Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC on BBC audio: Leo Joslin, Richard Stead and James Deighton lead Super League coverage
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Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC in the English Super League is set for Friday, 11 September 2026 at 20:00 UK time, with BBC audio coverage the main way to follow the match for listeners in the UK and beyond. BBC Radio Humberside will carry the game on DAB with Leo Joslin presenting and Richard Stead on main commentary alongside Chris Green, while BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Sport Online will offer an audio stream with James Deighton leading commentary and Barry Eaton alongside him.
The BBC Sounds app also brings together the various audio feeds, making it the easiest option for fans who want to switch between the local station output and the broader BBC Sport Online coverage. For British and Australian rugby league audiences, that means a familiar BBC-led broadcast package rather than television coverage from Sky Sports, BBC TV, Fox Sports or a world feed.
Leo Joslin has become a well-known voice in Hull rugby league coverage through BBC Radio Humberside, with BBC Sounds listings showing him fronting regular rugby league output and interviews around Hull KR and the wider Super League scene. His role as presenter for this fixture fits that established local remit, giving the broadcast the sort of East Yorkshire focus that often suits a derby-style contest involving Hull FC.
Richard Stead is one of the most recognisable BBC Radio Humberside rugby league commentators, and local reporting has described him as a long-standing voice on the station’s rugby league output. He has also been used on other Hull-related BBC and club events, underlining his familiarity with the code and with the two clubs’ supporter base. His commentary partnership with Chris Green should provide a strong regional feel for listeners tuning in on DAB or via BBC Sounds.
On the Leeds side, James Deighton continues to be a key BBC Radio Leeds rugby league commentator, with BBC Sounds listings showing him on live coverage of Rhinos matches. He will be joined by Barry Eaton, whose rugby league credentials are particularly solid: the former Wales international played at club level for teams including Wakefield Trinity, Dewsbury Rams, Castleford Tigers, Widnes Vikings, Batley Bulldogs and Keighley Cougars, and later moved into coaching. That playing and coaching background usually adds useful tactical insight in live commentary.
This fixture also matters in the wider context of Super League coverage because BBC local radio and digital audio remain important for fans who prefer a more detailed, club-focused broadcast. Leeds Rhinos support and Hull FC interest are both traditionally strong, so the combination of station-specific commentary and BBC Sport Online audio should attract a sizeable audience on a Friday night.
For supporters wanting the official competition backdrop, the Super League continues to be the top professional rugby league competition in England, with match information and wider coverage available through the BBC Sport rugby league pages. More details on the competition can be found here: BBC Sport rugby league.
With a 20:00 kick-off, this is exactly the sort of match that suits live radio: fast-moving, local in feel, and driven by experienced voices who know the clubs and the competition well. For Leeds and Hull fans, BBC audio offers a straightforward way to follow every major moment as the Super League season reaches a decisive stage.
Article generated: 11 September 2026, 20:02 GMT