RL Today: Sims settling in, Sutcliffe on future & French round-up

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

French season resumes this weekend, President’s international plans & Theo Fages is top dog.

Tyrone McCarthy: Pulling on Ireland jersey is a great honour.

Korbin Sims excited for Hull KR journey as he settles into life in England.

Leeds 2021 squad numbers: Mikolaj Oledzki to wear No. 8.

Six rising stars to watch in Super League in 2021.

What’s in the papers

Hull KR’s Ryan Hall not worried about earning England recall, reports The Yorkshire Post.

Ben Flower is backing Wigan’s young forwards to flourish, reports Wigan Today.

Leeds in talks with Liam Sutcliffe over extended contract, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.

Hull KR coach Tony Smith on George Lawler’s position and competition for places, reports Hull Live.

Agnatius Paasi has first St Helens training session, reports St Helens Star.

What’s on social

Two of St Helens’ new signings are in training ahead of the new season!

Two of our 🆕signings were out there in the 2021 Saints training range for the first time today too! 🏃🏿‍♂️

Iggy Paasi #17💥@DanNorman97 #25 💥#COYS https://t.co/Z9CTZlTGST pic.twitter.com/N0eXNJloEf

— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) January 6, 2021

What a pass!

‘Put man in’t oile’ 😂😂 #oneMickMorgan https://t.co/NZZ9ytMZmo

— Paul Sculthorpe MBE 💙 (@PScully13) January 5, 2021

We can’t wait to see this man in Super League this season…

Let’s bang! 🤘🏽 pic.twitter.com/VoZFiA2fmr

— Korbin Sims (@korbinsims) January 5, 2021

What’s on TV/Radio

Podcast: The Final Hooter 2020 #15 – Grand Final review, RL fatigue & nostalgia.

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

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart turns 54 today.

Also celebrating; New Zealand international Tohu Harris (29) and Castleford winger Derrell Olpherts (29).

Trivia

Eight teams will compete in the 2021 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup – Australia, England, Norway, Spain, France, Scotland, Wales and the USA.

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