Rugby League Today: Hull KR belief, Brown’s new role & Fiji prop to Super League?

Drew Darbyshire

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…

What’s on site

Win two hospitality tickets to the Betfred Super League Grand Final with Batchelors Peas.

Dream XIII of NRL players off-contract.

Woman of Steel shortlist confirmed.

Micky McIlorum extends Catalans stay.

Rob Burrow to present Harry Sunderland Trophy at Super League Grand Final.

What’s in the papers

New Zealand Warriors powerhouse Kane Evans offered to Super League clubs. (Yorkshire Live)

“Crazy” feeling to be one win from Super League Grand Final, says Leeds winger Ash Handley. (The Yorkshire Post)

Luis Johnson reveals Hull KR mindset ahead of semi-final date with Catalans. (Hull Daily Mail)

Kevin Brown excited about his new role in rugby league. (Wigan Today)

Jack Brown, Connor Wynne and Ben McNamara aiming to kick on after securing Hull futures. (Hull Daily Mail)

What’s on social

You can only sign one…

The 2021 Super League Dream Team has been announced.

Tyla Hepi has signed a new deal with Castleford.

What’s on TV/Radio

Dally M Awards Special – Watch NRL (10:30am)

Birthdays

Former Samoa, London Broncos and Castleford winger Denny Solomona turns 28 today (September 27).

Also celebrating; former Oldham favourite Darren Abram (54), Sheffield coach Mark Aston (54), ex-Hull half-back Brett Seymour (37), retiring Widnes prop Paul Clough (34), North Queensland Cowboys prop Lachlan Burr (29), Halifax’s Italy international James Saltonstall (28) and Manly Sea Eagles utility Dylan Walker (27).

Trivia

There will be a new name in the Super League Grand Final this year as League Leaders’ Shield winners Catalans Dragons host Hull KR in the semi-finals on Thursday.

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