Rugby League Today: Poching pleased, Cummins disappointed, Lunt slams relegation structure

Drew Darbyshire

We have the latest reports, reaction, features and exclusives on site.

What’s on site

Greg Burke scored a game-breaker try to help Salford beat his parent club Widnes. Read our report here…

Widnes interim coach Francis Cummins said some of his players disrespected the club in their loss at Salford.

Salford assistant coach Willie Poching said he was pleased to see the team smiling after a couple of frustrating weeks.

This weekend State of Mind takes over Super League. Here are 10 ways to look after your mental health.

St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus has hit back at Leeds chief Gary Hetherington following the latter’s dismissal of this week’s Super League press conference.

Hull KR centre Andrew Heffernan has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to his ongoing concussion injury.

Our latest ‘stat attack’ feature is out now. Wigan topped the chart with a total of 11 penalties last week.

Members of parliament have given their support to the State of Mind Super League round.

State of Mind and Offload have helped set a new Guinness World Record and raise awareness of mental health ahead of the annual Super League themed round.

Old but gold: Top 10 oldest players currently in Super League.

Another one to add to in-depth series collection as we focus on one of rugby league’s most prolific and skilful players, Steve Renouf.

Hull KR captain Shaun Lunt says that the threat of relegation is taking the enjoyment out of the game.

What’s in the papers

From drugs and alcohol to wellbeing: how rugby league is tackling mental health, report The Guardian.

Former ref Ian Smith warns fan abuse may drive officials out of rugby league, report The Sun.

Joel Tomkins: Joining Hull KR was a rugby decision, report Wigan Today.

Josh Griffin confident Hull FC injuries can work in their favour come end of season, report Hull Daily Mail.

James Donaldson reveals tough period off-field as Hull KR stars back State of Mind, report Hull Daily Mail.

Leeds full-back Jack Walker set to raise the Bar-ba, report Yorkshire Evening Post.

Wakefield coach Chris Chester set to take leaf out of Castleford book to beat Warrington, report Yorkshire Evening Post.

New Super League chief Robert Elstone aims to turn RL dreams into reality, report Yorkshire Evening Post.

What’s on social

A well-deserved round of applause for Salford!

A must watch video.

Get behind the State of Mind round as much as you can!

What’s on TV/Radio

LIVE NRL: North Queensland Cowboys v New Zealand Warriors – 9.00am, Sky Sports Arena & Sky Sports Main Event

LIVE NRL: Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers – 10.55am, Sky Sports Arena & Sky Sports Main Event

SL Highlights: Salford Red Devils v Widnes Vikings – 12.45am, Sky Sports Arena & Sky Sports Main Event

LIVE SL: Leeds Rhinos v St Helens – 7.30pm, Sky Sports Action

SL Highlights: Leeds Rhinos v St Helens – 12.30am, Sky Sports Arena

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