In the cup, we talk through the much-anticipated clash between Wakefield and Wigan, the second clash in two weeks between Leigh and Warrington, Catalans trip to St Helens with Joel Tomkins set to depart and Hull KR's lay up against York Knights on Saturday.

We also chat through the ongoing chaos at Hull FC as they plot their next coaching move and check in on the Championship as the financial wheel of misfortune arrives at North Wales Crusaders.

We'll be back next week!

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you all the talking points from Super League's Rivals Round!

As Bill Leyland secured the most unbelievable comeback win, can St Helens get him back? Are Leeds doing just enough for the time being? How big of a loss will John Asiata be to Hull FC? How big of a threat are the Catalans Dragons? Should Warrington be targeting a Challenge Cup win at the third year of asking and are Wakefield strong enough to challenge Wigan on Sunday?

We have a brief preview of all things Challenge Cup ahead of this weekend's quarter finals and then it's onto the NRL!

Is West Tigers' run sustainable? Can Penrith go unbeaten all year? Are the Knights the biggest success story so far and is it too early to write off Canberra?

We'll be back on Sunday!

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We bring the curtain down on an eventful 30th anniversary celebrations for the Betfred Super League, answering all the big questions. Starting with whether Warrington could go top with a win over Leeds? Would Wigan return to form against Huddersfield? Could Hull FC make it back-to-back wins at home and would Leigh be able to get their second win of the season?

It's then on to the NRL where the NQ Cowboys pulled off a big upset over Melbourne, Penrith eased past Parramatta, the Knights impressed against Canterbury and St George lose their fourth in a row to remain winless.

We'll be back on Monday 9 April!

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the late night news and headlines from the opening three games of Round 6 from the Betfred Super League as the league celebrates its 30th birthday weekend.

We start with a mauling of epic proportions from Hull KR and talk about Willie Peters' pending departure, it's then on to Wakefield aiming to go third with a win at York and we also reflect on Castleford humbling the Bradford Bulls on Thursday night.

In the NRL, we reflect on a feisty Battle of Brisbane, the Wests Tigers showing fight in Auckland and Manly Sea Eagles firing Anthony Seibold.

We will be back on SUNDAY!

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In this new series from the Rugby League Hot Recap, Locky Campbell will provide an update on the ten players in contention for the coveted personal accolade throughout the 2026 Betfred Super League season.

In this opening episode, he talks through which players were unlucky to miss out and which ten players are in contention after Round 5.

The Hot Recap will be back with a Friday Night Recap on Friday!

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Starting in SL, we talk through the showstopper in Perpignan, the sacking of Luke Robinson after another Huddersfield defeat and what's next for Castleford after their humbling in Warrington? It's then onto a rise from the ashes for Hull FC, gutsy Wakefield turning the screw, St Helens playing well despite a forwards crisis and a recap of that Thursday night cracker in Wigan.

In the NRL, we talk through Brian To'o's piece of beauty in Penrith's rout of the Roosters, Brisbane stunning Melbourne, the Warriors impressing once more and a brilliant contest between the Rabbitohs and Tigers.

The first episode of Man of Steel Power Rankings drops this week and we will be back with another Friday Night Recap!

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Locky and Eliot talk through Wakefield stunning Leeds on Friday night, criticism of Huddersfield and St Helens doing it tough against Castleford during the cup round-up before they then talk through the Super League's ongoing injury crisis and new reports on plans for the NRL to invest in the game in Europe.

It's then on to the NRL as Alex Johnstone made history by becoming the top NRL tryscorer and yet no one seems to be happy about the blowout scores in the game down under...

We'll be back at the weekend!

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We cover all seven Super League games starting with St Helens vs Bradford, York vs Warrington and Leigh vs Catalans. It's then on to Sunday's games as Huddersfield took on Hull KR, Leeds came back from Vegas to face Castleford before a quick trip to France for Toulouse vs Wigan and then we finish with Thursday's game between Wakefield and Hull FC.

There's more positive news on the return of the Halifax Panthers and our winners from the round before we dig straight into the rest of the NRL Round 1 as both the Raiders and the Warriors snatch big wins at the weekend.

We'll be back with the Challenge Cup fourth round recap next Monday!

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We start off with the Vegas bombshell that was Leeds Rhinos' ransacking of World Club Champions Hull KR at Allegiant Stadium and then discuss the NRL opening two games as well as asking why the American audience hasn't bought into the sport just yet.

We return to Super League as Locky provides a first-hand report on Warrington's win over Wakefield and we chat through Bradford getting the better of Toulouse and St Helens making Catalans look very ordinary in Perpignan.

We also introduce Eliot's Top 5! A regular Monday feature as he provides the five best Super League transfers of all time and then we provide our picks for a tricky Round 4!

PICKS COMPETITION SCORES ON THE DOORS

LOCKY - 2-1

ELIOT - 2-1

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The boys talk you though all the key moments in the games and recap a huge win for Wigan over their rivals Leigh in Super League's Thursday night game.

It's then time for some pre-Vegas game chat as rumours of a partnerships between the NRL and Super League continue to be hinted at and the Australian league could have a game in London to start their 2027 season.

We'll be back on Monday!

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First off, we dive into the Toulouse-Castleford contest as the French side played their first league match at home, before we review Huddersfield's tight encounter with Wakefield and then Wigan's clash with Hull FC, including the devastating news around Will Pryce's injury.

It's then on to the Championship with the latest on the Halifax situation before we wrap with a little Vegas preview and a look ahead to Round 3 of the Super League!

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The boys bring you up to speed on the latest rugby league action as Bradford bring back Super League action to Odsal for the first time in 12 years, Leeds seek to bounce back against newcomers York and St Helens desperately seek a win against the Leigh Leopards.

There's also time for a dedicated recap on the World Club Challenge as Hull KR took on the Brisbane Broncos for world champion glory.

We're back on Monday night for a recap of the rest of the weekend's action!

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The Hot Recap crew talk through a tight encounter between Hull FC and Bradford Bulls, Toulouse's trip to Wakefield Trinity and Wigan and Castleford opening the season at the Jungle.

We give our winners, losers and teams of the week and then it's on to previewing Hull KR v Brisbane Broncos.

We then wrap with our game picks for Round 2 of Super League.

We'll be back with another Friday Night Recap this Friday!

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And we are back with our recap shows on a Friday this season! We start by recapping the mouthwatering clashes between Leigh Leopards and Leeds Rhinos & Warrington Wolves and St Helens.

It's then on to the early Friday game between Catalans Dragons and Huddersfield Giants before we turn to Thursday's memorable season opener from York as they took on champions Hull KR.

We'll be back with the rest of the action on Monday!

NOTE: Eliot's audio changes about 15 minutes in. This was due to an issue with our recording software. We apologise for this!

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For our 100th episode, the Hot Recap crew are back with this final episode before the 2026 Betfred Super League season starts!

First up, there's a big recap of all the action from the Challenge Cup 3rd Round, it's then on to the shocking news of the immediate wounding up of the Halifax Panthers, before a trail through the publication of the RFL's strategic review, Payne Haas' Broncos departure and the latest in the shake-up on the Man of Steel voting.

For our big feature we set out our predicted final Super League table and give our thoughts on potential Man of Steel winners, top tryscorers and Challenge Cup winners.

The boys then give their predictions for Round 1 of the Super League season!

We'll be back for our first in-season recap on Friday night!

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Starting with the news, the boys dig in to the troubles at Oldham with the club in the headlines for the wrong reasons, we cast our eye over which Championship clubs have started best, talk Lewis Martin's new deal and the Man of Steel being reworked for 2026.

We also chat through this weekend's Challenge Cup third round fixtures before our first feature on the best and worst Super League kits for 2026.

It's then on to a good old recap of the NRL offseason and a look ahead to which sides are contenders, pretenders and facing a battle for the wooden spoon!

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Before then, the boys discuss the Saturday action from the Challenge Cup second round and friendlies, Zac Lomax's legal dispute with Parramatta, Ryan Papenhuyzen's retirement from rugby league and the latest key signings and contract renewals across the league.

Then it's on to the Top 25 and who will come out on top? Will Mikey Lewis supplant Bevan French as the best player in the league? Where do the likes of George Williams and Jake Connor rank?

