RL Today: Gale boosts Leeds, Warrington injury update & Jamaica at Arsenal
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
M0nte Gaddis: The pioneer of Cleveland Rugby League.
“Rob has given a lot to this club” – Leeds coach pays tribute to the departing Rob Lui.
Leigh to host Challenge Cup triple-header.
St Helens without Tommy Makinson for up to a month but positive news on Morgan Knowles.
World Cup organisers remain hopeful tournament will go ahead despite international travel concerns.
What’s in the papers
Leeds coach Richard Agar says Luke Gale return has bolstered “confidence” in ranks, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Omari Caro rekindles childhood dreams through Jamaica’s Rugby League World Cup campaign, reports the Mirror.
Latest Warrington injury news, including Daryl Clark and Stefan Ratchford updates, reports Warrington Guardian.
Chris Satae discusses his Hull FC contract, Wembley ambitions and sending out a message, reports Hull Live.
Saints players relishing the atmosphere of fans’ return, reports St Helens Star.
What’s on social
Rugby league posts look good at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium!
Our winger @Omaricaro working with @RLWC2021 yesterday @Arsenal as they put the posts up to test ahead of the World Cup semi final later this year 🙌🏾🇯🇲
Have you got tickets for the World Cup yet??? pic.twitter.com/46IqGJMLvZ
— Reggae Warriors (@Reggae_Warriors) May 12, 2021
The North American Rugby League has announced that is West Coast Conference teams (Las Vegas, Phoenix, Austin, San Diego, San Francisco and Portland) will not participate in its inaugural season.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: pic.twitter.com/amvFxP03G2
— North American Rugby League (@NARugbyLeague) May 12, 2021
What a career Sam Tomkins has gone on to have!
📅 #OnThisDay in 2008, a 19-year-old @samtomkins1 made his professional debut for @WiganWarriorsRL, and scored five tries in a 106-8 win over Whitehaven in the Challenge Cup.
🏉 The first Rugby League player ever to score five tries in a first team debut. pic.twitter.com/RPwrnfkefw
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) May 12, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
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 Warrington hooker Michael Monaghan turns 41 today.
Also celebrating; France and Scotland international Andrew Bentley (36), ex-Harlequins and Hull winger Will Sharp (35), Australia and Samoa international Josh Papalii (29) and Melbourne Storm centre Reimis Smith (24).
Trivia
Leeds prop Mikolaj Oledzki will make his 100th career appearance if he plays against Wakefield on Friday night.
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.