RL Today: Salford squad numbers, Scotland’s newest club & Powell on Castleford recruitment
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Castleford confirm 2021 squad numbers.
Ukuma Ta’ai signs for ambitious club Newcastle Thunder.
Remembering old rugby league grounds that are no longer here.
Throwback: Rugby League’s Fastest Man races.
What’s in the papers
Castleford coach Daryl Powell says the Tigers have completed their recruitment, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Tony Smith discusses Hull KR captaincy as he prepares to welcome Albert Vete and Brad Takairangi, reports Hull Live.
Leeds youngsters will get their chance says coach Richard Agar, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Michael Lawrence determined to make positive input in rugby league’s work against discrimination, reports the Mirror.
“The most excited I have ever been about a front-rower coming through” – Joe Philbin on promising prop Eribe Doro, reports Warrington Guardian.
What’s on social
We’ve sponsored Scotland’s newest club Forth Valley Vikings!
🏴 "I look forward to using our experience and reach to help grow not only the Vikings, but rugby league in Scotland as a whole." #rugbyleague https://t.co/EuFnYVpflF
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) February 7, 2021
Salford have announced their squad numbers for 2021.
🤔 What are your thoughts on our 2021 Salford Red Devils squad?
📺 Watch the announcement video on RDTV ➡️ https://t.co/DUsaIfQxA2
💪 #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/KdO8McpnPB
— Salford Red Devils (@SalfordDevils) February 7, 2021
Swinton are also in the process of announcing their squad numbers for the upcoming Championship campaign.
Introducing Swinton Lions 2021 squad number 1 – Mike Butt! pic.twitter.com/bvW45NB2rR
— Swinton Lions RLFC (@Swinton_Lions) February 6, 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
Former London Broncos, Warrington, Wakefield and Hull player Sid Domic turns 46 today.
Also celebrating; Samoa international and now wrestler Daniel Vidot (31), London Skolars half-back Mike Bishay (28) and Ireland international Ed Chamberlain (25).
Trivia
Henry Paul holds the record for most goals in a Super League season, kicking 178 for Bradford in 2001.
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.
