Paper Talk: Hull KR linked with Takairangi, World Club Challenge & London set for Wimbledon?

We’ve had a look through the latest papers.

Hull KR linked with Takairangi

Hull KR are the favourites to sign Parramatta Eels centre Brad Takairangi, reports League Express.

The Cook Islands and New Zealand international has also been linked with Huddersfield but the Robins are the favourites to sign him, according to League Express.

World Club Challenge difficulties

The 2021 World Club Challenge will not go ahead in its usual February-March date, reports St Helens Star.

The showpiece event which sees the Super League champions take on the NRL champions has not been completely ruled out for 2021 yet though, according to St Helens Star.

London set for Wimbledon?

London Broncos are set to groundshare with AFC Wimbledon, reports The Sun.

The Broncos will move into AFC Wimbledon’s Plough Lane home if they get into Super League, according to The Sun.

Connor on full-back role

Jake Connor says he enjoyed the full-back role more than he expected in 2020, reports Hull Live.

Connor told Hull Live: “I enjoyed it, I enjoyed it more than I thought I was going to. We’ll see what happens with it but I’m happy to play there.”

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