Rugby League Today: Marshall linked with Super League, Emmitt joins local union club & Graham’s fairytale return
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Super League, the RFL and Sky Sports have reached an agreement of clubs’ 2020 TV revenues.
NRL talking points: Sione Katoa hat-trick, Tom Trbojevic injury & Panthers bounce back.
Oldham have unveiled a new shirt in support of the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.
What’s in the papers
James Graham tipped to inspire next generation with fairytale St Helens return, reports the Daily Star.
Wigan linked with a move for rugby league great Benji Marshall – while Salford want Joe Burgess, reports The Sun.
Jermaine Coleman: ‘Black people don’t want a leg up. Just equality’, reports The Guardian.
Leeds gear up for cutbacks in 2021, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Former Wales international Jake Emmitt will return to Lymm RFC for the 2020-21 season, reports Warrington Guardian.
What’s on social
Tommy Leuluai loves a big hit!
🇳🇿 10 years of Tommy Leuluai 😍
👊 To celebrate the half-back's birthday today, here's some of his most memorable moments in a Wigan jersey…#WWRL https://t.co/jVhOr63xOP pic.twitter.com/ACwJYaKxEM
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) June 22, 2020
Some brilliant drop goals here…
🏉 #OURLEAGUE T̶r̶y̶ DROP-GOAL of the Week!
🍒 @PatRichards5 – @WiganWarriorsRL
⚫️ Marc Sneyd – @HullFCOfficial
🍒 Joe Lydon – @WiganWarriorsRL
🐺 Chris Sandow – @WarringtonRLFC
😈 Gareth O'Brien – @SalfordDevils📊 Cast your vote in 'Polls' on the #OURLEAGUE app now! pic.twitter.com/E9SRfNw8a3
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) June 22, 2020
Oldham have launched a new shirt in support of the NHS.
Your chance to support the club AND the NHS with the release of our limited edition Tee-Shirt! 👔
50% of ALL proceeds will go to local @NHSuk charities 🌈
Information on how to preorder ➡️ https://t.co/h8C52JQB9w#WeAreOldhamRL pic.twitter.com/7etH1AK2Vj
— Oldham RLFC (@Roughyeds) June 19, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
NRL Tonight – Watch NRL (9am)
NRL 360 – Watch NRL (9:30am)
The Fan – Watch NRL (10:30am)
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.
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
Australia, New South Wales and South Sydney hooker Damien Cook turns 29 today.
Also celebrating; Hunslet half-back Simon Brown (31), Newcastle forward Colton Roche (27) and St George Illawarra player Tristan Sailor (22).
Trivia
The 2017 Rugby League World Cup was held in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, with the tournament being won by Australia.
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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