RL Today: Wigan reach Grand Final, Watson’s new job & Woolf on new recruits

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

Wigan produced a fine display to beat Hull 29-2 at the DW Stadium and reach the Super League Grand Final.

Huddersfield have confirmed the appointment of former Salford boss Ian Watson as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

Hull KR have stepped up their recruitment for 2021 with the capture of Fiji international Korbin Sims on a two-year contract.

Salford centre Dan Sarginson has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the Red Devils until the end of the 2023 season.

How an Exiles team would look in 2021.

What’s in the papers

Ian Watson explains reasons for Huddersfield switch as head coach confirmed, reports Yorkshire Live.

Wigan 29-2 Hull FC: Warriors cruise into 11th Super League Grand Final with big win, reports the Mirror.

What Agnatius Paasi and Sione Mata’utia bring to St Helens, reports St Helens Star.

England international Dan Sarginson commits to Salford for two further seasons, reports Manchester Evening News.

Ruthless Wigan overwhelm Hull and march on towards Grand Final, reports The Guardian.

What’s on social

Wigan are going to the Grand Final!

2020 SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINALISTS!!! 🤩🤩🤩#SLWigHul #NeverGonnaStop 🍒⚪️ #WWRL pic.twitter.com/XdGflGxBlW

— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) November 19, 2020

A fitting way to end Sean O’Loughlin’s last game at the DW Stadium.

Sean O’Loughlin took a guard of honour from both sets of players after his final game at Wigan. One more match left in next Friday’s Grand Final after 29-2 win over Hull FC pic.twitter.com/M5RkFFlpmT

— Gareth Walker (@garethwalker) November 19, 2020

Zak Hardaker x Bevan French is magic.

That's Zak Hardaker at his best 💨🔥

Warriors in charge of the semi-final live on Sky Sports Main Event & Mix 😄#SuperLeague #SLWigHul pic.twitter.com/bL9byvFyF2

— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) November 19, 2020

What’s on TV/Radio

LIVE SL: St Helens v Catalans (Sky Sports Main Event & Mix – 7:45pm)

Podcast: The Final Hooter 2020 #13 – Toronto fallout, Sunshine on Leyth & unfulfilled potential?

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

Hull legend Johnny Whiteley turns 90 today.

Also celebrating; ex-Warrington centre Matty Blythe (32), former Samoa international Tim Simona (29) and Samoa international Junior Paulo (27).

Trivia

Retiring Wigan captain Sean O’Loughlin has made 458 appearances for his hometown club and will pull on the cherry and white jersey for one final time in the Grand Final on Friday, November 27.

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