The Rugby League Hot Recap

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!