his exit from Huddersfield. And what does it mean for Jackson Hastings? We'll discuss his options as he prepares to leave St Helens. And finally, we'll preview this week's two play-off ties - as well as offer our dreaded predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Sep 7

    Squad shakeups incoming! Are Wigan Warriors UNSTOPPABLE?... EP 30

    The Super League season is heating up at the business end of the year - and the Love Rugby League podcast is back to debrief another huge weekend and look ahead to what's next. It's another packed show, with Matt and Aaron returning to bring you the inside story on everything happening on and off the field in the world of Super League. Here's what's on this week's show.. The boys look back at Wigan's huge win over Leeds and ask if anyone can stop the Warriors - and whether Matt Peet is now Super League's greatest EVER coach. Castleford Tigers remain a mess after their latest defeat, but there's some big bits of news concerning their 2027 plans. We'll reveal the Australians who may emerge as surprise contenders for their coaching role.. ..as well as tell you which contracted player looks set to depart the club by mutual consent after their final game this weekend. There's a twist in the Sean O'Sullivan transfer saga - as we'll tell you which surprise Super League club have joined Bradford in the race and launched a bid to sign the Canterbury Bulldogs man. There's also murmurings over a new Super League club looking at Hull FC captain Aidan Sezer - we'll reveal more on this week's show. Going into the final round of the season, how do Leeds Rhinos respond to their humiliating loss to Wigan Warriors? We'll also explain why transfer shake-ups at multiple Super League squads will be happening much later than usual this year.. with a busy autumn ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Aug 25

    Castleford's likely next coach, Hull KR in CRISIS: and BIG changes coming at St Helens... EP 28

    Castleford's likely next coach, Hull KR in CRISIS: and BIG changes coming at St Helens... EP 28 It's been another big week in the world of rugby league - and the Love Rugby League podcast is back for another episode to debrief the events of the last few days and look ahead at some huge stories dominating the sport. Aaron and Matt return to look back at Round 24 of the Super League season and discuss some very big stories - as well as the usual batch of exclusives, too. Here's what's on this week's show.With Ryan Carr's exit from Castleford now confirmed, the boys look at who might be next - with some surprise names revealed to be in the mix, but one very obvious candidate profiled.. Hull KR are in free-fall - could the defending champions miss the play-offs? We'll peel back the curtain on their problems and explain why it doesn't look like getting better any time soon.What could Kevin Walters' arrival at St Helens mean for some of their contracted stars - including Jack Welsby? We'll dive into that subject in detail.. There could be big changes on the way for Super League clubs - with the future of reserve grade now under threat. We'll reveal why and explain how it could have a huge impact for the Championship.We'll tell you which half-back Huddersfield Giants have signed for the 2027 season as they continue to build under Jim Lenihan. And we'll also reveal a possible new home for Aidan Sezer - as well as the Leeds Rhinos man who is attracting interest from fierce rivals Bradford Bulls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Aug 17

    NRL-SL deal Update, Hull FC new signing EXCLUSIVE and KR better without Mikey Lewis?

    NRL-SL deal Update, Hull FC new signing EXCLUSIVE and KR better without Mikey Lewis?... EP 27 With just a month to go in the Super League season and the NRL's investment into the competition close, things are spicing up both on the field and off it. The Love Rugby League podcast returns for another week to dive into all the big storylines and more, with Aaron and Matt back to bring you up to date with everything from the world of rugby league. Here's what's on this week's show... We'll take you behind the scenes on the NRL-Super League deal: and explain what may need to happen for an agreement to be struck - and why Peter V'Landys isn't happy. We'll also bring Castleford Tigers fans up to speed with the latest on Ryan Carr: as a decision is set to be reached on his future at the club.It's the transfer deadline this week - which Super League clubs are going to do business for the rest of 2026, and who is likely to keep their powder dry? We'll tell you the name of the Super League forward heading for Hull FC on loan in 2027...and we'll also reveal Jordy Crowther's next club, as an exit from Warrington Wolves at the end of this season looms large on the horizon. We've a rare Tuesday night offering as Hull KR play Warrington - but as his ban comes to an end.. are the Robins now a better side WITHOUT Mikey Lewis? We debate that and much more. 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.

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