RL Today: Pilot Taylor, Manfredi’s England aim & Hodgson praises Ellis

Drew Darbyshire

Wigan winger Dom Manfredi could make his first appearance of the season

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to cross codes at end of season.

Tony Gigot returns to France with Avignon.

“He’s got skill that other players don’t possess” – Hull boss Brett Hodgson on Jake Connor.

Josh Reynolds excited for new challenge at Hull under familiar face Brett Hodgson.

Potential Exiles revival excites new Hull boss Brett Hodgson.

What’s in the papers

Salford new boy Elijah Taylor ready to take flight as qualified commercial pilot, reports the Mirror.

Dom Manfredi on England aim, repaying Wigan and when he may call it quits, reports Wigan Today.

“Exceptional” Gareth Ellis makes promising start to life in Hull coaching ranks, reports Hull Live.

Brandon Moore named as new club captain at Halifax, reports Halifax Courier.

Q&A with Saints new NRL recruit Sione Mata’utia, reports St Helens Star.

What’s on social

3p for a programme though…

We are looking forward to seeing Joel Thompson in Super League!

What a kit!

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 Hull, Crusaders, Wakefield, Huddersfield, London Broncos, Salford, St Helens and Hull KR hooker Tommy Lee turns 33 today.

Also celebrating; Warrington half-back Blake Austin (30), St George Illawarra Dragons hooker Cameron McInnes (27) and Batley centre Lewis Galbraith (26).

Trivia

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who will cross codes at the end of the season, has scored 14 tries in 20 test matches for New Zealand.

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