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The Rugby League Hot Recap

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The Rugby League Hot Recap is back for the 2025 season!


One of the fastest growing UK rugby league podcasts, the Hot Recap crew will bring you game recaps, previews and news from the Betfred Super League and the NRL throughout the 2025 seasons.


The podcast is hosted and led by journalist Locky Campbell and our lead analyst Eliot McGuire.


Episodes are released either on a Sunday or Monday night throughout the 2025 season!

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Episodes

Friday night delights, the end nears for Salford and what on earth happened to the Dolphins?!

It's time for your regular scheduled programming as Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the latest Rugby League Hot Recap. As always, we start with the Super League and the Friday night games as Warrington bid to keep their season alive versus Wigan (1.43) and Wakefield host a Saints side looking for a series sweep (11.54). We then turn our attention to the thunderous Thursday night encounter between Leeds and Leigh (21.31) before rattling through Huddersfield v Catalans (30.37) and Hull ...

Aug 10, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Leigh stun Warrington, reacting to Super League expansion and the NRL premiership is wide open

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire return to bring you up to speed after an eventful week of rugby league news and action. First off, it's straight into the remaining games from Super League R20 as Leigh and Warrington play out one of the best games of the year (1.36), St Helens send a message to their rivals against Castleford (13.59) and Hull KR make some new records with a trip to Salford (21.56). We then talk about the big Super League expansion announcement (31.58) including who could come up...

Aug 03, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Wakefield stun Leeds, Top 5 Super League coaches and the best players in the world

We're back for our regular episode this Sunday but with some sweet treats... Firstly, Locky and Eliot kick off the recap of the three big Super League fixtures as Wakefield look for a league double over Leeds, Hull FC look to regain their home form against Huddersfield and Catalans make the trip to Wigan. The boys talk through the latest discussions around the future of Super League with a big decision coming tomorrow on league structure and the welcome news that Wigan will face Catalans in Pari...

Jul 27, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Wigan humbled, Castleford trip Warrington up and praise for Leka Halisima

An action-packed round sees upsets and tight scores aplenty across the Super League and NRL. Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are your guides through the action and we start at the Brick Community Stadium as Wigan take on their bogey team, Hull FC (1.58). It's then off to the jungle for a raucous affair between Castleford and Warrington (12.06) before we check in on Mikey Lewis and table toppers Hull KR as they take on the Dragons who look set for a new coach (22.01). Then it's on to Huddersfiel...

Jul 21, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Leopards' superb form continues, Saints have the Rhinos number and Salford shock the Tigers

Welcome to another weekly episode of the Rugby League Hot Recap. It's a Locky Campbell solo episode on this Sunday evening as he brings you up to speed on all the Super League and NRL action. The episode starts with the big game between Leigh Leopards and Hull KR on Saturday afternoon (0.53) and for a discussion on Willie Peter's future as Hull KR coach before a recap of the Leeds-St Helens contest at Headingley (8.55). It's then on to the memorable finish between Warrington and Catalans in Perp...

Jul 13, 202544 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Leeds and Leigh stun the Top 2, Maguire sacked by Castleford and Weekes stars for Canberra

What a weekend! In one of the best rounds of Super League action all season, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire chat through the titanic tussles as 1st placed Hull KR faced off against the 3rd placed Rhinos and the 2nd placed Warriors headed to 4th placed Leigh. After those encounters, there was more drama as St Helens headed to Hull FC whilst Wakefield made a statement in their game with Catalans Dragons. We then wrap up Super League action with Warrington's trip to Salford and the Thursday night...

Jul 07, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Leeds edge thriller, Warriors survive Cas scare, SL expansion mooted again and first look at England's Ashes side

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the lowdown on the action from the world's greatest sport. We start with Leeds and Leigh's big-score thriller on Friday night (1.31), reflect on Warrington's must-win game against Hull FC (12.34) and then head to a night of controversy and heartbreak as Castleford take on Wigan (21.52). In the second half, we plough through Hull KR's visit of Wakefield (30.15), a humid affair between Catalans and Huddersfield (37.27) and the latest bloodbath between St ...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Wakefield strike a blow, Saints rock the Rhinos and high praise for the Sydney Roosters

