RL Today: YouTube star visits Hull FC, George Burgess returns & Krisnan Inu linked with England return
George Burgess in action for Wigan in 2020
Youtube star visits Hull
Youtube star Danny Malin, known for channel Rate My Takeaway, visited the MKM Stadium over the weekend when Hull played hosts to St Helens.
With 470,000 subscribers, the internet star visits a range of takeaways and cafes to rate their food. However, this weekend he tried his luck in the Super League!
I went to watch @hullfcofficial VS @Saints1890 and had to try the food .. https://t.co/PdpxW5L4IZ 🍔 🌭 pic.twitter.com/uH58aQFdFh
— Rate My Takeaway (@RateMyTakeaway) February 20, 2022
George Burgess successful NRL return
George Burgess made his return to the field over the weekend for St George Illawarra Dragons. (NRL)
The international prop made a successful return to the field for the Dragons in their pre-season friendly against Parramatta Eels.
Burgess, 29, returned to the NRL last year following a stint with Wigan in Super League.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has what it takes to represent All Blacks
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has what it takes to represent New Zealand. (Planet Rugby)
Tuivasa-Sheck played almost 200 NRL games across stints with Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Warriors. The former league full-back also won 20 caps for New Zealand.
He will feature for Blues in Super Rugby in 2022.
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International allegiance dilemma
Australia coach Mal Meninga has lost his patience with players running out for multiple countries, according to NRL on Nine.
Players can represent more than one international teams in rugby league, which has seen plenty of players switch allegiances.
🤨 Stop the Hop? 🤨
In a World Cup year, one international coach wants the game to stamp down on players running out for multiple countries and have them make their decisions as early as possible. 🏆🏉#9WWOS #NRL @Danny_Weidler pic.twitter.com/7edng24Xnh
— NRL on Nine (@NRLonNine) February 21, 2022
Luke Gale set for lengthy ban
Luke Gale has been hit with two separate suspensions following Hull’s defeat to St Helens at the MKM Stadium.
The Hull skipper and half-back was sent from the field early in the first half on Saturday. He could miss up to eight weeks of action due to his charge down on opposition Jonny Lomax.
Krisnan Inu set for England return
Former Salford centre Krisnan Inu has been linked with a return to the UK with Leigh. (Examiner Live)
According to reports in France, Inu is set to leave Elite Championship leaders Lezignan.
Birthdays
Former Wigan, London, Warrington, Leigh and Ireland international Rob Smyth turns 45 today (February 22).
Also celebrating: Ex-winger Chris Riley (34), former NRL and Super League half-back Rob Lui (34), Batley winger Perry Whiteley (29), prop forward Frazer Morris (25) and Workington back-rower Caine Barnes (23).
Trivia
Barrow’s Tee Ritson has scored three tries in the Raiders’ last three meeting with Rochdale. They meet again this weekend in the Challenge Cup.
