Rugby League Today: NRL team target Johnstone, Thursday triple header & World Cup ticket prices

Josh McAllister

Photo courtesy of Richard Long

What’s on site

Super League fixtures for round 10, 11 and 12 have been announced, with a triple header on Thursday, September 3.

Rugby League World Cup 2021 ticket prices have been announced.

Wigan’s Rob Burrow embroidered shirts are now up for auction.

The latest Final Hooter is out now

Alex Gerrard has signed a new deal with Leigh

What’s on social

Penrith winger Josh Mansour celebrates his 150th career appearances today.

England coach Shaun Wane discusses the new additions to his train-on squad…

Who’s excited for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup?

What’s in the papers

St George Illawarra Dragons have their sights on England winger Tom Johnstone, reports the Australian Daily Telegraph.

Youngster Alex Sutcliffe tells the Yorkshire Evening Post he will “play anywhere” for Leeds.

Birthdays

St Helens forward Dominique Peyroux turns 33 today (August 21).

Also celebrating: Cronulla winger Sione Katoa (22); Former NRL and Castleford outside-back Paul Mellor (45).

Trivia

Cameron Smith holds the record for the most NRL appearances (423) and the first to reach 400 games.