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The Rugby League Hot Recap

The Rugby League Hot Recap is back for its third season in 2026!The podcast has become the definitive podcast for UK rugby league fans that want game recaps, previews and news from the Betfred Super League season and the NRL in Australia.Catch the Hot Recap crew of Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire in your feeds every Sunday or Monday night throughout the 2026 season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 126

    Wakefield do the KR double, Toulouse make history in St Helens and the kids are alright!

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire break down a really notable Round 18 of the 2026 Betfred Super League season that was filled with plenty of key storylines.We start with Wakefield's big trip to Hull KR before moving on to Toulouse v St Helens in which the French side subjected the Red V to one of their worst ever defeats in the competition's history. It's then onto a battle of the kids as injury-saddled Wigan and Warrington go head to head before we break down a really enjoyable clash between Leigh and Castleford.We then revisit Leeds' trip to Catalans, Bradford and Huddersfield's tussle before the Thursday shocker as York stunned Hull FC who go into the bottom two.There's a brief chat around the Championship and the NRL this weekend before we close with our picks competition!See you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 125

    2026 State of Origin Game III recap, Best Young Players of Super League and injury crisis returns!

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire return for a midweek recording to talk through the drama of State of Origin Game III as Queensland and New South Wales lock horns in a decider at Suncorp Stadium.After the game recap, it's time for a refresh of the news as Super League's injury crisis rears its ugly head once more, a new television deal for the league looms close and chiefs lock down talk of the league expanding to 15 teams in 2027.It's then time for a new feature as Locky and Eliot provide their top 10 players playing in Super League aged 21 and under. Agree with the list? Let us know in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 124

    The Big Magic Weekend Recap

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire return for a big recap through all seven of this weekend's Magic Weekend games.The boys start with the Sunday games, recapping the enticing closer that was St Helens v Wigan, Wakefield v Castleford and Bradford v Leeds.It's then on to the four Saturday games starting with French Magic as Toulouse and Catalans played out a historic tie in Castres, the Hull derby took place for the second time this season, Warrington faced off against Leigh and York played their first Magic game against Huddersfield.There's a short recap of the NRL games and a look ahead to Wednesday's Origin decider!We'll be back in your feeds on Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 123

    Rourke wins thriller for Wakefield, Leeds dominate Robins again and Wigan narrowly escape against FC

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire return after a week's break with your regular Hot Recap show.The boys talk through a massive weekend of fixtures in the Betfred Super League as Wakefield and Huddersfield play out a thriller, Leeds assert their dominance at the top of the table and Wigan narrowly escape from the MKM Stadium on Saturday with a win.After a recap of all seven games, it's on to the NRL where the Dolphins and Warriors played out the game of the weekend and Penrith slipped up again whilst Melbourne missed a chance to close the gap on the Top 8.We finish with a brief chat of the State of Origin sides for Game III and then our picks for Magic Round! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 122

    2026 State of Origin Game II Recap

    Locky Campbell brings you all the key analysis and talking points from the crucial Game II of the State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons!There's also some other contract news from the Super League as Jason Qareqare continues his stay at Castleford, Harry Smith commits further to the Wigan Warriors and Bradford Bulls pick up Cam Scott for 2027 and beyond.We'll be back on Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 121

    Josh Charnley becomes SL's all-time tryscorer, Catalans edge Cas and Jarome Luai to the Tigers rescue

    After our late night Friday recap, we round the weekend off with a brisk round-up of the remaining Super League and NRL fixtures.First its off to Perpignan as Catalans and Castleford provided the best game of the round before Leigh's Josh Charnley overtook Ryan Hall in the Super League's try scoring records as the Leopards thumped Bradford. In Super League, we then finish with Hull FC vs Huddersfield before we head to the NRL as Jarome Luai puts the Tigers on his back to keep their season alive, Cronulla make it four wins in a row with a big finish in Auckland and the Canberra Raiders look dead and buried as they fall to the Parramatta Eels.We'll be back in your feeds on Wednesday with our recap of State of Origin Game II! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 120

    Friday Night Recap: Wigan demolish Wakefield, Toulouse give Leeds a fright and youth shines across the league

    It's a Friday Night Recap!Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire congregate for a late night recording to talk through the three Friday night Super League games as Wakefield and Wigan go head-to-head, Hull KR seek revenge on York Knights and Toulouse host Leeds.The duo also talk through rising youth stars across the league and Warrington's comeback win over St Helens on Thursday night.There's a little news chat as Kevin Sinfield is announced to be knighted and then the duo finish with a recap of the NRL's Brisbane-South Sydney and Dolphins-Roosters games.We'll be back on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 119

