Rugby League Today: Brown wants Warrington stay, JJB on possible relegation, Holbrook & Chester reaction
We have a number of interviews for you today.
What’s on site
Tommy Makinson scored two tries to help St Helens bounce back from two recent defeats as they beat Wakefield in the Super 8s. Read our report here…
St Helens coach Justin Holbrook said he was glad to get the winning feeling back after defeating Wakefield.
Wakefield coach Chris Chester said his side ‘got what they deserved’ in their defeat to St Helens.
Leeds stalwart Jamie Jones-Buchanan has won the lot with his hometown club – yet believes none of that matters now that Leeds fight for their Super League survival.
The latest ‘Final Hooter’ podcast is out now! Adrian and Dave discuss goings on at Leigh, look back on the Challenge Cup Semi-finals, look at League One and London’s defeat of Widnes.
The latest ‘five things to look forward to’ piece is out now. There is so much to get excited about in every league this weekend.
Workington Town coach Leon Pryce believes his side face no pressure heading into their much-anticipated fixture against the top of the table Bradford Bulls.
Veteran prop forward Paul Gallen has decided to extend his career by at least a year as he signs a new deal with Cronulla.
New Super League chief executive Robert Elstone has revealed more talks have taken place with the RFL and that the discussions over an ideal league structure are drawing to a close.
12 players return for the Dragons, while the Warriors make only one change to their provisional 19-man squad.The 19-man squads have been announced.
What’s in the papers
Tommy Makinson and solid defence guide St Helens to Wakefield win, report The Guardian.
Wakefield have got lessons to learn says Chris Chester, report Yorkshire Evening Post.
Strong start made all the difference to Saints at Wakefield says Justin Holbrook, report St Helens Star.
Why Dom Manfredi would have had disaster if Wigan didn’t have reserve team, report Wigan Today.
Mitch Brown keen to stay at Warrington, report Warrington Guardian.
Simon Woolford on why a reserve team would suit Huddersfield, report The Huddersfield Daily Examiner.
Lee Radford reveals star needs surgery as he offers Hull FC team news updates, report Hull Daily Mail.
Mose Masoe tipped to play vital role in Hull KR survival mission, report Hull Daily Mail.
What’s on social
A brilliant initiative from Hull FC.
Following the success of last year's Jack Harrison Memorial Event, Hull FC will this year be supporting our armed forces at their match against @CTRLFC next month, including an RAF100 themed shirt #FCRAF
➡️ https://t.co/rfCA4juZCp pic.twitter.com/7rfVpnBjSN
— Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) August 16, 2018
It has been one hell of a season for Danny Richardson so far.
Danny Richardson has the longest scoring streak in the game, having registered points in St Helens' last 27 matches. ?
His scoring streak began with seven goals in a 46-6 home win against Castleford on February 2. #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/D7d0y2IdxG
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) August 16, 2018
Yet another incredible finish from Tommy Makinson…
Trademark finish from @TommyMak21 to open the scoring for @Saints1890 ?
28' WAK 0-6 STH pic.twitter.com/wVVUkgqnYm
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) August 16, 2018
No plans for the weekend? Don’t worry…
If you have Watch NRL & Sky – sit back for 18 hours #rugbyleague on Saturday
3:45am: NSW Cup
6am: Penrith v Newcastle
8:30am: Wests T v St George I
10:35am: Cronulla v N.Q'land
1pm: Thatto Heath v Siddal
3:15pm: Salford v Widnes
5:15pm: Catalan v Wigan
7:40pm: Toronto v Hull KR— RugbyLeagueonTV.com (@rugbyleagueontv) August 13, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
Super 8s Highlights: Wakefield Trinity v St Helens – 10.30am, Sky Sports Arena
LIVE SUPER 8s: Castleford Tigers v Warrington Wolves – 7.30pm, Sky Sports Action
The latest Super League Pod is available to download now, in association with Love Rugby League.
The latest ‘Sport at Six’ podcast by BBC Radio Manchester’s Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt is available to download now.
The latest Rugby League show on Proper Sport is available to download now.
The latest Whippets and Flat Caps podcast is available to download now, presented by Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League podcast is available to download now, presented by Dave Woods.
The latest Rugby League on talkSPORT 2 podcast is available to download now.
The Final Hooter podcast by Love Rugby League’s Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson is now available to download.
