Rugby League Today: Leigh seek new coach, Super League start date & international clash
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Six Super League free agents currently on the hunt for a new club.
“No referee, no match” – French referee defends Liam Moore after Grand Final criticism.
Joe Wardle targets promotion after making Championship move.
Sonny Bill Williams opens up on his time in Super League with Toronto Wolfpack.
Harrison Hansen proud to make Super League return with Toulouse.
What’s in the papers
Super League season start date ‘confirmed’ as Grand Final set to be moved forward. (Yorkshire Live)
Lee Briers masterplan to mentor Wigan starlet. (Wigan Today)
Leigh seeking new head coach to replace Kurt Haggerty. (Leigh Journal)
Leeds star Jack Broadbent reflects on breakthrough year as he prepares for England Knights showdown with Jamaica. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
Kevin Larroyer offering mental health support after traumatic childhood. (Mirror)
What’s on social
Wakefield have signed Sadiq Adebiyi for 2022.
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗦𝗶𝗱!🤝
Wakefield Trinity are delighted to announce the signing of Sadiq Adebiyi ahead of the 2022 season.
Read in full👇 https://t.co/LnYIU7Gjqx
— Wakefield Trinity (@WTrinityRL) October 15, 2021
Dewsbury have announced the signing of Jamaica international Ross Peltier.
🇯🇲 | ANOTHER big unit added to the #RamsPack for 2022…
💪 Ross Peltier is a Ram!#UTR | #RamsFam pic.twitter.com/3Rdl1hzgM5
— Dewsbury Rams (@DewsburyRams) October 15, 2021
This is a tough one!
🐐 Two legendary loose forwards, but you can only sign one… Who are you having at 13? #rugbyleague
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) October 14, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE RL: Jamaica v England Knights (Jordan Turner’s testimonial) – Our League PPV (£4.95)
Birthdays
Former Warrington, Melbourne Storm, Salford and Bradford forward Ian Sibbit turns 41 today (October 15).
Also celebrating; ex-Widnes captain Hep Cahill (35), USA international Mark Offerdahl (34), Cook Islands international Troy Dargan (24), Italy international Jack Johns (24) and Huddersfield forward Owen Trout (22).
Trivia
The World Cup, which was meant to take place this year before being postponed, gets underway one year today.