RL Today: Woolf praises Welsby, stunning Williams pass & McLelland on injury recovery
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Joe Greenwood banned for three matches after red card.
Championship points system clarified after opening day draw.
Mose Masoe fund passes £100,000 mark.
Jake Connor relishing learning under new boss Brett Hodgson.
Steve McNamara backs Sam Tomkins for England spot.
What’s in the papers
Leeds’ Callum McLelland ‘on the mend’ and aiming for May return, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Why Adrian Lam has team selection dilemma for Challenge Cup tie, reports Wigan Today.
Anthony Mullally explains turning his back on Super League for nature retreats, reports the Daily Star.
Marc Sneyd says Hull FC team-mate has to start for England if form keeps up, reports Hull Live.
Kristian Woolf praises Jack Welsby’s progress at full-back, reports St Helens Star.
What’s on social
Jake Connor is in fine form.
He's had some start to 2021 🔥🤯
Jake Connor, instrumental for @hullfcofficial against Red Devils 👏#SuperLeague #SLSalHul pic.twitter.com/Uqh91oQNLA
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) April 5, 2021
Silky skills from Mitchell Moses.
Oh WOW! Mitchell Moses
👏#NRLTigersEels #TelstraPremiership pic.twitter.com/bH7vN3aEbz— NRL (@NRL) April 5, 2021
What a pass from George Williams.
Just beautiful from @George7Williams and the @RaidersCanberra 😍#TelstraPremiership Moment of the Match#NRLTitansRaiders pic.twitter.com/RcsZe3HoGj
— NRL (@NRL) April 3, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC Two (1:40pm)
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
Great Britain, Scotland and St Helens full-back Lachlan Coote turns 31 today.
Also celebrating; St George Illawarra Dragons winger Jordan Pereira (28) and France international Ilias Bergal (25).
Trivia
Liam Finn has the most caps for Ireland with 32 to his name.
Subscribe to The Final Hooter on Apple Podcasts and get involved with the free-to-play Fantasy Rugby League 2021.
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.