RL Today: Watson commits to Salford, Hull to honour Shaul contract offer & possible structure change?
Jamie Shaul is back in the Hull squad
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Leeds claimed a 28-24 win over rivals Castleford in a thriller at Emerald Headingley last night.
Paper Talk: Hull backed to host Grand Final, Kyle Flanagan future & Castleford linked with forward.
What’s in the papers
Super League says it will consider all options in terms of how the 2020 season ends, reports Warrington Guardian.
Hull FC to honour contract offer with Jamie Shaul set for surgery, reports Hull Live.
Wigan ace Tommy Leuluai is looking to end derby heartache, reports Wigan Today.
Alex Walmsley to miss Wigan and Catalans games following suspension, reports St Helens Reporter.
Former Castleford and Wakefield player Craig Huby offers free school lunches after being inspired by Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
What’s on social
There’s no stopping Pauli Pauli from close range.
Pauli Pauli with a huge try for the Devils before the half 💪@SalfordDevils trail by 4 at the break live on @SkySportsRL Arena #SuperLeague #SLSalStH pic.twitter.com/UHUdiMJS4T
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 26, 2020
Salford coach Ian Watson confirmed his commitment to the club in an interview with Sky Sports last night.
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📹 Head coach Ian Watson reemphasised his commitment to the Club, in tonight's @SkySportsRL interview with @JennaBrooks!
💪 #TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/XmnbWEr1LY
— Salford Red Devils (@SalfordDevils) October 26, 2020
What an effort.
This was INCREDIBLE 🤯#NRLGF pic.twitter.com/heHPvcaOIG
— NRL (@NRL) October 25, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC Two (1pm)
Podcast: The Final Hooter 2020 #11 – Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson chat between home and a Widnes coffee shop and go through some of the current rugby league trends, stories, and rumours.
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
Salford coach Ian Watson turns 44 today.
Also celebrating; Batley half-back Ben White (26), Sheffield hooker Robbie Ward (25) and Wests Tigers hooker Jacob Liddle (24).
Trivia
Ian Watson and Jordan James hold the record for most caps for Wales, with them both having 30 to their names.
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