Rugby League Today: Hock linked with Hull FC, Salford eye Acton, London Skolars silence speculation
We have quite a bit of transfer gossip for you today.
What’s on site
Cronulla star Valentine Holmes thinks North Queensland have made a good signing in Ben Barba.
The latest ‘have your say’ feature is out now. Which structure should be decided at EGM meeting?
Leeds star Jack Walker said The Qualifiers is a valuable lesson for him compared to his heights of last year.
Batley have signed Rochdale half-back Danny Yates for the 2019 season.
Greg Minikin and Jesse Sene-Lefao are back for Castleford on Thursday, while Huddersfield have brought three youngsters into their squad. The 19-man squads have been announced.
London Skolars have silenced speculation stating that the club has been bought with a view of moving the club to Philadelphia.
The nominations for the 2018 Championship and League 1 awards have been confirmed. Toulouse, Halifax and Bradford dominate the nominations.
What’s in the papers
Gareth Hock may end up back in Super League at Hull FC and Salford eye Jamie Acton, report The Sun.
Gareth Widdop set to miss England v New Zealand series after dislocating shoulder, report The Sun.
Wigan forward Macauley Davies speaks of ‘heart break’ after being forced to retire, report Wigan Today.
Warrington to make multiple changes for Wigan clash, report Warrington Guardian.
Former Saints full-back Clive Griffiths recovering from heart attack, report St Helens Star.
Why Hull FC’s additional recruitment will not meet raised expectations, report Hull Daily Mail.
Jamie Peacock on Hull KR’s Qualifiers form and Super League structure, report Hull Daily Mail.
Wakefield’s Tyler Randell out to build on a good year, report Yorkshire Evening Post.
What’s on social
Kieran Dixon is just too quick!
95m in less than 10secs – almost Bolt speed that ⚡⚡⚡
When @Kieran_22 gets ball in hand for @LondonBroncosRL, you don't often stop him! pic.twitter.com/h4d84j02Zk
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 11, 2018
Not bad for a forward…
🔥🔥☄️☄️On a par with Jonathan Thurston, our very own Dan Fleming with a super swerve to convert James Saltonstall’s try vs Hull KR last Sunday. What a beauty! ☄️☄️🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ztv1PTPV7R
— Halifax Panthers 🐾 (@HalifaxPanthers) September 11, 2018
Sensational tackle from Greg Bird!
❌👊 @Birdman_013 got that right wing locked down
Determination from the @DragonsOfficiel big man to keep Regan Grace out 🐉 pic.twitter.com/0pgAzudDbG
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 11, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
The latest Super League Pod is available to download now, in association with Love Rugby League.
The latest ‘Sport at Six’ podcast by BBC Radio Manchester’s Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt 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.