RL Today: Wigan’s full-back options, Leeming’s World Cup ambitions & Foster on return
Wigan youngster Umyla Hanley
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
New Northern American rugby league shelved until 2022.
Next step Wembley for Women’s Challenge Cup final?
Josh Griffin vows to come back stronger after season-ending injury.
Anthony Gelling leaves Leigh to return home to New Zealand.
What’s in the papers
Frustration ends as Castleford’s Alex Foster eyes Wembley, reports The Yorkshire Post.
What are Wigan’s full-back options now? reports Wigan Today.
Kruise Leeming eyeing up England World Cup spot after impressive Leeds form, reports Leeds Live.
Inside rugby league’s stagnant recruitment market as clubs struggle to identify new signings, reports Hull Live.
Barrow announce exciting new signing Charlie Emslie, reports North West Evening Mail.
What’s on social
St Helens are going to Wembley!
Wembley bound 🔴#rugbyleague #challengecup pic.twitter.com/Aq5PJDbzQz
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) June 7, 2021
A kind-hearted gesture from Junior Sa’u.
One ❤️ Champ, always grateful to put smiles on kids faces. #GodIsGood pic.twitter.com/Nsv2nHHRGb
— Junior Sa'u (@junior_sau) June 7, 2021
This is a lovely tweet.
I have just rang my grandparents and my grandad says “I’m so proud Tara, I’ve not had a great year but it made my year watching you win the @TheChallengeCup final on Saturday” 🥺❤️
This was only the second time they have ever been able to see me play thanks to @BBCSport 🙌 pic.twitter.com/LviNwuvj9X
— Tara Jones (@TaraJ_TJ) June 7, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
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
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane and Wigan legend Steve Renouf turns 51 today.
Also celebrating; former St Helens winger Dwayne West (41), Samoa international Luciano Leilua (25) and London Broncos prop Titus Gwaze (22).
Trivia
Joe Arundel made his 100th appearance for Wakefield in Sunday’s win over Leigh.
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