Rugby League Today: Fixtures could be televised behind closed doors, stay at home challenge becoming a hit & Wakefield boss helps community
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Joe Greenwood has tested negative for coronavirus and hopes to extend his Leeds loan.
Castleford’s Paul McShane leads the way at the top of the Man of Steel leaderboard.
Toronto Wolfpack are being held back by a fear factor, according to former director of rugby Brian Noble.
Phil Clarke doubts rugby league could survive for three months in coronavirus pandemic.
Ireland star Dec O’Donnell discusses representing his heritage.
What’s in the papers
Super League games could be televised behind closed doors in May, reports the Yorkshire Post.
Michael Carter has been helping his community, reports the Mirror.
Warrington Wolves CEO Karl Fitzpatrick discusses financial difficulties if rugby league shutdown extends, reports Warrington Guardian.
What’s on social
Rob Burrow with an important message.
Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow, who has #MND, has got an important message for all of us – do what's right! #StaySafeStayHome
➡ Click here to see the interview in full https://t.co/BgT2bkPq7u pic.twitter.com/pfCjMVF6uP— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) March 19, 2020
The “Stay At Home” challenge is becoming a hit with rugby league stars.
👏 @DannyRich96 with the slickest #StayAtHomeChallenge we've seen so far! pic.twitter.com/QNmFHp3Yxx
— England Rugby League (@England_RL) March 19, 2020
John Bateman with the goods.
For everyone asking and wanting to no the price (@J_mcGillvary) iv managed to get @WatchNRL to sort out a discount of 10% not much but it’s for anyone who needs it.
Just type in 2020NRLPARTNER in to the voucher code bar when paying 👍🏻 https://t.co/JsFtMuvmC8— John Bateman (@johnbateman1) March 20, 2020
Virtual rugby league in the Championship.
🏉💻🏆 KNIGHTS FACE ROVERS FOR VIRTUAL GLORY!
➡️ https://t.co/7I8CiTIFoq#WeAreYork⚔️ pic.twitter.com/T1hldCfVLM
— York City Knights⚔️ (@YorkKnightsRLFC) March 19, 2020
Which mascot will beat Swinton’s Dana the Lion?
That's four!
Thank @Kemik_Official for the game, an end to end game!
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⚪️⚪️⚪️🦁⚪️⚪️⚪️
⚪️🦁🦁⚫⚪️⚪️⚪️
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🦁🦁🦁⚫⚫⚪️⚫#swintonlions #danaisthebest #connect4— Dana The Lion (@TheSwintonLion) March 19, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs – Sky Sports (9:05am).
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 Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan.
Sky Sports’ Golden Point podcast is available to download now.
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.
Birthdays
Former Hull KR, Sheffield and Newcastle hooker Keal Carlile turns 30 today.
Also celebrating: Parramatta Eels winger Blake Ferguson (30), New Zealand star Adam Blair (34) and former NRL and Super League forward Willie Manu (40).
Trivia
Danny Brough holds the record for the most points for Scotland on the international scene (132).
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