The Rugby League Hot Recap
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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.
Episodes
- 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?
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers Hull KR's defensive win against Warrington and Wigan's victory over St Helens to set up a Challenge Cup final. The episode also discusses transfers including Lenihan to Giants and Cook to Cas, as well as p…
- Leigh claim Catalans scalp, Toulouse's defensive masterclass and which broadcaster could run Super League next?
Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap Super League and NRL action, discussing Leigh's win against Catalans, Toulouse's defensive performance, and NRL results. The episode also touches on broadcast rights for Super League.
- Friday Night Recap - Leeds fight off Trinity, Saints march on and Cas dismantled in Hull
Eliot McGuire and Locky recap Friday's Super League games, including Leeds vs. Wakefield and St. Helens vs. York, plus Hull KR vs. Castleford. They also discuss IMG Gradings and NRL news.
- Warrington dismantle Wigan, Saints continue to impress and more frustration for Castleford
Locky Campbell hosts this Rugby League Hot Recap, covering Round 9 of the Betfred Super League. The episode addresses key matchups including Warrington's performance against Wigan, Saints' continued success, and other team dynamics.
- Man of Steel Power Rankings, Ep 2
This episode presents the updated Man of Steel Power Rankings after eight rounds of the Betfred Super League. It also covers news regarding George Williams, the upcoming England head coach, and an injury situation at Bradford.
- Dragons stun Warrington in thriller, Castleford shock Wigan at home & a some words about the NRL's proposed takeover of Super League
Locky Campbell provides a recap of Super League matches, including a Dragons victory over Warrington and a Castleford upset against Wigan. The episode also touches on media discussions regarding the NRL's potential takeover of the Super Le…
- Wigan and Wakefield play out Challenge Cup thriller, chaos reigns at Hull FC and Melbourne humbled in NRL
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers the Challenge Cup Quarter Finals, highlighting the Wakefield vs. Wigan match, and NRL Round 6, discussing Hull FC's coaching situation and Melbourne's loss.
- HUGE Bank Holiday recap - Leyland heroics, Wolves on top, Leigh in trouble and Wests Tigers on the rise in NRL
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers a Bank Holiday of Super League action, including Bill Leyland's comeback win, team performances from Warrington, St Helens, and others, and a preview of the Challenge Cup quarter finals. The episode also d…
- Leeds edge Warrington thriller, Huddersfield smash Wigan and both French sides fall short in comebacks
Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap the final weekend of the Betfred Super League season, discussing matches like Leeds vs. Warrington and Huddersfield vs. Wigan. They also cover NRL results, including the Cowboys' upset over Melbourne.
- Friday Night Recap: Hull KR humiliate Saints, Willie Peters to the PNG Chiefs and Wakefield stay consistent
This Rugby League Hot Recap episode discusses Round 6 of the Betfred Super League, highlighting Hull KR's victory over Saints and Wakefield's performance. The episode also briefly covers NRL news, including the Battle of Brisbane and Manly…
- Man of Steel Power Rankings, Ep 1
In the first episode of the Man of Steel Power Rankings series, Locky Campbell reviews the players in contention for the accolade after Round 5 of the 2026 Betfred Super League season. He also discusses players who narrowly missed out on t…
- Dragons inflict more woe on Robins, Robinson departs Huddersfield, Castleford implode and Penrith rule the roost
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers Round 5 of the 2026 Super League, including the Dragons' win over the Robins, Luke Robinson's departure from Huddersfield, and Castleford's struggles. It also recaps Round 3 of the 2026 NRL season, highlig…
- Challenge Cup Fourth Round Recap, a Super League injury crisis and an Alex Johnstone moment for the history books
In this episode, the team recaps the Challenge Cup fourth round, discusses the Super League injury crisis, and reviews the latest NRL action, including Alex Johnstone becoming the top NRL tryscorer. They also cover reports on potential NRL…
- Saints hold off Bulls, Wolves outlast fiesty Knights and the NRL is back with a bang
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers all seven Super League games, including Saints vs. Bradford and Warrington vs. Knights, alongside NRL Round 1 action featuring wins for the Raiders and Warriors. The episode also notes the return of the Ha…
- Vegas 2026 recap, Warrington remain perfect and Bradford continue their hot start
Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap the Vegas 2026 event, including Leeds Rhinos' win over Hull KR and the NRL's opening games. They also cover Super League matches, Eliot's Top 5 all-time transfers, and Round 4 picks.
- Friday Night Recap: York's wonder start continues, Castleford dominate Huddersfield and Wigan embarass Leigh
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers Friday night games like Hull FC vs York Knights and Castleford vs Huddersfield, plus Wigan's win over Leigh. They also discuss potential NRL-Super League partnerships and a possible 2027 London game.
