RL Today: Toulouse forward expected to return to UK & Wakefield interested in Taylor
Toulouse forward set for exit
France international Gadwin Springer is set to leave Toulouse with immediate effect. (Examiner Live)
The 29-year-old forward joined the club ahead of the current season following their promotion from the Championship. He is expected to return to the UK with a new club.
Wakefield boss admits interest in Elijah Taylor
Wakefield head coach Willie Poching has admitted he is interested in signing off-contract Salford captain Elijah Taylor. (Examiner Live)
It is unclear whether the 32-year-old will play on with the Red Devils in 2023 as he remains off-contract.
James Maloney to play on in 2023 after signing new deal
James Maloney will play on next season after signing a new deal with Lezignan in the French Elite One competition.
The former Blues and Kangaroos playmaker made more than 300 appearances across his career in the NRL and Super League.
The Haka is back!
New Zealand returned to action over the weekend for the first time since June 2019 to claim a 26-6 victory over Tonga in front of a sell-out crowd.
The Haka… chills every time. 🖤🤍#PacificTest pic.twitter.com/OVs28Se2kN
— NRL (@NRL) June 25, 2022
Leroy Cudjoe’s future
Ian Watson believes centre Leroy Cudjoe will remain with Huddersfield and play on in 2023 following his hat-trick performance against Hull KR.
Cudjoe, 34, remains off-contract beyond the current season.
Wests Tigers linked to Kristian Woolf
Wests Tigers could turn their attention to Kristian Woolf after Cameron Ciraldo turned down the opportunity to become the new head coach of the club.
The Tigers are on the hunt for Michael Maguire’s successor and had put Ciraldo at the top of their list. However for one reason or another the current Penrith assistant coach has turned down the opportunity.
Birthdays
Former New Zealand Warriors, Warrington, Catalans forward and New Zealand international Louis Anderson turns 37 today (June 27).
Also celebrating; Ex-Great Britain prop forward Dean Sampson (55) and Hull winger Mitieli Vulikijapani (28).
Trivia
Jermaine McGillvary crossed for his 200th Huddersfield try against Hull KR.