Rugby League Today: Walmsley hailed, player movement & off-contract Super League players

Drew Darbyshire

Alex Walmsley in action for St Helens

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…

What’s on site

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham raises more than £10k for Rob Burrow.

St Helens confirm signing of Joey Lussick.

Leigh prop Nathan Mason to make Huddersfield return.

Ireland international Lewis Bienek to leave Castleford.

Rugby League Gossip Column: September 15.

What’s in the papers

Meet Team Colostomy UK – the rugby league side breaking down stoma bag stigma. (Mirror)

The off-contract Super League players still available ahead of 2022. (Hull Daily Mail)

Castleford’s Liam Watts explains blood clot worry on his return from ban. (The Yorkshire Post)

Ollie Partington shares Wigan fans’ frustrations. (Wigan Today)

Paul Sculthorpe column: Alex Walmsley display was on another level. (St Helens Star)

What’s on social

Big respect to Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham in his fundraising efforts for Rob Burrow.

All the best to Liam Finn in retirement.

International news incoming…

What’s on TV/Radio

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

Birthdays

Former Wales, Salford, Wakefield and Swinton back Kris Tassell turns 48 today (September 16).

Also celebrating; Leeds and Scotland half-back Callum McLelland (22), Scotland international Nick Glohe (29) and Oldham winger Ryan Ince (25).

Trivia

James Roby needs one appearance to move ahead of fellow St Helens legend Paul Wellens into stand alone third place in the list of Super League’s all-time leaders. The pair are currently on 439 games apiece.

Features Barrow Raiders

Related Articles