RL Today: Mark Kheirallah offered to clubs & Will Pryce responds to suspension
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Mark Kheirallah offered to clubs
Super League clubs have been offered the services of former Toulouse full-back Mark Kheirallah. (Examiner Live)
Kheirallah, 32, is a free agent following his departure from Toulouse Olympique. Super League’s newest side terminated the his contract earlier this month for gross misconduct.
Will Pryce responds to 10-match suspension
Will Pryce has responded to his 10-match suspension. (Mirror)
He told the Mirror: “They are clamping down on all sorts of stuff this year.
“And knowing Luke Gale got five games for what he did, I did think I’d be out for the season. They were pushing for 12 games at first but we put my case forward and I explained how there was no malice there and it was just a freak accident.”
He might not return for Huddersfield until June.
Clubs vote in favour of Super League re-alignment with RFL
The Rugby Football League’s members have voted in favour of the re-alignment between the governing body and Super League.
The RFL and Super League announced their plans to have a joint-venture company, which will work closely but separately from the RFL.
The Hull FC youngsters Brett Hodgson could hand opportunities to against Sheffield
Hull Live have looked at five players who could be in Brett Hodgson’s thoughts for their sixth round Challenge Cup tie. (Hull Live)
The Super League side face Championship’s Sheffield at Featherstone’s Post Office Road on Saturday.
George Burgess named by St George despite charges
England international George Burgess has been named in St George Illawarra’s 24-man squad despite charges.
He has been named in the reserves as number 24. Burgess, 29, has been charged with the alleged sexual touching of a woman without consent.
The Sharks have named their 24-man squad for the local derby clash on Thursday night 🐉 #redv
— St George Illawarra Dragons (@NRL_Dragons) March 22, 2022
Richard Mathers has say on Pryce
Former Super League full-back has had his say on the Pryce suspension.
Bad tackle no doubt. 10 matches is ludicrous. That in my opinion has put final piece of jigsaw for his move to the NRL, where they haven’t turned the game on it’s head, why would he want to play in a competition that is soon to be rebranded “ Betfred Super League Touch & Pass” https://t.co/MYpBTKseYq
— Richard Mathers (@RichardMathers) March 22, 2022
Birthdays
2021 Man of Steel, England international and Catalans full-back Sam Tomkins turns 33 today (March 23).
Also celebrating; Former player Danny Halliwell (41), ex-Ireland international Michael Platt (38), Super League forward Suaia Matagi (34), Swinton centre Liam Forsyth (26).
Trivia
Jy Hitchcox needs one appearance to reach 100 in his career.