Rugby League Today: Hardaker future, Man of Steel awards & bright future for Leeds
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Andre Savelio signs two-year deal at Hull.
Doncaster secure League 1 play-off final spot in most dramatic circumstances.
Whitehaven fight off other clubs to retain duo.
Toulouse and Featherstone through to fight for promotion to Super League.
Leeds coach Richard Agar pays tribute to departing duo.
What’s in the papers
Zak Hardaker’s Wigan future resolved as talks with rival Super League clubs revealed. (Manchester Evening News)
Mikey Lewis’ exceptional year results in maiden international call-up for Hull KR star. (Hull Daily Mail)
Departing Konrad Hurrell believes Leeds’ future is bright. (The Yorkshire Post)
Sione Mata’utia confident for Grand Final – but still hurting from Catalans Magic comeback. (St Helens Star)
Mark Evans: “Rugby league and union need to talk about their real problems”. (The Guardian)
What’s on social
How good is this!
🇫🇯 TEAM KIKAU 🇫🇯
This is the reaction of @BillKikau1’s family & friends as the full-time siren sounded last night.
It’s a special moment that could inspire many other Fijian kids to follow in his footsteps.
Rugby league is more than just a game.
This is why we love it 🖤 pic.twitter.com/sS6A0E8Ug5
— Zac Bailey (@ZacBailey14) October 3, 2021
A champion proposal…
BRIAN TO'O PROPOSES 💍
What a night! #NRLGF pic.twitter.com/kBNtAyINAO
— NRL (@NRL) October 3, 2021
The Steve Prescott Man of Steel award will be announced tonight!
Abdull, Connor, Lomax, Tomkins, Widdop 👀
Who are you backing to be 2021 @StevePrescott1 MBE #ManOfSteel? 🤔
Tune into the Betfred Super League Awards to find out the winner on Monday 4 October, Sky Sports Mix, 8.30pm 📺 pic.twitter.com/AUmo4L1oGj
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 2, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Man of Steel Awards – Sky Sports Mix (8:30pm)
Birthdays
York’s new recruit Jamie Ellis turns 32 today (October 4).
Also celebrating; Barrow prop Jake Emmitt (33), Featherstone’s Italian international Dean Parata (30) and Penrith Panthers winger Charlie Staines (21).
Trivia
France international Mark Kheirallah needs two tries to reach 100 for Toulouse.