In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from Week Two of the Rugby League World Cup.

The pair begin with England’s huge victory over France, assessing their response to the opening-round defeat to Tonga and exactly what they now need to do to keep their World Cup campaign alive and book a place in the semi-finals.

Martyn and Jake also review the rest of the weekend’s action, including New Zealand’s dominant win over the Cook Islands, Australia’s narrow escape against Fiji, Samoa’s big victory over Papua New Guinea and Tonga overcoming a brave Lebanon side.

Away from the World Cup, they discuss the latest surrounding the London Broncos and whether the club will be playing in Super League next season, as well as the ongoing NRL–RFL negotiations.

They also turn their attention to the NRL, with the Sydney Roosters pulling out of contract negotiations with Sam Walker’s management. What does it mean for Walker’s future, and where could the star halfback end up next?

The pair also discuss Tom Starling signing with St Helens and what he could bring to the Saints before looking ahead to Week Three of the Rugby League World Cup and the crucial matches that will determine who progresses to the semi-finals.

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from the opening week of the Rugby League World Cup.

The pair react to England’s disappointing defeat to Tonga, analysing what went wrong and where Brian McDermott’s side fell short. They also question whether the structure of the tournament has already left England with a mountain to climb and what they now need to do to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Martyn and Jake also discuss Brian McDermott’s decision to make no changes to his line-up for this weekend and whether sticking with the same side is the right response following the opening-round defeat.

They then turn their attention to the blockbuster clash between Australia and New Zealand, as well as Samoa’s huge victory over France. With Kalyn Ponga suffering an injury, they assess what his absence could mean for the Kiwis and their chances of going all the way in the tournament.

Away from the World Cup, Martyn and Jake provide the latest on the ongoing NRL–RFL negotiations and discuss what the talks could mean for the future relationship between the NRL and the British game.

Finally, they look ahead to Week Two of the Rugby League World Cup, previewing the key matches and what is at stake as the tournament begins to take shape.

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.