Rugby League Today: Graham on Saints, Livett future & return to training dates

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

It’s unlikely that a club will be relegated from Super League at the end of 2020, even if the Championship is able to resume.

NRL Preview: James Tedesco boosts Roosters, Warriors without Roger Tuivasa-Sheck & Josh Mansour returns.

Love Rugby League has decided to take a look at five of the best coaches in the NRL.

Swinton captain Rhodri Lloyd is set to take part in a unique worldwide charity run in support of Save The Children’s Yemen appeal.

Asia Pacific Rugby League has received an application for full membership from Tonga Ma’a Tonga Rugby League.

What’s in the papers

Super League players set for further pay cuts to ease financial pressure, reports The Guardian.

Warrington boss warns financial troubles for sports clubs are only the tip of the iceberg, reports the Mirror.

Castleford reveal date for return to training, reports The Yorkshire Post.

Hull KR in talks with Harvey Livett over permanent deal, reports Hull Live.

James Graham vows to go full pelt on return to boyhood club St Helens, reports the Mirror.

What’s on social

Who am I?

👏 The answer to yesterday's 'Who am I?' was Daniel Holdsworth!

👀 Who is this former player? #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/S4njihMX1D

— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) July 1, 2020

Andrew Johns was a special player.

Rugby League Retro🏉
Andrew Johns' #SuperLeague debut

We go back to September 2005 on Friday night and relive a special night in the history of @WarringtonRLFC – When the world's best player pulled on the primrose yellow, blue and white…

🗓️Friday, 8pm
📺Sky Sports Arena pic.twitter.com/1HoQ9uMySE

— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) July 1, 2020

James Graham is excited to return to boyhood club St Helens!

🗣️ Jammer: "I can't wait to be back!"

🎙️ Our Saints Podcast sees @stuartpykesport, sit down with James Graham for a chat on his move back to Saints! 🙌

Subscribers can watch the FULL 25 minute chat with Jammer on Saints TV! 👇

📺 https://t.co/FpxoAm2KjE#WelcomeHomeJammer pic.twitter.com/13dfDjOrvc

— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) July 1, 2020

What’s on TV/Radio

NRL Tonight – Watch NRL (9:30am)

LIVE NRL: Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters (10:55am) – Sky Sports Arena

Late Show with Matty Johns – Watch NRL (12:45pm)

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.

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

Leigh coach John Duffy turns 40 today.

Also celebrating; Catalans forward Jason Baitieri (31), Wigan back-rower Liam Farrell (30) and Wakefield centre Bill Tupou (30).

Trivia

Scotland has hosted the Rugby League World Cup once – 2000.

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