Have a listen and please do let us know your thoughts in Spotify comments or reach out to us on TikTok at @rugbyleaguerecap!

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On the news front, the boys discuss Shaun Wane's exit and outline which coaches could take the helm at England RL for this year's World Cup. There's signing news as more Rhinos head down under and Leigh work to retain key players. We tease a potential big clash in the Challenge Cup and recap the fallout from the Featherstone announcement last week.

To the preview, and this week we ask the big questions; Are Wakefield dark horses as they enter year 2 in Super League? Do Warrington make this a year of transition as they blood their talented youngsters? Is this the year that Wigan drop out of the Top 2? Can York deliver on a real year of promise as they make their debut in the Super League?

We'll be back next week with another episode as we count down towards the 2026 Betfred Super League and NRL seasons!

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But first, we start with the news that Featherstone Rovers will not play in the 2026 Betfred Championship season after the RFL could not agree to their prospective owner being financially stable to take the club into the new season.

The boys follow this news up with a look ahead to the first round of the Challenge Cup, the latest on Salford's recruitment, Zac Lomax's maneuvering to get to Melbourne, the Leigh Leopards' response to allegations against Tesi Niu and Matt Dufty's release from the Warrington Wolves.

It's straight into our season previews then when we answer the questions; Are Hull KR the favourites for the 2026 Super League title? Are the Leeds Rhinos facing a now or never season? Is anyone in a better place to challenge for silverware than Leigh Leopards? What is Paul Rowley going to do to fix St Helens and can Toulouse compete with their assembled squad for the new season?

We'll be back next week with the final part of our three-parter.

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The Hot Recap crew are ready for a third year of rugby league podcasting and kick it all off with the first of our three-part preview into the 2026 Betfred Super League season.

The boys start with a quick refresher of news from the festive period as Salford and Featherstone race to get ready for the Championship season, Umyla Hanley looks set to be one of the biggest targets for the 2027 recruitment cycle and the NRL mulls seismic changes to play for this year.

It's then on to our preview where we ask: What should Bradford's expectations be on their return to Super League? Are Castleford the most interesting team of the offseason? Is Toby Sexton one of the most underrated Super League signings for Catalans? Is this the year that Huddersfield bounce back? And why there are suddenly big expectations on Hull FC for this year.

We'll be back with Part 2 of our season preview next week!

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you our 52nd episode of the year in which we bring you our key storylines for the game of rugby league heading into 2026.

The boys also bring you the latest news as Salford secure new ownership, Featherstone face a race to secure their future, Nene MacDonald signs for St Helens, Wigan's Oli Wilson is out for the year and Jake Connor signs a three-year deal with the Rhinos.

We'll be back to start our 2026 Super League season previews in the new year.

Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!

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He talks winners and losers from the Super League fixtures release, Magic Weekend's move to Everton for 2026, all the big signing news from the last few weeks, the latest on the Championship structure for 2026, Salford Red Devils and the delay of the R360 competition!

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They talk through the ramifications for Shaun Wane, how Australia embraced the opportunity and look ahead to next year's World Cup, as New Zealand blow past Samoa in the Cup final of the Pacific Championships.

There's also talk about NZ heading to UK shores in 2027, the Ashes returning in 2028, rugby league also returning to Everton in 2026 and the latest on Featherstone Rovers.

This is the last confirmed weekly recording until January but we will be back on an adhoc basis until then!

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The duo talk through England's faltering attack and lack of fitness, the prowess of Angus Crichton and Cameron Munster + what Shaun Wane needs to do to get his side ready for the third test at Headingley.

There's also time to talk through the Pacific Championships and Eli Katoa's shocking injury, Matt Dufty facing the Warrington axe, Ryan Papenhuyzen's Storm exit, the latest on Salford and talks between the RFL and broadcaster DAZN!

We'll be back for the final match recap this weekend!

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What went wrong for England? Why is Reece Walsh the best player in the world right now? Who needs to be dropped for the second test?

We take on all the big talking points ahead of Everton this Saturday.

PLUS, we also have time to talk State of Origin heading to New Zealand in 2027 and the NRL plotting an international round to open a season.

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After years of waiting, we are strapping in for the first Ashes series on British shores in 22 years.

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire talk through the key matchups, the weaknesses in both sides and there's even one of them backing England to win on Saturday!

Also tonight, we bring you nine things you need to know about rugby league including talk of promotion and relegation returning to Super League, the World Club Challenge dates and venues and the return of an eight-team Super League playoffs in 2026!

We'll be back after the first Test!

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire break down all the key information as the league welcomes Bradford Bulls, Toulouse Olympique and York Knights to the top table.

We bring you the winners and losers from the 2025 IMG Gradings as both Salford and the London Broncos get stung by the system.

Finally, we bring you our season reviews for Hull KR, Wigan Warriors, Leigh Leopards and St Helens as Paul Rowley heads to Merseyside as the Saints' new coach.

Check back in for our Ashes preview next week!

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The boys briefly will then talk over the logistics for the World Club Challenge in 2026 before diving straight into Shaun Wane's 24-man England squad for the Ashes and then it's on to part 2 of our Super League season review with Warrington, Hull FC, Wakefield and Leeds all discussed.

We'll be back on Friday to bring you the lowdown on all the IMG and Super League expansion drama!

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The boys start off the recap by heading down under to the NRL Grand Final as Reece Walsh wrote his name into the history books with an all-star performance in Brisbane's win over Melbourne (1.31). We talk through all the talking points from Australia's showpiece event before talking through the Kangaroos squad for the Ashes (14.27).

It's then on to the Super League semi-finals. First up, we talk through Wigan v Leigh (18.13) in a repeat of last year's semi-final before we head to Craven Park for Hull KR v St Helens (28.48).

Before we wrap there's also some Championship Grand Final talk as Toulouse's win over York Knights shakes up the potential pecking order for the expected promoted clubs to Super League in 2026! (43.20)

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire talk you through the NRL showpiece (1.47) as the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos battle for eternal rugby league glory on Sunday.

It's then on to the Super League semi-final previews with shenanigans afoot ahead of Wigan and Leigh's Friday matchup (13.10) and then St Helen's trip to Craven Park to take on LLS winners Hull KR on Saturday (22.10).

It's then time for part 1 of our Super League 2025 season review (28.26) as we take a look at the respective seasons of the Salford Red Devils, Castleford Tigers, Huddersfield Giants and Catalans Dragons.

We end the episode on our picks competition! (55.55)

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Eliot McGuire provides the goods in a solo episode as he recaps the Eliminator Round in the Super League playoffs whilst the NRL's Grand Final lineup is complete after the preliminary finals this weekend.

Eliot stats us off by recapping the madness that was Saturday night at Headingley (1.11) before he heads to Leigh Sports Village as Wakefield come up against a battling Leigh Leopards (8.39).

He then heads to Australia for the NRl Preliminary Finals, starting with the 2023 Grand Final recap as Penrith made the trip to Suncorp to take on the Broncos (15.29) and then 2024 runner-ups Melbourne face off against Cronulla.

We'll be back in your feeds on Wednesday!

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We start at Craven Park as a nervy Hull KR welcomed Warrington on the final round (1.44). It's then on to the other Thursday night game as Hull FC hosted the improving Catalans Dragons (9.11) and to the Friday as the imperious Wigan Warriors welcomed old rivals Leeds Rhinos (18.13). The boys then talk through Top 4 guaranteed Leigh Leopards (25.06) taking on Huddersfield, an emotional night at Salford as the Red Devils faced playoff side Wakefield (30.41) and then we wrap Super League at St Helens as they played an exciting back and forth with Castleford (38.53).

We have a brief chat over the Super League Dream Team and then it's onto the Championship playoffs as Halifax stun Oldham and Bradford make easy work of Featherstone.

We finish off at the NRL (50.12) as the Canberra Raiders were ousted in shocking style against the upstart Cronulla Sharks and a dominant Penrith Panthers put the Canterbury Bulldogs to the sword.

We will back in your feeds on Wednesday 1 October!

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Locky Campbell flies solo for this episode on the penultimate round of the Super League season and the first round of the NRL Finals!

We start with Wakefield Trinity's shock result over Hull KR (1.11) before moving on to Leigh vs St Helens in a fight for a Top 4 spot (7.14). It's then on to Hull FC as they entertain Warrington (14.22) before Huddersfield send off Leroy Cudjoe against Salford (19.41) and Wigan beat down Castleford (26.02).

