RL Today: Inglis to make debut, Smith future latest & Super League on terrestrial TV?
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
New York Freedom pull off Tony Williams coup.
“We are always looking” – Leigh boss John Duffy provides recruitment update.
Herbie Farnworth cut from England training squad.
Super League 2021: Round Five squad news.
What’s in the papers
Greg Inglis to make Warrington debut against Hull KR, reports Warrington Guardian.
Live Betfred Super League games could be on terrestrial TV from next year, reports The Yorkshire Sport.
Castleford offer forward Daniel Smith new deal as planning for life under Lee Radford continues, reports Yorkshire Live.
Jordan Lane explains his England Knights shock and why Hull must “take it up a notch”, reports Hull Live.
Adrian Lam expects mind games ahead of Hull clashes, reports Wigan Today.
What’s on social
North American Rugby League side Boston Thirteens have appointed former Wales captain Peter Lupton as their new head coach.
✍️ 𝗧HIRTEENS APPOINT LUPTON AS HEAD COACH
Boston 13s are delighted to announce that former @WalesRugbyL captain Peter Lupton will become the club’s new Head Coach for the inaugural @NARugbyLeague season. pic.twitter.com/BZKT1KjZwn
— Boston 13s RLFC (@Boston13s) April 28, 2021
The first of many ‘Wallpaper Wednesdays’ went out yesterday!
JH31 🔥 #WallpaperWednesdays pic.twitter.com/iZBFAqs8Nn
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) April 28, 2021
This is a lovely watch…
Have you had a watch of our focus on @1saacNokes’ first team debut? Head over to our #YouTube channel via the link below for more #RugbyLeague #NEFollowers #ThunderFamoly https://t.co/AszzwnvIr1 pic.twitter.com/jWoLpbgpKy
— Newcastle Thunder (@ThunderRugby) April 28, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE NRL: Canberra Raiders v South Sydney Rabbitohs (10:55am) – Sky Sports Arena or Watch NRL
LIVE SL: Wigan v Hull (7:45pm) – Sky Sports Main Event & Arena
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
New Zealand and Wigan legend Dean Bell turns 59 today.
Also celebrating; former Australia international Craig Gower (43), St Helens centre Mark Percival (27), Halifax’s loanee from Huddersfield Sam Hewitt (22) and Newcastle Thunder back Calum Turner (24).
Trivia
Wakefield forward Jay Pitts will make his 300th career appearance if he plays against Catalans on Friday.
Subscribe to The Final Hooter on Apple Podcasts and get involved with the free-to-play Fantasy Rugby League 2021.
Rugby League Nostalgia is here! Get involved with Love Rugby League’s new group on Facebook to share all your rugby league nostalgia and celebrate the rich heritage of our sport.