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap one of the most eventful weekends in the Betfred Super League season! We're straight into it with Wakefield and Wigan on Friday night (1.46) before we pick up the highly anticipated clash between St Helens and Leeds Rhinos (10.04) and Huddersfield's trip to the Warrington Wolves (18.40). It's then on to Leigh's trip to Perpignan (26.44), Salford's home clash with Hull FC (32.48) and a recap of Thursday night's game between Castleford and Hull KR (41.04). Af...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Farrimond to the rescue, Catalans fall to pieces and Leeds continue to impress

We are back! After a short soujourn for the Challenge Cup Final, Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back in the saddle for another weekly recap episode. We start with the nail biting finish at Dewsbury between Huddersfield and Wigan (1.55) before heading to Craven Park for a historic encounter between Catalans and Hull KR (12.31). It's then on to another eventful match between Wakefield and Leigh (21.37), a great Castleford performance at Hull FC (28.07), another disappointing game from Warrin...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 26

2025 Challenge Cup final preview and Super League midseason review

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back for this special midweek episode to talk about the Saturday's 2025 Challenge Cup Final between Hull KR and Warrington Wolves & continue their big midseason review. The boys get into the game straight away, talking through the weight of history on the Robins whilst the Wolves have a chance to kickstart their 2025 into gear, although how fit will George Williams be for the contest? The duo then talk through the likes of Jai Field and the other contende...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Saints and Dragons under scrutiny and New Zealand continue unrelenting run in the NRL

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are reunited as we reach the halfway mark of the 2025 Super League and NRL seasons. The boys give their midseason grade for all 12 Super League teams as we talk through the six games of SL action. We start with the much anticipated fixture between Hull KR and St Helens (1.49) before turning to Round 2 of Leeds v Wakefield (11.51) where the Rhinos fans gave a powerful tribute to Rob Burrow. It's then on to Warrington versus Castleford (22.14), Hull FC's trip to Ca...

Jun 01, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Wigan and Hull KR lead the way, the London Broncos look to the future and the Roosters look the part in the NRL

Locky Campbell flies solo to bring you up to speed on all of the rugby league action from Round 12 of the Super League and NRL. He walks you through Hull KR's trip to Warrington (1.26), Wigan's onslaught on the Dragons (7.10), the West Yorkshire derby between Castleford and Leeds (12.31), St Helens' showing against the Giants (16.37), Wakefield's history-breaking encounter with Salford (22.25) and the Thursday night tussle between Leigh and Hull FC (26.27). Locky then talks through the Champions...

May 26, 202545 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Leeds on the up, Wakefield into the Top Six and squads announced for State of Origin

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you up to speed on Rounds 12 of the Super League and NRL. Starting in the Super League, the boys relive that dramatic encounter at Headingley on Friday night as Hull FC were in town (1.38) before heading to the other Friday night game as Wigan welcomed the Leigh Leopards (10.12). It's then on to the high flying Wakefield as they took on Warrington (17.35), Hull KR's home tie against the Giants (23.54), Salford's visit to the Castleford Tigers for the second...

May 19, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Warrington and KR to contest Challenge Cup final, Best Young Players, Top Free Agents for 2026 and Best NRL Round to date?

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are reunited for this must-listen to episode this week. The duo recap the Challenge Cup semi-finals, starting with Hull KR v Catalans (1.37) and then Leigh v Warrington (12.36) before they look ahead to the Challenge Cup Final on June 7 at Wembley Stadium (20.15) and which sides are heaving to Vegas in 26 from Super League (24.00) After a Championship and League One roundup, the duo look at the latest worrying news from Salford Red Devils (27.45) and then break d...

May 12, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Ho Ho Ho It's Magic! Global Magic Weekend 2025 recap

Eliot McGuire flies solo to take you through Magic Weekend both here in the UK and Down Under. He starts with Wakefield and Castleford's highly anticipated rematch on the Sunday before moving on to Huddersfield Giants' momentous game against Hull FC and then the latest tussle between Wigan and Warrington. Then its onto Leigh vs Catalans, Leeds vs St Helens and he finishes on Hull KR against Salford Red Devils. Eliot then heads down under for the action from Brisbane, starting with the huge game ...

