RL Today: Vuniyayawa excited, O’Loughlin on coaching & Grace hails Henson
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Leeds sign Fiji international King Vuniyayawa.
Greg Inglis closes door on Origin and NRL return.
Sean Long hoping to help Luke Gale regain England spot.
Six eye-catching NRL movements ahead of 2021 season.
Huddersfield announce 2021 squad numbers.
What’s in the papers
Regan Grace admits he’d love to play alongside RL convert Gavin Henson for Wales, reports The Sun.
Wigan superstar John Bateman speaks upon return from Australia, reports The Telegraph & Argus.
World Cup not in Scott Taylor’s thoughts as he urges Hull to use last season’s pain, reports Hull Live.
Sean O’Loughlin on new coaching role with Wigan, reports Wigan Today.
Matty Ashton on prospect of playing with Greg Inglis, reports Warrington Guardian.
What’s on social
What a celebration this is!
🤝 All about the visibility of the brand!
🍫 @Ainy18 took advantage of @RochdaleHornets' partnership with @SoreenHQ when celebrating at the 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟗 #SummerBash… pic.twitter.com/NI9PitEoWw
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) January 17, 2021
We can’t wait to see John Bateman back in Super League in 2021.
Keen for more times like this @OliverGildart3 🍒⚪️🏆 pic.twitter.com/OYSvIkArYG
— John Bateman (@johnbateman1) January 15, 2021
King Vuniyayawa is looking forward to linking up with Leeds.
We caught up with new signing King Vuniyayawa and he says he can not wait to get over to Emerald Headingley and start life as a Rhino
➡ Watch in full here https://t.co/4UrGZmZjBp pic.twitter.com/u94X36LqUH
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) January 16, 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
North Queensland Cowboys coach Todd Payten turns 42 today.
Also celebrating; Catalans legend Gregory Mounis (36), USA international Junior Vaivai (31) and Castleford centre Cheyse Blair (29).
Trivia
England coach Shaun Wane earned two caps for Great Britain during his playing career.
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