Rugby League Today: French revolution, Hull recruitment plans & Rimmer on game’s future
Romain Franco of Catalans celebrates his try
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Championship round-up: Whitehaven take play-off race to the final day.
Leigh 26-18 Wakefield: Ryan Brierley stars as Centurions beat Trinity.
Catalans winning League Leaders’ Shield “tremendous” for French rugby league.
Lost its magic? Looking at some of the issues raised by fans about rugby league.
Alex Walmsley “best prop in Super League”, says St Helens coach.
What’s in the papers
Corey Johnson: Leeds talent back where he wants to be after Super League return. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
Brett Hodgson discusses Adam Pearson’s programme promise and Hull FC recruitment plans. (Hull Daily Mail)
Confidence is key for Wigan boss Adrian Lam. (Wigan Today)
RFL boss Ralph Rimmer excited about rugby league’s “watershed moment”. (The Yorkshire Post)
Full transcript as Ralph Rimmer talks rugby league’s future, restrucutre, funding and Eddie Hearn. (Hull Daily Mail)
What’s on social
Jack Owens did very well to hold his nerve on this one!
⏱️ 78' Widnes 8-8 Bradford
⏱️ 79' Widnes 8-9 Bradford
⏱️ 80' Widnes 10-9 Bradford😲 Jack Owens was the @WidnesRL hero this afternoon with 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 dramatic 45-metre penalty goal! pic.twitter.com/XbRTmg3pYa
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) September 12, 2021
“It means a lot to French rugby league.”
⭐ 𝙃𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙍𝙎 ⭐
Look back on a special night in Perpignan for @DragonsOfficiel👇
The 2021 @Betfred #SuperLeague League Leaders' Shield winners 🐉 pic.twitter.com/wg1rxywL9W
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) September 12, 2021
All the best to Danny Washbrook in retirement.
🔲 229 Hull apps
⚜️ 108 Wakefield apps
⚔️ 19 York apps
🏆 2 Challenge Cups
🔥 Super League Grand FinalistWhat a fine 17-year playing career for Danny Washbrook, who will hang up his boots at the end of the season! #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/EoPs13SY0s
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) September 11, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC One (11:55pm)
Birthdays
Warrington chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick turns 41 today (September 13).
Also celebrating; ex-London and Leeds half-back Ben Walker (45), former Leigh favourite Steve Maden (39), Huddersfield forward Kenny Edwards (32) and Australia international Cameron Munster (27).
Trivia
Ryan Brierley’s hat-trick against Wakefield on Sunday saw him move into second in Leigh’s all-time top try scorers, going ahead of club legend John Woods with 154 tries to his name.