RL Today: Wigan, Wakefield recruitment updates & Henson on life in league
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Alphabet dream team: Best Super League XIII with names beginning with L.
A young player from each NRL side to be excited about in 2021.
Robert Elstone has achieved a lot for Super League, says Wigan owner.
Leilani Latu departs Warrington.
Widnes confirm 2021 squad numbers.
What’s in the papers
Gavin Henson blown away by crazy first rugby league training sessions at West Wales Raiders, reports the Mirror.
NRL could provide recruitment options for Wakefield, reports Wakefield Express.
Adrian Lam provides Wigan recruitment update, reports Manchester Evening News.
Leeds rookie Corey Hall eyes up Super League breakthrough, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Gavin Henson learns rugby league is more physical – after rejecting earlier cross code offer, reports The Sun.
What’s on social
Let us know who your rugby league hero was in the comments!
💫 Who was your rugby league hero when growing up? #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/HSym9v1bRB
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) February 10, 2021
Sheffield will play their home games in Doncaster this season.
Sheffield Eagles can announce they will be playing competitive home matches at the Keepmoat Stadium in 2021.
Read here: https://t.co/ziHePoBmIl pic.twitter.com/8QS16SjmUL
— Sheffield Eagles (@SheffieldEagles) February 10, 2021
LIVE rugby league for you to watch this weekend!
🔴 Ce week-end duel de haut de tableau entre @FCL XIII – Lézignan Corbières Rugby League v @Léopards d'Aquitaine en direct Samedi dès 14h55 sur @viàOccitanie avec la @Mutuelle du Rempart ! #FFRXIII #rugbyXIII #rugby #rugbyleague #XIII #direct #live pic.twitter.com/0ghwZyExfb
— Fédération Française de Rugby XIII (@FFRXIII) February 10, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Games from the French Elite Championship are being streamed live every weekend.
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
France head coach Aurelien Cologni turns 43 today.
Also celebrating; ex-Wigan, Hull and Widnes utility Cameron Phelps (36), St George Illawarra Dragons prop Josh Kerr (25) and Widnes forward Owen Farnworth (22).
Trivia
Lee Briers holds the record for most drop goals in a Super League game, kicking five for Warrington against Halifax in 2002.
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.