RL Today: Agar wants Prior stay, Leigh coaching candidates & Manfredi on his future
Matt Prior in action for Leeds
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
John Duffy and Garreth Carvell depart Leigh.
“I am gutted that my time is up” – John Duffy on Leigh departure.
Six potential candidates to be next Leigh coach.
“The place was bouncing the whole day” – Barrow celebrate return of fans.
Warrington suffer Jason Clark injury blow.
What’s in the papers
Wigan’s Dom Manfredi “not worrying” about future, reports Wigan Today.
Salford snap up free agent Gary Wheeler after receiving brutal Kallum Watkins injury blow, reports Manchester Evening News.
Richard Agar makes feelings clear on Matt Prior’s Leeds future, reports Leeds Live.
Castleford coach Daryl Powell hopeful of having at least seven players back for Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Warrington, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Kristian Woolf wary of what Hull did to Wigan, reports St Helens Star.
What’s on social
Our latest #WallpaperWednesdays feature!
JC5 🐺#rugbyleague #WallpaperWednesdays pic.twitter.com/TfDVmilDG5
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) June 2, 2021
St Helens star Jonny Lomax is at the top of the Steve Prescott Man of Steel leaderboard.
How we look after 8 rounds in the race 🏆
The @StevePrescott1 #ManOfSteel top 10 pic.twitter.com/8szCSnmDmr
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) June 2, 2021
This page is pretty cool.
#hecanplayforireland#rugbyleague
⚠️ The list we’ve compiled for Ireland has taken some time with lots of back and forth discussion – I can guarantee we’ve missed a handful of players by accident ⚠️
Thanks for your continued support! pic.twitter.com/PYMHg7Yzxw
— hecanplayfor (@hecanplayfor) June 2, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE NRL: St George Illawarra Dragons v Brisbane Broncos (10:55am) – Watch NRL
Sky Sports’ Golden Point podcast is available to download now.
The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.
Birthdays
Former Canterbury Bulldogs coach Dean Pay turns 52 today.
Also celebrating; former Scotland international Mick Nanyn (39), Italy international Christophe Calegari (37), Keighley hooker Kyle Kesik (32), ex-Scotland international Gareth Moore (32) and Widnes captain Jack Owens (27).
Trivia
Tommy Makinson needs one appearance to reach 250 for St Helens and he needs two tries to reach 150 for his career.
Subscribe to The Final Hooter on Apple Podcasts and get involved with the free-to-play Fantasy Rugby League 2021.
Rugby League Nostalgia is here! Get involved with Love Rugby League’s new group on Facebook to share all your rugby league nostalgia and celebrate the rich heritage of our sport.