Rugby League Gossip: Chase future & Hull keen on Fijian star

Ray Mour
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The latest from the rumour mill…

Chase future

Former Man of Steel Rangi Chase will play on with League 1 side Rochdale next season. The 35-year-old joined the Hornets midway through this term from West Wales Raiders and go around again in 2022.

Hull keen on Fijian international

Hull are keen on signing Fiji international Joe Lovodua. The 23-year-old can play hooker or loose forward and is attracting interest from Super League side Hull. He has been playing for South Sydney Rabbitohs’ NSW Cup side. (Hull Daily Mail)

Wigan veteran to go around again

Wigan captain Tommy Leuluai is set to play on next season. The 36-year-old will play his 12th season with the Warriors in 2022 if it is confirmed by the club that he is going around again. Leuluai, who won 39 caps for New Zealand, has made almost 500 career appearances. (Manchester Evening News)

Evans to Super League?

New Zealand Warriors prop Kane Evans is reportedly being offered to Super League club ahead of next season. The 29-year-old has won 13 caps for Fiji and has represented them in two World Cups. (Yorkshire Live)

Toulouse star set for England return?

Toulouse winger Jy Hitchcox looks to be on his way back to England. The 32-year-old, who has been with the French club since 2020, tweeted that he hopes to find something soon in regards to a return to the UK. The Australian scored 23 tries in 30 games for Castleford between 2016-18 and played for the Tigers in the 2017 Super League Grand Final. Hitchcox has also played for English clubs Featherstone and Bradford.

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