RL Today: Gildart on return, Brough injury blow & Westerman for England?
Wigan centre Oliver Gildart
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Wakefield 30-20 Leigh: Centurions taste defeat in first game since John Duffy exit.
Wakefield boss Chris Chester tips Joe Westerman for an England recall.
Kurt Haggerty hopeful key trio will return for Leigh next week.
York and Featherstone to meet in 1895 Cup final.
Championship round-up: Victory for Halifax & Bradford in shortened round of action.
What’s in the papers
Harry Newman injury update as Leeds star eyes up potential return date, reports Leeds Live.
No doubt which shirt Castleford’s Jordan Turner will be wearing this time, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Daryl Powell insists Castleford will be better prepared for Challenge Cup final at Wembley against St Helens than they were ahead of 2014 defeat, reports Daily Mail.
Bradford fear Danny Brough long-term absence after seventh win, reports The Telegraph & Argus.
Oliver Gildart discusses likely Wigan return to action, reports Wigan Today.
What’s on social
England have unveiled their new home kit.
🙌 𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘.
👊 Introducing your new 2021 England RL home kit, designed by @oxensportsuk, proudly sponsored by @daciauk.
🛒 Available to buy now: https://t.co/UOPemQgKMg
🏴#WeAreReady pic.twitter.com/BkQr8CavJ0
— England Rugby League (@England_RL) June 6, 2021
A great try from Leigh winger Lewis Tierney.
Brierley with the offload 🤝 Tierney with the finish 🔥@LeighCenturions in front 20-18 #SuperLeague #SLWakLei pic.twitter.com/R6kZhDzz6E
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) June 6, 2021
Regan Grace has speed to burn!
🔥 An incredible all-or-nothing play from Regan Grace!
🏉 @hullfcofficial 🆚 @Saints1890
🏆 @Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final
📺 BBC One / @BBCSport pic.twitter.com/sYaLyIgix8— Betfred Challenge Cup (@TheChallengeCup) June 5, 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 Australia, New South Wales and Warrington half-back Kurt Gidley turns 39 today.
Also celebrating; Gold Coast Titans legend Preston Campbell (44), former France international Jean-Philippe Baile (34), Oldham prop Luke Nelmes (28) and Cook Islands international Carne Doyle-Manga (27).
Trivia
Wakefield captain Jacob Miller made his 200th career appearance in their win over Leigh yesterday.
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