We take a look at Catalans stunning result at Leeds (30.48) before looking ahead to the applications for the 2026 Super League teams and then it's on to the NRL (41.40) as Ben Hunt downs the Raiders, the Panthers knock out the Warriors, the Sharks feast on the Roosters and the Storm fend off the Bulldogs.

We'll be back with you on Sunday night!

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First, the boys go over the big news from the last few days as the fallout continues from the derby days in Round 25, Jack Ashworth clocks a record ban, St Helens' attack is criticised, Stefan Ratchford and Leroy Cudjoe retire and the London Broncos look set for Super League in 2026.

We preview the NRL Finals (27.18) with four cracking games kicking off this weekend and give our predictions on which two sides will be fighting it out in the Grand Final in October.

Then it's time for our individual Ashes squad predictions (47.20) with less than 50 days to the big kickoff and then it's time for a mini preview (1.13.54) of Super League Round 26 and our picks competition.

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First to the Super League and we recap Hull KR and St Helen's defensive feast (1.59), Salford's stunning performance against the beleaguered Wolves (12.29) and Leeds' rampant victory at Hull FC (24.48) before we check in on Jake Connor's Man of Steel status.

We recap the other remaining games as Wakefield leave a message against Huddersfield (34.12), Wigan ease past Catalans (40.22) and Leigh rout Castleford (45.39) before we discuss the new plans for the sport's second tier in the UK and congratulate the North Wales Crusaders on their League One title.

It's then on to the NRL as the Raiders claim their first silverware in 35 years (1.00.30), the Sydney Roosters shock the Melbourne Storm, the Dolphins give themselves a chance of making the finals and the Knights look for a new head coach.

We will be back in your feeds next Tuesday!

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap the action from the Super League and the NRL which brought high amounts of drama to our TV screens this weekend.

We start with Wigan v Wakefield as the Warriors welcomed Bevan French back into the side (1.51) and then it's on to Friday night's cracker between Saints and Hull FC (9.30) before we begin the Warrington postmortem after their game at Huddersfield (17.57).

It's then off to Perpignan for Dragons v Tigers (28.26), a quick check-in on Leigh as they hosted Salford (35.47) before we recap Thursday night's showdown between Leeds and Hull KR (42.04.)

After the Championship and League 1 recap, it's on to the NRL and there's no better place to start then the moment of magic between Canberra and Penrith (52.56) and we also check in on Bulldogs v Melbourne as well as talk through Des Hasler's departure from the Gold Coast Titans and the latest on the Wests Tigers.

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After a litany of bad off-the-field news, Salford's game against Wakefield was called off on Friday so we've got five Super League games to bring you plus your regular 15 minutes on the NRL.

We start with the Grand Final rematch between Wigan and Hull KR (1.59) and follow it up with a memorable encounter between Hull FC and Leigh Leopards (12.37).

It's then on to Castleford vs Leeds (22.23), Huddersfield v St Helens (30.55) and the Thursday night recap of Warrington and Catalans (39.55).

We then dive into all of the off the field dramas around Salford from the last week with their future in serious jeopardy (46.57) before heading into our NRL section as focus on Melbourne's dramatic win over Penrith, the incoming rise of the Sydney Roosters, the Battle of Brisbane and the future of Daly Cherry-Evans after the Tigers humbled the Sea Eagles.

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As always, we start with the Super League and the Friday night games as Warrington bid to keep their season alive versus Wigan (1.43) and Wakefield host a Saints side looking for a series sweep (11.54).

We then turn our attention to the thunderous Thursday night encounter between Leeds and Leigh (21.31) before rattling through Huddersfield v Catalans (30.37) and Hull KR v Castleford (37.33). We bid adieu to the Salford Red Devils as the club becomes a makeshift side of loaned players to end the year (43.17).

There's talk of the future of the Championship and League One (52.45) before we dig into the NRL (57.00) as the Roosters blast past the Dolphins, the Raiders take a big step towards a minor premiership and Brisbane experience the worst luck in their clash with Melbourne.

We'll see you next week!

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First off, it's straight into the remaining games from Super League R20 as Leigh and Warrington play out one of the best games of the year (1.36), St Helens send a message to their rivals against Castleford (13.59) and Hull KR make some new records with a trip to Salford (21.56).

We then talk about the big Super League expansion announcement (31.58) including who could come up? What's the deal with Magic Weekend? And what does it mean for the Championship and League One?

It's then on to the NRL (50.52) where Nathan Cleary kicked a blinder in a 'game of the year' contender, Herbie Farnworth's injury has huge ramifications for the Dolphins, the Tigers get one over on Galvin and the Broncos look a late season threat.

We'll be back next time!

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Firstly, Locky and Eliot kick off the recap of the three big Super League fixtures as Wakefield look for a league double over Leeds, Hull FC look to regain their home form against Huddersfield and Catalans make the trip to Wigan.

The boys talk through the latest discussions around the future of Super League with a big decision coming tomorrow on league structure and the welcome news that Wigan will face Catalans in Paris next June.

It's then on to listing the best five Super League coaches before we head to the NRL where the Panthers are looking like they could compete for a fifth straight title as the Warriors look vulnerable and St George's season looks almost done.

We finish with our very different perspectives on the best 10 players in the world!

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are your guides through the action and we start at the Brick Community Stadium as Wigan take on their bogey team, Hull FC (1.58). It's then off to the jungle for a raucous affair between Castleford and Warrington (12.06) before we check in on Mikey Lewis and table toppers Hull KR as they take on the Dragons who look set for a new coach (22.01). Then it's on to Huddersfield v Wakefield (31.11) as the home side look to get a statement win against the playoff challengers, Leeds v Salford (40.12) as the home side look to bounce back from their St Helens' defeat and then we finish with the Thursday night encounter between St Helens and Leigh Leopards (46.30).

To the NRL and there is some dramatic last minute drama between the Newcastle Knights and New Zealand Warriors, a Lachlan Galvin-inspired performance for the Bulldogs against St George and a surprise result between Manly and Melbourne.

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It's a Locky Campbell solo episode on this Sunday evening as he brings you up to speed on all the Super League and NRL action.

The episode starts with the big game between Leigh Leopards and Hull KR on Saturday afternoon (0.53) and for a discussion on Willie Peter's future as Hull KR coach before a recap of the Leeds-St Helens contest at Headingley (8.55).

It's then on to the memorable finish between Warrington and Catalans in Perpignan (13.39) and Salford's big performance over the Castleford Tigers (18.34).

The pod then turns its attention to Wigan and Huddersfield's Friday night encounter where a memorable try was scored (25.33) and then it's the Thursday night recap of Hull FC and Wakefield Trinity (30.21).

In the NRL, Herbie Farnworth stars as the Dolphins take on the Sharks, Nathan Cleary puts in a big performance off the bench against the Eels, the Warriors are back to winning ways and the Roosters just edge the Dragons.

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In one of the best rounds of Super League action all season, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire chat through the titanic tussles as 1st placed Hull KR faced off against the 3rd placed Rhinos and the 2nd placed Warriors headed to 4th placed Leigh.

After those encounters, there was more drama as St Helens headed to Hull FC whilst Wakefield made a statement in their game with Catalans Dragons.

We then wrap up Super League action with Warrington's trip to Salford and the Thursday night encounter between Castleford and Huddersfield, as well as the news that Danny Maguire has bitten the dust after 17 rounds.

We then head to the NRL as Kaeo Weekes stars for the Canberra Raiders in their win over the St George Illawara Dragons and the Lachlan Galvin saga continues to derail Canterbury Bulldogs' 2025 season!

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We start with Leeds and Leigh's big-score thriller on Friday night (1.31), reflect on Warrington's must-win game against Hull FC (12.34) and then head to a night of controversy and heartbreak as Castleford take on Wigan (21.52).

In the second half, we plough through Hull KR's visit of Wakefield (30.15), a humid affair between Catalans and Huddersfield (37.27) and the latest bloodbath between St Helens and Salford (44.10).

It's then on to going through the first England RL Ashes squad made up of SL players, and more talk on Super League expanding to 14 clubs as Nigel Wood takes on chief role at Rugby League Commercial.

