Rugby League Today: England to play Samoa, Ma’u contemplates international retirement & women’s tragedy
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
The latest mailbox is out now. A supporter thinks the Great Britain Lions should be turned in to an Under-23s team.
Wakefield have revealed their squad numbers for 2020. New recruit Alex Walker will wear the number one shirt, with Ryan Hampshire moving to 29.
We have a pretty tough quiz that was published yesterday. Can you name the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Team of the Tournament?
There is a lot of talk about the Exiles possibly returning, and we want to know if you think the concept should make a comeback in our latest have your say feature.
Featherstone have announced that women’s player Natalie Harrowell has passed away, aged 29.
What’s in the papers
Adam Hills outlines how Physical Disability Rugby League has changed his life, report the Mirror.
Samoa are now favourites to face England in June – with Sonny Bill Williams, report The Sun.
Wigan owner Ian Lenagan calls RFL’s dealings with Bradford a ‘festering sore’, report The Guardian.
Hull FC’s Manu Ma’u contemplating calling time on his Tonga career, report Hull Live.
Wigan’s Ben Flower believes fellow Welshman Regan Grace deserved GB call, report Wigan Today.
What’s on social
The Batley-Dewsbury rivalry continues.
?Get that dog on a lead, he’s still on a mission! Will they spot him?
To be continued… ? pic.twitter.com/Fo97Netwuj
— Batley Bulldogs RLFC (@BatleyRLFC) December 11, 2019
A special gesture from Wakefield’s David Fifita.
Our little girl is having surgery tomorrow to remove a tumour, thank you so much @david_fifita_ for the visit you made Islas day. Such a special gesture for all our family thank you, Isla is David’s biggest fan and she always has a pic together after the home games! @WTrinityRL pic.twitter.com/3Tr8QFZvm2
— matty159 (@mattyg159) December 10, 2019
This is well worth a watch.
? Games at midnight ? Honoring heritage
Watch the fascinating and contrasting stories of @greekrl and @scotlandrl as they prepared to fight for a place at #RLWC2021 pic.twitter.com/gzohr7NrcG
— Rugby League World Cup 2021 (@RLWC2021) November 8, 2019
What’s on TV/Radio
The latest Love Rugby League Lunch Hour was recorded on Thursday.
RUGBY LEAGUE LUNCH HOUR 05.12Drew and Josh talk Super League, Championship and much more. Join in the debate, comment below.
Posted by Love Rugby League on Thursday, December 5, 2019
Podcast: The Final Hooter International #2 – full-time report and analysis by Love Rugby League.
Episode 44: Love Rugby League Weekly, hosted by deputy editor Drew Darbyshire.
The latest Chasing Kangaroos – An International Rugby League podcast is available to download now.
Birthdays
Leeds prop Dom Crosby turns 29 today.
Also celebrating; ex-Widnes and Castleford winger Paddy Flynn (32), former Australia and New South Wales representative Glenn Lazarus (54) and ex-Brisbane Broncos and Huddersfield star Michael De Vere (43).
Trivia
Natalie Harrowell earned three caps for England and was named Featherstone’s Woman of Steel for 2019.