    An evening in Paris and a cracker in Wakefield

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire catch up on a Sunday night to talk through all the big points from this weekend's rugby league.They reflect on a historic encounter in Paris as the Dragons celebrate 20 years in the league, the absolute cracker that was Wakefield vs Hull KR and there's a reflection on where next for the Giants after their encounter in Dewsbury with Toulouse.The pair also talk through Leigh's win at Castleford, Bradford outlasting York, Warrington slumping to a victory against FC and the Thursday encounter between Top 4 sides Leeds and St Helens.In the NRL, the pair talk through the Gold Coast's surprising win at Suncorp, the Storm's finals credentials after their win over Newcastle, Manly's form under Kieran Foran and the Panthers embarrassing the Wests Tigers.We'll be back next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 118

    Challenge Cup final hot takes, John Kear passes and the NRL enters crucial period of the season

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back together for an all new Hot Recap!The duo talk through all the major points from Wigan's victory over Hull KR in the Challenge Cup Final, like why were the Robins so flat? What do Wigan do about Jack Farrimond now? Do the Warriors have it in for Bill Leyland after his Good Friday heroics?Eliot then gives a tribute to John Kear before we talk through the latest around the Huddersfield Giants' stadium search for next year.It's onto the NRL for a blazing recap through the weekend's biggest games before we look ahead to a scintillating round of Super League this weekend.Until next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 117

    2026 State of Origin Game I recap & Man of Steel Power Rankings V3

    For this midweek episode, Locky Campbell recaps an enthralling Game 1 of State of Origin as the Blues and Maroons fight to the very last hooter.There's a brief chat ahead of the Challenge Cup Final this Saturday before Locky launches into the latest edition of the Man of Steel Power Rankings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 116

    Friday Night Recap: Leigh and Leeds wrack up big scores, It's a Craven Park mess and Vegas teams announced

    Time for another late night Friday Hot Recap!Straight after the hooters, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire take you through the action from Friday night Super League as Leigh Leopards take on Hull FC and Leeds Rhinos face off against the Huddersfield Giants. There's also a reflection on Hull KR's drubbing of the Wigan youngsters from Thursday night before we chat through the line up for Rugby League in Vegas in 2027 and the awful news surrounding Jai Arrow's announcement.There will be no recap of the rest of the action from this weekend...but we will back on Wednesday with the Stage of Origin Game I recap and the next Man of Steel Power Rankings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 115

    Hull KR ride out Leigh fightback, Hull FC's season on the line and squads picked for State of Origin I

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the lowdown on all of the rugby league action from the weekend.We talk through the Super League contests as Hull KR outlast a battling Leigh side, the Tigers edge York Knights, Yusuf Aydin's brain explosion in Hull FC defeat, Wigan's classy performance against Leeds, Catalans' surrender at Wakefield, Warrington outlasting Toulouse and Saints' win at Huddersfield.It's then on to a big review of the talking points from the NRL's Magic Round including Ivan Cleary's planned departure from the Penrith Panthers before we review the squads announced for the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons for State of Origin Game I next Wednesday.We'll be back later this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 114

    Hull KR and Wigan set up Challenge Cup final contest, Lenihan joins Giants, Cook joins Cas and is the Championship set for a major revamp?

    Fresh off a big rugby league weekend, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the lowdown on all the action.Starting with the Challenge Cup we dig into Hull KR's defensive masterclass against Warrington before we revisit Wigan's drubbing off an off-piste St Helens on Saturday.We recap the big news from the week, talking Jim Lenihan's move to the Giants, Damien Cook joining Castleford and Tyson Smoothy potentially leaving Wakefield before we get on to major proposals for the future of the Championship structure.It's then on to an expanded chat of Round 10 of the NRL before we wrap with our picks competition.See you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 113

    Leigh claim Catalans scalp, Toulouse's defensive masterclass and which broadcaster could run Super League next?

