RL Today: Ben Currie avoids punishment, Channel 4 chief on SL coverage & tributes paid to Johnny Whiteley

Josh McAllister
Ben Currie

Ben Currie avoids punishment

Warrington’s Ben Currie has avoided any bans following his tackle on Leeds winger David Fusitu’a. (Warrington Guardian)

The hit left the Tonga international knocked out. However, Currie had his tackle charged at Grade A and thus he is clear to face the Tigers this Thursday.

Channel 4 chief on Super League coverage

Channel 4 head of sport Pete Andrews was delighted with the viewing figures on Saturday as Super League was shown live on free-to-air television for the first time. (Examiner Live)

The Channel 4 audience peaked at an impressive 735,000 viewers to see Warrington defeat Leeds at Headingley.

Tributes paid to Johnny Whiteley

Yesterday, Hull confirmed the passing of club and Great Britain legend, Johnny Whiteley, aged 91.

Tributes poured in over social media, sending their respects.

Jarryd Hayne walks free from prison

Jarryd Hayne has walked free from prison but the former NRL superstar could have to wait until 2023 to face a jury again. (Fox League) 

Hayne left Cooma Correctional Centre on Tuesday afternoon after being granted bail on Tuesday morning in the wake of having his sexual assault conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal.

Huddersfield star warns more to come from Toulouse

Huddersfield’s Jake Wardle has told teams not to take Toulouse lightly, despite their opening defeat. (Yorkshire Post)

Despite their 42-14 ease to victory, Wardle believes there’s more to come from Super League’s newest side.

Leigh Centurions too strong for Bradford in Monday night Rugby League

Keanan Brand and Ed Chamberlain scored two tries each to help Leigh Centurions ease past Bradford Bulls 38-4 at the Leigh Sports Village.

Adrian Lam was particularly pleased with his bench, while he believes there’s more to come from star-man Nene Macdonald.

Birthdays

Former Super League and NRL forward Chris Houston turns 37 today (February 15).

Also celebrating: Former Super League and current Barrow half-back Jarrod Sammut (35), ex-Parramatta Eels captain Tim Mannah (34) and Toulouse full-back Mark Kheirallah (32).

Trivia

Featherstone’s Joey Leilua needs just two tries to reach 100 in his career.

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