RL Today: Danny Brough injury update, Tony Clubb set for Wigan exit & Chris Chester urges continued Covid-19 caution
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Jackson Hastings full of pride after being named Combined Nations All Stars co-captain
A round-up from all the weekend’s League 1 action
Kevin Sinfield awarded an OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
Mose Masoe-inspired All Stars kit revealed
What’s in the papers
Leeds youngster Harry Newman discusses his road to recovery with Leeds Live.
The future of six Leeds players who are in the final years of their contracts has yet to be decided, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Tony Clubb is said to be leaving Wigan at the end of the year, reports Manchester Evening News.
Wakefield coach Chris Chester urges continued Covid-19 caution following recent postponements, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Danny Brough is set for surgery and could be out until at least September, reports Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
Looks like Corey Norman will be on the hunt for a new club for 2022…
‘We have to make some tough calls’
Dragons coach confirms that Corey Norman won’t be at the club in 2022https://t.co/BvqrIbIxqd pic.twitter.com/xEWevVRnax
— Fox League (@FOXNRL) June 14, 2021
PDRL players preparing for the Rugby League World Cup 2021…
The PDRL athletes are preparing for @RLWC2021
Players from @England_RL @scotlandrl and @WalesRugbyL met in York for the 1st ever @IntRL classification day
Further days will be held in other countries in future weeks
Full story here: https://t.co/Lz8jodiMh2 pic.twitter.com/4njpSoXqdt
— International RL (@IntRL) June 14, 2021
Something you don’t see everyday…
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Birthdays
Former Warrington and Wales half-back Lee Briers celebrates his 43rd birthday today.
Also celebrating: Hull KR back-rower and Cook Island international Brad Takairangi (32), former Rochdale, Salford, Halifax and Huddersfield centre Greg Austin (58) and former Australia representative Shannon Hegarty (42).
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