- Toulouse make historic start, Will Pryce out for the season and looking ahead to Rugby League in Vegas
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers the weekend's Super League games, highlighting Toulouse's historic home debut and Will Pryce's season-ending injury. The episode also touches on Championship news and previews the upcoming Rugby League eve…
- Friday Night Recap: Bradford's sparkling Odsal return and Hull KR crowned World Champions
This episode of Rugby League Hot Recap discusses Bradford's return to Odsal after 12 years, matches including Leeds vs. York and St Helens vs. Leigh Leopards, and the World Club Challenge where Hull KR faced the Brisbane Broncos.
- 2026 World Club Challenge Preview, Hull run with the Bulls and Toulouse stun Wakefield
The Rugby League Hot Recap previews the 2026 World Club Challenge and discusses the opening round of the Super League season, featuring matches like Hull FC vs. Bradford Bulls and Toulouse vs. Wakefield Trinity. The hosts also share their…
- Friday Night Recap: Leigh topple Leeds, Taylor-Wray seizes his moment and York make Super League history
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers the return of the Super League season, featuring recaps of key matches like Leigh Leopards vs. Leeds Rhinos and York's historic Super League game. The hosts also discuss other fixtures from the opening rou…
- Big Super League predictions, Challenge Cup 3rd round fallout and Halifax wound up
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers the Challenge Cup 3rd Round, the sudden closure of the Halifax Panthers, and discusses the RFL's strategic review. The hosts also make predictions for the upcoming Super League season, including the final…
- Best and Worst Super League Kits, NRL Catchup and Oldham on the rocks
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers Oldham's recent troubles, Championship club performance, Lewis Martin's new deal, and changes to the Man of Steel award. The episode also previews Challenge Cup fixtures and discusses the NRL offseason, in…
- The Top 25 Players for the 2026 Super League season
The Rugby League Hot Recap identifies its Top 25 players for the 2026 Super League season. The episode also covers recent Challenge Cup and friendly matches, player news including Zac Lomax's legal issue and Ryan Papenhuyzen's retirement,…
- Previewing the 2026 Super League Season - Part 3 & who will coach England next?
The Rugby League Hot Recap podcast previews the 2026 Super League season, discussing team prospects for Wakefield, Warrington, Wigan, and York. They also cover potential England coaches following Shaun Wane's exit and recent team transfer…
- Previewing the 2026 Super League season - Part 2 & Featherstone kicked out of Championship
The Rugby League Hot Recap discusses Featherstone Rovers' exclusion from the 2026 Championship season. The hosts also preview the 2026 Super League season, addressing team prospects for Hull KR, Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Leopards, St Helens, and…
- Previewing the 2026 Super League season - Part 1
The Rugby League Hot Recap podcast returns to preview the 2026 Super League season. This episode covers off-season news including Salford and Featherstone, potential recruitment targets, and NRL changes, before discussing expectations for…
- 2026 Storylines and Salford gets new owners in last episode of 2025!
Rugby League Hot Recap's final 2025 episode covers key 2026 storylines, including Salford's new ownership, Featherstone's uncertain future, player transfers like Nene MacDonald to St Helens and Jake Connor to the Rhinos, and an injury to W…
- Special Episode - What happens next to the Salford Red Devils
Locky Campbell details the events following the Salford Red Devils' liquidation by HMRC, covering club developments and essential information for fans regarding the upcoming Betfred Championship season.
- Winners and losers from the Super League fixtures release, Magic Weekend returns and R360 delayed
This episode of The Rugby League Hot Recap discusses the winners and losers from the Super League fixtures release, the 2026 Magic Weekend venue, recent signings, and the R360 competition delay.
- Australia sweep England as the curtain falls on rugby league for another year
Australia defeated England 3-0 in the Ashes series. Hosts Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire discuss the series, the upcoming World Cup, and other rugby league news including the Pacific Championships and future events in the UK.
- Australia knock improved England back in Ashes Game 2 + should George Williams be dropped?
Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap the Ashes second test, analyzing England's performance and Australia's strengths. They also discuss the Pacific Championships, player transfers, and other rugby league news.
- Reece Walsh stars as Australia take the first Ashes test and NRL plots global round to start 2027
Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap the first Ashes test where Reece Walsh starred for Australia. They discuss England's performance, Walsh's status as potentially the world's best player, and preview the second test. The episode also t…
- 2025 Rugby League Ashes series preview
Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire preview the 2025 Rugby League Ashes series, covering key matchups and team weaknesses. The episode also discusses potential changes in Super League, such as the return of promotion/relegation and a revised…
- Bulls, Toulouse and York to SL, Gradings chaos & Part 3 of 2025 Super League season review
The Rugby League Hot Recap discusses the 14 teams confirmed for the 2026 Super League season, including the promotion of Bradford Bulls, Toulouse Olympique, and York Knights. The episode also covers the impact of the IMG Gradings on Salfor…
- 2025 Super League Grand Final Recap, Shaun Wane names his squad and SL season review continued
Locky and Eliot recap the 2025 Super League Grand Final and Hull KR's treble-clinching victory. They also discuss the 2026 World Club Challenge, Shaun Wane's 24-man England squad for the Ashes, and continue their Super League season review…
- Reece Walsh acclaimed as Broncos win NRL Premiership + A Super League Grand Final rematch is booked!
