Rugby League Today: Manfredi tributes, Pryce is right & Hull KR injury blow
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
George Burgess returns to NRL with St George Illawarra Dragons.
Hull KR battle to close win as poor discipline almost gifts Leigh first victory.
Rhys Williams signs contract extension at Salford.
Aidan Sezer joins national team coaching staff.
What’s in the papers
Will Pryce makes his mark as Huddersfield recover to beat Wakefield. (The Guardian)
Tony Smith refuses to be critical of Hull KR as he confirms worst injury fears. (Hull Daily Mail)
Kurt Haggerty: Leigh devastated by latest Super League defeat. (Leigh Journal)
Should Super League season be extended? (Wigan Today)
Huddersfield reveal long-term aim for on-loan Nathan Peats after wowing. (The Sun)
What’s on social
Joe Cator has signed a contract extension with Hull.
𝗖 𝗔 𝗧 𝗢 𝗥 𝘅 𝗡 𝗘 𝗪 𝗗 𝗘 𝗔 𝗟
(🤝: Elecplant)
⚫⚪ #COYH pic.twitter.com/2d2CeZsJIU
— Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) August 6, 2021
All the best to Dom Manfredi in his future endeavours.
A true Warrior 🍒 #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/1zP4W6nMxe
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) August 5, 2021
This makes a lovely watch. What it’s all about…
A BROTHER'S LOVE ❤️ With the Panthers families watching on, an emotional Tyrone May presents Taylan with his NRL debut jersey.#pantherpride pic.twitter.com/A8Qi3d3YLq
— Penrith Panthers (@PenrithPanthers) August 8, 2021
Give this a watch if you’ve got half an hour to spare. A heartwarming chat between Manfredi and Kris Radlinski.
🎥 LLW LEGENDS: DOM MANFREDI | In the second addition of the @LochLomondMalts series, Kris Radlinski chats with @DomManfredi.
❤️ Dom reflects on his career and discusses his immediate retirement.
📺 Watch the full interview 👇#SpiritOfTheWarriors #WWRLhttps://t.co/YC9UObr68X
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) August 8, 2021
Once a Warrior, always a Warrior.
Friday was emotional ❤️#WWRL pic.twitter.com/JjLQzop45Q
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) August 8, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC (11:15pm)
Birthdays
Wales international Lloyd White, who was recently named in Jamaica’s train-on squad, turns 33 today.
Also celebrating; Newcastle Knights duo Bradman Best (20) and Dom Young (20).
Trivia
Hull KR winger Ryan Hall is currently sitting at the top of Super League’s try scoring charts, with 13 tries in as many matches.