The Rugby League Hot Recap

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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Sunday · 1 hr 12 min
York's memorable win over Saints, is Jake Connor the real deal and we have a battle to not finish bottom!
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.
Wednesday · 42 min
Hot Takes: Predicting the playoffs teams, an in-depth look at St Helens and looking ahead to Round 21
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.
July 21 · 52 min
Hot Takes: Signings of the season, how to solve a problem like Mikey Lewis and assessing Hull FC's predicament
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.
July 12 · 1 hr 5 min
Wakefield do the KR double, Toulouse make history in St Helens and the kids are alright!
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.
July 8 · 47 min
2026 State of Origin Game III recap, Best Young Players of Super League and injury crisis returns!
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.
July 5 · 1 hr 9 min
The Big Magic Weekend Recap
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.
June 28 · 1 hr 11 min
Rourke wins thriller for Wakefield, Leeds dominate Robins again and Wigan narrowly escape against FC
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.
June 17 · 20 min
2026 State of Origin Game II Recap
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.
June 14 · 41 min
Josh Charnley becomes SL's all-time tryscorer, Catalans edge Cas and Jarome Luai to the Tigers rescue
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.
June 12 · 41 min
Friday Night Recap: Wigan demolish Wakefield, Toulouse give Leeds a fright and youth shines across the league
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.
June 7 · 1 hr 12 min
An evening in Paris and a cracker in Wakefield
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.
June 1 · 43 min
Challenge Cup final hot takes, John Kear passes and the NRL enters crucial period of the season
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.
May 27 · 26 min
2026 State of Origin Game I recap & Man of Steel Power Rankings V3
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.
May 22 · 34 min
Friday Night Recap: Leigh and Leeds wrack up big scores, It's a Craven Park mess and Vegas teams announced
Time for another late night Friday Hot Recap! Straight after the hooters, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire take you through the action from Friday night Super League as Leigh Leopards take on Hull FC and Leeds Rhinos face off against the Huddersfield Giants. There's also a reflection on Hull KR's drubbing of the Wigan youngsters from Thursday night before we chat through the line up for Rugby League in Vegas in 2027 and the awful news surrounding Jai Arrow's announcement. There will be no recap of the rest of the action from this weekend...but we will back on Wednesday with the Stage of Origin Game I recap and the next Man of Steel Power Rankings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18 · 1 hr 12 min
Hull KR ride out Leigh fightback, Hull FC's season on the line and squads picked for State of Origin I
Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the lowdown on all of the rugby league action from the weekend. We talk through the Super League contests as Hull KR outlast a battling Leigh side, the Tigers edge York Knights, Yusuf Aydin's brain explosion in Hull FC defeat, Wigan's classy performance against Leeds, Catalans' surrender at Wakefield, Warrington outlasting Toulouse and Saints' win at Huddersfield. It's then on to a big review of the talking points from the NRL's Magic Round including Ivan Cleary's planned departure from the Penrith Panthers before we review the squads announced for the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons for State of Origin Game I next Wednesday. We'll be back later this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10 · 58 min
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?
Fresh off a big rugby league weekend, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the lowdown on all the action. Starting with the Challenge Cup we dig into Hull KR's defensive masterclass against Warrington before we revisit Wigan's drubbing off an off-piste St Helens on Saturday. We recap the big news from the week, talking Jim Lenihan's move to the Giants, Damien Cook joining Castleford and Tyson Smoothy potentially leaving Wakefield before we get on to major proposals for the future of the Championship structure. It's then on to an expanded chat of Round 10 of the NRL before we wrap with our picks competition. See you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3 · 55 min
Leigh claim Catalans scalp, Toulouse's defensive masterclass and which broadcaster could run Super League next?
Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire regroup for a Sunday night recap on all of the last two days of Super League and NRL action. They talk through Leigh's visit to Perpignan, Wigan's youngsters stealing the show against Bradford, Toulouse providing a defensive masterclass at Hull FC and Warrington cantering to a victory at Huddersfield. There is also talk around the Giants' head coaching search and the rumours of multiple broadcasters bidding for SL television rights. In the NRL, the boys talk Newcastle and South Sydney's epic Sunday contest, Manly seriously testing Penrith and the Roosters' status as title contenders. We'll be back next weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2 · 42 min
Friday Night Recap - Leeds fight off Trinity, Saints march on and Cas dismantled in Hull
Eliot McGuire returns to the Hot Recap for a Friday Night Recap! He rejoins Locky for a on-the-spot recording minutes after the hooter on tonight's Super League games as Leeds outlasted Wakefield and St Helens marched past York. They'll also talk through Hull KR making easy work out of Castleford, the latest news on the IMG Gradings and what it means for Super League's future as well as the two Friday games from the NRL. We'll be back on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 26 · 40 min
Warrington dismantle Wigan, Saints continue to impress and more frustration for Castleford
Locky Campbell delivers this week's Hot Recap - solo once again - which breaks down Round 9 of the Betfred Super League. His recap answers the following questions: Can Warrington get their first win over Wigan in two years? Are Wakefield the real deal? Can Catalans impress in Leeds? How will Hull FC respond after Cartwright's firing? Can Bradford put up a fight against the Robins? Will Leigh get rolling against Huddersfield? Is Toulouse's squad not good enough to compete? We'll be back for another Hot Recap next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 22 · 17 min
Man of Steel Power Rankings, Ep 2
Locky Campbell delivers the updated Man of Steel Power Rankings after eight rounds of the Betfred Super League! There's also a bit of news to get through on Warrington's George Williams, the next England head coach and Bradford's emerging injury crisis! We'll be back this weekend with a recap of Round 9! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.