RL Today: Kelly’s winning NRL return, Price hails Widdop & the weekend’s results
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Leeds 12-18 Hull: Visitors hold out in bruising encounter at sodden Headingley.
Wakefield 28-12 Hull KR: Trinity off the mark in 2021.
Leigh 6-44 Huddersfield: Giants’ recent resurgence continues.
Championship round-up: Toulouse lead the way, Halifax nil Newcastle & Widnes bounce back.
Results round-up: Sunday 23 May.
What’s in the papers
Trinity won “playing the Wakefield way” says Chris Chester, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Brett Hodgson ecstatic with Hull’s astonishing defensive rearguard, reports Hull Live.
Richard Agar rues Leeds’ inability to convert pressure into points, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Steve Price hails Gareth Widdop as Super League’s current best half-back, reports Warrington Guardian.
“Wigan were courageous” – Adrian Lam reacts to Wigan win at Salford, reports Wigan Today.
What’s on social
It was a winning return to the NRL for Albert Kelly!
What a night to debut 💯 pic.twitter.com/zTI74g4V2D
— Brisbane Broncos (@brisbanebroncos) May 22, 2021
A great try this…
Dragons keep it alive to extend their lead 👏
They lead 20-6 with just over a quarter of the game left live on @SkySportsRL #SLCatStH #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/gM2fe8hckB
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) May 22, 2021
A brilliant cut-out pass from Jake Connor…
Connor & Swift combine 🤝@hullfcofficial are level against the Rhinos live on @Skysportsrl 👏#SuperLeague #SLLeeHul pic.twitter.com/RetrYR1JWi
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) May 23, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC One (11:10pm)
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
Castleford assistant coach Ryan Sheridan turns 46 today.
Also celebrating; Sheffield legend Paul Broadbent (53), ex-Wales international Jordan James (41), former Australia and Italy international Anthony Minichiello (41), former Ireland winger Damien Blanch (38), Italy international Alec Susino (34), former Wakefield winger Mason Caton-Brown (28) and Hull hooker Jordan Johnstone (24).
Trivia
Huddersfield hooker James Cunningham made his 150th career appearance in their win over Leigh on Sunday.
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