Rugby League Today: London win Million Pound Game, Bradford gain promotion, Toronto to grow rugby league
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What’s on site
London beat Toronto in the Million Pound Game to gain promotion back to Super League yesterday. Read our report here…
London coach Danny Ward was very proud of his players as they gained promotion to Super League.
Toronto coach Paul Rowley admitted that he thought London fully deserved promotionback to Super League.
Bradford Bulls secured promotion to the Betfred Championship with an ill-tempered 27-8 victory over 12-man Workington at Odsal. Read our report here…
Hunslet Club Parkside capped off an unbeaten season by lifting the NCL Grand Final trophy at Featherstone’s LD Nutrition stadium. Read our report here…
Leigh Miners Rangers have been promoted to the top tier of the National Conference League following a golden point win over Milford Marlins at Featherstone. Read our report here…
Toulouse scrum half Romain Pallares led Spain to victory with a hat-trick of tries to help overcome a stubborn Russia side. Read our report here…
Why Castleford should be praised and not lambasted after semi-final defeat– an opinion piece…
Saints ‘should have celebrated when they had the chance’– an opinion piece…
Back-rower Rhys Curran has committed his future to Toulouse.
What’s in the papers
Toronto 2-4 London: Broncos stun Wolfpack in Million Pound Game to seal Super League return – 5 talking points, report the Mirror.
Heartbreak for Saints and Cas but London to big time – 7 talking points from the rugby league weekend, report the Mirror.
Towering Toronto Wolfpack set to grow rugby league in Europe’s cities, report The Guardian.
London beat Toronto in Million Pound Game for place in Super League, report The Guardian.
London reach Super League by winning Million Pound Game, report The Sun.
Play five-a-side tonight or save himself for Grand Final? Tom Lineham’s choice, report The Sun.
John Bateman should walk Man of Steel race, says Micky McIlorum, report Wigan Today.
Patched-up Featherstone deserved Championship Shield winners, report Yorkshire Evening Post.
What’s on social
A fine achievement.
London flyer Kieran Dixon made his 150th career appearance tonight. ?
And what a game to make it in… #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/2cGxrHaJk6
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) October 7, 2018
Classy touch…
Congratulations to the @LondonBroncosRL who have earned promotion to the 2019 @SuperLeague. Wishing you all the best next year! ? pic.twitter.com/VIAvWOmqLq
— Toronto Wolfpack (@TOwolfpack) October 7, 2018
What a result for the Broncos!
That’s how you celebrate going up to @SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/heg2gms1us
— London Broncos (@LondonBroncosRL) October 7, 2018
Hull FC have launched their new kit!
#FCAllBlacks ⚫⚫
History Meets Tradition. Hull FC have launched their all-black 2019 principal jersey, celebrating 120 years since the club purchased The Boulevard!
DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/Mi6odcDeGm
BUY NOW ➡️ https://t.co/kCipPPEFWe pic.twitter.com/pWXLYKihEQ
— Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) October 7, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
Million Pound Game Highlights: Toronto Wolfpack v London Broncos – 4.00pm, Sky Sports Action
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 Final Hooter podcast by Love Rugby League’s Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson is now available to download.