RL Today: Mourgue magic, Leeds youngster praised & key dates

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

Leigh reveal 2021 squad numbers.

Paper Talk: Jake Trueman targets silverware, promising Warrington prop & Magic Weekend latest.

Grzegorz Kacała: Super League’s first Polish powerhouse.

Catalans confirm signing of Dean Whare.

Salford announce 2021 squad numbers.

What’s in the papers

Wigan’s Robin Park shut after Covid-19 outbreak, reports Wigan Today.

Leeds youngster Jack Broadbent ‘going great’ in pre-season says boss Richard Agar, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.

Bradford closing in on Odsal Stadium return as chief exec reveals ambitious plans, reports Yorkshire Live.

Warrington coach Steve Price expects big 2021 from Gareth Widdop, reports Warrington Guardian.

Key 2021 dates: Super League, Challenge Cup, lower leagues, World Cup, reports Manchester Evening News.

What’s on social

It’s going to be good seeing Dean Whare in Super League!

Bienvenue aux Dragons 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TevS0KXnkI

— Dragons Catalans (@DragonsOfficiel) February 8, 2021

Marc Sneyd is clinical with the boot.

SNEEEYD 🎯

2020 round 6, @hullfcofficial's drop-goal king nails a golden point winner 👑 Albert Kelly knew #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/sYc0ckzQBR

— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) February 8, 2021

Arthur Mourgue has a big future ahead of him!

Missing your rugby league? Games are coming thick and fast from @FFRXIII and this is a great try from @DragonsOfficiel Arthur Mourgue playing for St Esteve v @XIII_Limouxin pic.twitter.com/knyDw8uH9Y

— International RL (@IntRL) February 8, 2021

What’s on TV/Radio

Games from the French Elite Championship are being streamed live every weekend.

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

St George Illawarra Dragons forward Tariq Sims turns 31 today.

Also celebrating; Hull half-back Marc Sneyd (30), North Queensland Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt (29) and Leeds prop Tom Holroyd (20).

Trivia

Henry Paul holds the record for most goal in a Super League game, having kicked 14 for Bradford against Salford in 2000.

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