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

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In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by one of the greatest Rugby League players of all time, Darren Lockyer, alongside his business partner and London Broncos Owner Grant Wechsel.

Now a majority owner of the London Broncos, Lockyer discusses his transition from legendary player to club owner, why he believes in the London Broncos project, and what the future holds for the club. The conversation covers London’s importance to Rugby League, long-term ambitions for the Broncos, and what success looks like both on and off the field.

Lockyer and Wechsel also give insight into ownership challenges, building a sustainable Rugby League club in the capital, and how London fits into the wider picture of Super League expansion and growth.

🔑 Topics covered:

• Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel's role as majority owner's of the London Broncos
• Why London is vital to the future of Rugby League
• Long-term vision and ambitions for the Broncos
• Challenges of ownership and sustainability
• Super League expansion and the growth of the game
• Life after playing for one of Rugby League’s all-time greats

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In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan reflect on the sad passing of League Express journalist Steve Brady, paying tribute to his contribution to Rugby League journalism and the wider game.

The discussion then turns to the latest Rugby League news, including Salford Red Devils’ future in the Championship, Willie Peters being honoured at the University of Hull, and what Martyn and Jake hope to see from the sport in 2026.

They also cover Sean Long’s new coaching role, Keon Koloamatangi signing for the St George Illawarra Dragons, and Josh Curran joining the NRL’s newest franchise, the Perth Bears.

To round off the episode, Martyn and Jake preview the opening round of the Challenge Cup and reflect on some of the biggest moments from the 2025 Rugby League season.

🔑 Topics covered:

• Tribute to League Express journalist Steve Brady
• Salford Red Devils’ Championship future
• Willie Peters honoured by the University of Hull
• Hopes and priorities for Rugby League in 2026
• Sean Long’s new coaching job
• Keon Koloamatagi to St George Illawarra Dragons
• Josh Curran signs for the Perth Bears
• Challenge Cup round one review
• The standout moments of Rugby League in 2025

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