Love Rugby League: How clubs have embraced Valentine’s Day
Not only does the Super League start this week, but it’s Valentine’s Day as well giving clubs plenty of excuses to share content on their channels.
St Helens got pulses racing a few days before Valentine’s, as they shared a number of their players enjoying the heat in Australia.
It was all smiles in a week after Saints defeated NRL side St George-Illawarra Dragons 30-18 as they build up to this weekend’s World Club Challenge.
They take on Penrith Panthers, in the first world title tussle since Saints hosted Sydney Roosters in 2020.
Wigan’s new number seven Harry Smith featured in their Valentine’s Day message.
❤ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆#WWRL #ValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/urrWgW2xzP
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) February 14, 2023
Featherstone posted a Valentine’s card with some clever hidden messages. “Be Cozza you’re Hall I need” and “You make my heart go Wildie” were personal favourites. Even coach Sean Long got a mention.
Sadly, our own George Riley missed the cut when it came to photo selection.
Happy Valentine's Day, Blue Wall! 🥰
Find the hidden messages below and have a go at your own in the comments 💌 #UTR | #BlueWall pic.twitter.com/H6bJoXsLiB
— Featherstone Rovers (@FevRoversRLFC) February 14, 2023
Halifax teased a French hunk of their own, as they used Louis Jouffret as their poster boy.
"Je t'aime fans de panthères" 😚💋💘
Here's a hunky French heartthrob for your #ValentinesDay pleasure 🥰#FAX150 pic.twitter.com/SBZSVYjWRO
— Halifax Panthers 🐾 (@HalifaxPanthers) February 14, 2023
No Valentine’s Day messages as such from Leeds, but they did come up with a way of purchasing last minute gifts from the club in the form of a tribute on the south stand wall at Headingley.
💕 Looking for a last minute #ValentinesDay gift?
How about putting a tribute for your loved one on an #OurBlueAndAmber stone to be placed on the South Stand wall at Headingley.
Buy here ➡️https://t.co/rCz3d1PpNQ pic.twitter.com/rZ2aLnk9gh— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) February 13, 2023
Catalans went one better with a special Valentine’s Day discount offer, giving fans 50% off tickets for their opening home game against Leigh.
𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐄 💓
Pour la St Valentin, 𝟏 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐞́ = 𝟏 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭 pour le premier match de la saison le 25 Février prochain.🛒https://t.co/hVkizqrkOz pic.twitter.com/dfL3JpVMBs
— Dragons Catalans (@DragonsOfficiel) February 14, 2023
A nice twist from Huddersfield who use their Valentine’s message to highlight “power couples”
First up, they mentioned Tui Lolohea and Innes Senior, then a follow-up with a couple that have stood the test of time, Jermaine McGillvary and Leroy Cudjoe.
🌹 Happy #ValentinesDay!
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue,
If your name is Innes, Tui will assist you!The combination of this power couple was lethal in 2022!
— Huddersfield Giants (@Giantsrl) February 14, 2023
Of course, love is always in the air at Love Rugby League HQ. We’ve got some exciting changes in the pipeline which will be revealed very soon. Here’s to a good season!
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