RL Today: Daryl Powell appalled by rules, Newcastle sign duo & Hull FC injuries
Castleford coach Daryl Powell
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Newcastle snap up Mitch Clark and Kyle Trout
Anthony Mullally explains how Terry O’Connor visit gave him the motivation to reach the top
Weller Hauraki to play for Lancashire before heading home to New Zealand
RFL set to ditch controversial ball-steal rule after just one season
The latest NRL preview is out now
What’s in the papers
Brett Hodgson reveals injury worries at Hull FC, reports Hull Daily Mail.
Daryl Powell was left frustrated at rules that left Castelford with only seven interchanges against Hull, reports Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
A special debut for young Jason Qareqare…
Jason Qareqare! 🤯🔥 Now you know@CTRLFC v Hull FC live on @SkySportsRL YouTube channel and Action now #SuperLeague #SLCasHul
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) June 10, 2021
A powerful message from Peter Mata’utia.
Own who you are.
Proud to represent my family tonight. 🌈
Proud to represent my wife’s family. 🌈
Proud to represent everyone out there who is fighting a battle to be accepted and loved for being yourself.
Be you. Do You. For you. pic.twitter.com/b5JVhjf8tR
— PeanutMatautia (@PeteMatautia) June 10, 2021
Learning Disability Rugby League returns this weekend!
🙌 Learning Disability Rugby League returns this weekend when more than 200 players – double the number of participants when it was last played in 2019 – will take to the field at 13 locations across the north of England.
👉 More: https://t.co/InLIQ59yPN pic.twitter.com/r385z4NlQe
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) June 11, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Hull KR v Salford – Sky Sports Arena (7:45pm)
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 Australia and Samoa international Reni Maitua turns 39 today.
Also celebrating: Catalans outside-back Samisoni Langi (28), Canberra Raiders forward Hudson Young (23) and former New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney (49)