We then talk through the NRL action as Dolphins continue to put up big scores, Penrith tackle Canterbury in a tasty affair and the New Zealand Warriors deal with fresh injuries. We finish off with the next stage of our picks competition!

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We're straight into it with Wakefield and Wigan on Friday night (1.46) before we pick up the highly anticipated clash between St Helens and Leeds Rhinos (10.04) and Huddersfield's trip to the Warrington Wolves (18.40). It's then on to Leigh's trip to Perpignan (26.44), Salford's home clash with Hull FC (32.48) and a recap of Thursday night's game between Castleford and Hull KR (41.04).

After a quick recap of the Championship and League One, it's then on to the NRL where this is praise for Mark Nawanqanitawase (52.02), a valiant Penrith Panthers side, a resurgent Brisbane Broncos outfit and questions over whether its a season too early for the Wests Tigers and South Sydney Rabbitohs to challenge!

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After a short soujourn for the Challenge Cup Final, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back in the saddle for another weekly recap episode.

We start with the nail biting finish at Dewsbury between Huddersfield and Wigan (1.55) before heading to Craven Park for a historic encounter between Catalans and Hull KR (12.31). It's then on to another eventful match between Wakefield and Leigh (21.37), a great Castleford performance at Hull FC (28.07), another disappointing game from Warrington at Leeds (35.53) and we finish on Salford and St Helens (44.27).

We talk through the Championship and League One, the much-heralded return of the Rugby League Live videogame with Rugby League 26 in July and then it's onto the NRL where we gush about the Dolphins, voice our concerns about the Manly Sea Eagles and look ahead to State of Origin Game II from Perth on Wednesday!

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The boys get into the game straight away, talking through the weight of history on the Robins whilst the Wolves have a chance to kickstart their 2025 into gear, although how fit will George Williams be for the contest?

The duo then talk through the likes of Jai Field and the other contenders for Man of Steel (16.53), their Top Six predictions for the final Super League table (27.41), the signings of the season (43.02), and then the key storylines that we'll be keeping an eye on for the rest of the year (51.35).

We'll be back with another episode next week!

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The boys give their midseason grade for all 12 Super League teams as we talk through the six games of SL action.

We start with the much anticipated fixture between Hull KR and St Helens (1.49) before turning to Round 2 of Leeds v Wakefield (11.51) where the Rhinos fans gave a powerful tribute to Rob Burrow. It's then on to Warrington versus Castleford (22.14), Hull FC's trip to Catalans (30.53) and then Salford against the Wigan Warriors (39.20). We finish the round's recap for the cracking Thursday night contest between Huddersfield and Leigh (47.28).

In the NRL (59.08), we talk through the surprise success of the NZ Warriors, the latest brilliant win for the Canberra Raiders, Penrith's much-needed victory against the Eels and the latest setback for the Brisbane Broncos.

We'll be back on Wednesday night for the rest of our midseason review and a preview of the Challenge Cup Final.

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He walks you through Hull KR's trip to Warrington (1.26), Wigan's onslaught on the Dragons (7.10), the West Yorkshire derby between Castleford and Leeds (12.31), St Helens' showing against the Giants (16.37), Wakefield's history-breaking encounter with Salford (22.25) and the Thursday night tussle between Leigh and Hull FC (26.27).

Locky then talks through the Championship, League One and the London Broncos' investment before we break down the NRL (33.19) focusing on the Sydney Roosters big win over Cronulla.

It's then onto a quick preview of the State of Origin Game 1 on Wednesday morning (38.10) before we finish with the picks competition (42.31).

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Starting in the Super League, the boys relive that dramatic encounter at Headingley on Friday night as Hull FC were in town (1.38) before heading to the other Friday night game as Wigan welcomed the Leigh Leopards (10.12). It's then on to the high flying Wakefield as they took on Warrington (17.35), Hull KR's home tie against the Giants (23.54), Salford's visit to the Castleford Tigers for the second team this season (31.50) before wrapping the SL portion at St Helens v Catalans (38.37).

We then head to the NRL to (46.47) where we take a closer look at Bulldogs v Roosters, Tigers v Rabbitohs, Dolphins v Warriors, Broncos v St George and Sharks v Storm, before then looking at the two squads for State of Origin Game 1 (58.30) and then we finish with our picks competition (1.06.40).

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The duo recap the Challenge Cup semi-finals, starting with Hull KR v Catalans (1.37) and then Leigh v Warrington (12.36) before they look ahead to the Challenge Cup Final on June 7 at Wembley Stadium (20.15) and which sides are heaving to Vegas in 26 from Super League (24.00)

After a Championship and League One roundup, the duo look at the latest worrying news from Salford Red Devils (27.45) and then break down the best young players in Super League (33.20).

We then reveal which key players are still on the market for 2026 and which deals we could see happen for next season (42.37) and then it's on the NRL as we take an inside look at the Rabbitohs v Broncos, Raiders v Bulldogs, Penrith v North Queensland and Knights v Titans (54.28) before finishing off with our picks competition!

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He starts with Wakefield and Castleford's highly anticipated rematch on the Sunday before moving on to Huddersfield Giants' momentous game against Hull FC and then the latest tussle between Wigan and Warrington. Then its onto Leigh vs Catalans, Leeds vs St Helens and he finishes on Hull KR against Salford Red Devils.

Eliot then heads down under for the action from Brisbane, starting with the huge game between the Canberra Raiders and the Melbourne Storm before a quick guide through the rest of the weekend's games and then it's on previewing the Semi-Finals of the Betfred Challenge Cup this weekend.

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We start with the SL action as Round 9 presents big games in the form of Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos (1.58) (with more talk around Brad Arthur's future), an epic contest between Catalans and Wakefield (15.12) and a revenge game for the Warriors as they travel to Hull FC (23.14). There's more discussions around Castleford as they take on Huddersfield (29.59), on Salford as they welcome Leigh (and more on their potential rebranding) (36.35) and a recap of the Thursday night game as Warrington faced off with St Helens yet again (48.06).

After the regular Championship and League One update (57.03), there's also a discussion around a deal for the Bears to join the NRL in 2027 and Shane Richardson's comments around the NRL Europe model before we talk big NRL action as the Broncos shock the Bulldogs, the Raiders impress again and the Panthers are at the foot of the table in a big shock to the season.

We finish on our picks for the coming SL Round 10! (1.16.40)

Enjoy a bumper Super League and NRL Magic Weekend!

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back for an Easter recap of Rivals Round.

The boys review all the round's games and dig deep on all the big topics; Cade Cust's red card for the Black and Whites, George Williams' long-term injury for Warrington, assessing St Helens' chances for silverware, Morgan Gannon's move to the New Zealand Warriors and the arrival of Christian Wade to rugby league.

They then head down under as the Dolphins rout the Storm, Canberra get their fifth win of the season, Penrith are back in the win column and Newcastle's season looks at risk of falling apart.

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We start with the Super League and the hotly anticipated Grand Final rematch between Hull KR and Wigan Warriors at Craven Park (1.36) before heading off to Hull FC's trip to Warrington (13.20) and then we talk through St Helens and Wakefield locking horns (21.25).

We recap the final two SL games in Castleford vs Leigh (28.47) (and look ahead to see if Danny McGuire is on the coaching hotseat) and Huddersfield vs Catalans (37.24).

There's a brief Championship recap and then we're on to the NRL as we look in detail at Cronulla v Manly, Storm v Warriors and West Tigers vs Knights before we get the latest on Lachlan Galvin's future and the imminent NRL debut of Lewis Dodd (46.43). We then finish off the episode with a discussion on our Picks Competition (1.03.19).

We'll be back on Easter Sunday!

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After the game, the boys turn to Brad Arthur's future (10.03), Kallum Watkins' return to the Rhinos from Salford (13.15), Salford CEO Chris Irwin fronting the media ahead of the game (15.41) and then its on to the NRL as the Dolphins humble the Panthers (20.31) and the big news of the week - the NRL is considering a stake in Super League! (25.53)

We're back on Monday!

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back to bring you the lowdown from all four games of the Challenge Cup quarter-finals and to give you the latest on rugby league from around the world.

The boys start with Warrington and St Helens second match in a fortnight (2.02) and then on to the most anticipated Hull derby in years (12.29). It's then on to Wakefield and Leigh's second match in a week (20.47) and then we finish with Catalans and Salford (27.10).

