RL Today: Jorge Taufua linked with Super League & Takairangi to League 1
Jorge Taufua linked with Super League
Manly Sea Eagles winger Jorge Taufua has been linked with a move to Wakefield Trinity. (Examiner Live)
The retirement of Bill Tupou has freed up a cap space for the Super League side to bring in the 30-year-old for the remainder of the season. He has made just one appearance in the NRL in 2022.
Brad Takairangi to League 1
Hull KR utility Brad Takairangi could still remain in England with a move to Keighley Cougars for 2023. (Hull Daily Mail)
The 33-year-old suffered a season-ending hamstring injury against Castleford earlier in May. He remains off-contract at the end of the current campaign.
Josh Bowden set for Hull exit
Hull FC forward Josh Bowden is set to leave the club for a move to Wakefield. (Hull Daily Mail)
The 30-year-old had previously been linked with promotion-chasing Featherstone Rovers.
Bradford youngster on Super League radar
Bradford Bulls youngster Thomas Doyle is being watched by a number of Super League clubs. (Examiner Live)
He broke through into Bradford’s first team in 2019 and has made more than 50 appearances for the club since then.
Rochdale sign Warrington forward
League 1 side Rochdale Hornets have signed Warrington Wolves youngster Jacob Gannon on an initial two-week loan deal.
✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Jacob Gannon from Warrington Wolves
🤝 The young forward joins on an initial two-week loan, with a view to possible extension
Full story ⬇️https://t.co/8njZ19Dq5L pic.twitter.com/ahcW9bDmxP
— Rochdale Hornets (@RochdaleHornets) July 5, 2022
Martin Offiah inspiration
We love this!
😢 “That makes me want to cry!”
❤️ “As a sportsman, all you’re trying to do is emotionally connect with people.”
🙌 “It’s why I love sport! It gives you that opportunity & there’s so much good!”
An emotional @MartinOffiah’s talking about the power of sport is wonderful 🙏 pic.twitter.com/HpJudNip6t
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) July 5, 2022
Birthdays
St Helens and Tonga head coach Kristian Woolf turns 47 today (July 6).
Also celebrating; Former NRL and Super League half-back Travis Burns (38), ex-winger Andy Smith (38), one-time Australia international Jamal Idris (32) and Bradford’s Elliot Hall (25).
Trivia
Dan Toal made his 200th Barrow Raiders appearance over the weekend against York.
Congratulations to Dan Toal, who made his 200th Raiders appearance last weekend! 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/vy3x99qpi7
— Barrow Raiders (@BarrowRaiders) July 5, 2022