Rugby League Today: NRL team target Johnstone, Thursday triple header & World Cup ticket prices
Photo courtesy of Richard Long
What’s on site
Super League fixtures for round 10, 11 and 12 have been announced, with a triple header on Thursday, September 3.
Rugby League World Cup 2021 ticket prices have been announced.
Wigan’s Rob Burrow embroidered shirts are now up for auction.
The latest Final Hooter is out now
Alex Gerrard has signed a new deal with Leigh
What’s on social
Penrith winger Josh Mansour celebrates his 150th career appearances today.
MILESTONE MAN 💪🏽 @Josh_Mansour fights back the tears as he is presented the jersey for his 150th @NRL game.#pantherpride pic.twitter.com/049PcrQtnJ
— Penrith Panthers (@PenrithPanthers) August 21, 2020
England coach Shaun Wane discusses the new additions to his train-on squad…
🏴 #EnglandRL boss @Shaun_Waney discussed the addition of two new members to his squad…
🤝 @Knowlezy6
🤝 Herbie Farnworth pic.twitter.com/KwX29t0ryk— England Rugby League (@England_RL) August 19, 2020
Who’s excited for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup?
🗓️ 427 days to go and we've got another announcement for you…
🎫 Ticket prices for RLWC2021 have just been released.
Head over to our website to see them in full.#RLWC2021 | #PowerOfTogether
— Rugby League World Cup 2021 (@RLWC2021) August 21, 2020
What’s in the papers
St George Illawarra Dragons have their sights on England winger Tom Johnstone, reports the Australian Daily Telegraph.
Youngster Alex Sutcliffe tells the Yorkshire Evening Post he will “play anywhere” for Leeds.
Birthdays
St Helens forward Dominique Peyroux turns 33 today (August 21).
Also celebrating: Cronulla winger Sione Katoa (22); Former NRL and Castleford outside-back Paul Mellor (45).
Trivia
Cameron Smith holds the record for the most NRL appearances (423) and the first to reach 400 games.