RL Today: Warrington land Mulhern, Johnson joins Hull KR & Salford’s new assistant
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Newcastle Thunder have won the race to play in the Championship in the 2021 season.
Top six loose forwards in the 2020 Super League season.
Huddersfield have signed back-row forward Joe Greenwood from Wigan on a two-year deal.
Super League’s 12th club for 2021 will be revealed on Monday, December 14.
What’s in the papers
Kevin Sinfield is ‘ideally suited’ to his role at Leeds, says Gary Hetherington, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
‘It’s one we see strengthening Hull KR’ – Tony Smith on Luis Johnson-Robbie Mulhern swap deal, reports Hull Live.
Robbie Mulhern on why he is joining Warrington, reports Warrington Guardian.
Doncaster chief Carl Hall backing his side to win promotion on the pitch after Newcastle decision, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Joe Burgess has no hard feelings over Wigan exit, reports Wigan Today.
What’s on social
Former Castleford assistant Danny Orr has will be Richard Marshall’s assistant at Salford.
🗣️ "When I told her I was joining, she actually cried.”
🤝 Danny Orr has joined Salford Red Devils as assistant coach!
📺 WATCH👉https://t.co/DUsaIfQxA2
📲 READ➡️https://t.co/czZe5i9tN7 pic.twitter.com/gJsVxOdDuf— Salford Red Devils (@SalfordDevils) December 10, 2020
Warrington have confirmed the signing of Robbie Mulhern.
📝 We are delighted to announce the signing of @RobbieMulhern on a two-year contract
Full story 👉 https://t.co/jcHz9kBKBC pic.twitter.com/0q9lHzlszh
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) December 10, 2020
And Luis Johnson has moved the other way to Hull KR.
✍️ Hull Kingston Rovers are pleased to announce the signing of exciting young forward, Luis Johnson for the 2021 season.
Read more… 👇
— Hull Kingston Rovers (@hullkrofficial) December 10, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
Podcast: The Final Hooter 2020 #15 – Grand Final review, RL fatigue & nostalgia.
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 Australia and New South Wales prop Glenn Lazarus turns 55 today.
Also celebrating; former Huddersfield outside back Michael De Vere (44), ex-Widnes winger Paddy Flynn (33) and former Wigan prop Dom Crosby (30).
Trivia
Tony Smith has been coach in the most Super League matches ever, with 461 to his name for Huddersfield, Leeds, Warrington and Hull KR.
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