# Big Super League predictions, Challenge Cup 3rd round fallout and Halifax wound up

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Podcast: [The Rugby League Hot Recap](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-hot-recap-6751586)
Published: 2026-02-09T21:58:42+00:00
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Note: We apologise for the poor audio on this episode! It only became apparent during the edit after we'd finished recording. For our 100th episode, the Hot Recap crew are back with this final episode before the 2026 Betfred Super League season starts! First up, there's a big recap of all the action from the Challenge Cup 3rd Round, it's then on to the shocking news of the immediate wounding up of the Halifax Panthers, before a trail through the publication of the RFL's strategic review, Payne Haas' Broncos departure and the latest in the shake-up on the Man of Steel voting. For our big feature we set out our predicted final Super League table and give our thoughts on potential Man of Steel winners, top tryscorers and Challenge Cup winners. The boys then give their predictions for Round 1 of the Super League season! We'll be back for our first in-season recap on Friday night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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