In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by legendary Rugby League commentator Andrew Voss to preview the opening fixtures of this year’s Rugby League World Cup.

Vossy joins Martyn and Jake to break down the team lists and assess the major contenders ahead of the opening round, including the blockbuster clash between Australia and New Zealand, England taking on Tonga and Samoa facing France.

Who has named the strongest squad? Which players should fans be watching? And which nations have what it takes to go all the way?

Away from the World Cup, Vossy reveals the Rugby League rules he would change and tells the fascinating story of the role he played in helping bring about a change to the corner-post rule.

The trio also discuss the ongoing relationship between the NRL and Super League, with Vossy giving his thoughts on what a potential deal between the two competitions should look like and how it could benefit Rugby League on both sides of the world.

And with NRL expansion continuing to generate debate, Vossy reveals where he believes the 20th NRL club should be based.

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan look back on a huge weekend of Rugby League as Wakefield Trinity were crowned Super League champions and the Sydney Roosters won the NRL Grand Final.

They begin with Wakefield’s historic Grand Final victory over Warrington Wolves, discussing what the result means for the club and the significance of a packed crowd for the Super League Grand Final. They also discuss Tom Johnstone’s heroics, as the Wakefield winger claimed the Rob Burrow Award after a memorable performance on the biggest stage.

The pair then turn their attention to the NRL Grand Final, analysing the Roosters’ victory over the Newcastle Knights and what the result means for the Australian game.

With the domestic seasons now complete, attention quickly turns to a potential World Club Challenge. Martyn and Jake discuss whether the champions could meet, where the match could be staged and what a renewed World Club Challenge could mean for the sport.

They also react to the announcement of England’s World Cup squad, including the decision to leave Jake Connor out of the squad, before taking a closer look at the Australian Kangaroos and New Zealand Kiwis squads ahead of the international tournament.

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan look back on a dramatic weekend of Super League and NRL preliminary-final action, with two new teams booking their places in the Super League Grand Final.

They begin with Warrington Wolves’ dramatic victory over Leeds Rhinos, which was decided by a controversial late penalty after George Williams was taken out while chasing a kick. Martyn and Jake discuss the decision, the resulting penalty goal and whether Warrington deserved to get the crucial call.

They then turn to the biggest surprise of the weekend as Wakefield Trinity stunned Wigan Warriors to reach their first-ever Super League Grand Final. The pair discuss Adam Keighran’s yellow card, the impact it had on the game and what it means for Super League to have Warrington and Wakefield contesting the Grand Final.

Over in the NRL, they review the Sydney Roosters’ win over the Dolphins and the Newcastle Knights’ incredible victory over the Penrith Panthers, which sent Newcastle into their first Grand Final since 2001.

The Knights' victory came at a huge cost, however, with Nathan Cleary suffering a serious leg injury following the tackle from Phoenix Crossland. Martyn and Jake discuss the incident, Crossland’s red card and whether he should face a suspension for the Grand Final. Crossland has since been referred to the NRL Judiciary.

They also provide an update on the ongoing NRL–RFL negotiations before giving their predictions for the Super League and NRL Grand Finals.