RL Today: McShane on possible new deal, Clark future latest & Johnson to Super League?
Castleford hooker Paul McShane in action
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Wigan coach Adrian Lam confirms interest in George Williams.
Wigan fine Tony Clubb two weeks’ wages after his eight-match ban.
Challenge Cup 2021: Quarter-final squad news.
Steve Price on: Matty Ashton injury, possible Blake Austin recall & Warrington full-back options.
What’s in the papers
Castleford’s Paul McShane talks new deal, Lee Radford and Warrington link, reports The Yorkshire Post.
No approach to Warrington from NRL for Daryl Clark, reports Warrington Guardian.
Shaun Johnson offered out to Super League clubs in shock development, reports Hull Live.
Castleford chase Super League duo as part of Lee Radford’s rebuild, reports Yorkshire Live.
“Sensible” for Wigan to talk to homesick George Williams, says Adrian Lam, reports Wigan Today.
What’s on social
Our latest graphic on Wakefield’s Joe Westerman…
JW13 ⭐️ #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/3itXgQpJ6b
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) May 5, 2021
Greg Inglis on his Warrington debut…
Greg Inglis reflected on his @superleague @wolvesrl debut with @RossFiddes pic.twitter.com/5W4elTuX3M
— Super League Show (@SuperLeagueShow) May 4, 2021
Brian Carney could have been an assistant coach to Richard Agar at Hull!
💭Richard Agar recalls an interesting phone call with Brian Carney after being named Hull FC coach in 2008…
Things could have been so different…For both!@LeedsRhinos' Challenge Cup winning coach is tonight's special guest on The Coaching Manual.
📺Sky Sports Arena – 6pm pic.twitter.com/rwOp4defFJ
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) May 5, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE NRL: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourne Storm (10:55am) – Sky Sports Arena or Watch NRL
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 Scotland, Sheffield and Hull winger Matt Crowther turns 47 today.
Also celebrating; Batley prop James Brown (33), Wales and Swinton winger Mike Butt (26), St George Illawarra Dragons forward Tyrell Fuimaono (25) and Wakefield full-back Max Jowitt (24).
Trivia
Catalans prop Gil Dudson will make his 250th career appearance if he plays against Warrington on Friday night.
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.
