RL Today: Wane on England, Oledzki keen to improve & Greece star joins Skolars
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Super League season delayed by two weeks while the Championship and League 1 seasons delayed.
Shaun Wane welcome’s new additions to his England backroom staff.
England boss Shaun Wane wants Exiles clash and World Cup warm-up.
Decision on World Cup likely to be made by end of spring.
Warrington star Greg Inglis motivated by “fear of failure”.
What’s in the papers
England coach Shaun Wane says Castleford’s Paul McShane has captain potential, reports The Yorkshire Post.
The advice Shaun Wane has given Saints centre Mark Percival, reports St Helens Star.
Greg Inglis insists he is in right frame of mind for Warrington journey, reports The Sun.
Leeds star Mikolaj Oledzki keen to improve – despite squad number promotion, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Greg Inglis ready to be targeted in Super League after coming out of retirement, reports the Mirror.
What’s on social
Greece international Adam Vrahnos has joined London Skolars!
📢New Signing Alert📢@GreekRL International Adam Vrahnos has signed for the Skolars, ahead of the @Betfred League 1 season!
The Centre who has previously represented Rochdale Mayfield & @SydUniRLFC, has signed a one year deal 🏉📝#rugbyleague #coys #Greece #London pic.twitter.com/cxnL7XeLx6
— LondonSkolarsRL (@LondonSkolarsRL) January 14, 2021
Huddersfield have announced their squad numbers for 2021.
🔢 Here they are…
Huddersfield Giants 2021 Squad Numbers 👇 pic.twitter.com/4fbi91ruEy
— Huddersfield Giants (@Giantsrl) January 14, 2021
Sione Mata’utia is on his way to St Helens!
HE’S ON HIS WAY! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Sione Mata’utia…🔥 #14 #COYS pic.twitter.com/I1hyxccOgk
— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) January 14, 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
Warrington’s superstar signing Greg Inglis turns 34 today.
Also celebrating; Bradford half-back Danny Brough (38), Salford forward Danny Addy (30), Leigh back Craig Mullen (23) and Toulouse half-back Ben Reynolds (27).
Trivia
England’s clash against the Exiles in June will be Shaun Wane’s first game as England head coach since being appointed in February 2020.
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