Rugby League Today: Bradford sign Webster, Catalans new deals, Challenge Cup previews
There are 12 new stories on site.
What’s on site
Bradford have signed centre Jake Webster from Castleford on a two-year deal from 2019.
Catalans centre Brayden Wiliame has signed a new two-year contract with the club.
New Zealand have appointed Motu Tony as their new general manager for high performance.
Huddersfield head of performance Mark Andrews has signed a new three-year contract with the club.
The latest ‘have your say’ feature is out now. Who will win the 2018 Challenge Cup final?
New Zealand Māori will face the Australian Indigenous All Stars in a men’s and women’s double-header in Melbourne next February.
Warrington star Josh Charnley says he tries to prove doubters wrong every time he takes to the field.
Steve McNamara wants to be the first coach to lead Catalans to silverware in its short history.
Catalans front-rower Sam Moa has signed a new two-year deal with the Dragons.
Greg Burke has joined Salford on a permanent basis for the next two seasons.
Widnes full-back Olly Ashall-Bott has suffered a knee injury which will rule him out for the rest of the season.
The latest Super 8s team of the week is out now. There are three players from Wigan, St Helens, Huddersfield and Castleford included.
What’s in the papers
Parramatta Eels deny new NRL salary cap cheating claims, report The Guardian.
Steve McNamara backs Kenny Edwards signing after making promise to Catalans chairman, report the Mirror.
Super League boss Robert Elstone gives Toronto verdict after first visit to match in Canada, report the Mirror.
Catalans ace Tony Gigot wants last laugh – after talking himself into drugs ban, report The Sun.
Shaun Wane: It may go down to the wire, report Wigan Today.
Warrington to appeal Sitaleki Akauola ban, report Warrington Guardian.
Lewis Bienek talks Hull FC transition, his aims and the club’s struggles, report Hull Daily Mail.
Dogged Hull KR got kick-start they needed from Toronto trip says Tommy Lee, report Hull Daily Mail.
What’s on social
A young Harvey Livett!
Wembley week ? #LetsGo pic.twitter.com/Oft2X51z9F
— Joe Philbin (@philbss) August 20, 2018
Not many want to box Ukuma Ta’ai…
Last one in has to box Ukuma Ta’ai…
How good are these try celebrations? It’s awesome watching the boys grow each week – 2 from 2 in the @SuperLeague #Super8s and we’re not done yet @Giantsrl pic.twitter.com/DLPKu3XUVL— Chris Thorman (@Chris_Thorman6) August 19, 2018
What a hit!
BLIMEY! You don't often see @ashtonsims26 get floored ?
Take a bow @hullkrofficial's @tommy_lee19 ??? pic.twitter.com/RKMLyzUIkh
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) August 20, 2018
Danny McGuire likes the Toronto concept!
Really enjoyable trip to @TOwolfpack the positives far out way the negatives for me. Hope it continues to get stronger and the support it needs to grow.
— Danny McGuire (@DannyMcguire6) August 20, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
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.
