Rugby League Today: RFL considers rule changes & Gale on England and 2021 World Cup
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
A player to watch from: Cowboys, Eels, Panthers, Rabbitohs, Dragons, Roosters, Warriors & Tigers.
A player to watch from: Broncos, Raiders, Bulldogs, Sharks, Titans, Sea Eagles, Storm & Knights.
What’s in the papers
Luke Gale keen to force his way into Shaun Wane’s expansive England World Cup team, reports the Mirror.
Bevan French will soon be back on board at Wigan, reports Wigan Today.
RFL considers major rule changes ahead of Super League resumption, reports Hull Live.
Jack Hughes believes Warrington is in for a real treat when it hosts Papua New Guinea for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, reports Warrington Guardian.
Scott Taylor column: Lee Radford’s golf game, Whatsapp and the Super League restart, reports Hull Live.
What’s on social
You can only sign one…
You can only sign one ✍️ #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/R76JTjN0wJ
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) June 10, 2020
George Carmont was quality!
The Exiles run out 16-12 victors – with Wigan centre George Carmont grabbing the winning touchdown in the final minute of the game to silence the 14,174 crowd. pic.twitter.com/rfOdQelUez
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) June 10, 2020
This is a great watch.
With biosecurity measures preventing Adam Clune's close friends and family from attending. The Dragons put on a special debut jersey presentation for the local junior 🐉 #redv pic.twitter.com/cmbMggXD4t
— St George Illawarra Dragons (@NRL_Dragons) June 10, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
NRL Tonight – Watch NRL (9:30am)
LIVE NRL: Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos – Sky Sports Arena (10:55am)
Late Show with Matty Johns – Watch NRL (12:45pm)
Former Super League and NRL forward Keith Mason is this week’s guest on The Last Tackle. He talks about his switch to the NRL at 20 as well as his new rugby comic – Rugby Blood.
Super League’s Out Of Your League podcast is back, featuring Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan.
Sky Sports’ Golden Point podcast is available to download now.
Podcast: The Final Hooter #4 – featuring rugby league royalty Ellery Hanley.
The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.
Birthdays
New Zealand Warriors coach Stephen Kearney turns 48 today.
Also celebrating; Catalans utility Samisoni Langi (27), Canberra forward Hudson Young (22) and former Canterbury and Leigh favourite Reni Maitua (38).
Trivia
Welshman Jim Sullivan holds the record for most goals in a match for Wigan, kicking 22 goals against Flimby & Fothergill in 1925.
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More on site
Four legends who could become future Immortals
My Set of Six: with Saints legend Paul Sculthorpe featuring Ellery Hanley & Challenge Cup finals