Rugby League Today: Hull KR belief, Brown’s new role & Fiji prop to Super League?
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Win two hospitality tickets to the Betfred Super League Grand Final with Batchelors Peas.
Dream XIII of NRL players off-contract.
Woman of Steel shortlist confirmed.
Micky McIlorum extends Catalans stay.
Rob Burrow to present Harry Sunderland Trophy at Super League Grand Final.
What’s in the papers
New Zealand Warriors powerhouse Kane Evans offered to Super League clubs. (Yorkshire Live)
“Crazy” feeling to be one win from Super League Grand Final, says Leeds winger Ash Handley. (The Yorkshire Post)
Luis Johnson reveals Hull KR mindset ahead of semi-final date with Catalans. (Hull Daily Mail)
Kevin Brown excited about his new role in rugby league. (Wigan Today)
Jack Brown, Connor Wynne and Ben McNamara aiming to kick on after securing Hull futures. (Hull Daily Mail)
What’s on social
You can only sign one…
🔥 Two world class full-backs, but you can only sign one… Who are you picking? #rugbyleague
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) September 25, 2021
The 2021 Super League Dream Team has been announced.
The 2021 @Betfred #SuperLeague Dream Team 👇🔥
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 26, 2021
Tyla Hepi has signed a new deal with Castleford.
✍️ 𝗧𝗬𝗟𝗔 𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗜 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
The Tigers are delighted to confirm Tyla Hepi has signed a contract extension, keeping him at Castleford for a further two seasons!#NewCasEra | #COYF
Full story on https://t.co/JHcqJdEhbm 👇
— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) September 25, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Dally M Awards Special – Watch NRL (10:30am)
Birthdays
Former Samoa, London Broncos and Castleford winger Denny Solomona turns 28 today (September 27).
Also celebrating; former Oldham favourite Darren Abram (54), Sheffield coach Mark Aston (54), ex-Hull half-back Brett Seymour (37), retiring Widnes prop Paul Clough (34), North Queensland Cowboys prop Lachlan Burr (29), Halifax’s Italy international James Saltonstall (28) and Manly Sea Eagles utility Dylan Walker (27).
Trivia
There will be a new name in the Super League Grand Final this year as League Leaders’ Shield winners Catalans Dragons host Hull KR in the semi-finals on Thursday.