Rugby League Today: Leeds dismiss Boyd rumours, Hull KR target marquee signing & Watts injury update
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Can you name all the countries with an official International Rugby League ranking? Lets see how much of an internationalist you are in our latest quiz!
St George Illawarra Dragons have signed centre Brayden Wiliame from Catalans.
Andrew Voss one of the greatest as Australian commentators lead the way, suggests a fan in our latest mailbox.
Experienced forward Graeme Horne will join his brother Richard at Doncaster in 2020.
The International Rugby League has recommended a package of reforms for Tonga National Rugby League following an investigation.
What’s in the papers
Leeds coach Richard Agar says the Rhinos are not in the market to sign former Australia international Shannon Boyd, report Yorkshire Evening Post.
Adrian Lam believes Super League chiefs have made a mistake by starting the 2020 season in January – labelling the early start as “ridiculous”, report Wigan Today.
Hull KR will target a marquee signing for the 2021 season with chairman Neil Hudgell revealing a change in the club’s recruitment strategy, report Hull Live.
Jackson Hastings is set to complete his move to Wigan after doubts he would join, report The Sun.
Castleford forward Liam Watts is expected to be fit for the start of the Super League campaign despite picking up a hamstring strain in pre-season training, report The Yorkshire Post.
What’s on social
Always play to the whistle.
Jonathan davies playing to the whistle with a cheeky try, good thinking in an important game for the wire… and it definitely hit harris shoulder ???? #Warrington #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/0U4pWHGv7E
— Warrington R.L.F.C wilderspool Memories (@WarringtonRLFC1) December 17, 2019
The most followed FIFA Twitch streamer, Castro, has got his hands on the new Castleford shirt!
? Hi @Castro1021, we see you’ve got one of our new 2020 playing shirts.
If you’re ever in Yorkshire, get in touch we’d love to welcome you to The Jungle so you can watch a game of #rugbyleague!
PS: it’s pronounced “rugby” not “wugby” ? pic.twitter.com/0quPm6fGMr
— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) December 14, 2019
Some of these tries are unreal.
Slice it through and hope for the best! Here are your 2019 best tries off kicks ? pic.twitter.com/pZHNuuvspp
— NRL (@NRL) December 17, 2019
What’s on TV/Radio
The latest Love Rugby League Lunch Hour was recorded on Thursday.
RUGBY LEAGUE LUNCH HOUR 12.12Drew and Josh discuss all things rugby league. Join the debate, comment below.
Posted by Love Rugby League on Thursday, December 12, 2019
Podcast: The Final Hooter International #2 – full-time report and analysis by Love Rugby League.
Episode 46: Love Rugby League Weekly, hosted by deputy editor Drew Darbyshire.
The latest Chasing Kangaroos – An International Rugby League podcast is available to download now.
Birthdays
Former Ireland international Luke Ambler turns 30 today.
Also celebrating; Tonga international Mosese Pangai (28) and former Italy internationals Ben Musolino (27) and Tony Fella (48).
Trivia
Sonny Bill Williams will earn £5.4million during his two years at Toronto Wolfpack, meaning he will earn £7,200 a day.