RL Today: Challenge Cup action, Warrington team news & historic Reynolds drop goal
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Toulouse awarded 24-0 win with London not prepared to travel to France.
Alphabet dream team: Best Super League XIII with names beginning with M.
Jon Wells to depart Castleford.
Jonny Lomax commits long-term future to St Helens.
Challenge Cup 2021: Third round squad news.
What’s in the papers
Tyme Dow-Nikau aiming to create own Challenge Cup memories just like his dad, reports the Mirror.
A further Greg Inglis update plus early Wire team news ahead of Swinton cup tie, reports Warrington Guardian.
Richard Marshall tips Salford skipper Lee Mossop to break into England reckoning for Rugby League World Cup, reports Manchester Evening News.
Recovering Leeds centre Harry Newman delighted by England squad inclusion, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Wigan’s recent Challenge Cup history unacceptable, says Liam Farrell, reports Wigan Today.
What’s on social
Adam Reynolds made history yesterday as he kicked the first two-point drop goal.
Introducing the first 🚨 TWO-POINT FIELD GOAL 🚨 of 2021!#TelstraPremiership #NRLSouthsBroncos pic.twitter.com/yA3NPgmOzb
— NRL (@NRL) April 8, 2021
Jake Bibby is leading Super League’s try scoring leaderboard after the first two rounds.
Super League’s top try scorers after round two 🔥 #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/RWrADvdQdQ
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) April 8, 2021
Jonny Lomax has been an incredible player for Saints over the years.
This is his 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚
This is his 𝙁𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙
This is his 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗
This is his 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄! 🏠👀 ✍️ #SaintsandProud
— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) April 8, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE NRL: New Zealand Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles (9am) – Watch NRL
LIVE NRL: Penrith Panthers v Canberra Raiders (10:55am) – Sky Sports Arena
LIVE CC: Hull KR v Castleford (6pm) – Our League PPV
LIVE CC: York v Wigan (7:45pm) – The Sportsman
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
Wigan legend Kris Radlinski turns 45 today.
Also celebrating; Newcastle Knights hooker Jayden Brailey (25), Wakefield forward James Batchelor (23), Salford centre Matty Costello (23) and London Broncos hooker Matt Davies (23).
Trivia
James Graham has the most caps for England with 44 to his name.
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.