RL Today: Tangata joins Halifax, St Helens injury update & Oledzki on England call-up
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
“He’s got star quality” – John Duffy on Leigh’s new signing Anthony Gelling.
Super League 2021: Round Three squad news.
Mikolaj Oledzki determined to make most of his England opportunity.
Leigh boosted by return of duo as John Duffy provides injury update.
Craig Fitzgibbon to coach Cronulla from 2022.
What’s in the papers
Ex-Hull coach Lee Radford new favourite for Castleford job as contender drops out, reports Hull Live.
Mikolaj Oledzki stunned by England training call-up which continues remarkable journey, report the Mirror.
Leeds prop Zane Tetevano banned for four games – test forward ruled out until late-May following red card against St Helens, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Saints cautious on Mark Percival return against Wakefield, reports St Helens Star.
Ian Watson makes Jake Wardle World Cup prediction as Huddersfield star earns England call-up, reports Yorkshire Live.
What’s on social
Our latest player graphic…
JP13 🐺 pic.twitter.com/rfGIIWQVtn
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) April 13, 2021
Halifax have confirmed the signing of Adam Tangata.
✍🏼 | Halifax Panthers are delighted to announce the signing of Adam Tangata who joins the club until at least the end of 2022, seeing off a number of Championship rivals to secure the Cook Island international’s signature. https://t.co/GJI4y5CHzU
— Halifax Panthers 🐾 (@HalifaxPanthers) April 13, 2021
Wigan winger Jake Bibby is in fine form.
2 games, 5 tries, 1 assist 🤯 The most direct try contributions so far 🔥@WiganWarriorsRL's Jake Bibby has had a start to 2021 #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/z1Yn58YLBg
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) April 13, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
NRL Try Time (7pm) – Sky Sports Arena
The Coaching Manual (Brett Hodgson) (8pm) – Sky Sports Arena
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 England and London Broncos winger Rob Purdham turns 41 today.
Also celebrating; former Australia and New South Wales representative Luke Priddis (44).
Trivia
Puig Aubert is the most capped player for France, having 46 today his name.
Subscribe to The Final Hooter on Apple Podcasts and get involved with the free-to-play Fantasy Rugby League 2021.
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.
