Rugby League Today: Powell arrives at Warrington, Leeds recruitment update & Greece star to Super League?

Drew Darbyshire
Daryl Powell

Castleford coach Daryl Powell

A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…

What’s on site

Six of the best Super League transfers so far.

Kevin Sinfield to embark on toughest challenge yet in support of Rob Burrow.

London Broncos bolster squad ahead of 2022 season.

Leeds swoop for former Woman of Steel.

RFL reaches out to fans to discuss 2030 strategy plans.

What’s in the papers

Michael Shenton on Hull’s ‘exciting’ youngsters, Brett Hodgson’s impact, Marcus Walker and Jacob Hookem. (Hull Daily Mail)

Cronulla Sharks forward offered to Super League clubs. He has represented Greece at international level! (Leeds Live)

Richard agar outlines ‘ideal’ Leeds recruitment plans after David Fusitu’a capture. (Leeds Live)

French revolution can spark rugby league revival – but sport must take golden opportunity. (Mirror)

Wigan star hoping for captaincy honour. (Wigan Today)

What’s on social

Daryl Powell has arrived at Warrington.

 

Samisoni Langi has signed a new deal with Catalans after making a u-turn on his move to Wakefield.

Gold Coast Titans are the latest club to have a rebrand.

What’s on TV/Radio

The BBC will show a double-header between England and France on Saturday. The women’s match takes place at midday on BBC Two, with the men’s game kicking off at 2:30pm on BBC One.

Birthdays

Former Great Britain, Castleford, Bradford and Hull prop Andy Lynch turns 42 today (October 20).

Also celebrating; Brisbane Broncos winger Corey Oates (27), Scotland international Lewis Tierney (27), Newcastle-bound hooker Josh Eaves (24), Hull forward Jordan Lane (24), ex-Catalans coach Kevin Walters (54) and Australia legend Laurie Daley (52).

Trivia

The last time England played in France was in 2016, when they ran-out 40-6 winners in front of a 14,o00-strong crowd in Avignon.

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