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The episode discusses key topics in Rugby League including Magic Weekend, the State of Origin decider, and NRL negotiations with guest Jason Costigan.

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by Rugby League pundit Jason Costigan to discuss all the biggest talking points from Magic Weekend, the upcoming State of Origin decider, and the ongoing negotiations between the NRL and Super League. Costo shares his thoughts on the future of the game, including what Peter V'landys should do if the RFL and Super League fail to reach an agreement with the NRL. The trio also debate where...

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Hosts: Martyn Sadler, Jake Kearnan

Guest: Jason Costigan

Topics covered

• Rugby League
• Magic Weekend
• State of Origin
• NRL negotiations
• Super League
• sports debate

Keywords

• Rugby League
• Magic Weekend
• State of Origin
• NRL
• Super League
• Jason Costigan
• sports news

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Organizations: NRL, Super League, RFL

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