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire regroup for a Sunday night recap on all of the last two days of Super League and NRL action.They talk through Leigh's visit to Perpignan, Wigan's youngsters stealing the show against Bradford, Toulouse providing a defensive masterclass at Hull FC and Warrington cantering to a victory at Huddersfield.There is also talk around the Giants' head coaching search and the rumours of multiple broadcasters bidding for SL television rights.In the NRL, the boys talk Newcastle and South Sydney's epic Sunday contest, Manly seriously testing Penrith and the Roosters' status as title contenders.We'll be back next weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 112

    Friday Night Recap - Leeds fight off Trinity, Saints march on and Cas dismantled in Hull

    Eliot McGuire returns to the Hot Recap for a Friday Night Recap!He rejoins Locky for a on-the-spot recording minutes after the hooter on tonight's Super League games as Leeds outlasted Wakefield and St Helens marched past York. They'll also talk through Hull KR making easy work out of Castleford, the latest news on the IMG Gradings and what it means for Super League's future as well as the two Friday games from the NRL.We'll be back on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 111

    Warrington dismantle Wigan, Saints continue to impress and more frustration for Castleford

    Locky Campbell delivers this week's Hot Recap - solo once again - which breaks down Round 9 of the Betfred Super League.His recap answers the following questions: Can Warrington get their first win over Wigan in two years? Are Wakefield the real deal? Can Catalans impress in Leeds? How will Hull FC respond after Cartwright's firing? Can Bradford put up a fight against the Robins? Will Leigh get rolling against Huddersfield? Is Toulouse's squad not good enough to compete?We'll be back for another Hot Recap next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 110

    Man of Steel Power Rankings, Ep 2

    Locky Campbell delivers the updated Man of Steel Power Rankings after eight rounds of the Betfred Super League!There's also a bit of news to get through on Warrington's George Williams, the next England head coach and Bradford's emerging injury crisis!We'll be back this weekend with a recap of Round 9! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 109

    Dragons stun Warrington in thriller, Castleford shock Wigan at home & a some words about the NRL's proposed takeover of Super League

    It's time for a Hot Recap!At the end of a busy weekend, let's strap in for a breakdown of all the key moments from the world of rugby league.Locky Campbell flies solo to deliver a recap of all seven Super League games, provides his take on all the media talk about Andrew Abdo's appearance in England this week and delivers your ten things you need to know about the NRL this weekend.He'll be back on Wednesday with the latest Man of Steel Power Rankings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 108

    Wigan and Wakefield play out Challenge Cup thriller, chaos reigns at Hull FC and Melbourne humbled in NRL

    The Hot Recap crew are back for a Sunday night recap episode as we bring you all the key points from Challenge Cup's Quarter Finals and the NRL's Round 6.In the cup, we talk through the much-anticipated clash between Wakefield and Wigan, the second clash in two weeks between Leigh and Warrington, Catalans trip to St Helens with Joel Tomkins set to depart and Hull KR's lay up against York Knights on Saturday.We also chat through the ongoing chaos at Hull FC as they plot their next coaching move and check in on the Championship as the financial wheel of misfortune arrives at North Wales Crusaders.We'll be back next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 107

    HUGE Bank Holiday recap - Leyland heroics, Wolves on top, Leigh in trouble and Wests Tigers on the rise in NRL

    It's time for a huge Bank Holiday recap!Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you all the talking points from Super League's Rivals Round!As Bill Leyland secured the most unbelievable comeback win, can St Helens get him back? Are Leeds doing just enough for the time being? How big of a loss will John Asiata be to Hull FC? How big of a threat are the Catalans Dragons? Should Warrington be targeting a Challenge Cup win at the third year of asking and are Wakefield strong enough to challenge Wigan on Sunday?We have a brief preview of all things Challenge Cup ahead of this weekend's quarter finals and then it's onto the NRL!Is West Tigers' run sustainable? Can Penrith go unbeaten all year? Are the Knights the biggest success story so far and is it too early to write off Canberra?We'll be back on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 106

    Leeds edge Warrington thriller, Huddersfield smash Wigan and both French sides fall short in comebacks

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire return for a Sunday night recap.We bring the curtain down on an eventful 30th anniversary celebrations for the Betfred Super League, answering all the big questions. Starting with whether Warrington could go top with a win over Leeds? Would Wigan return to form against Huddersfield? Could Hull FC make it back-to-back wins at home and would Leigh be able to get their second win of the season?It's then on to the NRL where the NQ Cowboys pulled off a big upset over Melbourne, Penrith eased past Parramatta, the Knights impressed against Canterbury and St George lose their fourth in a row to remain winless.We'll be back on Monday 9 April! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 105

