RL Today: Covid-19 cases surge, Marshall and Gildart possible return & Lam has his say on Williams
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Salford confirmed this signing last night
Warrington confirm capture of Peter Mata’utia and Oliver Holmes
Catalans captain Benjamin Garcia suffers abductor injury
Tom Johnstone set to return for Wakefield
Leeds’ trip to Catalans postponed after further COVID-19 cases
What’s in the papers
Positive Covid-19 cases are spreading, leaving uncertainty for future fixtures, reports Examiner Live.
Liam Marshall and Oliver Gildart could return for Wigan against Hull KR, reports Wigan Today.
Adrian Lam has his say on George Williams speculation, reports Manchester Evening News.
What’s on social
John Cena is a Castleford fan!
👋 We can see you @JohnCena!
🖊 CONFIRMED Cena is a Tiger! 😉😂#ReadyToRoar | #COYF pic.twitter.com/wjOUfRomxF
— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) June 15, 2021
Warrington is in the family history for 2022 recruit Oliver Holmes.
🐺 A family connection for Oliver Holmes when he lines up for the Wire next year pic.twitter.com/08klHPyz4O
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) June 15, 2021
Wednesday night Super League…
Ready to go..💪
🔴⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/fjctrcKTTu
— Wakefield Trinity (@WTrinityRL) June 15, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.
Wakefield v Castleford – Sky Sports Action (7:45pm)
Birthdays
Australia and New South Wales star Latrell Mitchell turns 24 today.
Also celebrating: Former Australia, Sydney Roosters and Hull FC forward Craig Fitzgibbon (44), former Warrington utility forward Mark Gleeson (39), Wales forward Gil Dudson (31), Sydney Roosters half-back Sam Walker (19) and Cronulla Sharks utility-back Matt Moylan (30),
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