Rugby League Today: Super League considers suspension, Casty refuses travel to Wigan & football fans impressed
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Castleford climbed up to second in the Super League table as they inflicted a fourth defeat of 2020 on St Helens yesterday.
Daryl Powell expressed his sheer delight after Castleford dominated St Helens.
Warrington forward Luis Johnson has confirmed that he will be out of action for the next few months.
What’s in the papers
Super League clubs considering suspension as Toronto Wolfpack report first cases, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Football fans impressed by Super League amid coronavirus halt as Premier League VAR claim made, reports Hull Live.
Catalans forward Remi Casty says he will not travel to Wigan this weekend over fears of the coronavirus, reports L’Independant.
Rugby league to continue adhering to government guidelines and play on, reports the Mirror.
Leeds are doing everything possible to minimise impact of coronavirus insists Kevin Sinfield, reports Yorkshire Evening Post.
What’s on social
Classic Kammy!
Rugby league welcomed football's @chris_kammy in studio on Sunday, and Brian Carney couldn't resist stitching him up on air!
📺 Watch Castleford vs St Helens live on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event now or follow here: https://t.co/MQ5mspYq2f pic.twitter.com/qbYT7UZFRH
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) March 15, 2020
Four Toronto players showing symptoms of coronavirus…
Statement from Brian McDermott: pic.twitter.com/ssk8ZtYtRt
— Toronto Wolfpack (@TOwolfpack) March 15, 2020
Props aren’t as slow as they used to be…
Yes that is 2 props! 😳
Live on @SkySportsRL Main Event & Arena now! #SLCasStH #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/2nQmXibKv8
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) March 15, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
Controversy Corner – Fox League (8am)
Challenge Cup sixth round draw – BBC Red Button TV Channel (6:30pm)
Super League Show – BBC One (12:05am)
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.
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.
Birthdays
Toronto coach Brian McDermott turns 50 today.
Also celebrating; former Great Britain international Phil Ford (59), ex-Australia international Brett Kenny (59) and Halifax centre Steve Tyrer (31).
Trivia
Andy Farrell and Pat Richards hold the record for most points in a regular season, with 388 each for Wigan in 2001 and 2010 respectively.
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