Rugby League Today: Dudson to join Catalans, Cooke slams cannonballs & Potter to lead New York
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Leeds forward Cameron Smith has signed a new three-year contract with the club.
The Super League clash between Catalans and Leeds will be played behind closed doors at the Stade Gilbert Brutus on Saturday.
Toronto have confirmed the re-signing of Canadian Quinn Ngawati for the rest of the season.
We have listed everything you need to know about the new Canadian franchise, Ottawa Aces.
What’s in the papers
Paul Cooke hits out on tackle techniques, Ben Flower and disciplinary priorities in passionate plea, reports Hull Live.
Mick Potter to take charge of ambitious New York club with bold plans for 2021, reports the Mirror.
Salford forward Gil Dudson will leave Salford at the end of the 2020 Super League season, reports Manchester Evening News.
Leeds happy to travel despite coronavirus but Catalans face financial hit, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
Wigan winger Liam Marshall has been rewarded for his impressive early season form with a new deal, reports Wigan Today.
What’s on social
This is a good watch.
Scotland International 🏴
Paid for his own flights ✈
Working 3 jobs ☕Betfred presents the remarkable story of @LeighCenturions Nick Glohe's journey to the Betfred Championship.
🎥 | @Tryline_Rugby pic.twitter.com/UktD9HbUmk
— BETFRED (@Betfred) March 10, 2020
A brilliant photo.
Looking through one of my dad’s old rugby league books and found this photo of Thrum Hall. Brings back fantastic memories, I miss that place. I’m sure @Halifax_RLFC fans will like it. @GregAustin14 might too 👍#memories#rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/wddkSG2NHL
— Pete Emmett (@emmo99) March 10, 2020
We miss Sam Burgess.
Sam Burgess on pulling the pin on his career 🗣
WATCH 📺 #NRL360 LIVE on Fox League 502 pic.twitter.com/wZNuQFzxhZ
— FOX LEAGUE (@FOXNRL) March 11, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE: Huddersfield v Toronto (Challenge Cup) – Our League app (7:45pm)
The Matty Johns podcast – Fox League (8:30am)
Rugby AM – FreeSports (6pm)
Inside Super League – Sky Sports Arena (7pm)
Former Super League and NRL forward Keith Mason is this week’s guest on The Last Tackle. He talks about his switch to the NRL at 20 as well as his new rugby comic – Rugby Blood.
Super League’s Out Of Your League podcast is back, featuring Brian McDermott.
Sky Sports’ Golden Point podcast is available to download now.
Betfred have launched a magazine show called The Last Tackle on YouTube, hosted by Mark Pearson.
Tanya Arnold hosts the Super League Show.
Podcast: The Final Hooter #4 – featuring rugby league royalty Ellery Hanley.
The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.
The latest Total Rugby League Show is available to download now, hosted by Ben Hughes.
The In Touch Show is out now by Betfred.
Birthdays
Leeds winger Luke Briscoe turns 26 today.
Also celebrating; Hunslet prop Alex Rowe (35), Keighley coach Rhys Lovegrove (33) and Tonga international Ata Hingano (23).
Trivia
Lee Briers holds the record for most drop goals in a Super League season with 11 for Warrington in 2002.
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