RL Today: Sinfield’s heroism for Burrow, Leuluai to play on & Belle Vue redevelopment
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Top six half-backs in 2020 Super League season.
In pictures: How Wakefield’s Belle Vue may look after redevelopment.
Paper Talk: Wakefield linked with James Gavet, Brandon Smith future & Bryson Goodwin to Leigh?
Kevin Sinfield’s fundraising efforts for the Motor Neurone Disease Association have passed £1million.
What’s in the papers
Kevin Sinfield’s bond with Rob Burrow inspires as much as remarkable marathon challenge, reports the Mirror.
Tommy Leuluai signs new deal with Wigan, reports Wigan Today.
St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus – ‘Kristian Woolf did a magnificent job’, reports St Helens Reporter.
Laws of game uncertain as Super League clubs gear up for pre-season, reports Hull Live.
Kevin Sinfield is an inspiration and a true friend to Rob Burrow, reports The Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
Tommy Leuluai will remain a Wigan player in 2021!
✍✅ EXTENDS | Leuluai on going around again in 2021: #NeverGonnaStop 🍒⚪️ #WWRL pic.twitter.com/mLft9qXYJS
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) December 7, 2020
What a heroic effort from Kevin Sinfield.
£1.5 Million!!! 😱😱💪
Kevin Sinfield's 7 marathons in 7 days has raised £1.5 mil so far for @mndassoc & Rob Burrow 👏 #RunKevinRun
Donate to Sir Kev here 👉 https://t.co/tOt740vxWN pic.twitter.com/fjNUUR9FgL
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) December 7, 2020
The Championship is shaping up to be a great competition for next year.
On paper, which Championship club has the best squad to compete in the Super League for 2021? 👀 #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/FsPrBL3NFE
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) December 7, 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
Widnes coach Simon Finnigan turns 39 today.
Also celebrating; Castleford forward Jesse Sene-Lefao (31), Salford winger Rhys Williams (31) and Newcastle Thunder hooker Bob Beswick (36).
Trivia
Kevin Sinfield holds the record for most Super League points, with 3,443 to his name for Leeds between 1997-2015.