Rugby League Today: Denver Test, Charnley on Warrington, O’Loughlin lauded
There are many talking points in the rugby league world today.
What’s on site
Super League’s Team of the Week is here from Round 10. Sean O’Loughlin produced the standout performance of the weekend, while there were several players hitting peak form in round ten.
James Graham says England’s mid-season Test against New Zealand in Denver ‘has got to be done’ for the sake of international rugby league.
Former New Zealand and Warrington winger Henry Fa’afili says it would be disappointing if the scheduled Test against England in Denver doesn’t go ahead.
Warrington coach Steve Price was impressed with Kevin Brown and Josh Charnley in their win at Salford.
There are plenty of talking points from round ten of the Betfred Super League. Salford need Lui, Warrington defence key and Widnes injury woes are in our list of five things we learned.
Swinton have signed Germany half-back Brad Billsborough with immediate effect.
What’s in the papers
Warrington Wolves star Josh Charnley would love to see Eddie Hearn work on rugby league, The Sun reveal in an exclusive.
Kallum Watkins shines as Leeds edge out Wakefield in thriller, report The Guardian.
Sean O’Loughlin was urged by his team-mates to shelve any retirement plans after his towering performance in France on Saturday, claim Wigan Today.
Warrington Wolves’ work ethic is paying off says Kevin Brown, report Warrington Guardian.
Saints prop Luke Thompson has stressed the importance of rest, report St Helens Star.
Another loss is hard to take for Wakefield coach Chris Chester, report Yorkshire Evening Post.
What’s on social
Can Sam Tomkins make his way back into the England set up?
Ultimate SHOW + GO! ?
Cheeky move from @SamTomkins1 to complete the @WiganWarriorsRL comeback ?⚪ pic.twitter.com/9vz7pgbuR3
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) April 9, 2018
Former England cricketer was at the John Smith’s Stadium watching Huddersfield v Castleford on Sunday!
Huge thanks @Giantsrl for a great day of hospitality with the kids.Loved the game v @CTRLFC and I also met my sister to compare frizz Katie Thomas.Thanks ?? pic.twitter.com/BZh9VwewC3
— Ryan Sidebottom (@RyanSidebottom) April 8, 2018
Josh Charnley is tearing it up for Warrington at the minute!
.@Joshuacharnley makes it 3 tries in 3 @wolvesrl games ?
The pass from @ratch06 was pretty awesome! pic.twitter.com/aCFmviNGKz
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) April 8, 2018
There are a number of exclusives in the trade papers…
Paper Talk: Smith open to loan, Russell to Salford, Tomkins future https://t.co/kHiThOs3O0 #rugbyleague
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) April 9, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Fulltime – 7pm & 8pm, Sky Sports Arena, presented by Bill Arthur.
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.
