Rugby League Today: Saints dominate Dream Team, McGillvary and Hampshire new deals, paper talk
Check out all of the latest news in the rugby league world right here.
What’s on site
Seven players from St Helens have been selected in the 2018 Super League Dream Team.
The latest ‘paper talk’ feature is out now. There is a lot of transfer gossip in the latest papers.
Jermaine McGillvary has ruled out a move to the NRL with a new four-year contract at hometown club Huddersfield.
Widnes have confirmed that MacGraff Leuluai has signed a new one-year deal with the club.
The 2018 Ladbrokes Challenge Final DVD is out now, and Love Rugby League have got five copies to give away.
Four debutants have been named in the Australia squad for the autumn internationals against New Zealand and Tonga.
Widnes have confirmed that youngster Owen Farnworth has put pen to paper on a three-year deal.
Brandon Moore has signed a new deal with Halifax for the 2019 campaign.
New Zealand have recalled seven experienced players for the Test series against England this autumn.
Toronto Wolfpack will host London Broncos in the Million Pound Game at Lamport Stadium on Sunday, kick-off 7pm (BST).
Wakefield half-back Ryan Hampshire has signed a new one-year deal with the club.
Hull-bound back-rower Danny Langtree says he didn’t want to leave Oldham but the opportunity to join the Super League club was too good to miss.
What’s in the papers
Toronto face London in Million Pound Game, report The Guardian.
The story of the one-armed man who won an NRL Grand Final, report The Guardian.
Red Star Belgrade given place in next year’s rugby league Challenge Cup, report The Sun.
Salford Red Devils star Jackson Hastings admits he wants to play for England, report The Sun.
Australia star Greg Inglis ‘charged with drink-driving’ just day after being named international captain, report The Sun.
St Helens dominate Super League’s 2018 Dream Team, report The Sun.
Jake Connor hoping for England chance as he talks potential call-up and Hull FC form, report Hull Daily Mail.
Hull KR contracts: When every player is tied down until, report Hull Daily Mail.
What’s on social
Thoughts on the Dream Team?
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Here's your 2018 @Betfred Super League Dream Team…
READ ➡️ https://t.co/a4DbInFpxZ pic.twitter.com/4JjfJ4RIrs
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 1, 2018
Bill Tupou named in the Dream Team for the first time ever!
"This has been the best season of my career" ?⚪?
What a year for Bill Tupou and @WTrinityRL – it's the first time they've ever had three players in Dream Team! pic.twitter.com/ppFRQ1xJME
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 1, 2018
Ben Barba on his move back to the NRL…
Great season from this man ?⚪?@Saints1890's Ben Barba on making Dream Team and the Man of Steel Shortlist and deciding to join @nthqldcowboys pic.twitter.com/29oap9WjBy
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 1, 2018
Who is looking forward to the semi-finals?!
IT'S SEMI-FINAL WEEK ??
The fans have had their say, now it's over to the players…
80 minutes from the #GrandFinal – who makes it? #DareToDream pic.twitter.com/W1YZb3U2n7
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 30, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
NRL Grand Final Highlights: Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm – 3.00pm, Sky Sports Action
Super League Fulltime – 7.00pm, Sky Sports Arena, presented by Bill Arthur.
Super League Show – 1.00pm, BBC Two, presented by Tanya Arnold.
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 Final Hooter podcast by Love Rugby League’s Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson is now available to download.