RL Today: Castleford injury blow, Hughes on Warrington captaincy & Watson impressed
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Six potential candidates to be next Warrington head coach.
Castleford winger Sosaia Feki suffers fresh injury blow in pre-season training.
Six centres to watch in the NRL in 2021.
Former Salford hooker Joey Lussick helps Parramatta Eels win trial match.
London Broncos sign prop Titus Gwaze from Wakefield.
What’s in the papers
Huddersfield coach Ian Watson thrilled with his pre-season star performer, reports Yorkshire Live.
Liam Farrell’s hopes for two young Wigan forwards, reports Wigan Today.
Jack Hughes on being named Warrington captain, reports Warrington Guardian.
Leeds’ Brad Dwyer pledges to put team first this season, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Sam Luckley wants to follow in Alan Shearer’s footsteps after joining Salford, reports The Sun.
What’s on social
Throwback!
🏟️ The Willows, Salford. #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/izSCdou6a8
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) February 18, 2021
What a hat-trick of tries…
.@ReganGrace5's hat-trick 😱 Unstoppable 🔥
2020 round 8, The @Saints1890 winger with THIS…#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/dyJ2KLrj2P
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) February 17, 2021
We can’t wait to see Brendan Elliot in Super League!
🔴⚪️ Brendan Elliot's First interview for Leigh Centurions!
🔊 Hear how @PeteMatautia told him about the Leigh faithful, playing with and against his former NRL teammates and how he cannot wait to get started in the Cherry and White#Leythers #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/9Lweq7jyKR
— Leigh Centurions (@LeighCenturions) February 18, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Games from the French Elite Championship are being streamed live every weekend.
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
Ireland and Swinton coach Stuart Littler turns 42 today.
Also celebrating; former Hull KR prop Michael Vella (43), Sheffield half-back Anthony Thackeray (35), Scotland international Callum Phillips (29), Featherstone winger Ben Blackmore (28), Samoa international Sam Lisone (27), Wakefield forward Jordan Crowther (24), ex-Wigan hooker Josh Ganson (23) and Leeds centre Harry Newman (21).
Trivia
Brian McDermott has won the most Super League titles as a coach, with four for Leeds in 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2017.
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.