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The Hot Recap crew bring you the second of our three-part preview into the 2026 Betfred Super League season.

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...

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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...

It's time for the final show of 2025.

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...

In this special episode, Locky Campbell explains the last three days following Salford Red Devils' liquidation by HMRC. He talks through what was said, what do fans need to do know and most importantly, what happens next with the club due to kick of the Betfred Championship season on January 16.

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Locky Campbell flies solo for this ultimate recap episode on all the latest from the world of rugby league.

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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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire reflect on a hugely significant Ashes series after Australia swept England to secure the 3-0 series win.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recount a memorable Ashes second test from Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are on the mics to bring you their comprehensive recap of the first Ashes test from England and Australia at Wembley.

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...

ITS FINALLY HERE.

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!

After two momentous days, we finally have our 14 teams for the 2026 Betfred Super League season.

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...

Just 48 hours after the 2025 Super League Grand Final, Locky and Eliot are back to bring you their comprehensive recap of the big game and the fallout from Hull KR's treble-clinching victory.

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...

Fresh off the back of the most pivotal weekend of rugby league action, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are on the mics for this weekly recording.

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...

We are back for a midweek episode ahead of the biggest weekend of rugby league action as we see the NRL Grand Final and the Super League Semi-Finals take place.

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).

Oooooh its getting interesting now!

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are reunited for a big episode to break down the final regular season round from the Betfred Super League and an exciting weekend of NRL Finals action.

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...

It's time for the business end of the season!

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...

It's a Rugby League Hot Preview this week as Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire to preview the upcoming weekend of rugby league action.

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...

It's time for a thorough check-in on what has been an eventful week in Rugby League.

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...

A little later than planned...here's your weekly Rugby League Hot Recap!

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...

We're back with this week's Hot Recap after another turbulent week for the sport.

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...

It's time for your regular scheduled programming as Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the latest Rugby League Hot Recap.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire return to bring you up to speed after an eventful week of rugby league news and action.

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...

We're back for our regular episode this Sunday but with some sweet treats...

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...

An action-packed round sees upsets and tight scores aplenty across the Super League and NRL.

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...

Welcome to another weekly episode of the Rugby League Hot Recap.

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...

What a weekend!

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the lowdown on the action from the world's greatest sport.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap one of the most eventful weekends in the Betfred Super League season!

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...

We are back!

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back for this special midweek episode to talk about the Saturday's 2025 Challenge Cup Final between Hull KR and Warrington Wolves & continue their big midseason review.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are reunited as we reach the halfway mark of the 2025 Super League and NRL seasons.

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...

Locky Campbell flies solo to bring you up to speed on all of the rugby league action from Round 12 of the Super League and NRL.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you up to speed on Rounds 12 of the Super League and NRL.

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).<...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are reunited for this must-listen to episode this week.

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...

Eliot McGuire flies solo to take you through Magic Weekend both here in the UK and Down Under.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire present your weekly dose of everything rugby league in this packed episode.

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...

Happy Easter Sunday!

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back for a Monday night recap of all things rugby league.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap Salford Red Devils vs Leeds Rhinos in the second of our Thursday Night Recaps!

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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Its time for another recap!

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...

It's time for another Hot Recap as Eliot and Locky dig in to the rest of Super League R6 and the NRL's R4.

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...

Presenting our first Thursday Night Recap! Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire hit record just minutes after Castleford Tigers and Hull FC kicked off Round 6 of the Super League season (1.23).

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back with another Hot Recap!

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...

Locky Campbell is flying solo for this week's show as he brings you up to speed on the weekend's action.

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...

And just like that we're back!

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...

It's a bumper episode as Locky Campbell and Eliot Maguire recap Vegas week!

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...

It's our 50th episode!

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...

RUGBY LEAGUE IS BACK. And its Overreaction Monday!

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).<...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back with the Super League season less than a week away as we dive into the Challenge Cup.

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...

The team are back for another episode to bring you up to speed on everything rugby league.

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...

We're back with Part 3 of our big Super League 2025 season preview and delighted to be joined by Jordan Eastwood (a.k.a. SalfordJud) to talk through the latest around Salford's financial situations and to preview the Red Devils' season.

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...

In this emergency podcast, Eliot McGuire and Locky Campbell reunite 24 hours after the announcement from the Salford Red Devils that the club would have to sell players in order to cut £800,000 from the playing budget to be financially secure ahead of the 2025 Betfred Super League season.

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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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire continue our big Super League Season Preview with the second part in this bumper episode.

