Rugby League Today: Brisbane’s young English prospect, players want voice & NRL is back
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
The NRL returns today and we have a full, in depth preview to round three of the competition. Tyrone Roberts is set to start at full-back for Gold Coast, Alex Glenn has given a boost to Brisbane and George Williams will start for Canberra.
Super League players have been posting a picture of a blue square on social media in a stance against proposals to reduce the salary cap.
Jamie Soward is excited by the return of the NRL, which returns on Thursday.
The NRL has confirmed three ‘themed rounds’ for the rest of the 2020 campaign.
What’s in the papers
English eyes on Brisbane starlet Herbie Farnworth as NRL resumes Down Under – with national coach Shaun Wane among those tuning in, reports the Mirror.
Leeds coach Richard Agar hopes playing behind closed doors is a temporary measure, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Wigan forward Liam Farrell says Super League players want a ‘voice’ in talks about resuming the season and cutting the salary cap, reports Wigan Today.
England’s NRL-based stars urge bosses to make room for a test match this year, reports The Sun.
Most of the current planning being done by Batley is primarily focused on next season with coach Craig Lingard unsure when, if at all, the Championship season will resume, reports The Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
Let’s go!
Hello World 🌎
Are you ready for the #NRL?@WatchNRL pic.twitter.com/d4djPZkFN7
— NRL (@NRL) May 28, 2020
You will never get bored of watching Jorge Taufua’s big hits.
Just Jorge again. Doing Jorge things…#NRL pic.twitter.com/rX6EOJU5pt
— NRL (@NRL) May 28, 2020
One for the NFL fans!
Something for the @NFL fans in America who need some help choosing a #NRL team to support 🧐
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— NRL (@NRL) May 28, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels (10:55am) – Sky Sports Arena
Former Super League and NRL forward Keith Mason is this week’s guest on The Last Tackle. He talks about his switch to the NRL at 20 as well as his new rugby comic – Rugby Blood.
Super League’s Out Of Your League podcast is back, featuring Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan.
Sky Sports’ Golden Point podcast is available to download now.
Podcast: The Final Hooter #4 – featuring rugby league royalty Ellery Hanley.
The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.
Birthdays
Former Bradford and Wakefield forward Glenn Morrison turns 44 today.
Also celebrating; former Leigh forward Toby Adamson (30), Batley half-back Danny Yates (26) and Italy international prop Daniel Alvaro (27).
Trivia
Sydney Roosters hold the record for most Minor Premierships in Australian Rugby League history, having claimed the title 20 times.
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More on site
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