RL Today: Sinfield’s heroism for Burrow, Leuluai to play on & Belle Vue redevelopment

Drew Darbyshire
Rob Burrow

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

Top six half-backs in 2020 Super League season.

In pictures: How Wakefield’s Belle Vue may look after redevelopment.

Paper Talk: Wakefield linked with James Gavet, Brandon Smith future & Bryson Goodwin to Leigh?

Kevin Sinfield’s fundraising efforts for the Motor Neurone Disease Association have passed £1million.

Ian Watson has made his first overseas signing as Huddersfield coach in the shape of Australian half-back Jack Cogger on a two-year deal.

What’s in the papers

Kevin Sinfield’s bond with Rob Burrow inspires as much as remarkable marathon challenge, reports the Mirror.

Tommy Leuluai signs new deal with Wigan, reports Wigan Today.

St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus – ‘Kristian Woolf did a magnificent job’, reports St Helens Reporter.

Laws of game uncertain as Super League clubs gear up for pre-season, reports Hull Live.

Kevin Sinfield is an inspiration and a true friend to Rob Burrow, reports The Yorkshire Post.

What’s on social

Tommy Leuluai will remain a Wigan player in 2021!

What a heroic effort from Kevin Sinfield.

The Championship is shaping up to be a great competition for next year.

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

Widnes coach Simon Finnigan turns 39 today.

Also celebrating; Castleford forward Jesse Sene-Lefao (31), Salford winger Rhys Williams (31) and Newcastle Thunder hooker Bob Beswick (36).

Trivia

Kevin Sinfield holds the record for most Super League points, with 3,443 to his name for Leeds between 1997-2015.

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