    Friday Night Recap: Hull KR humiliate Saints, Willie Peters to the PNG Chiefs and Wakefield stay consistent

    Its another Friday Night Recap!Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the late night news and headlines from the opening three games of Round 6 from the Betfred Super League as the league celebrates its 30th birthday weekend.We start with a mauling of epic proportions from Hull KR and talk about Willie Peters' pending departure, it's then on to Wakefield aiming to go third with a win at York and we also reflect on Castleford humbling the Bradford Bulls on Thursday night.In the NRL, we reflect on a feisty Battle of Brisbane, the Wests Tigers showing fight in Auckland and Manly Sea Eagles firing Anthony Seibold.We will be back on SUNDAY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 104

    Man of Steel Power Rankings, Ep 1

    Who's winning Man of Steel?In this new series from the Rugby League Hot Recap, Locky Campbell will provide an update on the ten players in contention for the coveted personal accolade throughout the 2026 Betfred Super League season.In this opening episode, he talks through which players were unlucky to miss out and which ten players are in contention after Round 5.The Hot Recap will be back with a Friday Night Recap on Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 103

    Dragons inflict more woe on Robins, Robinson departs Huddersfield, Castleford implode and Penrith rule the roost

    The Hot Recap crew provide a bumper breakdown on all the action and talking points from Round 5 of the 2026 Betfred Super League and Round 3 of the 2026 NRL season.Starting in SL, we talk through the showstopper in Perpignan, the sacking of Luke Robinson after another Huddersfield defeat and what's next for Castleford after their humbling in Warrington? It's then onto a rise from the ashes for Hull FC, gutsy Wakefield turning the screw, St Helens playing well despite a forwards crisis and a recap of that Thursday night cracker in Wigan.In the NRL, we talk through Brian To'o's piece of beauty in Penrith's rout of the Roosters, Brisbane stunning Melbourne, the Warriors impressing once more and a brilliant contest between the Rabbitohs and Tigers.The first episode of Man of Steel Power Rankings drops this week and we will be back with another Friday Night Recap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 102

    Challenge Cup Fourth Round Recap, a Super League injury crisis and an Alex Johnstone moment for the history books

    The Hot Recap crew talk you through all the major talking points from the Challenge Cup fourth round and NRL Round 2!Locky and Eliot talk through Wakefield stunning Leeds on Friday night, criticism of Huddersfield and St Helens doing it tough against Castleford during the cup round-up before they then talk through the Super League's ongoing injury crisis and new reports on plans for the NRL to invest in the game in Europe.It's then on to the NRL as Alex Johnstone made history by becoming the top NRL tryscorer and yet no one seems to be happy about the blowout scores in the game down under...We'll be back at the weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 101

    Saints hold off Bulls, Wolves outlast fiesty Knights and the NRL is back with a bang

    The Hot Recap crew provide a bumper full weekend recap all wrapped up in one chunky episode for you.We cover all seven Super League games starting with St Helens vs Bradford, York vs Warrington and Leigh vs Catalans. It's then on to Sunday's games as Huddersfield took on Hull KR, Leeds came back from Vegas to face Castleford before a quick trip to France for Toulouse vs Wigan and then we finish with Thursday's game between Wakefield and Hull FC.There's more positive news on the return of the Halifax Panthers and our winners from the round before we dig straight into the rest of the NRL Round 1 as both the Raiders and the Warriors snatch big wins at the weekend.We'll be back with the Challenge Cup fourth round recap next Monday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 100

    Vegas 2026 recap, Warrington remain perfect and Bradford continue their hot start

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire present your regular Monday night recap show as they talk through Saturday and Sunday's Super League games.We start off with the Vegas bombshell that was Leeds Rhinos' ransacking of World Club Champions Hull KR at Allegiant Stadium and then discuss the NRL opening two games as well as asking why the American audience hasn't bought into the sport just yet.We return to Super League as Locky provides a first-hand report on Warrington's win over Wakefield and we chat through Bradford getting the better of Toulouse and St Helens making Catalans look very ordinary in Perpignan.We also introduce Eliot's Top 5! A regular Monday feature as he provides the five best Super League transfers of all time and then we provide our picks for a tricky Round 4!PICKS COMPETITION SCORES ON THE DOORSLOCKY - 2-1ELIOT - 2-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 99

    Friday Night Recap: York's wonder start continues, Castleford dominate Huddersfield and Wigan embarass Leigh

