#135: McDermott speaks, Luai signs with PNG Chiefs and George Williams injury

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest rugby league action, including player performances and key questions for the international game.

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down all the action from the Super League weekend and the NRL’s Anzac Round, analysing the standout performances and biggest talking points from both competitions. They also discuss a key question for the international game — who will captain England at the World Cup if George Williams is unavailable? The pair react to Brian McDermott’s interview following his appointment as England head coa...

People in this episode

Hosts: Martyn Sadler, Jake Kearnan

Topics covered

• Super League
• NRL
• international rugby
• George Williams injury
• Brian McDermott
• England captaincy

Keywords

• rugby league
• Super League
• NRL
• George Williams
• Brian McDermott
• England captain

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Organizations: PNG Chiefs

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