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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.

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  1. Number 148RugbyAustralia
  2. Number 74RugbyCanada
  3. Number 55RugbyUnited Kingdom

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  1. Wigan lift League Leaders' Shield and Leeds lose again as Super League's regular season concludes from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Sep 13, 20261 hr 1 min

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire break down a very busy weekend of rugby league action as Super League's regular season drew to a close and the first weekend of the NRL Finals took place. The duo recap Wigan lifting their second trophy of the season in a send-off night for many veterans against Catalans whilst Hull FC stunned Leeds at Headingley and Wakefield locked up fourth in the first part of their two-game decider against Leigh. Elsewhere, Huddersfield said goodbye to the Accu Stadium, Bradford ended up with the wooden spoon, St Helens struggled against Hull KR's kids and Warrington's youthful side got past Toulouse. In the NRL, the boys recap an action-packed opening round as the Panthers narrowly defeated the Roosters, The Dolphins performed a brilliant comeback on the Warriors, the Knights got one over the Rabbitohs and the Sharks ended the Cowboys hopes. We'll be back on Thursday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Wigan deliver killer blow to Leeds, Saints' season runs its course and Penrith claim minor premiership from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Sep 6, 20261 hr 12 min

    Locky Campbell is reunited with Eliot McGuire for this weekend's Hot Recap as they talk through all of the key storylines from the sport this weekend. There's a big discussion on Wigan's stunning performance against Leeds on Saturday night, the end of Saints' historic playoff appearance success, Wakefield edging Warrington and how they and Leigh shape up heading into the playoffs. We wrap through the other games with more praise for Toulouse who could finish the season as high as eighth before we look ahead to the NRL playoffs which gets underway next week after the Penrith Panthers claimed the Minor Premiership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Bank Holiday Recap as Toulouse impress, Giants stun Leigh and the NRL locks up final 8 from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Aug 31, 202636 min

    Locky Campbell leads this Bank Holiday Monday recap through the big games across rugby league over the weekend. After a damp Thursday game, he talks through the big performances from Toulouse, Huddersfield and Leeds with St Helens failing to capitalise on Hull KR throwing in the towel against Wigan. To the NRL and its an in-depth recap of a mad weekend that saw the Dolphins lock up their Top 4 place, the Cowboys and Rabbitohs seal their Finals spots whilst Manly and Canterbury missed out. We'll be back on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Playoff race brought back to life after Robins lose again and Wakefield beaten at Wigan from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Aug 23, 202638 min

    In this week's Hot Recap, Locky Campbell steers you through all the key news and headlines from this weekend's rugby league action. In Super League, we reflect on the news that the playoff race is on again as Hull KR slip up to Toulouse whilst St Helens win yet again, Warrington consolidate a Top 4 spot against Huddersfield and Wakefield lose for their third game in a row at Wigan. We also neatly break down the race for the Minor Premiership in the NRL as the New Zealand Warriors, Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters are all on the same points with just two games to go! We'll be back next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Warrington prove contender status at Hull KR and broadcaster revealed for Rugby League World Cup from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Aug 19, 202634 min

    In a special midweek episode to honour Super League's Tuesday fixture between Hull KR and Warrington Wolves, the boys are back to break down the big talking points from the game, including George Williams' statement performance and Mikey Lewis' latest antics. The boys also reflect on the latest signing news, Premier Sports being named the UK broadcaster for the Rugby League World and how the Prime Minister could get involved and then take a final look at this weekend's Super League fixtures. Next episode is on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Saints give fans hope at Wakefield, Leigh end Leeds' home dominance and Bradford go bottom from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Aug 16, 20261 hr 12 min

    In your weekly Hot Recap, we break down all the key storylines from an action-packed rugby league weekend. In the Super League, we recount Saints' stirring victory at Wakefield, that cracker between Leeds and Leigh, Hull KR getting the job done over Catalans, Castleford turning Hull FC over, Huddersfield climbing off the bottom at Toulouse, Wigan cantering past Bradford and Warrington knocking off the Knights. In the NRL, we take a look at the exciting Finals race as spots at 4th and 8th are very much in play after a weekend in which the Roosters went top, the Broncos lost Reece Walsh for the season, the Dolphins ended Manly's year and North Queensland failed to get a win at Parramatta. We'll be back next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Leeds edge game of the season at Wakefield, Giants confirm Dewsbury move and NRL Top 8 race shakes up from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Aug 9, 202648 min

