RL Today: Philbin new deal, Wakefield sign Battye & Woolf happy with Saints
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Zane Tetevano receives visa clearance ahead of Leeds move.
Salford confirm signing of Dec Patton.
Leigh prop Tom Spencer keen to make most of full-time Super League opportunity.
John Bateman wants to “win everything” as he aims to finish his career with Wigan.
What’s in the papers
Joe Philbin signs new contract with Warrington, reports Warrington Guardian.
Sean O’Loughlin on the ‘good headache’ of loose forward role for 2021, reports Wigan Today.
Krsitian Woolf happy with Saints ahead of Super League title tilt, reports St Helens Star.
Danny McGuire reflects on early years at Leeds as he discusses Hull KR handling of young halves, reports Hull Live.
Training fire break won’t extinguish Leeds’ pre-season, says Richie Myler, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
What’s on social
Great Britain and Ireland international Joe Philbin has committed his long-term future to hometown club Warrington.
🗣️ @philbss on his new deal 👏🐺#Philbin2024 | #WeAreTheWire🐺 pic.twitter.com/FaGs3s6dCc
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) January 24, 2021
Wakefield have confirmed the permanent signing of Eddie Battye from London Broncos.
🚨 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗬𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗
✍️ Wakefield Trinity are delighted to announce the signing of Eddie Battye on a three-year deal from @LondonBroncosRL for an undisclosed fee.
Read in full👇 https://t.co/l6shvAtp6t
— Wakefield Trinity (@WTrinityRL) January 24, 2021
The inspirational Mose Masoe continues to make progress!
Things you just love to see. 🙌😍
❤️ It’s so great to see Mose continuing to make HUGE progress in his rehabilitation!
— Hull Kingston Rovers (@hullkrofficial) January 23, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
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
Former New Zealand, Samoa, St Helens and Salford forward Willie Talau turns 45 today.
Also celebrating; Doncaster’s Samoan international Misi Taulapapa (39) and Wigan half-back Harry Smith (21).
Trivia
Leeds hold the record for most points scored in a Super League season, with the Rhinos scoring 1,152 points in 2005.
