Rugby League Today: Sonny Bill needs surgery, Carney slams New York plans & latest gossip
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
The off the record gossip column has gone down a storm this week. Which prop are St Helens lining up? Where is Junior Moors going? Which Wigan youngster is set to receive a new deal? Find out in the rumour mill.
The NRL season gets underway this weekend, and we’ve got a preview for every game being played.
The popular French round-up feature is on site now. Limoux march on, Toulouse suffer points deduction and Villefranche reach Cup final.
New York want to enter League 1 in 2022, and we have listed everything you need to know about the club.
What’s in the papers
Why Ricky Stuart understands the scrutiny George Williams faces at Canberra Raiders, reports The Sydney Morning Herald.
Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams needs knee surgery, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Warrington coach Steve Price has challenged his Warrington side to continue the development of their confidence at Hull FC tonight, reports Warrington Guardian.
New York to join rugby league pyramid – and go step further than Toronto, reports The Sun.
Adrian Lam is confident Ollie Partington will learn a harsh lesson from his suspension – but put his mistake into context, reports Wigan Today.
What’s on social
Nice, fun content.
Who gave the @leedsrhinos players a camera!?
Watch Canteen Diaries now 😂 #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/PHmrGh4AVM
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) March 11, 2020
Toronto have got their first win of 2020.
First W of 2020#ChallengeCup pic.twitter.com/eu0jig6iMS
— Toronto Wolfpack (@TOwolfpack) March 11, 2020
Brian Carney doesn’t mince his words.
🗣️Brian Carney says he will "swim to New York towing a barrel of shark food behind me" if the Big Apple franchise deliver on some of their plans outlined here 👇🏽🗽🦈 pic.twitter.com/qqbNDVlUt9
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) March 11, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
LIVE: Hull FC v Warrington – Sky Sports Arena & Sky Sports Mix (7:45pm)
LIVE: Parramatta v Canterbury – Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Arena (9am)
Thursday Night League – Fox League (8am)
Late Show with Matty Johns – Fox League (10:55am)
Rugby League Back Chat – FreeSports (6pm)
Former Super League and NRL forward Keith Mason is this week’s guest on The Last Tackle. He talks about his switch to the NRL at 20 as well as his new rugby comic – Rugby Blood.
Super League’s Out Of Your League podcast is back, featuring Brian McDermott.
Sky Sports’ Golden Point podcast is available to download now.
Betfred have launched a magazine show called The Last Tackle on YouTube, hosted by Mark Pearson.
Tanya Arnold hosts the Super League Show.
Podcast: The Final Hooter #4 – featuring rugby league royalty Ellery Hanley.
The latest Forty20 LIVE podcast is out now.
The latest 5 Live Rugby League Podcast is out now, hosted by Dave Woods.
The latest Total Rugby League Show is available to download now, hosted by Ben Hughes.
The In Touch Show is out now by Betfred.
Birthdays
England and Warrington half-back Gareth Widdop turns 31 today.
Also celebrating; Gold Coast Titans centre Kallum Watkins (29), Hull KR half-back Ryan Brierley (28) and Salford’s assistant coach Paul Rowley (45).
Trivia
Lee Briers holds the record for most drop goals in a Super League game, having kicked five for Warrington in a 16-11 defeat at Halifax back in 2002.
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