RL Today: McGillvary to represent All Stars, Davies goes the extra mile for England duties & Westerman to join Castleford
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Castleford sign Joe Westerman from 2022
Salford’s clash with Leeds rescheduled due to international fixture
How England could line-up against Combined Nations All Stars
St Helens back-rower Joel Thompson to retire at the end of the 2021 season
Jack Logan returns to Hull FC on loan
What’s in the papers
Tom Davies has completed a two-day drive from France to England to avoid quarantine rules to represent his country, reports Manchester Evening News.
George Williams wants a different challenge rather than a return to Wigan, reports Sky Sports.
Tim Sheens is confident his Combined Nations All Stars will give England a strong challenge, reports Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
Wigan provide their latest injury update.
🤕✅ INJURY UPDATE | Get the latest on the @WiganWarriorsRL
squad ahead of tomorrow's @SuperLeague clash with @WTrinityRL🤝 Brought to you by Assured Screening.#SLWAKWIG #NeverGonnaStop 🍒⚪ #WWRLhttps://t.co/ix7y5FNOgV
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) June 23, 2021
York released their special Wembley shirt last night…
🛍️ Last night we launched our #Wembley shirt for our @ABSundecksLtd @The1895Cup Final, featuring each and every one of our 2020 Patrons!
More info 👉 https://t.co/805JbpsPPp
Pre-order 👉 https://t.co/YV07uSRFc4#WeAreYork⚔️ pic.twitter.com/HOiYPkW4Hy
— York City Knights⚔️ (@YorkKnightsRLFC) June 23, 2021
Global exposure for this Friday’s internationals at Warrington.
📺 Friday’s historic double header will receive global exposure, as the first live televised match for England Women and the debut fixture for the Combined Nations All Stars will now be shown live by @FOXNRL and on @skysportnz.
👉 More: https://t.co/e2kIeM2q90 pic.twitter.com/PfHDebtDCC
— England Rugby League (@England_RL) June 23, 2021
Birthdays
Australia and New South Wales star Damien Cook celebrates his 30th birthday today.
Also celebrating: Former NRL, Super League and USA international Brandon Costin (49), Ireland international Colton Roche (28) and half-back Simon Brown (32).
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