Rugby League Today: Laulu-Togaga’e to leave Castleford, Moore joins Hunslet, club bosses on EGM
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What’s on site
Hull KR owner Neil Hudgell and Hull FC owner Adam Pearson have come out in agreement of structure change ahead of Friday’s Extraordinary General Meeting.
Hunslet have signed veteran front-rower Richard Moore from Featherstone on a two-year contract from 2019.
Featherstone have signed Leeds winger Dakota Whylie on a one-year deal from 2019.
Wigan coach Shaun Wane has revealed that Dom Manfredi is more than likely to play against Warrington on Friday.
Leeds director of rugby Kevin Sinfield thinks David Furner is a good fit for the Rhinos.
North Wales Crusaders ace James Dandy has been forced to retire after sustaining a serious injury last month.
Super League Pod have made their predictions for Round 5 of the Super 8s and Qualifiers.
Taulima Tautai could return for Wigan on Friday, but Warrington will be missing Tyrone Roberts and Chris Hill.The 19-man squads have been announced.
Wakefield will welcome back Anthony England and Max Jowitt on Friday, with Catalans making four changes. The 19-man squads have been revealed.
St Helens will be without James Roby and Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook on Friday, but Jake Connor could return for Hull FC. The 19-man squads have been confirmed.
Adam Cuthbertson will be back for Leeds on Friday, while Salford could bring Jack Littlejohn into the squad. The 19-man squads are out.
The latest ‘off the record’ feature is out now. Will Tony Smith make a return to Super League? Who is heading to Hull FC? Who is departing Widnes? Find out more in this week’s rumour mill.
Wests Tigers have signed back-rower Ryan Matterson on a three-year deal.
The latest ‘Final Hooter’ podcast is out now. Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson guide you through the vintage year 2005 and talk about all the salient points.
What’s in the papers
Changing structure is crucial to whole of rugby league, says Wigan owner Ian Lenagan, report Wigan Today.
Why Warrington are backing plans to scrap Super 8s for 2019, report Warrington Guardian.
Saints looking for strong home performance against Hull FC, report St Helens Star.
Andrew Heffernan reveals new job after leaving Hull KR and putting rugby career on hold, report Hull Daily Mail.
Albert Kelly still has concussion symptoms but Hull FC half-back hopeful about recovery time frame, report Hull Daily Mail.
Cameron Smith out to impress incoming coach David Furner, report Yorkshire Evening Post.
Quentin Laulu-Togaga’e not in line for new Castleford contract as Daryl Powell looks longer term, report Yorkshire Evening Post.
Greg Minikin handed chance to switch to preferred centre role at Castleford, report The Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
What a tweet.
How annoying. I just set my location on tinder for Philadelphia ?
— Omari Caro (@Omaricaro) September 11, 2018
A fine celebration!
Absolutely bonkers! ???
Way to celebrate the @WiganWarriorsRL match winning try – @AnthonyGelling's your man ?⚪ pic.twitter.com/3MacGYQjeh
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 11, 2018
Throwback Thursday and all that…
And Monaghan goes the distance ?♂️?♂️?♂️
The final nail in the coffin as @wolvesrl crushed the 2011 Challenge Cup winners pic.twitter.com/IkKTjhNvvi
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 12, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
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.