Rugby League Today: Livett out for Hull KR, duo return for Castleford & Titans eye Fifita
A wrap up of the latest rugby league news.
What’s on site
Leeds have signed back-rower Joe Greenwood on a two-month loan deal from Wigan.
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has called for Super League and the NRL to come up with a four-year plan for the World Club Challenge.
The latest paper talk is out now. Toronto reject Matty Russell trade, Jackson Hastings assures England and Ottawa delay New York bid.
Wakefield have been dealt injury blows to Joe Arundel and Ryan Hampshire. Arundel is out for the season.
Hull KR prop Robbie Mulhern has been given a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle on Huddersfield half-back Lee Gaskell.
What’s in the papers
Aaron Murphy says hard work in pre-season is responsible for Huddersfield’s impressive start, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Mal Meninga makes his pitch to bring David Fifita back to the Gold Coast, reports Fox Sports.
Tony Smith provides Hull KR injury latest as Harvey Livett joins absentees and duo return, report Hull Live.
Leeds youngster Alex Sutcliffe is handed his time to shine, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Castleford could welcome back forward duo Adam Milner and Jesse Sene-Lefao for Thursday’s trip to Hull KR, reports The Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
Matty Ashton has a clean pair of heels.
Matty Ashton at it again ??
The young @WarringtonRLFC back goes it alone #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/nsSo6CmZc1
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) February 24, 2020
Huddersfield host Toronto in the Challenge Cup fifth round…
? Your @Coral #ChallengeCup fifth round draw.
?️ Ties to be played on the 14/15 March. pic.twitter.com/R3knmuBfbw
— The Coral Challenge Cup (@TheChallengeCup) February 24, 2020
Is Rod right?
Rugby League should be working towards a Champions League style tournament with 4 teams from SL + NRL.
— Rod Studd (@Rod_Studd) February 22, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC Two (1:10pm)
Betfred: The Last Tackle – YouTube (7pm)
Journalist Gary Carter on how the rugby league family rallied around him. The fourth episode of The Last Tackle is out now.
Super League’s Out Of Your League podcast is back, featuring Tommy Makinson, Paul Sculthorpe and Paul Wellens.
Sky Sports’ Golden Point podcast is available to download now.
Betfred have launched a magazine show called The Last Tackle on YouTube, hosted by Mark Pearson.
Tanya Arnold hosts the Super League Show.
Podcast: The Final Hooter 2020 #3 – interviews with Adrian Lam, Kristian Woolf and Steve Price.
The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.
The latest Total Rugby League Show is available to download now, hosted by Ben Hughes.
The In Touch Show is out now by Betfred.
Birthdays
New Zealand legend Benji Marshall turns 35 today.
Also celebrating; Brisbane Broncos powerhouse David Fifita (20), ex-Wigan forward Chris Tuson (30) and former Warrington forward Mike Wainwright (45).
Trivia
Bradford hold the record for most goals in a Super League season, with the Bulls kicking 204 in 2001.
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