Rugby League Today: Watts on move, Everton chief to Super League, Stone future

Drew Darbyshire

We have a number of exclusives for you to get stuck into today.

What’s on site

Castleford Tigers are on the verge of signing Hull FC prop Liam Watts in a shock move.

Wakefield coach Chris Chester has called for his side to improve their discipline following their defeat at Wigan.

Rick Stone said he would like to stay on as Huddersfield Giants coach but admitted that his future is unclear at the moment.

In an exclusive interview with Love Rugby League, Wigan Warriors star George Williams said playing international rugby league is the ‘pinnacle’ after being named in England’s Elite Performance Squad.

Oliver Holmes, Wellington Albert and Jason Baitieri have all been charged by the Rugby Football League.

What’s in the papers

Hull FC prop Liam Watts is poised for shock switch to Super League rivals Castleford, report The Mirror.

In an exclusive with the Daily Star, Hull FC’s wind-up merchant Jake Connor admits he can’t keep his mouth shut.

Everton chief executive Robert Elstone is poised to take charge of Super League, claim The Guardian.

Robert Elstone, Everton chief executive, is thought to have agreed a return to the 13-a-side code, claim The Sun.

In an exclusive with the Express, Wakefield’s Tom Johnstone reveals how seeing a therapist helped him bounce back from the depths of despair to make the England squad.

What’s on social

It’s looking likely that Robert Elstone will get involved with Rugby League again…

What a hit from Dom Peyroux on Dom Crosby!

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What’s on TV/Radio

The latest ‘Sport at Six’ podcast by BBC Radio Manchester’s Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt is available to download now.

The latest League Express podcast 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.