    Eliot McGuire brings you your regular Hot Recap offering with all the lowdown from this weekend's rugby league action. Starting with the epic Wakefield-Leeds thriller, Eliot also dissects the rest of this weekend's Super League fixtures, including the announcement that Huddersfield Giants will move to Dewsbury in 2027. It's then on to the NRL as Eliot breaks down some predictions for the Top 8 after a mixed round of results for those in contention! We'll be back next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. York's memorable win over Saints, is Jake Connor the real deal and we have a battle to not finish bottom! from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Aug 2, 20261 hr 12 min

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire return with our traditional Sunday night recap show to bring you all the updates from the weekend's Super League and NRL action. The boys talk through all the moments including the Battle of the Borough, a landmark victory for York over St Helens and Wakefield outlasting the Dragons in Perpignan. There's also talk of Jake Connor's form, pride for the Wakefield pack, whether Ryan Carr might be on his way out of Castleford and if Hull FC have got lucky since the grading system came in. In the NRL, the boys reflect on Newcastle's dominant win at Brisbane, the ugly scoreline between the Roosters and Cowboys and how the Canterbury Bulldogs have turned their season around. We'll be back next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. Hot Takes: Predicting the playoffs teams, an in-depth look at St Helens and looking ahead to Round 21 from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jul 29, 202642 min

    In the latest Hot Takes show, Eliot McGuire and Locky Campbell bring you up to date on all the midweek rugby league news heading into the weekend. In this week's feature, the boys predict which teams will finish in the Super League playoffs and there's also a long chat about the ordeal at St Helens as they enter a pivotal point in their future, the latest public crisis at the Wests Tigers and look ahead to which games to have your eyes on in Round 21 of the Super League. We'll be back on Sunday with your regular recap show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. Hot Takes: Signings of the season, how to solve a problem like Mikey Lewis and assessing Hull FC's predicament from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jul 21, 202652 min

    Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire present a new test weekly format - Rugby League Hot Takes! With the boys unable to do weekend recordings for the next few weeks, we present a new debate format where we give our takeaways from the weekend's rugby league action, chat through the latest big talking points from the game and do some fun features each week. This week, we ask whether Mikey Lewis is harming Hull KR with his petulance, how Toulouse have turned their season around, if Bradford need to prioritise a new halfback for 2027 and if Castleford can use their win over Leeds as a turning point. After some news from around the league, we talk through our signings of the season and then it's onto previewing Round 20 and our picks for the weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. Wakefield do the KR double, Toulouse make history in St Helens and the kids are alright! from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jul 12, 20261 hr 5 min

    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.

  12. 2026 State of Origin Game III recap, Best Young Players of Super League and injury crisis returns! from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jul 8, 202647 min

    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.

  13. The Big Magic Weekend Recap from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jul 5, 20261 hr 9 min

    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.

  14. Rourke wins thriller for Wakefield, Leeds dominate Robins again and Wigan narrowly escape against FC from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jun 28, 20261 hr 11 min

    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.

  15. 2026 State of Origin Game II Recap from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jun 17, 202620 min

    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.

  16. Josh Charnley becomes SL's all-time tryscorer, Catalans edge Cas and Jarome Luai to the Tigers rescue from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jun 14, 202641 min

    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.

  17. Friday Night Recap: Wigan demolish Wakefield, Toulouse give Leeds a fright and youth shines across the league from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jun 12, 202641 min

    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.

  18. An evening in Paris and a cracker in Wakefield from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jun 7, 20261 hr 12 min

    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.

  19. Challenge Cup final hot takes, John Kear passes and the NRL enters crucial period of the season from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    Jun 1, 202643 min

    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.

  20. 2026 State of Origin Game I recap & Man of Steel Power Rankings V3 from The Rugby League Hot Recap, opens in a new tab

    May 27, 202626 min

    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.

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