RL Today: John Bateman World Cup hopes in doubt & Hull recruitment update

Josh McAllister 20 Sep 2022 7:00 AM

John Bateman World Cup hopes in doubt

England international John Bateman could now be a doubt for the World Cup campaign following his charge in the defeat to Leeds.

The 28-year-old Wigan back-rower has been referred to tribunal following his red card against the Rhinos. He has been charged with Grade D strikes and could receive up to a five-match ban for his dangerous tackle on Aidan Sezer. It would rule him out for the majority of the World Cup, including all the group matches, if he is handed the highest suspension.

Meanwhile, St Helens will appeal Morgan Knowles’ two-match ban for a Grade B dangerous contact.

Hull recruitment update

Hull FC chairman Adam Pearson has provided a recruitment update. (Hull Daily Mail)

He has admitted that the club are at full cap already ahead of the 2023 Super League campaign. It means they could have to move players on if they want to bring anyone in.

Hull have signed Jake Trueman, Tex Hoy, Liam Sutcliffe and Brad Dwyer for 2023.

Hendo the Braveheart

Keighley’s head of rugby and former Scotland international Andrew Henderson representing his heritage at the club’s awards night!

What a night @Cougarmania celebrating as successful 2022 season! #champions pic.twitter.com/A69QsvbVkU

— Junior Sa'u (@junior_sau) September 18, 2022

Matt Prior’s retirement plans

Leeds forward Matt Prior plans on hanging up the boots when his contract expires at the end of the 2023 season. (Yorkshire Post)

However, the 35-year-old first will be looking to lift the Super League Grand Final trophy with the Rhinos at Old Trafford against St Helens this Saturday.

Liam Sutcliffe desperate to finish on high

Leeds centre Liam Sutcliffe is desperate to finish his career with the club with a Grand Final ring. (Leeds Live)

The 27-year-old will join Hull for the 2023 Super League campaign and will see his final Rhinos game at Old Trafford this Saturday in the Grand Final.

Hull KR on the hunt for further recruitment

Hull KR could be on the hunt for further recruits for the 2023 campaign. (Hull Daily Mail)

New boss Willie Peters has already added Tom Opacic, Jesse Sue, Rhys Kennedy, James Batchelor, Yusuf Aydin and Louis Senior to their squad for next season.