The Love Rugby League Podcast

With the Rugby League World Cup heating up and England's men still very much alive in the tournament, there's plenty to discuss in the latest episode of the Love Rugby League podcast. Aaron and Matt return for another week with a packed show - which will not only bring you the news from the World Cup, but everything closer to home in Super League, too. Here's what's on this week's episode. With England still in the fight to qualify for the semi-finals, the boys look back at the win over France and ask whether changes need to be made against Papua New Guinea this weekend.. ..as well as reflecting on how the tournament has looked and felt away from Brian McDermott's side so far, too - with the format once again under the microscope! Back in Super League, we've got a HUGE update on the future of London Broncos, and their decision on whether or not to accept the request to enter the top flight with zero central funding in 2027. And if the Broncos do come up, they could be lining up an ambitious play for one of Hull FC's biggest names. We'll tell you who it is. We'll also tell you which North Queensland Cowboys star has been offered to Super League clubs for next year, as well as revealing the Lebanon player who could be making the move to England. Semi Valemei shone for Fiji against Australia - but we'll tell you whether or not he has a future at Castleford Tigers in 2027. http://www.thebigleagues.co.uk/vegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a brilliant opening weekend of the Rugby League World Cup - well, except for England - the Love Rugby League podcast is back to get stuck into all the big talking points from the tournament and beyond. Naturally, the inquest into England's disappointing defeat to Tonga is under review - but that's not all, with a number of big stories to dissect. Here's what Matt and Aaron are discussing this week. Where do England go from here after the loss to Tonga? The boys debrief it and ask whether England were bad, or Tonga were good.. ..and how different should the team look for the France game? We're proposing some big changes.. find out more on the show. The boys don't hold back on their view of the 'farcical' World Cup format either, with some strong opinion on how England's tournament looks to be over after just one game. There's also plenty of discussion about the RFL's role in all of this - and whether the sport is taking the England national team seriously enough anymore: and what needs to change. Speaking of the RFL, their big figures are in Australia to try thrash out a deal with the NRL. After a chaotic few days we'll try and bring you up to date with what's happening.. with the boys receiving messages while we're recording.. And without the NRL deal, what could Super League look like in 2027 - and what are the financial ramifications of no deal? We'll explain all the possible fallout.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rugby League World Cup is here - but there is a lot happening away from the biggest tournament in the game too, and the Love Rugby League podcast has you covered with everything going on. Our World Cup preview episode will tee up the opening round of the tournament, which starts on Thursday, but we'll also get stuck into domestic matters too.. with the usual batch of exclusives along the way. Here's what's on this week's show. The prospect of a deal between Super League and the NRL is at boiling point. We'll tell you exactly where we're at as the Thursday deadline looms.. ..and we'll also bring you an exclusive new update on what the Super League calendar could look like - as well as the dramatically-changed new start date pencilled in for 2027. It's World Cup time. We'll break down England's chances ahead of their opener against Tonga on Saturday and pick our starting line-ups.. with one or two differences between the boys! We'll also run through our predictions for the opening week, and tell you how you can play along with us and win a bundle of prizes with our new partner, The Big Leagues. The world of Super League is still turning fast - we've got another update on Castleford Tigers' coaching position. Is Paul Rowley going to be the man in charge in 2027? We'll tell you all about it.We'll also reveal the two new St Helens players that have been offered to clubs for next year, as Kevin Walters looks to begin his overhaul at the Saints. Finally, we'll tell you of a significant coaching change in the Championship - with Castleford icon Craig Huby set to land his first head coach role. We'll tell you where. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Grand Final has been and gone and we now have a World Cup to look forward to, and we're here to cover all of it on the Love Rugby League podcast. After Wakefield Trinity's triumphant Grand Final victory, the boys dissect the final and look at what the future may hold for the winners, and also Warrington Wolves after a fifth Old Trafford loss. But that's not all... The England squad is out and it has caused quite the stir. Jake Connor is out, Mikey Lewis is in, and a lot of players have pulled out. The boys get into it. There's the latest on London Broncos and their potential place in Super League next year as time for news draws closer. It's all quiet at Castleford Tigers... but why? More on what might be causing delays at the Tigers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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