RL Today: Wakefield still keen on Stanley, Millington on future & Price to depart

Drew Darbyshire

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

Steve Price to leave Warrington at end of season.

Leigh confirm signing of Australian utility Brendan Elliot.

French Elite Championship to expand, Tony Gigot’s happy debut & Catalans-Toulouse friendly.

Albert Vete keen to add Melbourne Storm flavour to Hull KR in Super League.

Quiz: Can you name every club in the French Elite One Championship?

What’s in the papers

Chris Chester provides update on Wakefield’s pursuit of Chase Stanley, reports Yorkshire Live.

Wigan boss Adrian Lam wants ‘six again’ rethink, reports Wigan Today.

“I feel like I’m flying” – Castleford stalwart Grant Millington not ready to call it quits, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.

Rugby league magazines are battling to survive the pandemic, reports The Guardian.

Gareth Ellis relishing life in Hull’s coaching ranks as he discusses defensive duties, reports Hull Live.

What’s on social

What is your favourite away ground?

We’re looking forward to seeing Brendan Elliot in Super League!

Tom Johnstone’s acrobatic finishes are just sublime.

What’s on TV/Radio

Games from the French Elite Championship are being streamed live every weekend.

NRL pre-season trial: Parramatta Eels v St George Illawarra Dragons – Watch NRL (7am)

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 Parramatta Eels, Crusaders, Leeds, Castleford, Salford, Widnes and Hull KR forward Weller Hauraki turns 36 today.

Also celebrating; Oldham forward Danny Langtree (30), Tonga international Siliva Havili (28), Australia international Jake Trbojevic (27) and Canberra Raiders winger Bailey Simonsson (23).

Trivia

Steve Price reached the Challenge Cup final and Super League Grand Final with Warrington in his first season as coach in 2018, before winning the Challenge Cup the following year.

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.

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