Rugby League Today: Leeds to lose £1.5million, three games a week & Challenge Cup could leave Wembley
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Our latest quiz is so hard. Can you name all 41 academy products Shaun Wane debuted at Wigan?
Journalist Gary Carter is the latest guest on My Set of Six. He talks Adrian Morley, that Tonga v England match in the 2017 World Cup and more international rugby league.
We look at six of the best stand-offs who have played in the NRL, and there are obviously a few ‘GOAT’ contenders in there.
Toronto chairman Bob Hunter has conceded the Wolfpack may have to play more of their ‘home’ games in the UK in 2020.
Rugby League Designs are coming up with “concept kits” for clubs at the moment, and they are going down a treat on social media.
What’s in the papers
Leeds chief rejects player welfare concerns over possible three games a week, reports the Mirror.
Coronavirus outbreak set to cost Leeds Rhinos £1.5million in lost income, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Super League Grand Final could be switched to new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, reports Wakefield Express.
Leeds chief Gary Hetherington feels promotion must stay and season may go into next year, reports The Sun.
Leeds Rhinos chief says Challenge Cup final may move from Wembley, reports The Guardian.
What’s on social
We miss Eddie Hemmings.
It's been nearly a year since Eddie hung up his mic for the final time.
Check out Eddie's latest blog "Hemmings Way" on @SuperLeague now. pic.twitter.com/5Z8VzR8T6R
— BETFRED (@Betfred) March 31, 2020
Check out these designs…
Widnes Vikings Design #widnes #vikings #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/9prOZCxXy8
— Rugby League Designs (@RugbyDesigns) April 1, 2020
Who knew famous chef Michel Roux Jr was a Wigan fan?
One of the reasons I follow rugby league, @WiganWarriorsRL what a team 🍒💪🏻
— Michel Roux Jr (@michelrouxjr) April 1, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
Fox League LIVE – Fox League (5am)
LIVE Fox League Mornings – Fox League (9pm)
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.
Tanya Arnold hosts the Super League Show.
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 St Helens and Salford star Clive Griffiths turns 66 today.
Also celebrating; France prop Mika Simon (33), England Knights back-rower Joe Greenwood (27) and Ireland prop Pat Moran (22).
Trivia
The lowest Super League attendance every came in July 1997, when Paris Saint-Germain took on Salford in front of a crowd of just 500 at Stade Sebastien Charlety.
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