RL Today: Gale upbeat on injury, Inglis at Warrington & simply Devine
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Jamaica international Jacob Ogden commits to London.
London sign prop Romain Navarrete from Wigan.
Hull KR have confirmed their squad numbers for 2021.
Korbin Sims on “infectious, happy” Fijian culture and what it means to play for Fiji.
Craig Mullen “buzzing” to get going in Super League with Leigh.
What’s in the papers
Alfie Devine – son of a former Saints scrum half – makes Tottenham Hotspur history, reports St Helens Star.
Hull FC’s Brett Hodgson explains why he’s made ‘defence’ a buzzword over pre-season, reports Hull Live.
Declan Patton’s Warrington future is clarified, reports Warrington Guardian.
Iain Thornley eager to put the spark into Leigh’s Super League return, reports the Mirror.
Leeds captain Luke Gale expects quick return from injury setback, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
What’s on social
We can’t wait to see Greg Inglis in Super League!
🤩 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 🤩#WeAreTheWire | @sedulo_group pic.twitter.com/ejuSj9A2iT
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) January 9, 2021
Our thoughts are with Andrew Parkinson’s family and friends at this sad time.
Leigh Centurions Mourn The Passing of Andrew Parkinson
1/3 Everyone at Leigh Centurions would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Andrew Parkinson who died today, age 35.
Andrew had been with Leigh for many years as our IT Manager though his role.. pic.twitter.com/qBkGBm0wIj— Leigh Centurions (@LeighCenturions) January 9, 2021
What a throwback!
Get me back ✊🏾😂 thanks for the birthday shoutout #SandowsHavingAparty #LetsAllDoTheSandow https://t.co/1KuDeEedma
— Chris Sandow (@Sandow_7) January 9, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Podcast: The Final Hooter 2020 #15 – Grand Final review, RL fatigue & nostalgia.
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 Australia, New South Wales, Manly Sea Eagles, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Catalans and Leigh forward Brett Stewart turns 37 today.
Also celebrating; former Catalans full-back Clint Greenshields (39), Hull KR centre Kane Linnett (32), Salford forward Ryan Lannon (25) and Catalans winger Tom Davies (24).
Trivia
There have been 15 World Cups so far since the very first tournament in 1954.
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