RL Today: Betfred owner on Salford takeover & Tony Smith addresses Leeds speculation

Josh McAllister 28 Mar 2022 7:00 AM

Hull KR head coach Tony Smith has discussed the recent speculation linking him to the Leeds head coach. (Hull Daily Mail)

He told Hull Daily Mail: “I’m coach here and I’m focused on coaching here,” he said.

“My job is to prepare my team and get them ready for each and every game. That’s what I do.”

Betfred owner Fred Done says he is unlikely to ever buy his hometown club Salford, but refuses to rule it out. (Manchester Evening News)

Betfred sponsor both the Super League and Challenge Cup, and Done recently featured on the latest Out Of Your League podcast.

The full-back signs after leaving Toulouse Olympique and says he cannot wait to play under legendary head coach Brian McDermott.

Things are looking bright at Wigan under new head coach Matt Peet. (Examiner Live)

Wigan have lost just one league fixture so far in 2022 and progressed through to the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.

Daryl Powell has provided an injury update on winger Matty Ashton. (Warrington Guardian)

The former Swinton outside-back missed their Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat to Wakefield.

Ties have now been confirmed for the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.

Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors

Hull Kingston Rovers v Castleford Tigers

Huddersfield Giants v Hull FC

Catalans Dragons v St Helens

Former NRL forward Darren Senter turns 50 today (March 28).

Also celebrating; Cornwall RLFC recruit Harry Aaronson (24), Rochdale forward James Connaughton (24) and winger Nico Rizzelli (22)

Warrington have not featured in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals for more than a decade.

Challenge Cup: Wakefield win in thriller & Huddersfield pushed at Barrow

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