RL Today: Wane names 19-man England squad, knee problems for Manfredi & Thompson set to retire
Joel Thompson joins St Helens on a two-year deal
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
England confirm 19-man squad for Combined Nations All Stars clash
45,000 fans allowed to attend Challenge Cup final at Wembley
Rangi Chase finds new club in Rochdale
The latest Brits Down Under is out now
Craig Richards names England Women squad to face Wales
What’s in the papers
Wigan head coach Adrian Lam is awaiting results on a new knee injury for winger Dom Manfredi, reports Manchester Evening News.
St Helens back-rower Joel Thompson is set to call time on his career, reports Wide World of Sports.
Lam has also admitted he could struggle to field a team against Wakefield this Thursday if they lose any more players to the mid-season international fixture, reports Wigan Today.
England were last night still waiting to learn which players will line up against them in Friday’s World Cup warm-up game, reports Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
New club for the former England international.
👋 Morning, Hornets fans!
😅 No, it wasn't a dream. Rangi Chase has signed for the rest of the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ season!
🎫 Make sure to purchase your tickets for this Sunday's clash against @NWCrusaders via https://t.co/6Urf1J9ahR! #ThisisRochdale 🐝 pic.twitter.com/jnmjl04Acl
— Rochdale Hornets (@RochdaleHornets) June 22, 2021
An inspirational try from an inspirational young player.
A true Warrior.
Your dad would be so proud, Sam! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AJZXsF26cw
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) June 21, 2021
Birthdays
Leeds half-back Luke Gale celebrates his 33rd birthday today.
Also celebrating: Wigan’s Thomas Leuluai (36), former Scotland international Scott Logan (45) and former Great Britain star Gary Connolly (50).