Rugby League Today: Toulouse in Super League, Leigh recruitment & Naiqama tribute to Burrow
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league…
What’s on site
Toulouse promoted to Super League after defeating Featherstone.
St Helens win Women’s Super League Grand Final.
Catalans owner vows never to play a final again under English referees.
Workington make it three Cumbrian sides in the Championship for 2022.
Huddersfield win Women’s Super League Shield final.
What’s in the papers
Leigh in driving seat to sign Scotland international. (Manchester Evening News)
Kevin Naiqama’s touching words to Rob Burrow after securing St Helens Super League title. (Mirror)
Can St Helens keep improving after three Super League titles in a row? (The Guardian)
Ex-Hull half-back Mat Head tipping Joe Lovodua for Super League success. (Hull Daily Mail)
Morgan Knowles says “villains” St Helens deserve more credit for trophy dynasty. (Mirror)
What’s on social
There will be two French teams in Super League next season!
It’s pretty surreal 💬
Toulouse captain Johnathon Ford gives his thoughts on an huge achievement of being promoted to the #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/42YozZ1Kbb
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) October 10, 2021
What a week for Jodie Cunningham – named Woman of Steel and winning the Grand Final!
This means everything to us😭
An emotional Jodie Cunningham tries to put into words what it means to play rugby league and win the Grand Final…
#⃣ #SuperLeague pic.twitter.com/Z0ENFM9Om3
— Sky Sports Rugby League (@SkySportsRL) October 10, 2021
What a special moment.
The most heartwarming interview you will ever see
Kevin Naiqama, 2021 Harry Sunderland Trophy winner 🏆
Awarded by the legend that is @Rob7Burrow 👏#SuperLeague #GrandFinal pic.twitter.com/fncEtTKLEm
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) October 9, 2021
What’s on TV/Radio
Million Pound Game highlights: Toulouse 34-12 Featherstone.
Super League Grand Final highlights: Catalans 10-12 St Helens.
Birthdays
Former Great Britain, Ireland, Hunslet, Leeds and Bradford hooker James Lowes turns 52 today (October 11).
Also celebrating; former St Helens and Catalans forward Zeb Taia (37), Newcastle Thunder hooker Evan Simons (30), Hull forward Ligi Sao (29) and Greece international Robert Tuliatu (26).
Trivia
St Helens winger Tommy Makinson became the first player to be sin-binned in a Super League Grand Final on Saturday.