Rugby League Today: Holbrook happy, Wane fed up, Charnley on debut

Drew Darbyshire

We have got the latest on all of Super League’s Good Friday games.

What’s on site

St Helens won the first Good Friday derby in nine years as they edged past local rivals Wigan in a thriller. We have all the details right here…

St Helens coach Justin Holbrook said their win over arch enemy Wigan on Good Friday means a lot to everyone in the town.

Wigan coach Shaun Wane said his players were devastated following their defeat at St Helens on Good Friday.

Wigan half-back Jake Shorrocks has joined Salford on a one-month loan deal.

Castleford coach Daryl Powell and captain Michael Shenton said they were proud of their tough showing against Wakefield on Thursday night.

Wakefield coach Chris Chester said the team can hold their heads high after suffering a narrow defeat to neighbours Castleford.

What’s in the papers

Regan Grace’s late try ends Good Friday hoodoo in thrilling derby, Gareth Walker has listed the five talking points for The Mirror.

St Helens end nine-year wait for Good Friday win over Wigan, report The Guardian.

Robert Lui stole the show for Salford as they left Catalans anchored to the foot of the table, report the Daily Star.

Adam Pearson and Neil Hudgell are behind a new venue being developed in the city but one claims he’s poor compared to the other, report The Sun in an exclusive.

In a video interview with Warrington Guardian, Josh Charnley reflects on scoring two tries in his debut for Warrington Wolves.

12-men Hull FC edge out Hull KR in terrific and fiery derby contest, report Hull Daily Mail.

What’s on social

Some of the Good Friday games certainly didn’t disappoint…

Josh Charnley looks glad to be back in rugby league!

Mal Meninga was in attendance at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Good Friday…

What’s on TV/Radio

Super League Show – 1:15pm, BBC One, presented by Tanya Arnold.

The latest ‘Sport at Six’ podcast by BBC Radio Manchester’s Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt is available to download now.

The latest League Express podcast is available to download now.

The latest Rugby League show on Proper Sport is available to download now.

The latest Whippets and Flat Caps podcast is available to download now, presented by Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan.

The latest 5 Live Rugby League podcast is available to download now, presented by Dave Woods.

The latest Rugby League on talkSPORT 2 podcast is available to download now.

The Final Hooter podcast by Love Rugby League’s Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson is now available to download.

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