RL Today: Matty Lees eyes England spot & Hull KR star targets World Cup
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Matty Lees eyes England spot
St Helens prop Matty Lees says earning a spot in Shaun Wane’s England squad for the upcoming World Cup. (Sky Sports)
The 24-year-old, who made his England debut last week, put in a man of the match performance to help St Helens thrash Leeds 42-12 at the Totally Wicked Stadium last night.
Banging the drum for Toulouse
Wigan prop Brad Singleton says he is a huge fan of Toulouse being in Super League, and says it is good for the game that there are two French teams in the competition. (Wigan Today)
The Warriors face Super League’s bottom side tonight. Singleton told Wigan Today: “There’s an audience there in France, where it’s proven that it works. They’ve worked their way up the leagues, have a fan base, and are involved in the derby with Catalans, which generates a lot of viewers.”
Hull KR star targets World Cup
Hull KR winger Ethan Ryan says he would love to pull on the green of Ireland at the World Cup this autumn (Hull Live)
The 26-year-old has already won five caps for the Wolfhounds. He was part of Ireland’s training camp last weekend. Ryan told Hull Live: “Come October, I want to be part of that 23. Every time I put on the Irish shirt, I love it; representing the country is always an honour.”
Kevin Naiqama privileged to lead Fiji again
Former St Helens favourite Kevin Naiqama says he will cherish every moment of captaining his beloved Fiji again when they take on Papua New Guinea this Saturday. (Sydney Roosters website)
Naiqama told the Sydney Roosters club website: “It’s the pinnacle when it comes to Rugby League and receiving rep honours. When you aspire to be a Rugby League player as a kid, one of your main goals is representing your country.”
Salford injury blow
Salford head coach Paul Rowley has confirmed that Morgan Escare will miss the rest of the season through injury.
Escare, 30, has been ruled out with a broken thumb sustained representing France against Wales.
Hull KR land NRL trio
Incoming Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has confirmed that three NRL players will link up with him for the 2023 season in Super League.
The 43-year-old confirmed that trio Tom Opacic, Rhys Kennedy and Sauaso Sue will join him at Craven Park in 2023.
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