RL Today: Kelly’s hat-trick of assists, Huddersfield linked with duo & Westerman milestones

Drew Darbyshire

Albert Kelly in action for Brisbane

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…

What’s on site

Leigh caretaker boss Kurt Haggerty provides update on injuries and recruitment.

French Elite Championship play-offs live this weekend.

Leigh caretaker boss Kurt Haggerty declares his head coaching ambitions.

Six rising stars in the French game.

Challenge Cup 2021: Semi-final squad news.

What’s in the papers

Huddersfield close in on half-back duo, reports Yorkshire Live.

Castleford use Sheffield’s Challenge Cup upset as inspiration to fight the odds, reports The Sun.

What Steve Price has said about Andrew Henderson’s link to Leigh, reports Warrington Guardian.

Matt Moylan among NRL talent offered to Super League clubs, reports Hull Live.

Liam Farrell hopes “mini pre-season” gets Wigan back on track, reports Wigan Today.

What’s on social

The Rob Burrow: My Year with MND documentary has been nominated for a National Television Award!

Albert Kelly with a hat-trick of assists for Brisbane yesterday…

What’s on TV/Radio

LIVE NRL: Wests Tigers v Penrith Panthers (10:55am) – Sky Sports Arena or Watch NRL

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 Ireland, Oldham, St Helens and Leigh half-back Tommy Martyn turns 50 today.

Also celebrating; Barrow prop Carl Forster (29) and Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling (23).

Trivia

Wakefield forward Joe Westerman needs one appearance to reach 350 for his career and he needs one try to reach 100 for his career.


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