RL Today: Super League clash postponed, Connor set for All Stars & Crooks on historic win at Wigan
Jake Connor now has 20 assists for the season.
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Hull KR and St Helens clash postponed due to Covid-19
Jacques O’Neill signs new two-year deal at Castleford
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What’s in the papers
Leeds are set to have two players represent the Combined Nations All Stars this Friday, reports Leeds Live.
Jake Connor is also set to play for the Combined Nations All Stars, reports League Express.
Ben Crooks reflects on Hull KR’s win over Wigan at the DW Stadium for the first time since 2009 with Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
Rochdale captain Sean Penkywicz played his 400th career game over the weekend
🙌 Sean Penkywicz is set to make his 400th career appearance this afternoon as he captains @RochdaleHornets against Workington.
🏉 The 39-year-old made his professional debut in September 2000! pic.twitter.com/za9UuVfubF
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) June 20, 2021
Derek Hardman joins England Women coaching staff.
🗣️ "I am extremely honoured to have been offered the role of England Women Assistant Coach."
🗞️ Derek Hardman joins England Women coaching staff: https://t.co/zwhkAmdvNm pic.twitter.com/DvpsL2H9P9
— England Rugby League (@England_RL) June 20, 2021
Workington’s Jamie Doran also celebrated a milestone over the weekend…
Congratulations @doran_jamie 👏👏👏🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/tLNyOuBMR3
— Workington Town (@WorkingtonTown) June 20, 2021
Birthdays
Former England and Great Britain forward Kevin Beardmore celebrates his 61st birthday today.
Also celebrating: Former NRL, Queensland and Australia star Michael Crocker (41), Penrith playmaker Tyrone May (25) and Parramatta’s Dylan Brown (21).
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