RL Today: Mika joins Brooklyn, Hull injury update & Singleton’s classy gesture

Drew Darbyshire

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

Leeds 6-19 Wigan: Zak Hardaker inspires Warriors to victory at Headingley.

The challenges of driving forward European Rugby League.

How Barrow Raiders are taking Covid-19 in their stride.

New North American rugby league ‘not sanctioned’ by governing body.

Wakefield “a million miles away” from completing Andrew Fifita deal.

What’s in the papers

Adrian Lam’s reaction to Wigan’s 19-6 victory at Leeds, reports Wigan Today.

Zak Hardaker’s magic moment for Wigan leaves Leeds in a spin, reports The Guardian.

Manu Ma’u ruled out as Brett Hodgson provides injury update on Marc Sneyd and Ligi Sao, reports Hull Live.

“He’s the best full-back in the competition” – Lee Mossop outlines Salford’s plan to keep Sam Tomkins quiet, reports Manchester Evening News.

Castleford coach Daryl Powell on his side’s unbeaten start to the season, reports The Yorkshire Post.

What’s on social

Another impressive signing for Brooklyn Kings…

What an effort from Zak Hardaker.

A classy gesture from Brad Singleton…

What’s on TV/Radio

LIVE NRL: Newcastle Knights v Cronulla Sharks (9am) – Watch NRL

LIVE NRL: Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters (10:55am) – Sky Sports Arena

LIVE SL: Hull KR v Huddersfield (7:45pm) – Sky Sports Arena

The Final Hooter podcast: Ben Flower’s 2021 hopes, Zak Hardaker’s World Cup aim & Tim Sheens on All Stars.

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

Leigh assistant coach Jay Duffy turns 34 today.

Also celebrating; France ans Scotland international Kane Bentley (33) and Fiji international Isaac Lumelume (23).

Trivia

Elijah Taylor will make his 200th career appearance if he plays for Salford this weekend.

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