RL Today: Marshall relishing Salford job, Halifax Panthers rebrand & Reserves League chat
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
French round-up: Louis Jouffret’s new club, Remi Casty on futrue and his replacement revealed.
Top six full-backs in 2020 Super League season.
John Bateman has revealed that Wayne Bennett tried to sign him when he was 16.
Wigan coach Adrian Lam has signed a one-year contract extension with the club for 2021.
Halifax will now be known was Halifax Panthers following a club rebrand.
What’s in the papers
RFL make their decision on the future of the Reserves League, reports Hull Live.
Leeds loanee Brett Ferres applauds Featherstone’s Super League credentials, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
New Salford boss Richard Marshall relishing “important role” with Red Devils, reports Manchester Evening News.
Super League show grow on back of Grand Final, says Jackson Hastings, reports Wigan Today.
Kristian Woolf: Saints effort delivered Super League title, reports St Helens Star.
What’s on social
Panthers are in town!
🐾 𝑨 𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑬𝑹𝑨 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑹𝑼𝑮𝑩𝒀 𝑳𝑬𝑨𝑮𝑼𝑬 𝑰𝑵 𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑭𝑨𝑿 🐾
👨🏻💻 https://t.co/yFhcQpculd#PanthersAreInTown#rugbyleague #FaxForward pic.twitter.com/4Ptq50SN49
— Halifax Panthers (@FaxPanthers) December 2, 2020
A very smart Halifax Panthers kit, too.
🐾👊🏻🐾
A new era begins, kit and merch details coming up 🔥🔥#PanthersAreInTown pic.twitter.com/m6Kj9pYomP
— Halifax Panthers (@FaxPanthers) December 2, 2020
The bond between Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow is magnificent!
That’s my captain. Always guiding us forward. Always looking out for us. https://t.co/AJRRJAhlYx pic.twitter.com/LsGDg8ANEW
— Rob Burrow (@Rob7Burrow) December 1, 2020
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
Leigh prop Mark Ioane turns 30 today.
Also celebrating; New Zealand and Tonga international Solomone Kata (26).
Trivia
League 1 clubs Newcastle, Rochdale and Barrow have applied to take the Championship’s 14th spot for 2021.
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