Rugby League Today: Tyson fight with Sonny Bill, Connolly’s try saver & Super League reunion with RFL?
A wrap up of the latest news in rugby league.
What’s on site
Hull KR half-back Ryan Brierley is our latest guest on My Set of Six. He talks Danny McGuire, the DW Stadium and his wish for the future of rugby league.
Stacey Jones: The Little General who became a rugby league legend in New Zealand.
Remembering when Toronto Wolfpack played their first ever home game. We caught up with Oxford captain Callum Windley on the historic occasion.
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone has admitted that he would like to scrap promotion and relegation in 2020 given the circumstances regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
What’s in the papers
Hull FC’s rugby league legend Johnny Whiteley relives VE-Day joy that brought war to an end, reports the Mirror.
Josh Hodgson on what rugby league can expect after lockdown lifted, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Kris Radlinski Q&A part 1: On the season restart and calls for a Super League-RFL reunion, reports Wigan Today.
Kris Radlinski Q&A part 2: Pay cuts, cash flow and hopes for the future, reports Wigan Today.
Mike Tyson fight v Sonny Bill Williams green lit by Toronto ahead of $1million clash, reports The Sun.
What’s on social
You’ll be hungry after watching this…
Missing a certain type of Fried Chicken in lockdown? 🍗 🤤
Blake Austin and his family have the answer!
📲 Full video and follow #TheAustinTeam here: https://t.co/xSLEvVWWCY pic.twitter.com/kWGca2kPTZ
— Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) May 7, 2020
His head nearly came off!
The try for @WidnesRL vs @RaidersCanberra that @JiffyRugby refers to – great awareness to place the ball after that bellringer… pic.twitter.com/RvjMVirQ7r
— Andrew Foster (@AFosterTeach) April 30, 2020
One of Super League’s greatest try savers.
What about this try saver from the great Gary Collonny on Sid Domic.
Absolutely brilliant….#superleague #legend #classic #rugbyleague pic.twitter.com/ygrLAjW5h6— Rugby League Best Tries Hits and Biffs (@NBiffs) May 2, 2020
What’s on TV/Radio
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 Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan.
Sky Sports’ Golden Point podcast is available to download now.
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
Former Tonga and Castleford forward Richard Fa’aoso turns 36 today.
Also celebrating; Wakefield forward Tinirau Arona (31), Castleford hooker Jacques O’Neill (21) and former Australia international Adam MacDougall (45).
Trivia
York hold the record for widest away winning margin, having beaten West Wales 130-0 in 2018.
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