Rugby League Today: Gale suffers setback, new deals galore & Mossop on retirement
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Paper Talk: England to play France as homegrown talent comes to the fore.
Toulouse make move to further pathway as clubs start to make first signings.
Brits Down Under: Burgess’ Bunnies secure record win & Elliott Whitehead impressive in defeat.
James Maloney to leave Catalans at the end of 2021.
One-club man Adam Milner signs new Castleford deal.
What’s in the papers
Dominance of Catalans and Toulouse drives rugby league to wider audience. (The Guardian)
Lee Mossop on retirement, highlights – and plans to own chain of coffee shops. (Wigan Today)
Konrad Hurrell set to receive crucial injury news as Luke Gale setback confirmed. (Leeds Live)
George Williams reveals UK return rush after swapping the NRL for Warrington. (The Sun)
St Helens coach Kristian Woolf cals for NRL rule on stoppages. (St Helens Star)
What’s on social
Wakefield have signed Tom Lineham for 2022.
🗣️ "It's a new challenge and I'm really excited about it.."
💪 Tom Lineham excited to join the Club from the 2022 season! pic.twitter.com/SR0AVJ4UuS
— Wakefield Trinity (@WTrinityRL) August 17, 2021
Sky Sports News announced Jake Connor’s contract extension with Hull yesterday.
✍️ ICYMI, Jake Connor has signed a new two-year deal with the Black & Whites, keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2023 season!
📺 Here's how we broke the news yesterday afternoon, with a little help from Sky Sports News…
Full Story 👉 https://t.co/coxmKshQqN pic.twitter.com/pJjoX9m5gY
— Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) August 17, 2021
Super League’s ‘Rival Round’ is approaching.
👊 It’s not Derby week without showing this… 💥#TheDerbyWorthWaitingFor #NeverGonnaStop 🍒⚪️ #WWRL pic.twitter.com/UApwuWDgK1
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) August 16, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Super League Show – BBC Two (1pm)
Birthdays
New Zealand international Dallin Watene-Zelezniak turns 26 today (August 17).
Also celebrating; Toulouse favourite Johnathon Ford (32), Featherstone prop Jack Bussey (29), New Zealand international Esan Marsters (25) and Catalans centre Arthur Romano (24).
Trivia
Castleford forward Jesse Sene-Lefao made his 150th career appearance in last Thursday’s win at St Helens.