RL Today: Castleford, Hull injury updates, flying Johnstone & Super League reaction
Tom Johnstone underwent surgery on Tuesday
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Castleford 21-12 Warrington: Jordan Turner double helps Tigers beat Wolves.
Castleford coach Daryl Powell delighted with winning start.
Hull 22-10 Huddersfield: Brett Hodgson starts Hull tenure in winning fashion.
Ricky Leutele suffers suspected broken hand in Huddersfield defeat.
Full fixture list for Women’s Super League announced.
What’s in the papers
Daryl Powell’s Castleford verdict as he provides injury update, reports Yorkshire Live.
Leeds Richard Agar tells his players ‘let’s be more ruthless’ after opening Super League win over Wakefield, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Hull injury update as Brett Hodgson sees pack options reduced, reports Hull Live.
Fiji’s Silktails sang from balconies for hotel – and for Australian rugby league, reports The Guardian.
Wakefield need to show a bit more grit admits Chris Chester, reports The Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
A nice stat from the Cowboys!
ICYMI: Did you know that just over 25% of the 293 players that have debuted for the Cowboys have played in the @SuperLeague?
— NQ Cowboys (@nthqldcowboys) March 27, 2021
Two stunning tries from Tom Johnstone on Saturday.
PACE ⚡😳
Tom Johnstone goes all the way TWICE in the opening round for @WTrinityRL #SuperLeague #BeReady pic.twitter.com/AwxDuD5v0k
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) March 27, 2021
This is a great interview from Ryan Hall.
"It's a 13 man game and I want to do my best for the team, not just myself" 💪
A great interview from @hullkrofficial's Ryan Hall on team over tries after a hat-trick in his debut #SuperLeague #SLCatHKR pic.twitter.com/hyeivPJtTd
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) March 27, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Challenge Cup third round draw – BBC Sport website/app (9:35am)
Sky Sports’ Golden Point podcast is available to download now.
The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.
Birthdays
Leeds legend Kylie Leuluai turns 43 today.
Also celebrating; former Wigan full-back Chris Ashton (34), Doncaster half-back Matty Beharrell (27), Hull KR back Greg Minikin (26) and Bradford full-back Brandon Pickersgill (24).
Trivia
Ruben Wiki has the most New Zealand caps with 55 to his name.
Subscribe to The Final Hooter on Apple Podcasts and get involved with the free-to-play Fantasy Rugby League 2021.
Rugby League Nostalgia is here! Get involved with Love Rugby League’s new group on Facebook to share all your rugby league nostalgia and celebrate the rich heritage of our sport.
