Sunday Social: NRL tackle of the year contender, Saints lift League Leaders’ Shield, McGuire shows his speed
It is time for Love Rugby League’s Sunday Social, your alternative recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past seven days.
How about this for a bone-crunching tackle by Jorge Taufua on Cameron Munster? The 27-year-old’s tremendous hit must surely be one of the tackles of the season, but it didn’t prevent the Storm from being crowned 2019 NRL Minor Premiers with victory at Lottoland.
LOTTOLAND IS SHAKING!!!#NRLManlyStorm#TelstraPremiership pic.twitter.com/3UMZeE8rg6
— NRL (@NRL) August 31, 2019
They’ve been leading the way with their online presence this season, and Warrington once again took a typically unique approach as they subtly reminded everyone that they denied rivals St Helens the chance of a treble with victory in the Challenge Cup final.
One week ago.. ? pic.twitter.com/i7WbBOWdiB
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) August 31, 2019
Despite being minutes away from relegation to League 1, Barrow’s social media team still managed to see the funny side of their situation during the closing stages of their clash with Toronto.
58 – 8 down with 10 mins or so to play and Raiders down to 12 men. If @TOwolfpack can weather the next 5 mins then @WidnesRL might be safe. pic.twitter.com/nzXWhPqUHj
— Barrow Raiders (@BarrowRaiders) August 31, 2019
In contrast, there were plenty of smiles at the Totally Wicked Stadium as St Helens lifted the League Leaders’ Shield following their win at home to Castleford. Justin Holbrook’s men are now 18 points clear at the summit with two rounds of the regular season remaining.
? St.Helens are League Leaders' Winners for 2019! ?️
Saints were presented with the League Leaders' Shield on Friday evening and we captured all the reaction both during and after the celebrations. ?#saintsandproud pic.twitter.com/3R1KqKhm5A
— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) August 31, 2019
Thirty-six-year-old Danny McGuire showed an impressive turn of pace as he crossed for Hull KR in their win over Catalans. Victory at the Stade Gilbert Brutus means that Tony Smith’s side are two points clear of London – who play later today – ahead of their tantalising relegation battle at KCOM Craven Park next weekend.
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Danny's still got the VaVaVoom! The highlights from tonight's victory over @DragonsOfficiel are now available on KRTV.
?️ https://t.co/W3q1PnKkku#RallyRound pic.twitter.com/GxCL0Egvb3
— Hull Kingston Rovers (@hullkrofficial) August 31, 2019
And finally, if Salford weren’t contenders to reach the Grand Final before this weekend, they most certainly are now. The Red Devils toppled Warrington on Thursday night, recording their sixth consecutive league win.
❤️ THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS!
? How're we feeling today Salford fans?!
? Thank you to the 4,879 fans who made the trip down to the @AJBell_Stadium to support the lads last night!
? #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/sdYQ2OxC6x
— Salford Red Devils (@SalfordDevils) August 30, 2019