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...

We are back!

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...

In the final episode of 2024, Locky and Eliot get together to talk through the big rugby league storylines for 2025, which team are wearing the best new kits next season, and bring you up to speed on all the latest news from the sport.

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

NOTE: We apologise for the poor audio quality of this episode. It was a result of a technical error which wasn't uncovered until recording had concluded. We'll do better next time!

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire keep you up to date with the latest news around rugby league.

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...

Locky Campbell talks you through the latest from the world of rugby league!

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire begin our Super League season review with the bottom six teams from the 2025 season.

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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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire reunite after a short break to talk through one of the most anticipated new days in the sport's calendar - the release of the IMG Gradings.

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...

It's time for the Super League Grand Final!

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...

It's the best weekend of rugby league all year!

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap one of the biggest weekends of rugby league action as the Super League Playoffs kick off and the NRL Finals comes down to the penultimate week.

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...

Your regular weekly recap of all things rugby league drops a little early this week as Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire break down the final round of Super League's 2024 season and the second week of the NRL Finals.

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...

It's time for the business end of the season.

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).

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It's nearly playoff time!

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...

Locky and Eliot are back to talk through an eventful weekend of rugby league action as we head closer to the business end of the year.

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...

Eliot McGuire rejoins Locky Campbell for a detailed chat as they recap all things Magic Weekend with the Super League edging ever close to the playoffs.

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...

In this week's Hot Recap, Locky is flying solo to bring you the very latest from rugby league around the world.

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...

We're back with another episode as we recap Round 20 of the Betfred Super League and Round 22 of the NRL.

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).

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Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you this week's recap from the marvellous world of rugby league.

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...

After a one week break, Eliot and Locky are back to break down a mad week of rugby league action from around the world.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire catch you up on a busy week of rugby league news and action.

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).

In this week's Hot Recap, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire talk you through all things rugby league.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire talk you through the latest on all things rugby league after a very busy news week.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap the Challenge Cup Final between Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves.

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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Rugby league fanatics Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap the pulsating Game One of the State of Origin series and then preview the weekend's Challenge Cup Final!

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In this bumper episode, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire keep you up to date on all the latest from the world of rugby league.

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...

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire catch you up on a busy weekend of rugby league news and action.

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...

Locky Campbell, Leonie Husselbee & Eliot McGuire talk you through the weekend's rugby league action.

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...

We are back!

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...

Locky Campbell, Leonie Husselbee and Eliot McGuire recap a super weekend of rugby league and look ahead to the players on offer for Super League clubs for 2025 from May 1.

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...

We welcome Eliot McGuire as a new guest on the podcast for this recap of Super League R7 and the fifth round of the NRL.

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...

Locky and Leonie recap an action-packed Easter weekend as the Super League reaches the Rivals Round and we're onto Round 4 in the NRL.

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...

Locky Campbell, Leonie Husselbee and Lily Mangan take you through the weekend's rugby league action as the Challenge Cup sixth round takes place and the NRL reaches the Multicultural Round.

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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Rugby league fanatics Locky Campbell and Leonie Husselbee recap another weekend of rugby league action from around the world.

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...

Locky, Leonie and Lily are all back together a recap a bumper weekend of rugby league action.

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...

Now we're talking!

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...

What a weekend of rugby league!

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...

The Super League is BACK!

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...

Locky Campbell and Leonie Husselbee get you hyped for Round 1 of the 2024 Super League season, catch up on the latest off-pitch developments across the game and wrap up our big NRL Season Preview.

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...

It's time for some Super League season predictions!

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<...

It's time to talk NRL as we begin our begin season preview of the 2024 season.

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...

Host Locky Campbell rounds off our big preview of the 2024 Betfred Super League season by taking a look at Hull KR, St Helens, Catalans Dragons and the Wigan Warriors.

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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Host Loughlan Campbell presents this week's episode in which we detail James Roby's move to the Saints' backroom staff, cover a big contract for a Wigan star, provide the latest on the St George Illawarra Dragons' injury crisis and continue our big preview of the 2024 Betfred Super League season, looking in depth at the Leeds Rhinos, Salford Red Devils, Warrington Wolves and the Leigh Leopards.

TIME STAMPS

3.07 - Leeds Rhinos preview

9.39 - Salford Red Devils preview

16.56 - Warrington Wolves preview

22.09 - Leigh Leopards preview<...

In the first ever episode of The Rugby League Hot Recap, we begin previewing the 2024 Betfred Super League season.

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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