Rugby League Today: Hastings hailed, Wane disappointed, transfer news
We have got reports, transfer news and an exclusive for you today.
What’s on site
Wigan weathered a Catalans storm in the second half to return to winning ways. Read our report here…
Wigan coach Shaun Wane insists his team didn’t underestimate Catalans’ weakened side following their narrow victory.
Catalans coach Steve McNamara said their reserve team has allowed them to bring through a crop of promising French talent this season.
Hull FC have released Jansin Turgut and Ross Osborne from the remainder of their contracts, while Jack Logan has joined Doncaster on loan.
Hull KR have strengthened their back line by signing Leigh duo Ben Crooks and Craig Hall for the rest of the season.
Widnes have signed Canberra front-rower Charlie Gubb for the remainder of the season.
St Helens have recalled Liam Cooper from his loan at Whitehaven.
Featherstone have signed Dakota Whylie on dual-registration from Leeds.
Bradford have signed Castleford duo Jy Hitchcox and Tuoyo Egodo on loan until the end of the season.
What’s in the papers
Ralph Rimmer insists rugby league’s ‘civil war’ is an opportunity for positive change, report the Mirror.
Danny Tickle calms Hull KR’s late nerves in derby win over Hull FC, report The Guardian.
Wakefield exclusive: Stadium plan takes surprise twist as council make new offer, report the Daily Star.
New RFL CEO Ralph Rimmer believes talk of civil war could be a good thing, report The Sun.
Shaun Wane says Wigan failed to put their stamp on tense win over Catalans, report Wigan Today.
Saints fan pushes Wire centre Bryson Goodwin during match, report Warrington Guardian.
Hull FC coach Lee Radford questions thought process of players in attack after derby defeat to Hull KR, report Hull Daily Mail.
Tim Sheens on his first derby win, Craig Hall and Ben Crooks impressing, and Todd Carney cameo, report Hull Daily Mail.
What’s on social
A few eye opening results last night!
FULL TIME SCORES
Wigan 25-20 Catalans
Huddersfield 40-28 Wakefield
Salford 38-22 Leeds
Hull FC 16-20 Hull KRThoughts? #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/zJLcijKZ7x
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) July 27, 2018
What a try.
TRY HULL KR!
Talanoa drops the ball inside the Rovers 20, and the visitors break down the right wing, Hall is onside does amazingly to sprint over half the length of the pitch before just touching down.
Watch now on SkySports Arena or follow here: https://t.co/KKJOFB6HTs pic.twitter.com/xvZI7dS8pC
— Sky Sports RL ? (@SkySportsRL) July 27, 2018
This is brilliant to see!
Watch the Salford fans react to @JackoHastings after his whirlwind debut and hear from the man himself about how he felt. pic.twitter.com/EYeLYkulB6
— Salford Red Devils (@SalfordDevils) July 27, 2018
Classy touch from Craig Hall…
What a return ???
Two tries and a huge conversion on his return for @hullkrofficial
Craig Hall was the @Betfred Man of the Match – voted for by #OURLEAGUE members ? pic.twitter.com/AAHI1ythI7
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) July 27, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
SL Highlights: Hull FC v Hull KR – 8am, 10:45am & 1:30pm, Sky Sports Action
LIVE NRL: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Parramatta Eels – 8:25am, Sky Sports Arena
The latest Super League Pod is available to download now, in association with Love Rugby League.
The latest ‘Sport at Six’ podcast by BBC Radio Manchester’s Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt is available to download now.
The latest Rugby League show on Proper Sport is available to download now.
The latest Whippets and Flat Caps podcast is available to download now, presented by Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League podcast is available to download now, presented by Dave Woods.
The latest Rugby League on talkSPORT 2 podcast is available to download now.
The Final Hooter podcast by Love Rugby League’s Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson is now available to download.