May 05, 202544 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Robins frustrate Leeds, Catalans edge thriller, Bears set for the NRL and the Manchester Roosters?!

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire present your weekly dose of everything rugby league in this packed episode. We start with the SL action as Round 9 presents big games in the form of Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos (1.58) (with more talk around Brad Arthur's future), an epic contest between Catalans and Wakefield (15.12) and a revenge game for the Warriors as they travel to Hull FC (23.14). There's more discussions around Castleford as they take on Huddersfield (29.59), on Salford as they welcome Leigh ...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Rivals Round recap as Robins and Wigan taste victory and Dolphins humble the Storm

Happy Easter Sunday! Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back for an Easter recap of Rivals Round. The boys review all the round's games and dig deep on all the big topics; Cade Cust's red card for the Black and Whites, George Williams' long-term injury for Warrington, assessing St Helens' chances for silverware, Morgan Gannon's move to the New Zealand Warriors and the arrival of Christian Wade to rugby league. They then head down under as the Dolphins rout the Storm, Canberra get their fifth w...

Apr 20, 202559 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Warriors edge GF rematch, Danny McGuire on the coaching hotseat and Galvin to leave Wests Tigers

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back for a Monday night recap of all things rugby league. We start with the Super League and the hotly anticipated Grand Final rematch between Hull KR and Wigan Warriors at Craven Park (1.36) before heading off to Hull FC's trip to Warrington (13.20) and then we talk through St Helens and Wakefield locking horns (21.25). We recap the final two SL games in Castleford vs Leigh (28.47) (and look ahead to see if Danny McGuire is on the coaching hotseat) and Hudde...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Thursday Night Recap - Salford Red Devils v Leeds Rhinos

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap Salford Red Devils vs Leeds Rhinos in the second of our Thursday Night Recaps! After the game, the boys turn to Brad Arthur's future (10.03), Kallum Watkins' return to the Rhinos from Salford (13.15), Salford CEO Chris Irwin fronting the media ahead of the game (15.41) and then its on to the NRL as the Dolphins humble the Panthers (20.31) and the big news of the week - the NRL is considering a stake in Super League! (25.53) We're back on Monday! Hosted on A...

Apr 10, 202533 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Williams leads Warrington to Challenge Cup win over Saints, Robins edge first Hull Derby and Raiders pull off the unthinkable

Its time for another recap! Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back to bring you the lowdown from all four games of the Challenge Cup quarter-finals and to give you the latest on rugby league from around the world. The boys start with Warrington and St Helens second match in a fortnight (2.02) and then on to the most anticipated Hull derby in years (12.29). It's then on to Wakefield and Leigh's second match in a week (20.47) and then we finish with Catalans and Salford (27.10). There's a quick...

Apr 06, 202557 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Super League's 5000th milestone, talking names on jerseys and Will Pryce returns to England

It's time for another Hot Recap as Eliot and Locky dig in to the rest of Super League R6 and the NRL's R4. We start with Super League's 5000th game as Warrington take on Leeds Rhinos (1.33). It's then on to the Leopards entertaining Wakefield (8.34), Saints' trip to the Catalans Dragons (16.26) and then Hull KR's visit to the Huddersfield Giants (24.21). There's more difficult conversations about Salford as they head to Wigan and Jai Field signs a new deal (31.13). The duo then discuss which pla...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Thursday Night Recap - Castleford Tigers vs Hull FC

Presenting our first Thursday Night Recap! Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire hit record just minutes after Castleford Tigers and Hull FC kicked off Round 6 of the Super League season (1.23). The duo then talk through South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers in the NRL's Round 4, the long-awaited Ashes announcement (22.00) and cover some news from around Super League as Leigh explore a move for Jack Clifford, St Helens target Josh Papali'i, NZ Warriors eye up Leeds' Morgan Gannon and Niall Evald...

