RL Today: Rabbitohs sign Benji, Inglis impact praised & Battye keen to impress
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Greg Inglis’ leadership qualities making positive impact at Warrington.
A player from each NRL club to be excited about in 2021.
Jamie Peacock to run unique ultra marathon for charity.
England women’s coach Craig Richards taking tips from Shaun Wane ahead of World Cup.
Wigan youngster Amir Bourouh joins hometown club Halifax on loan.
What’s in the papers
Eddie Battye keen to prove himself as a Super League regular with Wakefield, reports Wakefield Express.
Joe Philbin says it would be brilliant to say he’s spent his entire career at hometown club Warrington, reports Warrington Guardian.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall on chaotic first season in Super League, his Hull KR form and future, reports Hull Live.
Sgt Carrie Roberts ready for rugby league battle after Afghanistan service, reports The Sun.
Hull were never close to signing superstar Benji Marshall, admits Brett Hodgson, reports The Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
Benji Marshall has joined South Sydney Rabbitohs!
Chur, welcome to the Rabbitohs Whānau Benji! We've signed international half Benji Marshall for season 2021.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/MFYsOKiCLO 🐰❤️💚 #GoRabbitohs pic.twitter.com/qOi9O7p24p
— South Sydney Rabbitohs 🐰 (@SSFCRABBITOHS) January 28, 2021
Matty Ashton on the scoresheet for Rochdale Mayfield in 2018…
📅 #OnThisDay in 2018, @MayfieldRL met @CrosfieldsRugby in the #ChallengeCup, live on @BBCSport… pic.twitter.com/cxHiDSYpRz
— The Challenge Cup (@TheChallengeCup) January 27, 2021
What a player James Roby is.
Machine 😤
The Saints skipper leading by example during the 2020 season 💪 #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/4M18Tu3J6o
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) January 28, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
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 New Zealand and Samoa international Kalifa Faifai Loa turns 30 today.
Also celebrating; Jamaica international Mo Agoro (28) and Cronulla Sharks forward Toby Rudolf (25).
Trivia
Leigh hold the record for most points conceded in a Super League season, having conceded 1,210 points in 2005.
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