RL Today: Craven’s classy gesture, Moa’s new business venture & French injury update
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Salford’s Pauli Pauli and Huddersfield’s Luke Yates receive one-match bans.
Steve Price hopes England are taking notice of in-form Gareth Widdop.
Jamie Langley to leave London.
“It is our home” – Bradford chairman Nigel Wood on Bulls’ return to Odsal.
What’s in the papers
Danny Craven offers boots to enthusiastic young Widnes fan, reports Runcorn and Widnes World.
Castleford confirm new two-year contract for Jordan Turner, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Super League treatment as Wigan, Catalans sweat on key players, reports Hull Live.
Adrian Lam provides Bevan French injury update, reports Wigan Today.
Castleford star’s dismay at academy direction, reports Yorkshire Live.
What’s on social
A classy gesture from Widnes half-back Danny Craven…
Got there in the end. Thanks to everyone who let me know, met Orren and his brother tonight. Lovely lads who love their Rugby. Enjoy mate👍🏼 @widnesfan1 pic.twitter.com/5vyFxkW4YW
— Danny Craven (@dannycraven21) May 24, 2021
Our latest graphic…
SKD 💫#rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/1BOuMlOglo
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) May 24, 2021
Lezignan prop Sam Moa has started a new business venture!
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC Two (1pm)
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 St Helens and Huddersfield star Phil Veivers turns 57 today.
Also celebrating; ex-Wigan forward Phil Bailey (41), former Great Britain international Martin Gleeson (41), former New Zealand and Samoa international Matt Utai (40), former Australia international Justin Hodges (39) and Coventry Bears hooker Ben Pointer (25).
Trivia
Wakefield prop Eddie Battye made his 200th career appearance in their win over Hull KR on Sunday.
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