Mar 27, 202531 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Leeds and Warrington revived, Robins get fans hopes up and Cherry-Evans to leave Manly

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back with another Hot Recap! Reunited, the boys dive straight into Round 5 of the 2025 Betfred Super League season and start at Wigan and Leeds' big tussle on Saturday night (1.57). It's then off to another momentous encounter between Warrington and St Helens (8.57) before the top of the table clash between Hull KR and Leigh (17.17). The duo then check in on Wakefield and Hull FC (25.28), Salford and Huddersfield (31.53) and finally, Castleford and Catalans (...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Hull FC end Wigan's trophy dominance, chaos at the RFL & storylines flipped in the NRL

Locky Campbell is flying solo for this week's show as he brings you up to speed on the weekend's action. He talks you through the key televised games in the Challenge Cup as (1.06) Wigan take on Hull FC and (5.52), St Helens tussle with Leeds Rhinos before reflecting on Salford and Bradford's tense encounter on Friday night (9.27). He brings you up to speed on the rest of the Challenge Cup Action (16.53) as Hull KR bring in Arthur Mourgue and Huddersfield sign Niall Evalds. It's then an overview...

Mar 17, 202537 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Robins on top, Hull FC are reborn and Dylan Brown gets a haul from the Knights

And just like that we're back! Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire recap R4 of the Super League and R1 of the NRL. They start with the highly anticipated clash between St Helens and Hull KR under the Friday night lights (2.01) then it's on to the undisputed game of the season as Hull FC welcomed Leigh (9.00) and then they head to Wigan against Huddersfield (17.41). The boys then talk Warrington's homecoming against Wakefield (24.25), Castleford's must-win game against Salford (30.24) and Catalans l...

Mar 10, 202559 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Viva Las Vegas, Leigh in the ascendency and Ashes venues set!

It's a bumper episode as Locky Campbell and Eliot Maguire recap Vegas week! We start with the big game across the pond as Wigan faced off against Warrington at Allegiant Stadium (2.26), the impact that the English fans made on the spectacle and what it means for Super League's future with the NRL (10.38). It's then back to blighty for Wakefield against the resurgent St Helens (15.22) and then Leigh's home contest with the struggling Catalans Dragons (21.54). We regroup for the West Yorkshire der...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Hull KR edge Wakefield, Salford's Ferrari stalls and we preview Rugby League in Las Vegas!

It's our 50th episode! To celebrate, we recap this weekend's pulsating rugby league action and look ahead to the festival of rugby league coming our way in Las Vegas as NRL clubs, Super League clubs and international sides head to the world's entertainment capital for a four-match fiesta. Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire start with recapping Hull KR's tussle at Wakefield Trinity (2.08), talk through Salford's home opener with a first team squad against Leeds (11.57) and Leigh's battle with Hudde...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Overreaction Monday after competitive Round 1 and a farce on the BBC

RUGBY LEAGUE IS BACK. And its Overreaction Monday! Yes, the Betfred Super League is finally back and what a weekend of action to start of the season. Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire bring you the lowdown on the big weekend. From the opening salvo of Wigan v Leigh (2.08) to Wakefield's return to the top division at Leeds (10.47) to Castleford pushing Hull KR all the way (17.26). We also chat through Catalans' home opener against Hull FC (24.46), Huddersfield's tussle with Warrington (30.56) and ...

Feb 17, 202555 minSeason 2Ep. 7

The Top 25 Best Players in Super League & Bradford stun the Tigers in the Challenge Cup

Locky Campbell and Eliot McGuire are back with the Super League season less than a week away as we dive into the Challenge Cup. We start our recap of the weekend's action with Bradford Bulls' big win over Castleford Tigers (2.25), Hull KR's trip to York (8.27), the Catalans' trip to Halifax (11.12) and Salford's game against the Midlands Hurricanes as well as the big news surrounding their takeover from a new Swiss owner (14.19). We give an overview of the rest of the games, give praise to St He...

Feb 09, 20251 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Who won the Super League offseason, who will be top tryscorer and which NRL sides are the most intriguing in 2025?

The team are back for another episode to bring you up to speed on everything rugby league. First, we talk through the results from the Challenge Cup second round and look ahead to the third round this weekend when the Super League clubs enter the competition (1.56), then it's time to talk through the pre-season results and assess which teams are struggling (11.58). The boys then talk through Liam Farrell's new deal, Willie Isa's retirement, Morgan Knowles' flirtation with the Dolphins, Salford's...

Feb 03, 202558 minSeason 2Ep. 5
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