Rugby League Today: Leigh claim first win, vote for Burrow & WIN Magic Weekend hospitality tickets
Standing ovation for Rob Burrow from the fans as they hold up his flag at Headingley
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Leigh 32-22 Salford: Liam Hood and Adam Sidlow bag late tries as Leigh celebrate first win of season.
Delighted Leigh boss Kurt Haggerty “always knew” first win would come.
Championship round-up: Batley ease past Sheffield, Swinton go close & Widnes back to winning ways.
WIN: Two hospitality tickets to the Dacia Magic Weekend with Batchelors Peas.
Steve Price to head for Cronulla after Warrington exit.
What’s in the papers
The inside track on new Wigan signing Kaide Ellis. (Manchester Evening News)
Gary Hetherington’s message to boardroom counterparts as Leeds chief executive calls for action. (Leeds Live)
Marc Sneyd explains why Hull could not afford to “switch off” in Super League derby win over Hull KR. (The Yorkshire Post)
PICTURE SEQUENCE: This was the moment Centurions got the job done. (Leigh Journal)
Brett Hodgson prepared to go without star men as play-off race ramps up. (Hull Live)
What’s on social
The first team song of the season for Leigh!
🔴⚪️🔊 SOUND ON!
☝️ The first team song of the season!!!#Leythers pic.twitter.com/0bP6KlLLEZ
— Leigh Centurions (@LeighCenturions) August 22, 2021
How good is it to have fans back in stadiums though?
🔊 𝘓𝘐𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘕 𝘛𝘖 𝘛𝘏𝘈𝘛 𝙍𝙊𝘼𝙍
We love absolutely everything about this clip; the try, the East Stand limbs, the roar of the crowd, the flames, the celebrations, the smiles. ❤️
⚫️⚪️ #COYH pic.twitter.com/oougCY22dQ
— Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) August 22, 2021
Vote now…
Have you voted yet for the brilliant @Rob7Burrow documentary from the @BBCBreakfast team for the @OfficialNTAs? It couldn’t be easier, here’s how to do it in under 60 seconds go to https://t.co/7VbR7g4Av9 now to vote and remember – spread the word pic.twitter.com/IdZCr9B0U6
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) August 23, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC One (11pm)
Birthdays
Twins Brett Morris and Josh Morris turns 35 today (August 23).
Also celebrating; former St Helens half-back Jonathan Griffiths (57), ex-London Broncos hooker Jason Hetherington (51), ex-Wigan prop Andy Powell (40) and St Helens half-back Theo Fages (27).
Trivia
Leigh prop Mark Ioane made his 150th career appearance in their derby win over Salford on Sunday.
