RL Today: Singleton targets England spot, Mata’utia excited & Philbin on 2021
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Joe Philbin aiming for another year of growth in 2021.
Alphabet dream team: Best Super League XIII with names beginning with J.
Avignon sign Ireland prop Pat Moran.
Rob Burrow: Too Many Reasons to Live autobiography released in August.
Widnes promote young quartet to first team.
What’s in the papers
Brad Singleton targets England World Cup spot and Grand Final redemption for Wigan, reports the Mirror.
Glenn Morrison hoping Exiles get their due international recognition for taking down England, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Sione Mata’utia ready to rise to expectation at St Helens, reports St Helens Star.
Greg Inglis on where he fits into the Warrington team and how he prepared for his comeback, reports Warrington Guardian.
Jai Field on board at Wigan but where will he play? reports Wigan Today.
What’s on social
Joe Philbin is made up to commit his future to Warrington!
🗣️ @philbss: "To be here for such a long time now – I'm over the moon!" 🐺#WeAreTheWire | #Philbin2024 pic.twitter.com/xEHnRaYg5g
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) January 26, 2021
We can’t wait for the World Cup!
🇳🇿 Brandon Smith
🇵🇬 Rhyse Martin
🇨🇰 Brad Takairangi
🏴 John BatemanA player to watch from each nation at this year's World Cup! #rugbyleague https://t.co/z2o6ezWXdA
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) January 27, 2021
Rob Burrow’s autobiography will be released on August 19, 2021.
— Rob Burrow (@Rob7Burrow) January 27, 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
New Zealand international Jordan Kahu turns 30 today.
Also celebrating; Hull KR forward Elliot Minchella (25).
Trivia
Halifax (1999) and Warrington (2002) hold the record for most drop goals in a Super League season, with 11 each.
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