Rugby League Today: Wigan bounce back, Hull KR injuries & Super League wonder tries
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Warrington 14-24 St Helens: Saints see off Warrington in thriller.
Huddersfield 40-28 Hull KR: Giants dent Rovers play-off hopes.
Catalans 64-0 Leigh: Dragons run in 11 tries to demolish Centurions.
Castleford 0-22 Wigan: Warriors end three-match losing streak.
Wakefield 20-13 Leeds: Trinity rally to give Willie Poching another win.
Salford 42-14 Hull: Four tries from Ken Sio inspires Red Devils to big win.
What’s in the papers
Wakefield interim coach Willie Poching hails spirit and togetherness after win over Leeds. (Wakefield Express)
Tony Smith slams Hull KR right edge as he confirms three more injuries. (Hull Live)
Kristian Woolf hails Mark Percival after centre’s thrilling 70-metre try. (St Helens Star)
Keith Mason turns rugby league players into comic book stars in new graphic novel. (the Mirror)
Leeds coach Richard Agar perplexed by number of yellow cards after defeat to Wakefield. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
What’s on social
What a try.
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Outstanding try from Warrington!
The pass from Mamo, the kick from Thewlis, the run from Williams
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Another superb try.
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Mark Percival 💪
What a display of strength from the centre…
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Wigan returned to winning ways yesterday.
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Hastings breaks Wigan drought
Jackson Hastings goes over to open the scoring for Wigan…
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What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC One (11:35pm)
Birthdays
Former New South Wales star Trent Hodkinson turns 33 today (August 31).
Also celebrating; ex-Leigh and Salford prop Craig Stapleton (43) and former Wakefield hooker Tyler Randell (29).
Trivia
Castleford prop Grant Millington will hang up his boots at the end of the year following his 10th season with the Tigers.