This episode recaps the NRL Grand Final where Reece Walsh starred in the Brisbane Broncos' victory. It also covers the Super League semi-finals, featuring a rematch between Wigan and Leigh, and Hull KR versus St Helens, along with the Cham…
- Previewing the NRL Grand Final and the Super League Semi-Finals + Part 1 of the Super League 2025 season review
The Rugby League Hot Recap previews the NRL Grand Final and Super League Semi-Finals. It also begins a review of the 2025 Super League season, covering Salford, Castleford, Huddersfield, and Catalans.
- Saints' epic win at Leeds, Leigh end Wakefield's season and Broncos stun the Panthers
Eliot McGuire recaps the Super League playoffs Eliminator Round, including Saints' win over Leeds and Leigh's victory against Wakefield. He also covers the NRL preliminary finals, with the Broncos set to face the Panthers in the Grand Fina…
- Hull KR claim League Leaders' Shield, Wakefield make the playoffs and Canberra ousted in NRL Finals shock
This episode reviews the final round of the Betfred Super League, highlighting Hull KR's win and Wakefield's playoff qualification. It also covers NRL Finals action, including Canberra's unexpected loss.
- Trinity bamboozle Hull KR, applications are in for Super League 2026 and Ben Hunt stuns the Raiders
Locky Campbell hosts an episode covering the penultimate Super League round and the first NRL Finals round. Topics include Wakefield Trinity
- Super League enters its finale, previewing the NRL Finals and predicting the Ashes squads
The Rugby League Hot Recap previews the Super League Round 26, the NRL Finals with predictions for the Grand Final, and individual Ashes squad predictions.
- Robins fend off the Saints, Salford stun Warrington and Canberra claim the NRL Minor Premiership
This episode of Rugby League Hot Recap covers recent Super League games, including Hull KR's win over St Helen's and Salford's victory against Warrington. It also discusses NRL news, highlighting the Raiders' premiership win and other sign…
- French's return boosts Wigan, Warrington's season implodes and the best ever finish to a Rugby League game?!
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers Super League and NRL action. Topics include Bevan French returning for Wigan, Warrington's struggles, a close game between Canberra and Penrith, and coaching news regarding Des Hasler and the Wests Tigers.
- Robins edge closer to League Leader's Shield, Salford move closer to the abyss and Hull FC stay in the playoff fight
This Rugby League Hot Recap covers five Super League games, including Wigan vs Hull KR and Hull FC vs Leigh Leopards. It also discusses off-field drama surrounding Salford, and provides NRL updates on Melbourne vs Penrith, Sydney Roosters,…
- Friday night delights, the end nears for Salford and what on earth happened to the Dolphins?!
The Rugby League Hot Recap covers recent Super League matches like Warrington vs. Wigan and Wakefield vs. Saints, plus NRL updates including the Roosters' win over the Dolphins and Brisbane's tough loss to Melbourne. The episode also touch…
- Leigh stun Warrington, reacting to Super League expansion and the NRL premiership is wide open
Rugby League Hot Recap discusses Super League R20 matches including Leigh vs. Warrington, St Helens vs. Castleford, and Hull KR vs. Salford. The episode also covers the Super League expansion announcement and provides updates on the NRL, h…
- Wakefield stun Leeds, Top 5 Super League coaches and the best players in the world
This episode recaps Super League matches like Wakefield v Leeds, discusses league structure and top coaches, reviews NRL news including the Panthers and Warriors, and debates the best players in the world.
- Wigan humbled, Castleford trip Warrington up and praise for Leka Halisima
This episode of The Rugby League Hot Recap covers a busy round of Super League and NRL action. Hosts Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire discuss upsets like Wigan losing to Hull FC, Castleford's win over Warrington, and Hull KR's victory. The…
- Leopards' superb form continues, Saints have the Rhinos number and Salford shock the Tigers
Locky Campbell hosts this solo episode of Rugby League Hot Recap, reviewing Super League matches including Leopards vs Hull KR and Saints vs Rhinos, as well as NRL games featuring the Dolphins, Eels, Warriors, and Roosters.
- Leeds and Leigh stun the Top 2, Maguire sacked by Castleford and Weekes stars for Canberra
Rugby League Hot Recap covers a dramatic Super League weekend with upsets including Leeds and Leigh defeating top teams. The episode discusses key matches and Danny Maguire's sacking, before reviewing NRL action featuring Kaeo Weekes and t…