There's a quick recap of the 1895 Cup action (36.24) then its on to the NRL Recap (38.48) as the Raiders and the Rabbitohs catch the eye before we talk through the picks competition (49.37), preview the Grand Final rematch on Friday and look ahead to Salford vs Leeds on Thursday night (52.44).

We'll be back in your feeds on Thursday night!

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We start with Super League's 5000th game as Warrington take on Leeds Rhinos (1.33). It's then on to the Leopards entertaining Wakefield (8.34), Saints' trip to the Catalans Dragons (16.26) and then Hull KR's visit to the Huddersfield Giants (24.21). There's more difficult conversations about Salford as they head to Wigan and Jai Field signs a new deal (31.13). The duo then discuss which players would be popular if fans had names on the back of shirts (39.42) and Will Pryce returns to Super League with Hull FC (46.28).

There's then time for the Championship and League One Roundup (51.44), the big NRL R4 discussion (53.18) and then the boys provide their picks for the upcoming Challenge Cup Quarter Finals (1.02.15).

We'll be back in your feeds on Sunday night!

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The duo then talk through South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers in the NRL's Round 4, the long-awaited Ashes announcement (22.00) and cover some news from around Super League as Leigh explore a move for Jack Clifford, St Helens target Josh Papali'i, NZ Warriors eye up Leeds' Morgan Gannon and Niall Evalds faces a three-month stint on the sidelines for the Giants (23.45).

We'll be back on Monday night!

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Reunited, the boys dive straight into Round 5 of the 2025 Betfred Super League season and start at Wigan and Leeds' big tussle on Saturday night (1.57). It's then off to another momentous encounter between Warrington and St Helens (8.57) before the top of the table clash between Hull KR and Leigh (17.17). The duo then check in on Wakefield and Hull FC (25.28), Salford and Huddersfield (31.53) and finally, Castleford and Catalans (39.28).

There's more leaks on the Ashes tour later this year (45.47), Huddersfield's move to The Shay (48.10) whilst Halifax Panthers are causing a storm in the Championship (50.39).

In the NRL Recap (53.53), the duo talk Wests Tigers, the Dolphins and Daly Cherry-Evans before we finish with our picks competition (1.03.25).

Don't miss our first Thursday night recap show after Castleford vs Hull FC this week!

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He talks you through the key televised games in the Challenge Cup as (1.06) Wigan take on Hull FC and (5.52), St Helens tussle with Leeds Rhinos before reflecting on Salford and Bradford's tense encounter on Friday night (9.27).

He brings you up to speed on the rest of the Challenge Cup Action (16.53) as Hull KR bring in Arthur Mourgue and Huddersfield sign Niall Evalds. It's then an overview of the mess at the RFL after a club-led instigated review is launched and four board members resign (22.08) before the NRL Recap (27.11) and then he wraps up with the picks competition (34.33).

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap R4 of the Super League and R1 of the NRL.

They start with the highly anticipated clash between St Helens and Hull KR under the Friday night lights (2.01) then it's on to the undisputed game of the season as Hull FC welcomed Leigh (9.00) and then they head to Wigan against Huddersfield (17.41). The boys then talk Warrington's homecoming against Wakefield (24.25), Castleford's must-win game against Salford (30.24) and Catalans latest tout with Leeds in Perpignan (36.57).

The boys then start talking NRL (44.20) with blowouts aplenty in Round 1 as Dylan Brown agrees biggest contract in rugby league history with the Newcastle Knights before we finish with our picks competition (57.00).

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We start with the big game across the pond as Wigan faced off against Warrington at Allegiant Stadium (2.26), the impact that the English fans made on the spectacle and what it means for Super League's future with the NRL (10.38). It's then back to blighty for Wakefield against the resurgent St Helens (15.22) and then Leigh's home contest with the struggling Catalans Dragons (21.54).

We regroup for the West Yorkshire derby as Leeds take on Castleford at Headingley (30.37), look at another disappointing evening for Salford away at Hull KR (37.43) and finish the Super League recap with the contest between Hull FC and Huddersfield Giants (47.23).

We then look over the fisticuffs at Bradford and Batley in the 1985 Cup (55.45), reveal which stadiums are going to feature in the 2025 Men's Ashes Series (58.19), do a more thorough recap of the other Rugby League Las Vegas games (1.00.47) before going through our picks for this week's action (1.18.40).

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To celebrate, we recap this weekend's pulsating rugby league action and look ahead to the festival of rugby league coming our way in Las Vegas as NRL clubs, Super League clubs and international sides head to the world's entertainment capital for a four-match fiesta.

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire start with recapping Hull KR's tussle at Wakefield Trinity (2.08), talk through Salford's home opener with a first team squad against Leeds (11.57) and Leigh's battle with Huddersfield (19.26). It's then on to Warrington's Luke Littler tribute against Catalans (26.22), Hull FC's visit from the champions Wigan (32.35) and then Castleford welcoming St Helens to the Jungle (39.12).

We then give each four games a good preview ahead of the Las Vegas event (47.35) and then it's a recap of our picks competition (1.02.44).

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Yes, the Betfred Super League is finally back and what a weekend of action to start of the season.

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the lowdown on the big weekend. From the opening salvo of Wigan v Leigh (2.08) to Wakefield's return to the top division at Leeds (10.47) to Castleford pushing Hull KR all the way (17.26). We also chat through Catalans' home opener against Hull FC (24.46), Huddersfield's tussle with Warrington (30.56) and the mess that played out as Salford's youngster met the mighty St Helens (36.43).

There's also Betfred Championship talk and the Challenge Cup fourth round draw (46.52)!

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We start our recap of the weekend's action with Bradford Bulls' big win over Castleford Tigers (2.25), Hull KR's trip to York (8.27), the Catalans' trip to Halifax (11.12) and Salford's game against the Midlands Hurricanes as well as the big news surrounding their takeover from a new Swiss owner (14.19). We give an overview of the rest of the games, give praise to St Helens who lock up young stars to new deals (21.37) and evaluate how the big Challenge Cup revamp has gone this year.

Then it's time for the Super League Top 25 - the best players in the league heading into the 2025 season (26.35).

The boys then give their pick for Round 1 or our new picks competition this year (1:25.01).

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First, we talk through the results from the Challenge Cup second round and look ahead to the third round this weekend when the Super League clubs enter the competition (1.56), then it's time to talk through the pre-season results and assess which teams are struggling (11.58). The boys then talk through Liam Farrell's new deal, Willie Isa's retirement, Morgan Knowles' flirtation with the Dolphins, Salford's latest pack signing and Maika Sivo's devastating injury (19.46).

We then flip the switch to answer the question of who won the Super League offseason (29.45), give our predictions for this year's top tryscorer (36.39) and then Locky and Eliot look ahead to the 2025 NRL season (42.36).

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We start with a recap of the Challenge Cup 1st round (1.20) then discuss an investment opportunity for Salford (5.38), Lachlan Lam's future at Leigh (14.33), another takeover mooted for the London Broncos (19.15) and the criticism of the new misconduct charges for this season (25.31).

It's then onto the previews with Salford (31.41), Wakefield Trinity (48.08), Warrington Wolves (56.22) and Wigan Warriors (1:07:00).

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The duo talk through the club's statement, analyze the timeline, assess Salford City Council's response, look at which Salford players are being targeted by other clubs and discuss what the announcement means for rugby league in England.

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But before the boys dig into four more teams, there's a recap of the latest news which has seen Huddersfield announce plans to buy Halifax's The Shay stadium (2.15), Jordan Abdull depart Hull FC for the second time (7.54) and Locky explains what on earth has been happening with the Salford Red Devils after another string of bad news reports (13.01).

TIME STAMPS

21.45 - Hull KR season preview

31.02 - Leeds Rhinos season preview

40.03 - Leigh Leopards season preview

48.12 - St Helens season preview

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The Rugby League Hot Recap enters 2025 with our big three-part Super League 2025 season preview.

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are joined by Halifax Panthers superfan Josh Sutcliffe for the first part where we talk through the Castleford Tigers, Catalans Dragons, Huddersfield Giants and Hull FC. There's also the latest injury talk around Castleford halfback Rowan Milnes and Wakefield flyer Tom Johnstone.

