RL Today: Dwyer ready for play-offs, Hull KR optimism & Burrow Seven racehorse
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Wigan playmaker Jackson Hastings says he is likely to make a decision on his future early next week.
Hull KR have confirmed the departure of 11 players following the end of the Super League season.
What’s in the papers
Brad Dwyer relishing Grand Final push after overcoming Covid and fixture backlog, reports the Mirror.
Danny McGuire outlines reasons for optimism as Hull KR put 2020 to bed, reports Hull Live.
Super League draw up Covid back-up plans for play-offs, reports St Helens Star.
Meet Burrow Seven – the racehorse named after Leeds legend Rob Burrow, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Hull FC coach Andy Last admits tough call on Ben McNamara for the play-offs, reports Hull Live.
What’s on social
Super League’s play-offs get underway this week!
#SuperLeague Play-offs week 1 live on @SkySportsRL this Thursday and Friday 🤩📺
Thursday 👉 @WarringtonRLFC v @hullfcofficial
Friday 👉 @DragonsOfficiel v @leedsrhinos pic.twitter.com/iLb2y6weXh— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) November 9, 2020
This is class.
There’s no greater honour than repping for your people. Jamaica land we love. pic.twitter.com/ikVy0KJxDH
— Jamaica Rugby League (@JAMRugbyLeague) November 9, 2020
Leigh are building a strong team for 2021!
🔴⚪️ 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 new recruits onboard for 2021 (so far 😉).
🤔 Who are you most looking forward to seeing in a Centurions shirt next season?#Leythers pic.twitter.com/SLU9Uwi1jg
— Leigh Centurions (@LeighCenturions) November 8, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC Two (1pm)
Podcast: The Final Hooter 2020 #12 – NRL Grand Final, Challenge Cup final & Return to Play.
Sky Sports’ Golden Point podcast is available to download now.
The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.
Birthdays
Fiji and St George Illawarra Dragons winger Mikaele Ravalawa turns 23 today.
Also celebrating; Sydney Roosters winger Matt Ikuvalu (27).
Trivia
Wigan lifted the League Leaders’ Shield on Friday night for the first time since 2012.
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