Rugby League Today: Masoe on recovery, O’Loughlin’s coaching future & Senior’s ultimate team

Drew Darbyshire

Masoe made 59 appearances for Hull KR between 2017-19

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

We’ve looked at the top 13 players who never won the Dally M Medal. Spoiler alert: Sam Burgess is in this list.

Liam Finn is our latest guest on My Set of Six. He talks Andrew Johns, Headingley and reaching Wembley.

Our latest quiz is online now. Can you name the Catalans squad that won the Challenge Cup final in 2018?

The RFL has provided possible scenarios for how the Women’s Super League will get back underway this year – including a shortened season starting in August or September.

Sky Sports presenter Brian Carney believes Greg Inglis will be an excellent addition not only for Warrington – but for Super League as well.

What’s in the papers

Mose Masoe likens taking first steps after career-ending spine injury to winning Grand Final, reports the Mirror.

Hull FC and Hull KR dig heels in on salary cap stance but fear losing fight to Wigan, St Helens and Warrington, reports Hull Live.

Wigan captain Sean O’Loughlin sights on ‘exciting’ move into coaching, reports Wigan Today.

Tough challenges ahead for Wakefield as Super League seeks resumption, reports Wakefield Express.

Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington believes Super League’s salary cap should be cut, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.

What’s on social

Imagine this team in action – wow!

A fine try.

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What’s on TV/Radio

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.

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

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur turns 46 today.

Also celebrating; Leeds half-back Richie Myler (30), ex-Bradford hooker Heath L’Estrange (35) and Oldham centre James Worthington (21).

Trivia

Runcorn Highfield hold the record for longest run without a win in league matches, with 67 (including 2 draws) between 1988-91.

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More on site

My Set of Six: with Liam Finn featuring Andrew Johns, Headingley & reaching Wembley

Top 13 players who never won the Dally M Medal