Rugby League Today: Powell pleased, Price disappointed, Carney silences cynics
We have reports, reaction and features for you today.
What’s on site
Castleford have moved up to third in the Super League table with a strong win over Warrington.Read our report here…
Warrington coach Steve Price hinted that some of his players were already thinking of their trip to Wembley in their defeat at Castleford.
Castleford coach Daryl Powell heaped praise on his forwards following their win over Warrington.
Hull KR’s Todd Carney won’t be playing in Toronto after all – but it’s not because of visa issues.
Leeds have drafted in winger Luke Briscoe to replace Ryan Hall, who was ruled out for the season earlier this week. They have announced their 19-man squad.
Mason Caton-Brown has been named in the Toronto Wolfpack squad for their Qualifiers clash with Hull KR this week. Both 19-man squads have been revealed.
We have an opinion piece online looking at how Wigan Warriors will look next season.
All eyes will be on Toronto this Saturday night when the Wolfpack welcome Super League opposition for the first time. James Gordon looks at the Wolfpack in detail…
Leeds prop Mitch Garbutt has been ruled out for the rest of the season following surgery on his knee.
Toronto winger Liam Kay has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
What’s in the papers
Justin Holbrook confident table-topping St Helens won’t falter in final straight, report the Mirror.
Wigan centre Oliver Gildart on the right track, report Wigan Today.
Opportunity knocks for Mitch Cox with Leigh, report Leigh Journal.
Hull KR’s off-contract stars under pressure to earn new deals with Qualifiers performances, report Hull Daily Mail.
Hull FC fall to sixth-straight defeat as Huddersfield continue fine run, report Hull Daily Mail.
In-form Huddersfield make it six wins on trot with 26-6 win over Hull FC, report The Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
Castleford 28 Warrington 18: McShane inspires Tigers to victory over Wolves, report Yorkshire Evening Post.
Mitch Brown, Tyrone Roberts and Daryl Clark injury update, report Warrington Guardian.
What’s on social
A great achievement.
Castleford winger @JamesClare91 made his 100th career appearance tonight. ?
Clare has played for Castleford (51 games), Leigh (5) and Bradford (30). He has also made dual-registration appearances for Doncaster (4), York (7) and Halifax (3). #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/E70sEvO2tR
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) August 17, 2018
Sky Sports provide an update on player movement!
.@JennaBrooks has all the latest on player movement, including Ben Barba. Plus could 2019 bring a new structure to @SuperLeague? ?? pic.twitter.com/9krEiGLt0t
— Sky Sports RL ? (@SkySportsRL) August 16, 2018
Greg Eden ran it close last night!
If there's one guy that loves an OTT finish in the corner, it's @CTRLFC's @GregEden1 ?#SLCasWar #Super8s pic.twitter.com/x1YlpRYsv9
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) August 17, 2018
Danny Brough kicks himself higher up the leaderboards!
Danny Brough has gone above Cyril Kellett in seventh place in the list of all-time leading point scorers with 3,691 to his name. ?
He is behind Neil Fox, Jim Sullivan, Kevin Sinfield, Gus Risman, John Woods and Mick Nanyn in the leaderboard. #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/5IG50V1rh6
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) August 17, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
Super 8s Highlights: Castleford Tigers v Warrington Wolves – 8.10am, Sky Sports Arena
LIVE NRL: Cronulla Sharks v North Queensland Cowboys – 10.30am, Sky Sports Arena
LIVE QUALIFIERS: Salford Red Devils v Widnes Vikings – 3.10pm, Sky Sports Arena
LIVE SUPER 8s: Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors – 5.10pm, Sky Sports Arena
LIVE QUALIFIERS: Toronto Wolfpack v Hull KR – 7.30pm, Sky Sports Arena
Qualifiers Highlights: Salford Red Devils v Widnes Vikings – 11.30pm, Sky Sports Arena
Super 8s Highlights: Catalans Dragons v Wigan – 11.45pm, Sky Sports Arena
Qualifiers Highlights: Toronto Wolfpack v Hull KR – Midnight, Sky Sports Arena
The latest Super League Pod is available to download now, in association with Love Rugby League.
The latest ‘Sport at Six’ podcast by BBC Radio Manchester’s Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt 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.