RL Today: Leigh duo set for debuts, Hull KR injury update & early St Helens team news
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Warrington confirm Daryl Powell appointment from 2022 onwards.
England coach Shaun Wane names squad ahead of first training session.
French round-up: Carcassonne see off Toulouse, new TV deal & World Cup ambitions.
Eddy Pettybourne signs for North American league side Brooklyn Kings.
What’s in the papers
Shaun Wane open to club return after focusing on England’s autumn World Cup bid, reports the Mirror.
Hull KR injury round-up as Tony Smith confirms latest on Brad Takairangi absence, reports Hull Live.
Early team news: Saints v Leeds Challenge Cup clash, reports St Helens Star.
Ben Flower and Nathan Peats set for Leigh debuts, reports Leigh Journal.
Wigan team selection news as Adrian Lam promises full-strength side for York challenge, reports Manchester Evening News.
What’s on social
World Cup tickets are now on general sale.
Legends will be made, nations will collide and champions will be crowned as the Rugby League World Cup returns to England in October and November 2021. #RLWC2021 tickets are now on sale. #SquadsAssemble
— Rugby League World Cup 2021 (@RLWC2021) April 6, 2021
There were some classy finishes in Super League over the Easter weekend.
Class 🔥
The best tries from the Mose Masoe round of #SuperLeague 👏 pic.twitter.com/wjW5jZJ79T
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) April 6, 2021
The top six in Super League after two rounds of the new season…
St Helens leading the way after the opening two rounds of Super League! 🔻
Which side has impressed you most so far? #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/xgV8Wa18iC
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) April 4, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
NRL Try Time – Sky Sports Arena (7pm)
The Coaching Manual (Tony Smith) – Sky Sports Arena (8pm)
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 Huddersfield coach Simon Woolford turns 46 today.
Also celebrating; Huddersfield centre Leroy Cudjoe (33), Newcastle Knights half-back Mitchell Pearce (32), York captain Chris Clarkson (31) and Warrington prop Sitaleki Akauola (29).
Trivia
Danny Brough has the most caps for Scotland with 25 to his name.
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.