Rugby League Today: Burrow inspires Leeds, Richardson to stay at Castleford & Leuluai’s future
Tommy Leuluai in action for Wigan
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Leeds 18-12 Huddersfield: Rhinos take inspiration from Rob Burrow.
Lockdown accelerated his decline but Rob Burrow says MND ‘picked on the wrong guy’.
James Roby signs new one-year deal with St Helens.
Brisbane Broncos captain Alex Glenn announces retirement.
What’s in the papers
Wigan captain Thomas Leuluai will decide his playing future next month. (Manchester Evening News)
Danny Richardson insists he will be at Castleford next season. (Yorkshire Post)
Leeds head coach Richard Agar has an update on Konrad Hurrell. (Yorkshire Post)
What’s on social
We love this.
Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow received a hero's welcome from fans as he returned to the Headingley pitch ahead of the game against Huddersfield 💛💙pic.twitter.com/PHveAK8Hww
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) August 19, 2021
International rugby league!
🇷🇸 SERBIA 🆚 CZECH 🇨🇿 Youth international match* tomorrow in Belgrade! 🔥
* Serbia U20 vs Czech U21 pic.twitter.com/TDyMWWWTBr— European Rugby League (@EuroRugbyLeague) August 20, 2021
Rugby league legend Martin Offiah getting in the derby spirit!
Getting in the Derby 𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗱 😍@martinoffiah 🙌 #TheDerbyWorthWaitingFor 👉 https://t.co/MZLvisYokd#NeverGonnaStop 🍒⚪️ #WWRL pic.twitter.com/2fOxqYT024
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) August 20, 2021
Birthdays
Rochdale head coach Matt Calland celebrates his 50th birthday today.
Also celebrating: Former NRL and Super League half-back Brett Finch (40), former New Zealand international and St Helens star Francis Meli (41) and Barrow star Jamie Dallimore (33).