TIMESTAMPS

4.00 - News roundup

10.15 - Castleford Tigers season preview

20.57 - Catalans Dragons season preview

31.17 - Huddersfield Giants season preview

43.07 - Hull FC season preview

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Until 2025, we wish you a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

TIMESTAMPS

1.45 - PNG to enter NRL's 18th team

7.30 - The latest on Salford's financial struggles

12.40 - Transfer Window brought forward

17.45 - Captain's Challenge to be introduced in Super League

21.35 - Super League signings recap

24.12 - Ezra Mam avoids jail and Bateman joins the Cowboys

26.20 - Sam Wood named Castleford captain

28.19 - 2025 Storylines - Jake Connor's last hurrah with Leeds? Wigan's historic run of trophy wins to end? Can Yorkshire clubs get success in 2025?

Hull FC to have success under Cartwright? Will the Ashes be a success? Super League clubs to vote for expansion in 2025? How good will the Catalans Dragons be?

53.10 - Best Kits for 2025

1.00.48 - Worst Kits for 2025

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire return to bring you the insight and analysis on the world of rugby league.

In this episode, we take a deep look into the 2025 Super League season fixtures, assessing how worthy an opener Wigan v Leigh is, which team has the hardest schedule to start with and when are the big games in 2025 (1.09).

In light of recent reporting, we also break down the Salford Red Devils financial situation after the club's name faced a difficult week of negative headlines (23.10).

It's then on to our long-mooted NRL offseason recap as we look at the release of the 2025 fixtures, assess which team could get off to the best start and take a longer look at St George Illawara Dragons, Parramatta Eels and the Wests Tigers (31.17).

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The boys start with a recap of New Zealand v PNG and Australia v Tongo in the Pacific Championships (1.45) and then it's a quick discussion of Hull FC's big takeover (13.06). In terms of other news, Batley propose the return of promotion (18.13), Magic Weekend is confirmed to return to Newcastle (21.20), War of the Roses is mooted for 2026 (25.07) and Everton's new stadium in the running for the Ashes (28.14).

In the Super League Season Review, we discuss St Helens (33.25), Leigh Leopards (42.16), Salford Red Devils (50.04), Warrington Wolves (54.09), Hull KR (1:02:25) and then Wigan Warriors (1:06:59).

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We start with the second test between England and Samoa (1.27) as Herbie Farnworth made a name for himself. It's then on to a memorable clash between Tonga and New Zealand (10.30) and then Super League stars take the plaudits as PNG face the Cook Islands (13.35).

Then its a quick round-up of rugby league news with IMG set to scrap the midseason internationals between England and France (17.15) and there's some IMG rumblings on the potential expansion of Super League in the future (20.45) whilst South Africa have thrown themselves into the mix to host the 2030 Rugby League World Cup (22.29).

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Before we get into it, we talk through Game 1 of the England v Samoa series (2.02) and then chat through New Zealand v Australia in the Pacific Championships (10.04). There's also time for a quick chat through the news that 2025's Ashes series between England and Australia will take place on British shores (16.33).

Timestamps for the Season Review - London Broncos (25.30), Hull FC (32.29), Castleford Tigers (40.50), Huddersfield Giants (45.44), Leeds Rhinos (53.44) and Catalans Dragons (57.52).

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The duo give their analysis on the grades and what it means for Super League in the coming years (1.45) before talking through the winners and losers from yesterday's announcement (18.33). We then catch up on the big offseason news with all change occuring at Castleford after a takeover as Craig Lingard is out the door (37.16) meanwhile over at Salford the future is set with Kurt Haggerty incoming in 2026 (42.40). The boys then preview the two-match England and Samoa series (48.10) and then it's on to the Hot Recap teams of the season! (56.40)

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire review the big game as Hull Kingston Rovers take on Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

The duo talk up the Warriors, the majesty of Bevan French, where Matt Peet stands amongst Super League coaches, what the future looks like for both teams and the news that the World Club Challenge will currently not take place in 2025.

We are now on a short break but will be back later on this month to begin our offseason coverage. We'll be back in your feeds soon!

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap the NRL Grand Final and the two Super League Semi-Finals.

We start off with Melbourne Storm vs the Penrith Panthers as the latter were trying to make it four consecutive Premiership titles in a row (1.41).

Then its off to Craven Park as a raucous crowd turned up for Hull KR's contest with the Warrington Wolves (14.58) before we head to the Brick Community Stadium as Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards draw the biggest Super League crowd in 20 years (26.02).

The boys then finish with a short preview of the 2024 Super League Grand Final! (38.08).

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We start at Salford (1.40) as they welcome Leigh to a historic crowd before we head to Warrington (14.03) for their titanic tussle with St Helens.

We then preview this weekend's mouthwatering Super League Semi-Finals (21.29) before a quick recap of the Championship and League One playoff action (32.06).

It's then time to head down under for Melbourne Storm v the Sydney Roosters (34.15) and then Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla Sharks (40.49).

The boys then discuss this Sunday's NRL Grand Final (47.00) before wrapping up by touching on the Brisbane Broncos sacking Kevin Walters (52.25).

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The duo start with Leigh and St Helen's decider for a playoff position (1.34) before heading to Wigan and Salford where the Warriors eyed another League Leaders' Shield (8.43). It was then over to Craven Park for Hull KR v Leeds (14.50) and then back to Warrington for the London Broncos' probable final Super League game (20.47). There's then a dash through Hull FC v Catalans (26.38) and then Huddersfield v Castleford (34.21).

It's then time to head down under as Cronulla Sharks take on the North Queensland Cowboys (45.17) and then the Sydney Roosters face the Manly Sea Eagles (50.31) in battles to reach the preliminary finals.

The boys finish with their predictions for next weekend's action (55.40)

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire return to talk you through the penultimate round of Super League's 2024 season and the first round of the NRL Finals.

The duo start in Hull as Salford win in style to book their place in the playoffs (1.59) before heading to the much-anticipated clash between Leigh and Hull KR (12.55). It's then on to Wigan and Leeds (21.21) and then Catalans entertaining the London Broncos (29.25) before we close the round with St Helens and Castleford (38.11) and Huddersfield versus Warrington (46.13).

There's a quick recap of the League One playoffs and Championship (54.44) before we head down under to recap the NRL Finals (56.35) as Manly ended Canterbury's dream season, Melbourne and Penrith looked ominous and the Cowboys were tested by Newcastle.

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire chat you through Round 24 of Super League and the penultimate round of the NRL.

They start with Leigh's much-hyped encounter against the Warrington Wolves (1.26) before heading to Perpignan for Catalans must-win against Wigan (10.31) and then onto Craven Park as Hull KR welcomed the Red Devils (19.13). The discussion then heads to London as the Broncos and Leeds play out a thriller (27.39), Huddersfield welcome a desperate St Helens side (34.52) and then Hull FC matchup with the Castleford Tigers (41.31).

After a quick rundown on the Championship and League One, the conversation then move to the NRL as celebrate Shaun Johnson (50.43), discuss the Dolphins big win in the Brisbane derby, which side will make the Top 8 in the final round and how the NRL Finals is shaping up.

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We start with Hull KR's mission to end their St Helens hoodoo (1.22), before heading to a season-defining encounter between the Leeds Rhinos and Catalans Dragons (9.43) and then on to Salford in their own must-win game against the Huddersfield Giants (19.30).

The playoff race continues in London as they welcomed the Leigh Leopards (28.13) then its off to Castleford as they entertained Warrington (35.56) before we finish the Super League recap at Wigan for their game against Hull FC (44.36.)

Next, we discuss the Championship as Wakefield claim the League Leader's Shield and Whitehaven go through the ringer (49.32) then its off to the NRL (54.06) as Melbourne claim the Minor Premiership and it's all systems go for a superb final two weeks of the season as the boys plot what drama could unfold.

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We start with Wigan v Saints (2.20) before moving to Leeds v Warrington (8.47) and then Leigh v Salford (15.18). There's a detailed discussion on Catalans Dragons v Hull KR (26.01) before we analyse how the RFL could keep the Broncos in the Super League following their clash with Hull FC (35.47) before we finish the SL recap on Huddersfield v Castleford Tigers (48.02).

