#147: Was Paul Rowley Hard Done By? St Helens Coaching Debate

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss all the latest major talking points from across the Rugby League world.The pair begin with the shock news that Paul Rowley has stepped down as head coach of St Helens, discussing whether the decision was made by Rowley himself or the club. Martyn and Jake debate whether Rowley was hard done by, whether pressure from supporters played a role in the decision and who could potentially take over as St Helens head coach next season.They also discuss the Perth Bears' recruitment drive, including the signing of Tyson Smoothy and the other players linked with the NRL's newest club as they prepare to enter the competition.The episode also covers the news that Clint Goodchild has stepped down as a director of the York Knights, while the pair discuss reports that Adam Doueihi has refused to play for the Wests Tigers and what could happen next.To round off the episode, Martyn and Jake debate a controversial Rugby League World Cup commercial, discussing the reaction it has generated and whether it represents the right approach for promoting the international game.