RL Today: Hull KR eyeing up Austin, Super League hooker on the market & Hill to Huddersfield
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Luis Johnson signs new extended contract with Hull KR
Chad Townsend completes mid-season switch to New Zealand Warriors
How Combined Nations All stars could line-up against England
Alex Walmsley withdrawn from England squad on medical grounds
What’s in the papers
Hull KR have launched a bid for Warrington’s Blake Austin, reports Hull Daily Mail.
Catalans Dragons hooker Alrix Da Costa has been offered to rival Super League clubs, reports Hull Daily Mail.
Huddersfield could land Warrington prop Chris Hill for 2022, reports Examiner Live.
What’s on social
State of Origin Game II this Sunday…
Who will win #Origin GAME II? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/n9uNEWzU6R
— Fox League (@FOXNRL) June 24, 2021
Great work from the former Leeds forward.
We're delighted to share that @leedsrhinos legend, Jamie Jones Buchanan, will be running the Great North Run this year for the Association.
He's showing his support for @Rob7Burrow and other families affected by MND.
Join Jamie and our team 🧡 https://t.co/24YPyrTzak pic.twitter.com/WfoUrKjkyb
— MND Association (@mndassoc) June 23, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Warrington v Leigh – 7:45pm, Sky Sports Arena.
Birthdays
Huddersfield star Aidan Sezer celebrates his 30th birthday today.
Also celebrating: Former NRL prop Nate Myles (36) and ex-Australian forward David Shillington (38).