RL Today: Salford Magic shirt & sick of six-agains

Drew Darbyshire
Salford Red Devils

Salford Red Devils unveil Magic Weekend jersey

Salford Red Devils have unveiled their special Magic Weekend shirt.

Magic Weekend returns to Newcastle’s St James’ Park in 2022. The event will be hosted by Newcastle United for the sixth time, having first been held in the North-East in 2015. It will be played in the middle of Summer with the event taking place on 9 and 10 July.

Sick of six-agains

Six-agains have become a hot topic of conversion within rugby league in 2022.

Hull KR boss Tony Smith recently raised his opinions on the rules following his side’s defeat to St Helens.

Smith described it as a ‘horrible rule’ and it appears players feel the same way, including Warrington back-rower Oliver Holmes.

Challenge Cup goals for Leigh

Joe Wardle is hoping for a successful cup run with Leigh to highlight the club’s credentials. (Leigh Journal)

Adrian Lam’s side travel to Bradford on Monday night, fighting for a spot in the sixth round of the Challenge Cup.

Wardle told the Leigh Journal: “We want to go as far as we can. I believe we can compete with Super League sides without a doubt. We have a squad to have a decent dig.

“I think we can prove to people we are not just a Championship side.”

Fiji in sight for Moceidreke

North Queensland Cowboys youngster Laitia Moceidreke has discussed what it would mean to represent Fiji. (North Queensland Cowboys)

The 21-year-old said inspiration came from the likes of Petero Civoniceva and Wes Naiqama, who have both represented Fiji.

Injury news for Roosters

Sydney Roosters hooker Sam Verrills will be sidelined for up to four weeks with a broken thumb. (Fox Sports)

The 23-year-old is already suspended until round two, but could miss more games with the injury. Sydney Roosters face Newcastle Knights in the opening weekend of the NRL.

Joe Cator suffers devastating injury blow on return

Hull coach Brett Hodgson says Joe Cator is ‘devastated’ after suffering a recurrence of an Achilles injury on his return to action.

The 23-year-old had been out for seven months after suffering a ruptured Achilles but made his return in Thursday night’s 31-8 win over Leeds.

Cator left the field minutes upon his return to action, screaming in pain as he headed for the tunnel.

Birthdays

Former Great Britain international Steve Molloy turns 53 today (March 11).

Also celebrating; Malta international Alex Rowe (37), Keighley head coach Rhys Lovegrove (35), Featherstone winger Luke Briscoe (28) and Leigh utility and Tonga representative Ata Hingano (25).

Trivia

Wigan back-rower Liam Farrell could make his 300th club appearance against Catalans this weekend.

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