RL Today: Hull KR star suffers injury blow & Radio 1 presenter shares clip to 1.5 million followers

Hull KR star suffers injury blow

Tony Smith’s Hull KR have suffered a blow ahead of their clash with Huddersfield after losing full-back Lachlan Coote to a hamstring issue. (Hull Live)

Coote was named in Smith’s 21-man squad to travel to the John Smith’s Stadium.

Albert Vete will also miss the next two games for Hull KR following his suspension.

Radio 1 presenter shares rugby league clip

Radio 1 presenter Greg James shared Warrington’s ball boy ahead of their clash with Castleford.

Whizzy Rascal stole the show pre-game with his entrance onto the field to deliver the match ball.

James currently hosts the Breakfast Show on Radio 1, and has 1.5 million Twitter followers.

Comedy gold. I’m also so jealous. Driving one of these was all I wanted to do as a kid pic.twitter.com/6wIDz76zsd

— Greg James (@gregjames) February 17, 2022

Hull FC to pay tribute to Johnny Whiteley MBE

Hull FC have confirmed their plans to remember the life and career of Johnny Whiteley MBE ahead of their weekend’s game.

Whiteley passed away earlier this week, aged 91.

Brett Hodgson’s side host St Helens this Saturday, with the game covered live on Channel 4.

Hull FC have confirmed their plans to remember the life and career of club legend Johnny Whiteley MBE ahead of Saturday’s Betfred Super League clash against St Helens.

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— Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) February 17, 2022

Gold Medal Paralympian joins West Wales

Gold Medal Paralympian David Smith will be working closely with West Wales Raiders and their Wheelchair side.

Smith made his Paralympic debut on the British boccia team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Paralympics. He competed for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics and did so winning Bronze in the Team BC1–2.

🥇West Wales Raiders are pleased to announce that Gold Medal Paralympian David Smith will be working closely with Mark Turner & Lyn Turner to improve our West Wales Raiders Wheelchair RL side.

💚TEULU RAIDERS💚 pic.twitter.com/GRmHur6IEb

— West Wales Raiders (@WWRaidersRL) February 17, 2022

RFL provide clarity on high tackle punishments

The RFL’s chief on-field officer Dave Rotheram has provided some clarity to the punishments surrounding the high tackle at the start of the new season.

In a column on the RFL website, Rotherham said that there has been no specific directive to clamp down on any aspect.

12 players were charged with offences following the first round of Super League fixtures.

250 for Josh Charnley

Josh Charnley crossed for his 250th career try in Warrington’s win over Castleford.

The international has scored 64 for Warrington, 164 for Wigan, 5 for Hull KR, 5 for Blackpool Panthers, 10 for England and two for England Knights.

2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ for Josh Charnley! 🔥

6️⃣4️⃣ Warrington
1️⃣6️⃣4️⃣ Wigan
5️⃣ Hull KR
5️⃣ Blackpool Panthers
1️⃣0️⃣ England
2️⃣ England Knights

— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) February 17, 2022