RL Today: Sinfield to leave Leeds, Wane linked with Wigan & no NRL offer for Agar
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Kevin Sinfield to leave Leeds at end of current season
Salford confirm signing of Tonga half-back Ata Hingano
The latest NRL preview is out now
Kallum Watkins confirms season-ending injury
What’s in the papers
England head coach Shaun Wane is close to a return to Wigan, reports Manchester Evening News.
Richard Agar has not received an offer to join Cronulla Sharks as assistant coach, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
George Burgess is open to the idea of returning to Wigan, reports Wigan Today.
What’s on social
George Williams says his farewell to Canberra
Right, here we go…
I want to first off thank @RaidersCanberra for giving me the opportunity to fulfil my dream of playing in Australia.
I loved my time in the NRL and the challenge it brought week in-week out. pic.twitter.com/1kLOApdbnG
— George Williams (@George7Williams) June 17, 2021
Lee Briers opens up about losing his brother to testicular cancer as part of Super League’s Tackle The Tough Stuff.
As part of Super League’s #TackleTheToughStuff campaign, @WarringtonRLFC's Lee Briers opens up about losing his brother to testicular cancer
We’ve teamed up with @MovemberUK to encourage our community to ‘know thy nuts’ 🙌
More details 👉 https://t.co/eZydlPmFTx pic.twitter.com/K0073z0pOP
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) June 16, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.
Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs – Sky Sports Arena (10:50am)
St Helens v Warrington Wolves – Sky Sports Arena (7:45pm)
Birthdays
Warrington assistant coach Andrew Henderson celebrates his 42nd birthday today.
Also celebrating: London Skolars head coach Jermaine Coleman (39), former Cook Islands, Bradford and Wests Tigers centre Keith Lulia (34), South Sydney Rabbitohs winger Josh Mansour (31), New South Wales representative Daniel Tupou (30), prop forward James Greenwood (30), Wigan utility-back Jake Bibby (25).
Subscribe to The Final Hooter on Apple Podcasts and get involved with the free-to-play Fantasy Rugby League 2021.
Rugby League Nostalgia is here! Get involved with Love Rugby League’s new group on Facebook to share all your rugby league nostalgia and celebrate the rich heritage of our sport.