Rugby League Today: Denver Test, Charnley on Warrington, O’Loughlin lauded

Drew Darbyshire

There are many talking points in the rugby league world today.

What’s on site

Super League’s Team of the Week is here from Round 10. Sean O’Loughlin produced the standout performance of the weekend, while there were several players hitting peak form in round ten.

James Graham says England’s mid-season Test against New Zealand in Denver ‘has got to be done’ for the sake of international rugby league.

Former New Zealand and Warrington winger Henry Fa’afili says it would be disappointing if the scheduled Test against England in Denver doesn’t go ahead.

Warrington coach Steve Price was impressed with Kevin Brown and Josh Charnley in their win at Salford.

There are plenty of talking points from round ten of the Betfred Super League. Salford need Lui, Warrington defence key and Widnes injury woes are in our list of five things we learned.

Swinton have signed Germany half-back Brad Billsborough with immediate effect.

What’s in the papers

Warrington Wolves star Josh Charnley would love to see Eddie Hearn work on rugby league, The Sun reveal in an exclusive.

Kallum Watkins shines as Leeds edge out Wakefield in thriller, report The Guardian.

Sean O’Loughlin was urged by his team-mates to shelve any retirement plans after his towering performance in France on Saturday, claim Wigan Today.

Warrington Wolves’ work ethic is paying off says Kevin Brown, report Warrington Guardian.

Saints prop Luke Thompson has stressed the importance of rest, report St Helens Star.

Another loss is hard to take for Wakefield coach Chris Chester, report Yorkshire Evening Post.

What’s on social

Can Sam Tomkins make his way back into the England set up?

Former England cricketer was at the John Smith’s Stadium watching Huddersfield v Castleford on Sunday!

Josh Charnley is tearing it up for Warrington at the minute!

There are a number of exclusives in the trade papers…

What’s on TV/Radio

Super League Fulltime – 7pm & 8pm, Sky Sports Arena, presented by Bill Arthur.

The latest ‘Sport at Six’ podcast by BBC Radio Manchester’s Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt is available to download now.

The latest League Express podcast is available to download now.

The latest Rugby League show on Proper Sport is available to download now.

The latest Whippets and Flat Caps podcast is available to download now, presented by Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan.

The latest 5 Live Rugby League podcast is available to download now, presented by Dave Woods.

The latest Rugby League on talkSPORT 2 podcast is available to download now.

The Final Hooter podcast by Love Rugby League’s Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson is now available to download.

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