RL Today: Fans are back, tonight’s team news & Trueman on his future

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…

What’s on site

Super League 2021: Round Six squad news.

Championship round-up: Toulouse romp to victory (again), Batley tamed by London & Widnes’ struggles continue.

League 1 round-up: Hakim Miloudi scores on Barrow debut, Workington top of the pile & Hunslet edge North Wales.

Sunday Social: Jamie Shaul’s road to recovery, crowds set to return & Steve McNamara outlines his recruitment policy.

Daniel Smith signs Castleford contract extension.

What’s in the papers

Mahe Fonua relishing prospect of hearing Old Faithful sung in stadiums again, reports the Mirror.

We are going nicely under the radar, says Joe Philbin, reports Warrington Guardian.

Castleford star Jake Trueman on his future, reports The Yorkshire Post.

Kane Linnett on important period, Hull KR form and crowd excitement, reports Hull Live.

Rugby league fans return: ‘They’re unique – I can’t wait to see them’, reports The Guardian.

What’s on social

Fans return tonight!

🏟️ We can't wait to welcome 4,000 of you home tomorrow!#WeAreTheWire pic.twitter.com/XzpKxLdFvq

— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) May 16, 2021

The excitement is building for the return of supporters!

🔴⚪️ One more sleep Leigh fans!#Leythers pic.twitter.com/lgwpChRyIP

— Leigh Centurions (@LeighCenturions) May 16, 2021

A special video to celebrate a special moment tonight…

🖤 An emotional night, 431 days in the making.

🏠 Tomorrow, we welcome you 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞…

⚫️⚪️ #COYH pic.twitter.com/z6bLNbD0XX

— Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) May 16, 2021

What’s on TV/Radio

LIVE SL: Warrington v Huddersfield – Sky Sports Arena (7:45pm)

LIVE SL: Castleford v Hull KR – Our League, ST holders only (7:45pm)

LIVE SL: Hull v Catalans – Our League, ST holders only (7:45pm)

LIVE SL: Leigh v Wigan – Our League, ST holders only (7:45pm)

LIVE SL: St Helens v Salford – Our League, ST holders only (7:45pm)

The Final Hooter podcast: Chris Thorman on new deal, happiness at Workington & planning for the future.

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 Samoa, St Helens and Hull KR prop Mose Masoe turns 32 today.

Also celebrating; Salford assistant coach Danny Orr (43), Hull KR former Wigan outside-back Andrew Farrar (59), ex-Wigan and Halifax playmaker Greg Florimo (54), former Great Britain and Wales international Paul Atcheson (48), ex-Widnes prop Charlie Gubb (31),

Trivia

Tonga international Manu Ma’u will make his 150th career appearance if he plays for Hull against Catalans tonight.

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.