RL Today: Bradford’s Odsal talks, Gelling’s farewell & Tuimavave for Samoa?

Drew Darbyshire

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

Good attitude and a positive mindset: Joe Philbin’s rise to the top.

Top six wingers in 2020 Super League season.

Why Newcastle can create the blueprint for expansion success.

St Helens have signed prop Dan Norman from London Broncos on a two-year deal.

Whitehaven have confirmed that Gregg McNally is leaving Leigh to return to his hometown club for the 2021 season.

What’s in the papers

What Anthony Gelling has said in a goodbye message to Wire fans, reports Warrington Guardian.

Bradford talks to be back at Odsal continue as stock cars return moves one step closer, reports The Telegraph & Argus.

Hull’s Carlos Tuimavave hoping to learn from Brett Hodgson as he chases international recognition, reports Hull Live.

“We need to be brave and dare to be different” – Fax coach Simon Grix on club’s decision to change their name to Halifax Panthers, reports Halifax Courier.

Brian Carney believes rugby league misses out on talent right under its nose, reports The Sun.

What’s on social

Warrington’s home kit for 2021…

And the Wolves away kit is stunning, too!

Anthony Gelling has said farewell to Warrington.

What’s on TV/Radio

Podcast: The Final Hooter 2020 #15 – Grand Final review, RL fatigue & nostalgia.

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 Australia and New South Wales representative Steve Menzies turns 47 today.

Also celebrating; retired Salford forward Mark Flanagan (33), New Zealand international Peta Hiku (28) and Newcastle Thunder centre Kieran Gill (25).

Trivia

Six Championship clubs have applied to take Super League’s 12th spot – Leigh, London, Bradford, Toulouse, York and Featherstone.

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