RL Today: Covid-19 cases surge, Marshall and Gildart possible return & Lam has his say on Williams

Josh McAllister

Wigan centre Oliver Gildart

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…

What’s on site

Salford confirmed this signing last night

Warrington confirm capture of Peter Mata’utia and Oliver Holmes

Catalans captain Benjamin Garcia suffers abductor injury

Tom Johnstone set to return for Wakefield

Leeds’ trip to Catalans postponed after further COVID-19 cases

What’s in the papers

Positive Covid-19 cases are spreading, leaving uncertainty for future fixtures, reports Examiner Live.

Liam Marshall and Oliver Gildart could return for Wigan against Hull KR, reports Wigan Today.

Adrian Lam has his say on George Williams speculation, reports Manchester Evening News.

What’s on social

John Cena is a Castleford fan!

Warrington is in the family history for 2022 recruit Oliver Holmes.

Wednesday night Super League…

 

What’s on TV/Radio

The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.

The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.

Wakefield v Castleford – Sky Sports Action (7:45pm)

Birthdays

Australia and New South Wales star Latrell Mitchell turns 24 today.

Also celebrating: Former Australia, Sydney Roosters and Hull FC forward Craig Fitzgibbon (44), former Warrington utility forward Mark Gleeson (39), Wales forward Gil Dudson (31), Sydney Roosters half-back Sam Walker (19) and Cronulla Sharks utility-back Matt Moylan (30),


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