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The Rugby League Hot Recap

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 137

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!

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🇨🇦 Canada - rugby
18/08/2026
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18/08/2026
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17/08/2026
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Super League playoff race heats up, Wakefield and Whitehaven grab headlines in Championship & Melbourne claim the NRL Minor Premiership

Season 1 · Episode 30

Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 01:05:40

Locky and Eliot are back to talk through an eventful weekend of rugby league action as we head closer to the business end of the year.

We start with Hull KR's mission to end their St Helens hoodoo (1.22), before heading to a season-defining encounter between the Leeds Rhinos and Catalans Dragons (9.43) and then on to Salford in their own must-win game against the Huddersfield Giants (19.30).

The playoff race continues in London as they welcomed the Leigh Leopards (28.13) then its off to Castleford as they entertained Warrington (35.56) before we finish the Super League recap at Wigan for their game against Hull FC (44.36.)

Next, we discuss the Championship as Wakefield claim the League Leader's Shield and Whitehaven go through the ringer (49.32) then its off to the NRL (54.06) as Melbourne claim the Minor Premiership and it's all systems go for a superb final two weeks of the season as the boys plot what drama could unfold.

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One-sided dominations at Magic Weekend, assessing London's chances of staying up and the Storm knock off Penrith

Season 1 · Episode 29

Monday, August 19, 2024 • Duration 01:09:04

Eliot McGuire rejoins Locky Campbell for a detailed chat as they recap all things Magic Weekend with the Super League edging ever close to the playoffs.

We start with Wigan v Saints (2.20) before moving to Leeds v Warrington (8.47) and then Leigh v Salford (15.18). There's a detailed discussion on Catalans Dragons v Hull KR (26.01) before we analyse how the RFL could keep the Broncos in the Super League following their clash with Hull FC (35.47) before we finish the SL recap on Huddersfield v Castleford Tigers (48.02).

We recap the Championship and League 1 (54.00) as Oldham secured the title of the latter competition before we head down under for the latest NRL chatter and a recap of Round 24 (56.25)

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State of Origin 2024 G1 Recap & Challenge Cup 2024 Final Preview

Season 1 · Episode 20

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • Duration 28:53

Rugby league fanatics Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap the pulsating Game One of the State of Origin series and then preview the weekend's Challenge Cup Final!

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Paying tribute to Rob Burrow, Warrington's youngsters show promise, Super League games in the USA & Penrith look vulnerable

Season 1 · Episode 19

Sunday, June 2, 2024 • Duration 01:16:36

In this bumper episode, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire keep you up to date on all the latest from the world of rugby league.

There's a quick tribute to Leeds Rhino and rugby league hero Rob Burrow following his passing (1.00) before getting into the Super League action as Warrington and Wigan meet ahead of the Challenge Cup final (7.38) and then there's talk of them meeting in America.

The duo then discuss St Helens v Catalans (20.31), Hull KR v Leigh (27.53) and news that the Robins will play a pre-season friendly in Amsterdam (32.24). We round up SL action with Leeds v Castleford (35.46), Huddersfield v Hull (42.33) and then Salford v London (53.42).

The NRL Game of the Week is Penrith v St George (1.01.29) and then the boys talk through the news that PNG are expected to become the 18th NRL side (1.08.35).

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Warrington edge out the Dragons, State of Origin G1 squads unveiled and Brisbane undone by the Titans

Season 1 · Episode 18

Monday, May 27, 2024 • Duration 01:11:16

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire catch you up on a busy weekend of rugby league news and action.

The duo start with the Super League recaps, kicking off at Warrington's encounter with the Catalans Dragons (1.28), St Helens' latest test against the Leeds Rhinos (8.37), then Salford and Wigan's contest at the Salford Community Stadium (14.28). They discuss Esan Marsters' move to Salford in 2025 and then head back to the recaps with Leigh against Huddersfield (22.55), Castleford versus Hull FC (31.00) and the news that John Cartwright is the new Hull FC boss for 2025 (37.28). The SL recaps conclude with Hull KR vs London Broncos (40.43).

It's then all eyes to State of Origin as the duo talk through the team lists for Game 1 of Queensland Maroons v New South Wales Blues (48.00) and then we finish with our NRL Game of the Week - Brisbane Broncos v Gold Coast Titans (1.01.00).

