In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan react to Rugby League news as the Championship season gets underway.

They discuss the London Broncos’ first win under new owners Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel, before turning their attention to the decision by the RFL to part ways with England head coach Shaun Wane. Martyn and Jake debate who should take over the role and what direction England Rugby League should take next.

The conversation also covers the controversial exclusion of Featherstone Rovers from the Championship, the significance of 5,000 fans attending Salford’s opening match against Oldham, and what it says about the club’s future.

They analyse key player movement and transfer news, including Matt Dufty signing for South Sydney Rabbitohs’ NSW Cup side, the ongoing Zac Lomax situation, and the Perth Bears’ recruitment drive with the signings of James McDonnell, Tyran Wishart and Nick Meaney.

🔑 Topics covered:

• Championship season kicks off
• London Broncos’ first win under Darren Lockyer & Grant Wechsel
• RFL decision to move on from Shaun Wane
• Who should be the next England head coach?
• Featherstone Rovers excluded from the Championship
• 5,000 attend Salford vs Oldham opener
• Matt Dufty to South Sydney (NSW Cup)
• The Zac Lomax saga explained
• Perth Bears sign McDonnell, Wishart & Meaney

👉 Subscribe for weekly Rugby League analysis, Super League & Championship news, NRL updates and exclusive insight from League Express.