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In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the major talking points from a busy weekend of Rugby League action across Super League and the NRL.
The pair react to Leeds Rhinos’ victory over Warrington Wolves, a result that sees Leeds move to the top of the Super League table.
They also break down Queensland’s victory over New South Wales in State of Origin Game Two, discussing the key moments from the match and setting the scene for a decisive series finale.
Martyn and Jake also discuss the news that Nathan Cayless has been appointed as Hull KR’s next head coach, with the former Parramatta Eels captain set to take over when Willie Peters departs. They debate what the appointment means for the Robins and whether the club can maintain its recent success.
The episode also covers Brian McDermott’s latest England squad, with the pair discussing who deserved selection and which players were unfortunate to miss out ahead of the upcoming international programme.
Elsewhere, they react to Jesse Arthars signing with the Catalans Dragons, before previewing this weekend’s Super League and NRL fixtures, highlighting the biggest games and storylines to watch.
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"#142: Nathan Cayless to Hull KR, Leeds on Top and Origin Drama" is an episode of League Express Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 5 min. Published June 24, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.