Rugby League Today: Wane on Hardaker, Sheffield expanding, lengthy bans
It’s Friday, which only means one thing, Super League is back!
What’s on site
Shaun Wane has said he admires Zak Hardaker and that Wigan will always be interested in players of his calibre on the back of rumours that the former Man of Steel could join the Warriors.
Sky Sports have confirmed the games they will show LIVE over the Easter weekend and round 10.
The third-round of the Labdrokes Challenge Cup gets underway this weekend so check out our preview and see who we have picked as the player to watch, coach to watch and team to watch.
Toronto’s Richard Whiting and Featherstone’s Richard Moore are facing lengthy bans after incidents last weekend.
Bradford Bulls have signed Hunslet star George Flanagan while Siddal ace Joe Martin has joined Oldham.
What’s in the papers
Wigan coach Shaun Wane has admitted he is an admirer of sacked Castleford full-back Zak Hardaker amid growing speculation he could join the Warriors, report The Mirror.
Brad Arthur has backed Jarryd Hayne to shine in the centres for Parramatta Eels, report The Guardian.
Dom Crosby has told the Daily Star that he is desperate to repay Warrington for helping him survive the tragic death of his daughter.
Shaun Wane admits Wigan would love to sign England star Zak Hardaker, report the Daily Star.
Drew Hutchison says he is ‘surprised and disappointed’ by Leigh’s sub-standard start to life back in the Championship, report Leigh Journal.
What’s on social
Did anyone else miss Super League Thursdays on the box last night?
When there's no Super League on tonight ? pic.twitter.com/yRXWd1rG1V
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) February 22, 2018
Our latest expansionist blog is here and Sheffield’s Olympic legacy park is pointing to a bright future for the Eagles.
? "It may seem strange to refer to Sheffield as an expansion point, but that's what they were when the original club was founded back in 1984…"
Sheffield's Olympic legacy points to a bright future for the Eagles… #rugbyleague https://t.co/CHTrg6xEPd
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) February 22, 2018
Australia star Billy Slater has talked about what life is like without Cooper Cronk at Melbourne Storm… It will be strange to see Cronk in a Roosters shirt this season!
Storm fullback @billyslater explains what life without Cooper Cronk at the club is like.
? – https://t.co/JifLJeVDNU#NRL pic.twitter.com/SnwAseEQd9
— NRL (@NRL) February 22, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
Live Betfred Super League: Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors – 7.30pm, Sky Sports Arena
Betfred Super League: Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors Highlights – 11.25pm, Sky Sports Arena
5 Live Rugby League – 7.00pm, 5 Live Sports Extra
The latest ‘Sport at Six’ podcast by BBC Radio Manchester’s Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt is available to download now.
The latest League Express podcast is available to download now.
The latest Rugby League show on Proper Sport is available to download now.
The latest Whippets and Flat Caps podcast is available to download now, presented by Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League podcast is available to download now, presented by Dave Woods.
The latest Rugby League on talkSPORT 2 podcast is available to download now.
The Final Hooter podcast by Love Rugby League’s Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson is now available to download.
