RL Today: Reynolds shines for Hull, Burgess injury update & one-club man Milner
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Joe Wardle on: Huddersfield’s play-off ambitions, reaching a final & Ian Watson.
Ian Lenagan and Adrian Lam provide Wigan recruitment update.
Part-time teams won’t be required to travel to Toulouse until quarantine restrictions are lifted.
Jordan Lilley banned for Bradford cup tie with Featherstone.
Zeb Taia to play on in 2021 with Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
What’s in the papers
Hull’s Josh Reynolds effect in win over York as Adam Swift makes his case, reports Hull Live.
Jai Field provides exciting injury update while revealing Jackson Hastings’ influence in Wigan move, reports Manchester Evening News.
Revitalised Denis Betts confident Newcastle Thunder’s bold Super League aim is possible, reports the Mirror.
The latest on Warrington’s search for a new head coach, reports Warrington Guardian.
Castleford’s Adam Milner expects to be a one-club man – long-serving forward prepares for testimonial game at Hull KR, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
What’s on social
Tom Burgess was stretchered off in Souths’ NRL opener against Melbourne but he is pretty upbeat after providing an update via Instagram.
York’s new LNER Community Stadium is a thing of beauty.
𝑺𝒐𝒐𝒏…
Very, very, very soon.
Our first match at the @LNER Community Stadium is less than three hours away!#WeAreYork⚔️ pic.twitter.com/KYDOsJla4o
— York City Knights⚔️ (@YorkKnightsRLFC) March 11, 2021
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What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE NRL: Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs (7am) – Watch NRL
LIVE NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels (9:05am) – Watch NRL
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
Salford head of rugby development, talent and pathways Paul Rowley turns 46 today.
Also celebrating; former Australia international Steve Price (47), Wakefield assistant coach Lee Gilmour (43), Warrington half-back Gareth Widdop (32), Oldham centre Ben Heaton (31), Salford centre Kallum Watkins (30) and Leigh full-back Ryan Brierley (29).
Trivia
Melbourne Storm haven’t lost a Round 1 game since 2001.
The free-to-play Fantasy Rugby League 2021 is live! To access the game and start playing, visit https://fantasy.loverugbyleague.com
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.
