RL Today: Garry Schofield’s warning to Leeds, Melbourne skipper sidelined & Castleford duo hit out on decisions

Josh McAllister 14 Mar 2022 8:43 AM

Garry Schofield’s Leeds warning

Club legend Garry Schofield has warned their next three matches could make or break Leeds’ season. (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Richard Agar’s side have won just one of their opening five matches, recently falling short to Hull last Thursday. Their next three league matches are against Salford, St Helens and Huddersfield. They will also feature in the sixth round of the cup in the middle.

Melbourne skipper sidelined

Melbourne Storm co-captain Christian Welch struggled to fight back tears in an interview while addressing the Achilles injury that could be the end of his season. (Fox Sports)

The forward was one of three players injured for the Storm during their opening win over Wests Tigers. George Jennings and Brandon Smith both also leaving the field.

Castleford duo hit out on decisions

Joe Westerman and Gareth O’Brien have come out in support of players who were sin-binned for tackles on them. (Examiner Live)

Danny Levi and Jermaine McGillvary were both sin binned in Huddersfield’s win over Castleford.

Just want to say I’m not in favour of players getting sent off and the tackle on me I don’t think is a send off!! He got me good and give me a stinger which is part of the sport!!! 👌

— Joe Westerman (@joewesty13787) March 12, 2022

Josh Hodgson injury revealed

Canberra Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson will miss two-three weeks of action due to injury.

It’s good news for the player, who was clutching his knee just 10 minutes into their opening game against Cronulla Sharks.

Scans revealed a cartilage injury to his knee.

Rangi Chase voices opinion

Rangi Chase has voiced his opinions on the current state of the game via social media.

Our game was once a exciting game to watch for the mutual fan. The game is going backwards. Protecting the players is great but cos of the rules. Players seem to be taking dives acting injured to get a penalty. Just like footballers do. Were becoming the same

— RangiChase06 (@Chase06R) March 12, 2022

Krisnan Inu in line to make debut

Leigh head coach Adrian Lam says that Krisnan Inu could make his debut against Bradford in the Challenge Cup on Monday evening.

Inu, 34, signed with the Centurions earlier in February for the remainder of the Championship campaign.

Birthdays

Former player and coach Brian Smith turns 68 today (March 14).

Also celebrating; Former Australia international Jason Smith (50), Sydney Roosters utility Victor Radley (24), Canterbury Bulldogs playmaker Matt Burton (22) and Melbourne Storm winger Xavier Coates (21).