RL Today: Ellis’ next chapter, Leuluai backs Exiles & Oledzki on Tetevano

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

French round-up: Carcassonne go top in open title race as Palau get first win.

Jamie Peacock on what motivates him to keep going ahead of double marathon.

James Webster delighted with Featherstone recruitment ahead of new season.

Keighley are a sleeping giant, says Quentin Laulu-Togaga’e.

Bradford coach John Kear hints at new signings.

What’s in the papers

“He looks hard as nails” – New Leeds signing Zane Tetevano makes big impression on Mikolaj Oledzki, reports Leeds Live.

Thomas Leuluai’s thoughts on Exiles revival plan, reports Wigan Today.

Hull’s Gareth Ellis ready to tackle new chapter of career, reports The Yorkshire Post.

Agent provides update on Mitch Clark’s Wigan future, reports Manchester Evening News.

Personal bests, sky-high standards and youngsters pushing the big guns – Joe Philbin on Warrington’s pre-season, reports Warrington Guardian.

What’s on social

Leeds have suffered a double injury blow ahead of the new season.

Leeds Rhinos have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of the new Betfred Super League season with half back Rob Lui and Jack Walker being ruled out of action through injury.

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— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) March 2, 2021

What a match this was…

You just had to be there… pic.twitter.com/53oCK1gv8O

— England Rugby League (@England_RL) March 2, 2021

A classic Rhinos shirt this…

The first player that comes to mind when I see this shirt is ______ 🦏 #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/CBFnmjwTHz

— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) March 2, 2021

What’s on TV/Radio

Games from the French Elite Championship are being streamed live every weekend.

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

Former Fiji, Wakefield, Bradford and Keighley winger Semi Tadulala turns 43 today.

Also celebrating; former Australia international Brent Tate (39), former Wigan centre Darrell Goulding (33), Wests Tigers centre James Roberts (28) and London Broncos hooker Matty Fozard (26).

Trivia

The highest attendance for a Super League match (excluding Magic Weekend and Grand Final) came in 2019, when 31,555 people saw Catalans take on Wigan at the Nou Camp in Barcelona.

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.