RL Today: Bateman’s pain, brutal Cas injury and Dodd speculation starts here
Running you through some of the big headlines and stories from today in rugby league.
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John Bateman suffers ‘one of the most painful injuries’ in rugby league
John Bateman has suffered ‘one of the most painful injuries’ in the sport but has been named for Wests Tigers for their Round Five NRL clash with Brisbane Broncos.
Dom Young named in reserves as big decision made on Josh Reynolds
England international Dom Young has been named in Newcastle Knights’ reserves ahead of their NRL Round Five clash with Manly Sea Eagles.
The players to have worn Wigan’s famous number 13 shirt
There has been a new name adorning one of rugby league’s most famous and successful shirts in 2023.
John Bateman takes to social media following Wests Tigers debut
John Bateman says it was an ‘honour and a privilege’ to make his Wests Tigers debut after featuring in his first appearance back in the NRL against Canterbury Bulldogs.
John Bateman named in Wests Tigers squad for the first time
For the first time, John Bateman has been named in the Wests Tigers squad for their NRL Round Three clash against Canterbury Bulldogs.
RL Today: Hull KR star’s touch of class & Ukraine calls on heritage players
Hull KR star Mikey Lewis made a ball boy’s day on Friday night with a classy touch, whilst Ukraine are looking for players with Ukrainian heritage.
Decisions made on John Bateman and Oliver Gildart ahead of opening NRL round
Wests Tigers and the Dolphins have named their official team lists ahead of their respective opening round fixtures against the Gold Coast Titans and the Sydney Roosters.
RL Today: Sironen attracts NRL interest & Leigh keen on Wigan utility
St Helens forward Curtis Sironen is reportedly attracting interest from the NRL, whilst Leigh are hoping to bring in a player on loan from Wigan.
RL Today: Channel 4 TV figures, Bateman latest & Young to Roosters?
England star Dom Young has reportedly told Newcastle Knights of his plans to join NRL rivals Sydney Roosters next season.
Wests Tigers confirm signing of John Bateman
Wests Tigers have confirmed the signing of Wigan and England back-rower John Bateman on a four-year deal.
How England could line-up at the 2025 Rugby League World Cup
With the 2021 Rugby League World Cup wrapped up, we’ve taken a look at how England could line-up at the next tournament in three years time.
“It was pretty embarrassing” – England’s John Bateman gunning for revenge against PNG
England’s John Bateman will use the memory of Great Britain’s shock defeat to Papua New Guinea in 2019 as motivation for this weekend’s quarter-final tie in the World Cup.
Wigan’s John Bateman linked with return Down Under
Wigan back-rower and England international John Bateman has been reported with a return Down Under with Wests Tigers.
John Bateman banned for England’s World Cup opener against Samoa
Wigan forward John Bateman will miss the start of the World Cup after receiving a three-match suspension for his red card against Leeds.
John Bateman included in England Knights squad for autumn tests
Wigan forward John Bateman has been named in the England Knights squad for their upcoming internationals against Scotland and France B.
Wigan’s Liam Farrell and John Bateman to return against Toulouse
Wigan boss Matt Peet has confirmed that Liam Farrell and John Bateman will feature against Toulouse this Friday.
How England could line-up at the Rugby League World Cup
We’re creating how each nation could line-up ahead of the World Cup, in collaboration with He Can Play For. This week, it’s England!
How Yorkshire could line-up if War of Roses returned
Since it is Yorkshire Day, we’ve decided to put together a Dream Team of what they could look like if the War of the Roses concept ever made a comeback.
John Bateman broke a rib at Magic Weekend but played through pain barrier
Wigan forward John Bateman suffered a broken rib in the early stages of their defeat to St Helens at Magic Weekend but played through the pain.
John Bateman remembers funny prank Micky McIlorum played on him at Wigan
John Bateman has recalled a funny prank Micky McIlorum played on him in his very first training session at Wigan which left him speechless!
Podcast: John Bateman on his journey from young kid from Bradford to superstar
John Bateman is this week’s guest on the Love Rugby League podcast as he opens up on his journey from a young kid in Bradford to playing for Wigan and ...
RL Today: Mitchell Pearce in new colours & Castleford’s Mr Versatile
Mitchell Pearce has been pictured in his new club colours, whilst one player is providing plenty of utility value for Castleford in 2022.