Rugby League Today: Manfredi tributes, Pryce is right & Hull KR injury blow

Drew Darbyshire

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…

What’s on site

George Burgess returns to NRL with St George Illawarra Dragons.

Championship round-up: Halifax on cloud nine, Toulouse dish out capital punishment & York beat Widnes.

Hull KR battle to close win as poor discipline almost gifts Leigh first victory.

Rhys Williams signs contract extension at Salford.

Aidan Sezer joins national team coaching staff.

What’s in the papers

Will Pryce makes his mark as Huddersfield recover to beat Wakefield. (The Guardian)

Tony Smith refuses to be critical of Hull KR as he confirms worst injury fears. (Hull Daily Mail)

Kurt Haggerty: Leigh devastated by latest Super League defeat. (Leigh Journal)

Should Super League season be extended? (Wigan Today)

Huddersfield reveal long-term aim for on-loan Nathan Peats after wowing. (The Sun)

What’s on social

Joe Cator has signed a contract extension with Hull.

All the best to Dom Manfredi in his future endeavours.

This makes a lovely watch. What it’s all about…

Give this a watch if you’ve got half an hour to spare. A heartwarming chat between Manfredi and Kris Radlinski.

Once a Warrior, always a Warrior.

What’s on TV/Radio

Super League Show – BBC (11:15pm)

Birthdays

Wales international Lloyd White, who was recently named in Jamaica’s train-on squad, turns 33 today.

Also celebrating; Newcastle Knights duo Bradman Best (20) and Dom Young (20).

Trivia

Hull KR winger Ryan Hall is currently sitting at the top of Super League’s try scoring charts, with 13 tries in as many matches.