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Wigan and Warrington book Challenge Cup final spots, Johnstone rejoins Wakefield, the Midseason Recap & Warriors down the Panthers

Season 1 · Episode 17

Monday, May 20, 2024 • Duration 01:10:03

Locky Campbell, Leonie Husselbee & Eliot McGuire talk you through the weekend's rugby league action.

Up first, its the Challenge Cup semi-finals as Wigan Warriors take on Hull KR (2.13) & Warrington Wolves face Huddersfield Giants (10.27).

The trio then chat through the latest contract and transfer news as Tom Johnstone rejoins Wakefield and Tommy Makinson departs St Helens (22.30).

Our midseason recap covers Man of Steel contenders (31.00), signings of the season (35.55), surprise teams of 2024 (41.35), teams we think will miss the playoffs (46.00) & teams we are most interested in watching going forwards (51.50).

The NRL Game of the Week is New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers (55.50).

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London Broncos' first win, Australia to host the World Cup, Asiata signs for Hull & Zac Lomax emerges as NRL superstar

Season 1 · Episode 16

Sunday, May 12, 2024 • Duration 01:20:35

We are back!

After an extended paternity leave break, the Rugby League Hot Recap returns to feeds with a breakdown on the weekend's action.

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire chat through the Super League, starting with London Broncos' historic encounter with Hull FC (1.45), Leigh Leopards return to their 2023 form against the Salford Red Devils (9.34), Warrington and Hull KR's mouthwatering clash (18.24), Wigan Warriors' trip to Huddersfield (26.03), St Helens' contest with the Castleford Tigers (35.02) & finally a sunkissed encounter between Catalan and Leeds (45.47).

The duo chat through the news that Australia is expected to host the Rugby League World Cup in 2026 (53.30), and recap the big signings of Lewis Dodd by the South Sydney Rabbitohs and John Asiata by Hull FC.

The NRL Game of the Week is the St George Illawara Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs (1.08.48).

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Challenge Cup QF Recap, Previewing the 2025 transfer targets, Tony Smith departs Hull FC and Canberra win in golden point thriller

Season 1 · Episode 15

Monday, April 15, 2024 • Duration 01:05:36

Locky Campbell, Leonie Husselbee and Eliot McGuire recap a super weekend of rugby league and look ahead to the players on offer for Super League clubs for 2025 from May 1.

Up first is Warrington's trip to Saints (1.38), followed by a 2023 final rematch between Hull KR and Leigh (8.07), then Huddersfield's trip to Catalans (15.02) and lastly, Wigan's tie with Castleford (21.04).

Our big May 1 preview is (27.11) sets out our Top 10 free agents for 2025 as we go around the horn to pick which deals we would like to see happen this summer.

There's time to discuss Tony Smith's departure from Hull FC (44.00) and what it means for the club going forward.

Finally, our NRL Game of the Week is Canberra Raiders vs Gold Coast Titans (54.04).

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Catalans go top of the Super League as Melbourne and Brisbane play out a thriller

Season 1 · Episode 14

Sunday, April 7, 2024 • Duration 01:05:23

We welcome Eliot McGuire as a new guest on the podcast for this recap of Super League R7 and the fifth round of the NRL.

We start with reflecting on the Game of the Round as St Helens, fresh off their win over rivals Wigan, headed to Catalans (3.41), before looking at a big night at the Jungle for Castleford as they welcomed the Salford Red Devils (11.01) and then checking in on a mouthwatering clash between Warrington and Leeds (20.12). We then visit Leigh for the 'Battle of the Borough' (27.13), take a look at Huddersfield's progress over the season as they faced Hull FC (38.03) and then discuss Hull KR's clash against the London Broncos (47.15).

The NRL Game of the Week is Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos (54.37)

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Rivals Round in the Super League & Aidan Sezer seizes the moment for the Wests Tigers

Season 1 · Episode 13

Monday, April 1, 2024 • Duration 57:20

Locky and Leonie recap an action-packed Easter weekend as the Super League reaches the Rivals Round and we're onto Round 4 in the NRL.

They start with the Big One - St Helens/Wigan Warriors on Good Friday (1.28) before heading to a great tussle between Warrington & Catalan (9.06). The duo then check in on Castleford/Leeds (14.32), Salford/Leigh (20.18) and the Hull Derby (27.36). There's a quick discussion on who's the better No 7 - Marc Sneyd or Mikey Lewis, before a quick recap of Broncos/Huddersfield (38.18) Championship & League 1 (44.55).

Our NRL Game of the Week is Parramatta Eels vs the Wests Tigers (46.55).

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