RL Today: Myler puts hand up for Ireland & possible Leeds injury boost

Myler declares allegiance to Ireland

Leeds full-back Richie Myler has said he wants to play for Ireland at the World Cup. (RLWC2021).

Myler, who has made seven appearances for England, said: “I really want to play in the World Cup. Ged was really open and honest in saying he wants to build something for this World Cup and the next one in 2025.

“With my age, I’m still hoping I’m going around in 2025 so I was really keen to get on board.

“I’ve always wanted to play in a World Cup – always. I’ve always wanted to represent my grandfather’s heritage. He always wanted me to play. I always said ‘we’ll see…’”

Hull FC following same end-of-season pattern

Hull FC are at risk of following the same end-of-season pattern of falling off during August and September.

Recently, Hull Daily Mail  had a look at the last couple of seasons going back to 2015, and show just what happened in those months.

Brisbane condemn social media comments

Brisbane Broncos have condemned comments aimed at Women’s player Julia Robinson, after they had posted a picture of her training on social media.

In the statement, Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy said: “The Brisbane Broncos condemn the comments on social media aimed at our champion NRLW player Julia Robinson.

“Julia has been a Bronco since the very first day our NRLW team came together in 2018 and we are all angered by the words written by these trolls.”

Cameron Smith not ruling out return against Warrington

Leeds forward Cameron Smith has not ruled out returning to the side for Friday’s visit of Warrington. (Yorkshire Evening Post).

Smith told Yorkshire Evening Post: “I got the all-clear from the hospital, I just got stitched back up and we’ll see how we go for Friday.”

Liam Marshall opens up on relationship with his dad

Wigan winger Liam Marshall talked about his relationship with his dad on the Love Rugby League Podcast this week.

Marshall said: “He was very emotional and said it was one of his favourite days ever when we won the Cup.”

Are four matches in a day too much?

After the news came that the Challenge Cup Final would be returning to Wembley in 2023, so came the news that the Women’s Challenge Cup Final would also be added to the programme.

This means that on one Wembley afternoon, we will have the Year 7 Champion Schools Final, the Women’s Challenge Cup Final, the Men’s Challenge Cup Final and the 1895 Cup Final.

Editor James Gordon makes the argument that that is too many games in one day.

READ MORE: Rugby league overkill? Four games in one day at Wembley & multi-game obsession

Birthdays

Former Wales international Mark Lennon turns 42 today. (17th August).

Also celebrating; Featherstone half-back Johnathon Ford (33), Ford’s Featherstone teammate Jack Bussey (30),  New Zealand winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (27), and Catalans utility back Arthur Romano (25).

Trivia

Richie Myler has not played for England since 2018, when they beat France 44-6 at Leigh Sports Village.

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