RL Today: Huddersfield loan out six players, Barrow’s brilliant gesture & Griffin commits to Castleford
George Griffin in action for Castleford
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
French round-up: Elite Championship play-off picture confirmed, whilst Avignon prop Pat Moran has joined London Broncos.
Wigan in talks to bring George Williams back to club, confirms Adrian Lam.
Newcastle Thunder launch audacious bid to sign George Williams.
Barrow reach out to next generation of fans with free season tickets.
St Helens hopeful off-contract Lachlan Coote will stay beyond this season.
What’s in the papers
George Griffin “over the moon” after Castleford trigger contract extension, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Rugby league’s academy controversy – insights from those affected and a glimmer of hope, reports the Mirror.
Huddersfield sextet set for Championship loan moves, reports Yorkshire Live.
Bevan French injury worse than first feared, reports Wigan Today.
Wakefield join hunt for Canberra Raiders and England star George Williams, reports The Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
Danny Addy was our cover star for #WallpaperWednesdays feature this week.
DA14 👹🏴
#WallpaperWednesdays #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/IIWVjmG3K8
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) May 26, 2021
Great work from Barrow Raiders…
Just received an email from @BarrowRaiders on the fact they've distributed 17,000 free season tickets to "every child in South Cumbria". With free entry to anyone that arrives before 1pm for Sunday's clash with North Wales, it shows a remarkable commitment to attracting new fans
— Gareth Walker (@garethwalker) May 26, 2021
This is a good watch.
"All the physical attributes to be world class" 🌍 but it's Mikolaj Oledzki's character and humility that makes him the man he is 💪
This is #SuperLeague Stories: @leedsrhinos' Mikolaj Oledzki 👇
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) May 26, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm – Watch NRL (10:55am)
LIVE SL: Salford v Warrington – Sky Sports Arena & Mix (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 Great Britain international Paul Groves turns 56 today.
Also celebrating; former Fiji international Eloni Vunakece (34), France international Remy Marginet (32) and Samoa internationals Tim Lafai (30) and Marion Seve (26).
Trivia
Barrow Raiders have distributed 17,000 free season tickets to every child in south Cumbria for this season.
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