RL Today: Knowles targets England spot, Leeds return to training & Lomax assists

Drew Darbyshire

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

Paper Talk: Hull tipped for big year, Wigan captaincy & John Bateman on World Cup.

Josh Reynolds: Brad Fittler was my idol growing up.

Meet Carrie Roberts: The Army sergeant in England set-up ahead of World Cup.

Hull boss Brett Hodgson on recruitment and what they want to improve on.

Brandon Moore named Halifax captain after signing new deal.

What’s in the papers

Saints forward Morgan Knowles sets sights on England World Cup spot, reports St Helens Reporter.

Leeds return to training – and step up fight against coronavirus, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.

Josh Bateman relishing World Cup with England to prove Aussies wrong again, reports the Mirror.

Barrie McDermott tips Hull for big year under Brett Hodgson, reports Hull Live.

Adrian Lam reveals who may be Wigan captain in 2021, reports Wigan Today.

What’s on social

65 press ups in 60 seconds is very impressive!

Jonny Lomax is some player.

Leeds returned to training yesterday!

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 Bradford, Wakefield and Leeds prop Richard Moore turns 40 today.

Also celebrating; former England international Scott Naylor (49), St Gaudens winger Kuni Minga (28), Batley half-back Tom Gilmore (27) and Jamaica international James Woodburn-Hall (26).

Trivia

Bradford hold the record for longest undefeated streak and longest winning streak in Super League, with 21 games between 1996-97.

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