RL Today: Westerman feeling positive, Leeds prospects hailed & paper talk

Drew Darbyshire

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.

What’s on site

Paper Talk: Zane Tetevano praised, Super Leigh & season start delay?

Big praise for Leeds assistants Sean Long and Jamie Jones-Buchanan.

Start of Super League season could be delayed.

Leeds coach Richard Agar pays tribute to retiring Stevie Ward.

Mason Lino arrives at Wakefield.

What’s in the papers

Richard Agar tip rugby genius Sean Long to have big impact on Leeds’ Super League bid, reports the Mirror.

Joe Westerman says Wakefield have “enough quality” to challenge, reports The Yorkshire Post.

Josh Reynolds backed to settle in quickly at Hull, reports Hull Live.

Mose Masoe’s injury turmoil leaves coach Tony Smith heartbroken and fearing “very gloomy” future, reports the Daily Star.

Morgan Gannon and Levi Edwards – two youngsters with a huge Leeds future, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.

What’s on social

Mason Lino is Wakefield’s new number seven!

Pre-season is in full swing…

Hull KR have new front-row partners for 2021!

 

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

Former Great Britain, England and St Helens prop Maurie Fa’asavalu turns 41 today.

Also celebrating; France international Anthony Marion (27), Papua New Guinea international Luke Page (30) and former USA international Ryan McGoldrick (40).

Trivia

Leeds and St Helens have won the most Super League titles in the Super League era, with eight each.

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