    Its the Friday Night Recap as Locky and Eliot bring you up to speed minutes after the hooter on Hull FC vs York Knights and Castleford vs Huddersfield.The boys talk you though all the key moments in the games and recap a huge win for Wigan over their rivals Leigh in Super League's Thursday night game.It's then time for some pre-Vegas game chat as rumours of a partnerships between the NRL and Super League continue to be hinted at and the Australian league could have a game in London to start their 2027 season. We'll be back on Monday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 98

    Toulouse make historic start, Will Pryce out for the season and looking ahead to Rugby League in Vegas

    The Hot Recap crew deliver your regular Monday episode with the round-up on the weekend's super league action.First off, we dive into the Toulouse-Castleford contest as the French side played their first league match at home, before we review Huddersfield's tight encounter with Wakefield and then Wigan's clash with Hull FC, including the devastating news around Will Pryce's injury.It's then on to the Championship with the latest on the Halifax situation before we wrap with a little Vegas preview and a look ahead to Round 3 of the Super League! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 97

    Friday Night Recap: Bradford's sparkling Odsal return and Hull KR crowned World Champions

    It's another Friday Night Recap!The boys bring you up to speed on the latest rugby league action as Bradford bring back Super League action to Odsal for the first time in 12 years, Leeds seek to bounce back against newcomers York and St Helens desperately seek a win against the Leigh Leopards.There's also time for a dedicated recap on the World Club Challenge as Hull KR took on the Brisbane Broncos for world champion glory.We're back on Monday night for a recap of the rest of the weekend's action! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 96

    2026 World Club Challenge Preview, Hull run with the Bulls and Toulouse stun Wakefield

    We wrap the first round of the 2026 Super League season and look ahead to the World Club Challenge contest in Hull on Thursday night.The Hot Recap crew talk through a tight encounter between Hull FC and Bradford Bulls, Toulouse's trip to Wakefield Trinity and Wigan and Castleford opening the season at the Jungle.We give our winners, losers and teams of the week and then it's on to previewing Hull KR v Brisbane Broncos.We then wrap with our game picks for Round 2 of Super League.We'll be back with another Friday Night Recap this Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 95

    Friday Night Recap: Leigh topple Leeds, Taylor-Wray seizes his moment and York make Super League history

    The Super League season is finally back!And we are back with our recap shows on a Friday this season! We start by recapping the mouthwatering clashes between Leigh Leopards and Leeds Rhinos & Warrington Wolves and St Helens.It's then on to the early Friday game between Catalans Dragons and Huddersfield Giants before we turn to Thursday's memorable season opener from York as they took on champions Hull KR.We'll be back with the rest of the action on Monday!NOTE: Eliot's audio changes about 15 minutes in. This was due to an issue with our recording software. We apologise for this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 94

    Big Super League predictions, Challenge Cup 3rd round fallout and Halifax wound up

    Note: We apologise for the poor audio on this episode! It only became apparent during the edit after we'd finished recording. For our 100th episode, the Hot Recap crew are back with this final episode before the 2026 Betfred Super League season starts!First up, there's a big recap of all the action from the Challenge Cup 3rd Round, it's then on to the shocking news of the immediate wounding up of the Halifax Panthers, before a trail through the publication of the RFL's strategic review, Payne Haas' Broncos departure and the latest in the shake-up on the Man of Steel voting.For our big feature we set out our predicted final Super League table and give our thoughts on potential Man of Steel winners, top tryscorers and Challenge Cup winners.The boys then give their predictions for Round 1 of the Super League season!We'll be back for our first in-season recap on Friday night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 93

    Best and Worst Super League Kits, NRL Catchup and Oldham on the rocks

    The Hot Recap crew deliver you a delicious slice of your weekly rugby league fix. Starting with the news, the boys dig in to the troubles at Oldham with the club in the headlines for the wrong reasons, we cast our eye over which Championship clubs have started best, talk Lewis Martin's new deal and the Man of Steel being reworked for 2026.We also chat through this weekend's Challenge Cup third round fixtures before our first feature on the best and worst Super League kits for 2026.It's then on to a good old recap of the NRL offseason and a look ahead to which sides are contenders, pretenders and facing a battle for the wooden spoon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 92

    The Top 25 Players for the 2026 Super League season

    It's the big one. The Hot Recap crew bring you their respective Top 25 players heading into the 2026 Super League season.Before then, the boys discuss the Saturday action from the Challenge Cup second round and friendlies, Zac Lomax's legal dispute with Parramatta, Ryan Papenhuyzen's retirement from rugby league and the latest key signings and contract renewals across the league.Then it's on to the Top 25 and who will come out on top? Will Mikey Lewis supplant Bevan French as the best player in the league? Where do the likes of George Williams and Jake Connor rank?Have a listen and please do let us know your thoughts in Spotify comments or reach out to us on TikTok at @rugbyleaguerecap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Previewing the 2026 Super League Season - Part 3 & who will coach England next?

