Rugby League Today: Monday night Championship, Wood departs & Naiqama on St Helens exit
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Rugby League Gossip: Bottom three at risk of relegation from Super League.
Championship set for Monday night TV slot.
Ireland boss Stuart Littler is back in club coaching.
England trio ruled out of France test.
St Helens saved my career, admits Lachlan Coote.
What’s in the papers
Why Joe Biullock thinks he can go to another level at Warrington. (Warrington Guardian)
Sam Tomkins happy to stay under the radar in Perpignan ahead of Grand Final showdown. (Mirror)
Wigan ace Jake Bibby backing Catalans Dragons in Grand Final. (Manchester Evening News)
“Unforgettable times” at St Helens for Kevin Naiqama. (St Helens Reporter)
Catalans’ journey from Super League holiday resort to game-changing force. (The Guardian)
What’s on social
There are still tickets left for the Grand Final. Get yours now!
The @SuperLeague Grand Final returns to Old Trafford on Saturday (18:00 BST) 🏉
Get 20% off a full-price ticket using 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗨𝟮𝟬 at checkout 👇#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 7, 2021
Wakefield have confirmed the departure of hooker Kyle Wood ahead of his expected move to Halifax.
For your 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 service ❤️
For your 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 performances 🙌
For your 𝟭𝟲𝟱 appearances 👏
For your 𝟮𝟲 tries 🥟
For being 𝗼𝘂𝗿 number 9🤩We just want to say… 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨, @Kyle_Wood77 💙
Full story: https://t.co/gY5noxLBDc pic.twitter.com/su67yK1hxv
— Wakefield Trinity (@WTrinityRL) October 6, 2021
Louis senior has signed a new deal with Huddersfield!
Louis Senior has been 🔥 in the Claret and Gold
Another year 🔒'd in 👇 pic.twitter.com/GEbqAjo7cz
— Huddersfield Giants (@Giantsrl) October 7, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
BBC 5 Live Rugby League Podcast – Super League Grand Final preview.
Out Of Your League – Part One with Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Part Two with Jerome Guisset.
Birthdays
Former Wakefield, Castleford and Bradford prop Adam Watene would have turned 44 today (October 7).
Other birthdays: ex-Huddersfield forward Ryan Hinchcliffe (37), former Warrington favourite Ryan Atkins (36), ex-Leeds captain Trent Merrin (32), Featherstone forward Callum Field (24) and Hull centre Cameron Scott (22).
Trivia
Catalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara has one Super League Grand Final appearance to his name, having played at loose forward in Bradford Bulls’ 8-6 defeat to St Helens in 1999.