We recap the Championship and League 1 (54.00) as Oldham secured the title of the latter competition before we head down under for the latest NRL chatter and a recap of Round 24 (56.25)

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We start this week at Headingley as Leeds Rhinos welcomed the Wigan Warriors who overcame Leigh in midweek (0.53), then we head to the Leopards' clash with Hull FC (5.54) before heading back to Yorkshire for the Giants vs the Dragons (10.39).

We then hit Hull KR v Castleford Tigers (15.16), London Broncos v Warrington Wolves (18.14) and recap the Thursday night showdown between St Helens and Salford Red Devils (22.00).

Locky then previews Magic Weekend (26.05) and its future viability to the sport, we recap the Championship and League One action (32.44) and then its on to the NRL (34.36) as R23 action saw big results across the board.

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We start with the top of the table decider between Hull KR and Warrington Wolves on Friday night (1.25) before heading to Salford for their hotly-anticipated clash with play-off chasing Leeds (9.11).

In the other weekend games, we check in on Catalans' trip to the London Broncos (18.41) and if St Helens could get back to winning ways at Hull FC (25.43). We then recap Thursday's doubleheader as Wigan faced Huddersfield (32.11) and Castleford welcomed Leigh (41.07).

There's a brief recap of the weekends games from Betfred Championship and Betfred League One (48.25) before a look at the big headlines from the NRL (49.38) as the Canterbury Bulldogs and St George Illawarra Dragons picked up big wins whilst the Dolphins and Brisbane Broncos lost further ground in the race to finish in the top eight.

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Up first, we head to Hull as the Black and Whites hosted the league leading Wigan Warriors (1.48) and then discuss the Airlie Birds move for Leigh Leopards' star halfback Lachlan Lam (8.20).

The boys then talk through Warrington and St Helens' big encounter at the Totally Wicked Stadium (13.27), Castleford Tigers taking on the Catalan Dragons (24.01), Salford Red Devils vs the Huddersfield Giants (32.50), Leeds Rhinos' tussle with the impressive Hull KR (40.17) and finally, they check in on the Leigh Leopards as they welcomed the London Broncos back up north (45.54).

After a Championship and League One recap, it's then time to head down under to recap an epic Game 3 in the State of Origin 2024 series (51.45) before the boys talk through R21 of the NRL (59.04).

The boys finish with their predictions for this year's NRL Top 8 with seven rounds left to play! (1.03.40).

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Starting with the Super League, we feature the big derby between Wigan and St Helens (1.36) before checking in on playoff hopefuls Leigh and Huddersfield (11.03). The boys talk through the Giants' decision to part with Ian Watson (16.35) then its time to look at Warrington v Leeds (21.38) and the Rhinos' move to bring in Brad Arthur (27.57).

Catalans v Salford (31.14) follows before we review the final Hull derby of the year (37.37) and then head south for London v Castleford (46.16).

The duo then discuss reports that Great Britain Rugby League will be back (54.24) and then chat through the Rugby League Vegas games in 2025 (1.00.38). There's insight into the Brisbane Broncos' future (1.06.21) and we finish with a preview on State of Origin G3 (1.10.31)

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First up, the duo recap England's friendly against France in Toulouse on Saturday (1.42) and talk through the future of midseason internationals (8.50).

Next, the boys talk through the Challenge Cup revamp to make earlier rounds of the competition more interesting with Super League sides starting their season away in the Round 3 ties (16.00).

In signing news, there's a discussion around Catalans signing Nick Cotric and Wakefield picking up Olly Russell from Huddersfield for 2025 (20.32).

We then head down under for State of Origin G2 recap from Melbourne Cricket Ground (28.00) and then a brief recap of the NRL action from the weekend (37.20).

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We start at Headingley for an emotional tribute to Rob Burrow as the Leeds Rhinos battle the Leigh Leopards (1.26) before we talk through Rohan Smith's exit (7.30) and who could replace him. Next its off to Salford (15.03) as they look to make it back-to-back wins over Saints and then its off to France to see if Catalans bounce back against Huddersfield (24.18).

We then take a look at the improving Castleford Tigers against Hull KR (30.56) and if Warrington can get back in form away at Hull FC (37.45) before finishing the Super League recap at Wigan as they welcome the Broncos (45.15).

The boys then preview England's friendly match against France this coming Saturday evening (51.40) and then it's time for a quick recap of NRL Round 16 (1.04.27).

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We start with Hull FC welcoming Leeds to the Humber (1.21) and then talk through Rhyse Martin's Rhinos future (9.25). Ryan Hall then makes history vs the Giants (11.15) whilst Jake Connor's future looks uncertain (22.20). Salford head to Challenge Cup runner-ups Warrington (24.31) and Ian Blease departs the Reds to join Leeds (30.00). Catalans welcome the Leopards to Perpignan (33.48), Castleford battle Wigan (42.47) and the Broncos take the Saints to Twickenham Stoop (48.51).

It's time to start planning for the offseason as England and Samoa announce a two-test series (53.57) and the squads are announced for Game 2 of the State of Origin series in Australia (58.20).

The NRL Game of the Week is Cronulla Sharks v Dolphins (1.07.36)

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There's also a recap of the 1985 cup final between Wakefield Trinity and Sheffield Eagles (14.33), the player exodus from Catalans (21.26), Giants' signing of Liam Sutcliffe (26.20), Featherstone Rovers' winding up order (29.20) and looking ahead to Super League R14 (32.26).

There's no NRL Game of the Week but the duo discuss the weekend's action as Cronulla win in Brisbane and the Wests Tigers season goes from bad to worse.

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There's a quick tribute to Leeds Rhino and rugby league hero Rob Burrow following his passing (1.00) before getting into the Super League action as Warrington and Wigan meet ahead of the Challenge Cup final (7.38) and then there's talk of them meeting in America.

The duo then discuss St Helens v Catalans (20.31), Hull KR v Leigh (27.53) and news that the Robins will play a pre-season friendly in Amsterdam (32.24). We round up SL action with Leeds v Castleford (35.46), Huddersfield v Hull (42.33) and then Salford v London (53.42).

The NRL Game of the Week is Penrith v St George (1.01.29) and then the boys talk through the news that PNG are expected to become the 18th NRL side (1.08.35).

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The duo start with the Super League recaps, kicking off at Warrington's encounter with the Catalans Dragons (1.28), St Helens' latest test against the Leeds Rhinos (8.37), then Salford and Wigan's contest at the Salford Community Stadium (14.28). They discuss Esan Marsters' move to Salford in 2025 and then head back to the recaps with Leigh against Huddersfield (22.55), Castleford versus Hull FC (31.00) and the news that John Cartwright is the new Hull FC boss for 2025 (37.28). The SL recaps conclude with Hull KR vs London Broncos (40.43).

It's then all eyes to State of Origin as the duo talk through the team lists for Game 1 of Queensland Maroons v New South Wales Blues (48.00) and then we finish with our NRL Game of the Week - Brisbane Broncos v Gold Coast Titans (1.01.00).

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Up first, its the Challenge Cup semi-finals as Wigan Warriors take on Hull KR (2.13) & Warrington Wolves face Huddersfield Giants (10.27).

The trio then chat through the latest contract and transfer news as Tom Johnstone rejoins Wakefield and Tommy Makinson departs St Helens (22.30).

Our midseason recap covers Man of Steel contenders (31.00), signings of the season (35.55), surprise teams of 2024 (41.35), teams we think will miss the playoffs (46.00) & teams we are most interested in watching going forwards (51.50).

The NRL Game of the Week is New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers (55.50).

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After an extended paternity leave break, the Rugby League Hot Recap returns to feeds with a breakdown on the weekend's action.

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire chat through the Super League, starting with London Broncos' historic encounter with Hull FC (1.45), Leigh Leopards return to their 2023 form against the Salford Red Devils (9.34), Warrington and Hull KR's mouthwatering clash (18.24), Wigan Warriors' trip to Huddersfield (26.03), St Helens' contest with the Castleford Tigers (35.02) & finally a sunkissed encounter between Catalan and Leeds (45.47).

The duo chat through the news that Australia is expected to host the Rugby League World Cup in 2026 (53.30), and recap the big signings of Lewis Dodd by the South Sydney Rabbitohs and John Asiata by Hull FC.

The NRL Game of the Week is the St George Illawara Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs (1.08.48).

