RL Today: Vuniyayawa excited, O’Loughlin on coaching & Grace hails Henson

Drew Darbyshire

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!

We can’t wait to see John Bateman back in Super League in 2021.

King Vuniyayawa is looking forward to linking up with Leeds.

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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