RL Today: Mulhern linked with Warrington, duo arrive at Toulouse & Championship’s 14th club
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Alphabet dream team: Best Super League XIII with names beginning with F.
Top six back-rowers in the 2020 Super League season.
Castleford winger James Clare has signed a new deal with the club for the 2021 season.
The League 1 club who will take the Championship’s 14th spot for 2021 will be revealed today (2pm).
Josh Reynolds admits he is feeling nervous as well as excited about his move to Hull FC.
What’s in the papers
Warrington close in on Robbie Mulhern deal, reports Warrington Guardian.
The NRL is in early stage talks about buying a big stake in English rugby’s Super League, reports Sky News.
Ex-St Helens duo Dom Peyroux and Joseph Paulo arrive at Toulouse, reports St Helens Star.
Joe Burgess has no hard feelings over Wigan exit, reports Wigan Today.
Salford sign former St Helens centre Matty Costello, reports St Helens Reporter.
What’s on social
Salford have confirmed the signing of Matty Costello.
🤝 𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃!
✍️ @mattcostello21 will join Richard Marshall at Salford Red Devils in 2021!
READ➡️https://t.co/8RGc7SWTpF pic.twitter.com/I47044SJJn
— Salford Red Devils (@SalfordDevils) December 9, 2020
Matt Whitley has committed his future to Catalans.
𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲✍️
Le jeune seconde ligne anglais a signé un nouveau contrat avec les Dragons🇫🇷 https://t.co/v4MMqwiANW
🇬🇧 https://t.co/iUPUz2ISwz#Dragons🐉 pic.twitter.com/2QGfqIEcVd— Dragons Catalans (@DragonsOfficiel) December 9, 2020
Newcastle have re-signed Colton Roche for 2021.
⚡️RE-SIGNING⚡️ Colton Roche is back in Thunder colours for 2021 and set to bring his physical style of play back to the pack. #ThunderFamily #RugbyLeaguehttps://t.co/pQzM4oAgWn
— Newcastle Thunder (@ThunderRugby) December 9, 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
Former Wakefield, York and Batley forward Mark Applegarth turns 36 today.
Also celebrating; Brisbane outside back Richard Kennar (26) and Workington centre Calvin Wellington (26).
Trivia
Brian McDermott has won the most Super League titles as a head coach, with four to his name while managing Leeds (2011, 2012, 2015 & 2017).
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