#115: Should Super League Expand Into Wales? World Rankings, ARL Changes & WCC Latest

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan break down another massive week in Rugby League — from international rankings to domestic shake-ups and major NRL developments.

They tackle the new International Rugby League rankings, what they mean for England, and which nations are trending up or down. Martyn gives an inside look at his upcoming Rugby League World Magazine column, arguing why Super League should seriously invest in Wales, especially with Welsh Rugby Union set to scrap one of their top-tier sides.

The conversation then shifts to the NRL, with the ARL Commission’s potential bombshell proposal to shorten the season and introduce a mid-year representative window — a move that could change global Rugby League forever.

They also discuss:

• London Broncos’ potential new home and what it means for their Super League push
• World Club Challenge tickets selling out for Brisbane Broncos vs Hull KR in 2025
• The latest on Ryan Papenhuyzen, Zac Lomax, and Payne Haas being linked to R360

Packed with insight, opinion, and big-picture analysis, this episode covers everything shaping Rugby League’s future on both sides of the globe.