Rugby League Today: Powell pleased, Price feeling positive, Tomkins to Hull KR
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What’s on site
Adam Milner played a starring role to guide Castleford to a crucial 34-30 win over Warrington at the Halliwell Jones Stadium last night. Read our report here…
Castleford coach Daryl Powell said their win over Warrington is up there with the best of his coaching career.
Warrington coach Steve Price admitted that Castleford deserved the win, but revealed that there were plenty of positives to take away.
Suspended Wigan forward Joel Tomkins is set for a move to Hull KR with immediate effect.
Leeds hooker Brad Dwyer is set to feature for Championship club Featherstone Rovers on dual-registration.
Rochdale Hornets’ Harry Reardon has been suspended until November 2021 for breaching RFL’s anti-doping regulations.
Adam Cuthbertson has signed a new two-year contract with Leeds.
Whitehaven have received a huge boost ahead of their financial problems, announcing a letter of intent has been signed by Stuart Harvey and the current board of directors.
Hull KR utility-back Kieren Moss has joined Halifax on loan until the end of the 2018 season.
Hunslet have announced the signing of Zach Braham for the rest of the season following his release from Doncaster.
What’s in the papers
Castleford Tigers stun Warrington Wolves in Super League thriller, report The Guardian.
St Helens ace Luke Thompson may be called up by England for New Zealand Test, report The Sun.
Steve Price gives an update on Kevin Brown’s injury, report Warrington Guardian.
St Helens have extended their lead at the top of Super League with a 26-4 win over Hull KR, report St Helens Star.
Night to forget as Leeds’ downward spiral continues, report Yorkshire Evening post.
No pressure on Batley as they head to France, report Yorkshire Evening Post.
Hull FC move within four points of Super League top two with Salford Red Devils demolition, report Hull Daily Mail.
Braindead Hull KR frustrate Tim Sheens after mistake-laden display at St Helens, report Hull Daily Mail.
What’s on social
An excellent achievement.
Matt Cook is playing in his 250th career game tonight. A great milestone. ?
He has played 86 games for Castleford, and was previously with London Broncos (64 games), Hull KR (28) and Bradford Bulls (70). Cook has also represented England twice. #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/uvXDquJMdG
— Love Rugby League (@loverugbyleague) June 8, 2018
James Roby on Saints’ form and a milestone!
? Post-match thoughts from Captain James Roby after a tough clash with @hullkrofficial at the @twstadium #saintsandproud pic.twitter.com/vxm8zs8qQE
— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) June 8, 2018
Not bad, not bad…
Still unbeaten at home in 2018! ✅ pic.twitter.com/rmxE7YUZO7
— Hull FC (@hullfcofficial) June 8, 2018
A bit of stick for the man of the match!
Go on shadrack @AdzMilner https://t.co/5iaaEapECP
— Paul McShane (@mcshane_paul) June 8, 2018
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE SL: Catalans Dragons v Widnes Vikings – 5.00pm, Sky Sports Red Button
Rugby League Masterclass: Stand-Off – 7.30pm, Sky Sports Mix
SL Highlights: Catalans Dragons v Widnes Vikings – 11.45pm, Sky Sports Arena
LIVE NRL: Cronulla Sharks v Gold Coast Titans – 5.00am, Sky Sports Arena
LIVE NRL: Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos – 7.05am, Sky Sports Arena
State of Origin I Highlights: Queensland v New South Wales – 2.45pm, Sky Sports Arena
Super League Live – 5.00pm, TalkSPORT 2
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 latest Rugby League on talkSPORT 2 podcast is available to download now.
The Final Hooter podcast by Love Rugby League’s Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson is now available to download.