RL Today: Hull injury update, Warrington linked with Championship star & Field on return date
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Alphabet dream team: Best Super League XIII with names beginning with T.
Wigan’s Liam Marshall makes lovely gesture for 85-year-old fan in hospital.
French round-up: 1,000 fans return for Catalans, Palau future uncertain & latest from Elite 1.
Latest Super League odds: Can anyone stop Saints making it three in a row?
What’s in the papers
Jai Field reveals Wigan comeback target, reports Wigan Today.
Hull chief Brett Hodgson heartened by injury updates of returning stars, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Warrington hold off rivals to sign Championship star James Harrison, reports Manchester Evening News.
Castleford on verge of signing Warrington star Jake Mamo, reports Yorkshire Live.
Saints chairman Eamonn McManus on debt faced by clubs and the roadmap to salvation, reports St Helens Star.
What’s on social
This week’s #WallpaperWednesdays feature is one for the St Helens fans!
The reigning champions 🏆 #WallpaperWednesdays #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/3iKGA0PnE9
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) May 19, 2021
Jonny Lomax and Sam Tomkins are leading the race at the top of the Steve Prescott Man of Steel leaderboard.
The @StevePrescott1 #ManOfSteel leaderboard after the opening 6 rounds 🙌#SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/LaFzN9f2ce
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) May 19, 2021
What a classy touch from Liam Marshall and the Wigan club.
🏉 What an amazing gesture from @LiamMarshall20 and his @WiganWarriorsRL team mates ❤️
A lovely get well soon gift for 85-year-old Edith, one of our patients on Astley Ward, who is a huge Warriors supporter!
📰 https://t.co/yQ6PTd79IF pic.twitter.com/yGMsM01UIl
— @WWLNHS (@WWLNHS) May 19, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE NRL: North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights – Watch NRL (10:55am)
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 Leeds and Salford centre Joel Moon turns 33 today.
Also celebrating; Gold Coast Titans outside-back Brian Kelly (25), ex-Hull and Castleford playmaker Andrew Purcell (50) and former France international Eric Anselme (43).
Trivia
Catalans half-back Josh Drinkwater made his 150th career appearance on Monday.
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.