RL Today: Houghton’s incredible effort, Leeds injury update & Woolf’s praise for Welsby
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Editor’s column: The beginning of the end for the European Super League.
Jackson Hastings to join Wests Tigers at end of season.
Joe Philbin focusing on himself as he eyes first England cap.
Four Super League players given one-match bans by match review panel.
What’s in the papers
Leeds handed massive selection boost for Hull KR clash, reports Leeds Live.
Adrian Lam reacts to Jackson Hastings-Wests Tigers deal, reports Wigan Today.
Kristian Woolf tells Jack Welsby to carry on doing what you are doing, reports St Helens Star.
Jamie Jones-Buchanan excited by the next generation of Leeds players, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Hull’s Danny Houghton first words on record breaking performance, reports Hull Live.
What’s on social
What an incredible effort from Danny Houghton.
💥 𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙊𝙍𝘿 𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙍 💥
Danny Houghton's incredible 85 tackles during yesterday's game against Warrington broke the Rugby League record for the number of tackles in a single match since Opta stats began in 2003! 🤯
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— Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) April 19, 2021
It is a close one this week…
🏉 #OURLEAGUE Try of the Week!
🍒 @ZakHardaker1 – @WiganWarriorsRL
🐦 @Crooksie13 – @HullKROfficial
🍒 @VickyMolyneux1 – @WiganWarriorsRL
⚪️ Andrew Bulman – @OfficialHavenRL
🐯 @JT6Trueman – @CTRLFC
🐮 @Brandon_Pickers – @OfficialBullsRL📊 Head to 'Polls on the app… pic.twitter.com/4tlCFrZQ3k
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) April 19, 2021
Glenn Morrison has become the director of rugby at North American Rugby League side Cleveland.
The organization of Cleveland Rugby League would like to welcome….. Glenn Morrison as the Director of Rugby 🏉⚡️🎸🔥 pic.twitter.com/mILJXnWUHV
— Cleveland Rugby League (@clerugbyleague) April 19, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC Two (8:10am)
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 Great Britain, St Helens and Bradford forward Bernard Dwyer turns 54 today.
Also celebrating; Australia and Tonga international Michael Jennings (33), Samoa international Sauaso Sue (29) and Halifax half-back Liam Harris (24).
Trivia
St Helens forward Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook made his 400th career appearance last weekend (St Helens 297, Harlequins 97, Ireland 3, England 2).
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.