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Up first is Warrington's trip to Saints (1.38), followed by a 2023 final rematch between Hull KR and Leigh (8.07), then Huddersfield's trip to Catalans (15.02) and lastly, Wigan's tie with Castleford (21.04).

Our big May 1 preview is (27.11) sets out our Top 10 free agents for 2025 as we go around the horn to pick which deals we would like to see happen this summer.

There's time to discuss Tony Smith's departure from Hull FC (44.00) and what it means for the club going forward.

Finally, our NRL Game of the Week is Canberra Raiders vs Gold Coast Titans (54.04).

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We start with reflecting on the Game of the Round as St Helens, fresh off their win over rivals Wigan, headed to Catalans (3.41), before looking at a big night at the Jungle for Castleford as they welcomed the Salford Red Devils (11.01) and then checking in on a mouthwatering clash between Warrington and Leeds (20.12). We then visit Leigh for the 'Battle of the Borough' (27.13), take a look at Huddersfield's progress over the season as they faced Hull FC (38.03) and then discuss Hull KR's clash against the London Broncos (47.15).

The NRL Game of the Week is Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos (54.37)

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They start with the Big One - St Helens/Wigan Warriors on Good Friday (1.28) before heading to a great tussle between Warrington & Catalan (9.06). The duo then check in on Castleford/Leeds (14.32), Salford/Leigh (20.18) and the Hull Derby (27.36). There's a quick discussion on who's the better No 7 - Marc Sneyd or Mikey Lewis, before a quick recap of Broncos/Huddersfield (38.18) Championship & League 1 (44.55).

Our NRL Game of the Week is Parramatta Eels vs the Wests Tigers (46.55).

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Challenge Cup recaps: Leigh/Featherstone (1.24), St Helens/Leeds (6.16), Batley/Castleford (11.26), Hull KR/Salford (15.05), Huddersfield/Hull FC (19.56), Wigan/Sheffield (24.29), Halifax/Catalans (29.35), Warrington/London (34.16).

The trio then talk through how the RFL could help draw more attention to the Challenge Cup in future years (38.44)

NRL Game of the Week: Parramatta Eels v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (45.29).

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They start at the Salford Stadium for a Thursday night showdown between the Red Devils and the Wigan Warriors (1.03), then head to Headingley as Leeds and St Helens played their first of two back-to-backs (9.49), check in on Leigh's bid for a first win at Hull FC (15.05), catch up on Huddersfield vs Hull KR (21.41), Catalans v Castleford (26.55) and then finish with Warrington's trip to the London Broncos (34.25).

There's an overview of the latest Super League transfer rumours (40.02), a recap of the opening weekend of Championship & League 1 action (44.25) and an explainer on the new promotion & relegation structure for the two divisions (46.04).

We then turn to the NRL for our Game of the Week as Xavier Coates did the impossible for the Melbourne Storm in their game against the NZ Warriors (50.18) and we finish off with a recap of the rest of the R2 action (53.51).

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The trio start with Salford Red Devils historic trip to St Helens (1.17) before recapping Leeds Rhinos clash with the Leigh Leopards (9.09) and then the Thursday night blockbuster between Hull KR and Warrington Wolves (15.38). We then head to France for Hull FC's trip to the Catalans (21.11), check in the London Broncos as they hosted Wigan (28.06) and then caught up on Castleford's memorable encounter with the Huddersfield Giants (34.19).

We look ahead to the Challenge Cup Sixth Round after the draw was made (40.38) and get Lily's take on St Helens' decision to pay their Women's Super League players (45.02).

St George Illawara Dragons' opener against the Gold Coast Titans is our NRL Game of the Week (50.52)!

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The Super League is hotting up as co-hosts Locky Campbell and Lily Mangan recap a brilliant Round 3 of the competition.

They start with revisiting a heated contest between St Helens and Leigh Leopards on Friday night (1.41), before heading to Headingley as Leeds welcomed the unbeaten Catalan Dragons to Yorkshire (9.52). Salford Red Devils then looked to make it two home wins from two against Hull KR (15.25) before the duo recapped a close contest between Hull FC and the London Broncos (20.40). World champions Wigan Warriors welcomed the Huddersfield Giants to the DW (27.34) and Warrington looked to keep up their good momentum in a clash with the Castleford Tigers (34.07).

The duo then turn their attention stateside for the NRL Vegas games as the Manly Sea Eagles took on the South Sydney Rabbitohs (39.42) and the Sydney Roosters faced off against the Brisbane Broncos (44.53).

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Your co-hosts Locky Campbell and Leonie Husselbee talk through all the big talking points of another weekend of controversial referee decisions and huge moments across the league.

We start with capturing Wigan Warriors' momentous World Club Challenge win over the Penrith Panthers (01.00) before beginning our Super League recap with Salford's home opener against the Tigers (9.10). We chatted through a tense Thursday night affair between Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos (20.15), reviewed the controversy in Warrington's clash with Hull FC (29.41), caught up with St Helens' latest show of brilliance at Huddersfield (37.16) and then headed to the capital for the London Bronco's first Super League home game in years (42.05).

There was also time to hear about rumours around the NRL's future involvement in the Betfred Super League (47.10) and to imagine what a Hull derby would look like in Las Vegas!

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We bring you all the stories from Round 1 of Betfred Super League and talk through the big news headlines from the weekend. We start at the MKM Stadium (1.22) where the Hull sides meant for a memorable encounter, before heading east to Headingley (8.40) as a much-changed Leeds welcome the Salford Red Devils. (15.16) Castleford then welcomed 2023 champions Wigan Warriors to the Jungle before (20.52) we discussed Huddersfield Giants trip to Leigh Sports Village. (25.20) Warrington started the Sam Burgess era with a trip to Catalans Dragons and then we finished by dissecting league newcomers London Broncos' contest with St Helens (31.07).

After that, we look ahead (34.50) to Saturday's showdown between Wigan Warriors and Penrith Panthers for World Club Challenge glory and bring you the latest in rugby league from around the world.

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Timestamps

The duo recap news across the league (1.34), turn their attention to the season opener Hull FC v Hull KR (8.28), question how Salford will fare at Leeds Rhinos (12.18), talk through Leigh's home tussle against the Giants (19.34), take a look at how Castleford can stun Wigan on BBC Two (22.36) and then finish with the game of the round as Catalans face off against Sam Burgess' Warrington (26.08).

In the NRL Season Preview, Locky takes a look at the Newcastle Knights (31.28), New Zealand Warriors (36.11), Melbourne Storm (40.08), Brisbane Broncos (43.33) and Penrith Panthers (48.09).

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We welcome Leonie Husselbee onto the podcast to talk through how 2024 is going to look - from how the final table will look to which player is picking up the coveted Man of Steel trophy.

We also bring you up with the very latest on rugby league around the world before diving into Part 2 of our big NRL Season Preview!

TIMESTAMPS

3.10 - Locky and Leonie break down the latest news from around the world

9.00 - Super League 2024 Predictions

44.07 - Parramatta Eels Season Preview

48:38 - South Sydney Rabbitohs Season Preview

52:17 - Canberra Raiders Season Preview

56.03 - Sydney Roosters Season Preview

1:08:00 - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Season Preview

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We cover seven teams in Part 1 of our preview and also bring you up to date on the latest news around rugby league, including a breakdown on the launch of Super League Plus.

TIMESTAMPS

1.13 - Super League Plus

6.10 - Wests Tigers

11.45 - St George Illawarra Dragons

16.58 - Canterbury Bulldogs

22.34 - Gold Coast Titans

26.51 - Dolphins

31.05 - Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

35.00 - North Queensland Cowboys

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We also talk through the Ronald Volkman situation and bring you up to date on the latest plans for fan engagement with the Super League.

TIME STAMPS

3.40 - Hull KR preview

9.46 - St Helens preview

15.23 - Catalans Dragons preview

20.21 - Wigan Warriors preview

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TIME STAMPS

3.07 - Leeds Rhinos preview

9.39 - Salford Red Devils preview

16.56 - Warrington Wolves preview

22.09 - Leigh Leopards preview

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Host Loughlan Campbell talks through how 2024 is shaping up for the London Broncos, Castleford Tigers, Hull FC and Huddersfield Giants.

TIMESTAMPS

1.41 - London Broncos preview

7.41 - Castleford Tigers preview

16.37 - Hull FC preview

23.21 - Huddersfield Giants preview

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