RL Today: Inglis on debut, Williams future latest & Hull without duo for cup tie
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Richard Agar won’t use injuries as an excuse as Leeds’ poor form continues.
Steve Price hails Greg Inglis’ calming influence after try scoring debut.
Famous rugby league painting worth more than £2m to go on public display.
St Helens must wait to discover extent of James Bentley’s leg injury.
London Broncos youngster eyeing World Cup with Jamaica.
What’s in the papers
Canberra Raiders “don’t want to lose” homesick George Williams, reports Wigan Today.
Hull lose Jake Connor and Brad Fash for Challenge Cup tie with Wigan, reports Hull Live.
Greg Inglis discusses Warrington debut against Hull KR, reports Warrington Guardian.
Great to see my old Hull boss Lee Radford back in the game with Castleford – Gareth Ellis, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Challenge Cup treatment room as quarter-final absentees and injury concerns revealed, reports Hull Live.
What’s on social
This week’s Final Hooter podcast will be a good listen!
It's a couple of weeks since I chatted at length with @Chris_Thorman6 – that's all included in the next @loverugbyleague podcast – to be released very soon.
— Dave Parkinson (Thoughts are my own) (@DaveParkinsonRL) May 2, 2021
A lovely try this…
Just the @NZWarriors playing some beautiful football 😍#TelstraPremiership Moment of the Match#NRLWarriorsCowboys pic.twitter.com/pdw4jTLyTS
— NRL (@NRL) May 2, 2021
Scott Taylor on his England debut…
How did @ScottTagTaylor find out he was making his England debut? Not in the most conventional sense 😂#OutOfYourLeague, available to download NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon & watch on YouTube 🤩
Full Episode 👉 https://t.co/vgoJoZFgTX pic.twitter.com/DxZGcxUE7R
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) April 30, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC Two (1pm)
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
Great Britain and Wakefield legend Neil Fox turns 82 today.
Also celebrating; former New Zealand international Kelly Shelford (55), former Great Britain international Sonny Nickle (52), Bradford legend Lesley Vainikolo (42), ex-St Helens centre Ryan Morgan (31) and New Zealand international Joseph Tapine (27).
Trivia
Matty Russell made his 100th Super League appearance on Friday as Leigh fell short to St Helens at home.
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