    The Hot Recap crew deliver the third and final part of our 2026 Betfred Super League season preview!On the news front, the boys discuss Shaun Wane's exit and outline which coaches could take the helm at England RL for this year's World Cup. There's signing news as more Rhinos head down under and Leigh work to retain key players. We tease a potential big clash in the Challenge Cup and recap the fallout from the Featherstone announcement last week.To the preview, and this week we ask the big questions; Are Wakefield dark horses as they enter year 2 in Super League? Do Warrington make this a year of transition as they blood their talented youngsters? Is this the year that Wigan drop out of the Top 2? Can York deliver on a real year of promise as they make their debut in the Super League?We'll be back next week with another episode as we count down towards the 2026 Betfred Super League and NRL seasons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 90

    Previewing the 2026 Super League season - Part 2 & Featherstone kicked out of Championship

    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 against Tesi Niu and Matt Dufty's release from the Warrington Wolves.It's straight into our season previews then when we answer the questions; Are Hull KR the favourites for the 2026 Super League title? Are the Leeds Rhinos facing a now or never season? Is anyone in a better place to challenge for silverware than Leigh Leopards? What is Paul Rowley going to do to fix St Helens and can Toulouse compete with their assembled squad for the new season?We'll be back next week with the final part of our three-parter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 89

    Previewing the 2026 Super League season - Part 1

    We're back!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 preview where we ask: What should Bradford's expectations be on their return to Super League? Are Castleford the most interesting team of the offseason? Is Toby Sexton one of the most underrated Super League signings for Catalans? Is this the year that Huddersfield bounce back? And why there are suddenly big expectations on Hull FC for this year.We'll be back with Part 2 of our season preview next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 88

    2026 Storylines and Salford gets new owners in last episode of 2025!

    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 previews in the new year. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 87

    Special Episode - What happens next to the Salford Red Devils

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 86

    Winners and losers from the Super League fixtures release, Magic Weekend returns and R360 delayed

    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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 85

    Australia sweep England as the curtain falls on rugby league for another year

    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 recording until January but we will be back on an adhoc basis until then! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Australia knock improved England back in Ashes Game 2 + should George Williams be dropped?

    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 for the final match recap this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Reece Walsh stars as Australia take the first Ashes test and NRL plots global round to start 2027

    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 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2025 Rugby League Ashes series preview

    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!We'll be back after the first Test! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Bulls, Toulouse and York to SL, Gradings chaos & Part 3 of 2025 Super League season review

    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' new coach.Check back in for our Ashes preview next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2025 Super League Grand Final Recap, Shaun Wane names his squad and SL season review continued

    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 and Super League expansion drama! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Reece Walsh acclaimed as Broncos win NRL Premiership + A Super League Grand Final rematch is booked!

    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 Wigan v Leigh (18.13) in a repeat of last year's semi-final before we head to Craven Park for Hull KR v St Helens (28.48).Before we wrap there's also some Championship Grand Final talk as Toulouse's win over York Knights shakes up the potential pecking order for the expected promoted clubs to Super League in 2026! (43.20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Previewing the NRL Grand Final and the Super League Semi-Finals + Part 1 of the Super League 2025 season review

    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).It's then time for part 1 of our Super League 2025 season review (28.26) as we take a look at the respective seasons of the Salford Red Devils, Castleford Tigers, Huddersfield Giants and Catalans Dragons. We end the episode on our picks competition! (55.55) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Saints' epic win at Leeds, Leigh end Wakefield's season and Broncos stun the Panthers

    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 to Suncorp to take on the Broncos (15.29) and then 2024 runner-ups Melbourne face off against Cronulla.We'll be back in your feeds on Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Rugby League Hot Recap is back for its third season in 2026!The podcast has become the definitive podcast for UK rugby league fans that want game recaps, previews and news from the Betfred Super League season and the NRL in Australia.Catch the Hot Recap crew of Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire in your feeds every Sunday or Monday night throughout the 2026 season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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